Losing Everything to Learn Everything: Perry Knoppert on Homelessness, Mental Health, and Starting Over (Part 1)

What happens when someone steps outside the system?

In this episode, Perry Knoppert, founder of The Octopus Movement, shares the story of the seven months he spent without a home. What began as a personal decision rooted in curiosity quickly became a deeper experience of disconnection, challenge, and insight.

With honesty and reflection, Perry talks about:

• Why he gave everything up, and what happened next
• The emotional and mental toll of being unhoused
• The unexpected phone call that helped him begin again