I’ve been there too

Episode 15: Brave Enough to Speak: A 10-Year-Old's Journey Through Big Feelings

What does it feel like to be 10 years old and struggling with pain so big it feels impossible to carry? In this deeply personal episode, Treavor sits down with his daughter, Cozette, for a tender and age-appropriate conversation about her journey through anxiety, self-harm, and thoughts of not wanting to be here. With honesty, vulnerability, and courage beyond her years, Cozette opens up about what helped her start healing, what she wishes other kids knew, and how parents can better support children walking through emotional pain. This episode is not graphic, but it is real. It's a conversation filled with love, growth, and hope - for kids who feel alone, and for the parents doing their best to show up.  Tune in for a brave story about big feelings, safe spaces, and the healing power of being heard.   Support for Kids and Teens Your Life Your Voice (Boys Town)  Call 1-800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121 yourlifeyourvoice.org [http://yourlifeyourvoice.org/] A hotline specifically for kids, teens, and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or unsafe. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support) Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 thetrevorproject.org [http://thetrevorproject.org/] Crisis support and counseling for LGBTQ+ youth, available 24/7. ⸻ Resources for Parents Child Mind Institute childmind.org [http://childmind.org/] Resources and articles on childhood mental health, including how to talk to kids about self-harm, depression, and anxiety. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) nami.org [http://nami.org/] Resources for families navigating mental health challenges. Offers guidance, education, and community support groups. ⸻ For Understanding Self-Harm in Children Self-Injury Outreach & Support sioutreach.org [http://sioutreach.org/] Educational tools for understanding and supporting those who struggle with self-harm, especially among adolescents.

Episode 14: From Shame to Safety: Creating Emotional Security in Marriage

In this episode, Treavor and Cassidy dive deep into the emotional roots of shame, how it shows up in relationships, and how they've worked together to build a marriage where honest, vulnerability, and healing are safe. They discuss their individual experiences with shame - how it impacted their trust, intimacy, and communication - and the daily work it takes to create a relationship where neither partner has to hide.

Episode 13: Parenting Through Pain - Raising Kids While Healing Ourselves

In this episode, Cassidy and I open up about the raw, unfiltered reality of parenting while navigating our own healing journeys. From dealing with childhood trauma to supporting kids who are struggling emotionally, we share the lessons, the missteps, and the breakthroughs we’ve had as individuals and as a couple. This conversation is about showing up imperfectly—but with love, accountability, and an unshakable commitment to doing better than what we were shown growing up.   If you’re a parent who feels like you’re learning how to raise your kids and yourself at the same time—this one’s for you.

Episode 12: When Masculinity Meets Vulnerability

Men have been taught for generations to bury pain, to “man up,” to pretend. But what happens when that silence becomes a death sentence? In this deeply personal and unfiltered episode, I walk through my journey from emotional isolation to healing — and why choosing vulnerability over silence didn’t just change my life, it saved it. If you’re tired of carrying it all alone… if you’re ready to rewrite what strength really looks like… this is your invitation to heal out loud.

Episode 11: Breaking the Stigma - What Mental Health Really Looks Like for Fathers and Veterans

In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the silent battles so many of us fight behind closed doors, especially as fathers, veterans, and men who've been told to "just thought it out". I talk about the weight of wearing the mask, the pressure to be everything to everyone, and the moment I finally broke the silence and chose healing over hiding.  Whether you're a dad trying to stay strong for your kids, a service member / Veteran navigating life, or someone quietly wrestling with depression or anxiety - this one is for you. I share my journey through darkness, guilt, and growth, and offer a raw reminder that strength isn't in silence - it's in honesty, vulnerability, and the courage to keep showing up. You are not alone in this fight.