Episode 55 - Mental Health, Healing, and the Power of Narrative

Welcome to The Just Believe Show, where we dive into stories of adversity and growth and hope to inspire you to believe in a better tomorrow. I'm your host, Herbie Mack, and today. We're thrilled to bring you Episode 55 - "Mental Health, Healing, and the Power of Narrative," featuring an incredible guest, Ian Lewis.

Ian, a Philly native turned rural Ecuadorian, takes us on a transformative journey that begins on the baseball field but takes an unexpected turn after a traumatic encounter with the police on his university campus. This raw and enlightening episode explores how Ian rewrote his narrative, turning pain into purpose.

Discover the strength found in vulnerability and the peace unearthed through spirituality and connection. Ian's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, from farming in Ecuador to his healing spiritual journey. Despite a grueling legal ordeal, he's found solace in nature, the joy of teaching, and positively impacting the mental health community.

Join us as we delve into the nuances of masculinity, the importance of removing toxicity from our lives, and the power of influence. Ian Lewis's journey is a captivating blend of African American and Italian roots, weaving a life that spans borders and explores the soulful realms of spirituality and earthiness.

 

Key Takeaways for Our Listeners:

• Resilience Can Forge New Paths: Ian's journey showcases the incredible capacity of human resilience to transform setbacks into new and fulfilling opportunities.

• Outgrow Toxicity for Personal Growth: Ian and Herbie emphasize the importance of distancing oneself from toxic relationships and content, illustrating the significant impact this has on personal development and mental wellness.

• Spirituality as a Tool for Connection: Spirituality takes center stage in this episode as a bridge to inner peace and self-understanding, with both men sharing their personal experiences of finding balance and authenticity through their spiritual practices.

Stay connected with Ian Lewis:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.lewis/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachlewis3107

Spiritual Community: https://sacredinclusion.com/ Land regeneration: https://livingground.art/

 

To learn more about my mission or to inquire about having me at your upcoming event, please visit https://herbiemack.com/

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Resources for Support 

If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help available. Reach out to these organizations for Support:

📞 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Available 24/7 in English and Spanish. 🇺🇸 988 or 800-273-8255

📱 Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. 🇺🇸 US and Canada: text 741741 🇬🇧 UK: text 85258 🇮🇪 Ireland: text 50808

📞 Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) 1-800-985-5990

📞 National Domestic Violence Support Hotline [phone]

📞 National Sexual Assault Hotline [phone]

📞 National Human Trafficking Hotline [phone] Text 'Help' to 233-733

📞 The Trevor Lifeline Support for LGBTQ Youth: Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text 'START' to 678678

📞 The Trans Lifeline Call 1-877-565-8860