May 22, 2018
I met Dan Price serendipitously while in Bondi Beach, Australia a few weeks back. The parallels between parts of his own experience and mine really hit home—it was such a reminder that no matter who you are or where you are in the world, mental health, hope, and healing is a story of the human experience. And that story is so important to share (at least with your loved ones).
Dan’s darkest and most painful time ultimately led to a journey of healing and finding out who he was and what he wanted in life. After a near suicide attempt on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and some time recovering in a psych ward, Dan deconstructed and reconstructed his life through multiple healing modalities which helped him face his shadows. Now he has devoted his life to sharing his story in hopes of inspiring other people.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:
Dan’s struggle with stress, ADHD, anxiety, and the pressure both from his family and from his own internal high expectations to live life a certain way. The importance of knowing that it’s okay to reach out for help. The exhaustion that comes from fighting the physical and emotional symptoms of depression. Dan’s near suicide attempt on the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and how he healed by rebuilding every aspect of his life completely to give him a sense of purpose. His commitment to share his story and help others let go of stigma, shame, and self-judgment. Many of the different healing treatments he has participated in. What to look for in a therapist (or another healer), and why it is important to not write off treatment because of one bad experience or a misalignment with a healer or healing modality. The opportunities that have been uncovered for Dan and the doors that opened once he faced his shadows. How Dan now works as a freelancer in the mental health space and has the freedom to help make a change in all arenas — in the educational system, in corporate structures, and for adult men who otherwise may never feel that it’s safe to speak up about their own struggles. His perspective on the difference between mental health care in the US and Australia Plus so much more...
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Mentioned:
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Kevin Hines
Beautiful Minds
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
Recovery: Freedom From Addiction by Russell Brand
Connect with Dan:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/danpricey85
Instagram: @danpricey85
QUOTES
“I found myself in a pretty deep depression without realizing that all I had to do was reach out and tell someone. I had no education around mental health then."
"I feel that quite often people sit in their diagnosis because it is so relieving at times—like, thank goodness there is something wrong with me that can be diagnosed and then fixed."
"Searching for an outer reach for inner peace; you will never find it."
"Discovering that I want to share my story to help others was bizarre for me because the thing that nearly killed me was the shame."
“Self-honesty is an incredibly powerful tool.”
"We're always thinking that something is either right or wrong, and you know, so often a feeling doesn't need to be right or wrong, it just is."
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