Escaping the Lie: The Cost of Pretending Everything’s Fine w/ Josh Connolly

What happens when truth becomes your only option for survival?

In this unfiltered, emotionally honest conversation, filmmaker and whistleblower Mark Vicente sits down with Josh Connolly—a resilience coach and breathwork facilitator who’s spent over a decade helping people reconnect with their inner truth after trauma. Josh talks about growing up in a dysfunctional home, breaking out of addictive roles, and how society at large mirrors the same toxic family dynamics we try to escape.

They also dig into:
 • How addiction isn’t just about substances, but about escaping ourselves
 • The lie of spiritual bypassing and “you chose this” narratives
 • Why the ones telling the truth are often scapegoated
 • Building community without falling into cult dynamics
 • Rage, sadness, inner child work, and the daily choice to stay alive

If you’ve ever questioned your reality—or been told you’re “too sensitive”—this one’s for you.

📚 Josh’s Book:
It’s Them, Not You – How to Break Free from Toxic Parents and Reclaim Your Story
Available now: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk

🌀 Connect with Josh:
Instagram: @joshconnolly_
Website: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk

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