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September 10, 2025 23 mins

Tony Mantor sits down with Andrew Neil to discuss his transformative journey through traumatic brain injury, mental illness, incarceration, and his eventual path to healing.
Andrew shares raw and candid insights from his experiences, including his pivotal car accident in 2009, subsequent psychotic episodes, and his time at the Virginia State Hospital system.
He opens up about the critical role of music, writing, exercise, and mindfulness in his recovery.
The episode captures Andrew's resilience and hope as he turns his life around, embodying a message of unwavering positivity and perseverance.
Listen in for an inspiring dialogue about the power of hope, human connection, and the importance of mental health advocacy.

Meet Andrew Neil: A Life-Altering Accident
The Aftermath: Psychotic Episodes and Legal Struggles
Life in Jail and the Road to Recovery
Music and Creativity as Healing Tools
Daily Life and Coping Mechanisms
Future Goals and Reflections
The Power of Hope and Empathy

INTRO MUSIC: T. Wild
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