From TBI Survivor to Social Worker |

Why Some People Recover… and Others Don’t | Peter Colter Part 3

support the channel- https://tiptopjar.com/manshift [https://tiptopjar.com/manshift] documentary- • The Other Side: Out of the Shadows (Episod... book 1-https://a.co/d/06blie9c [https://a.co/d/06blie9c] book 2-https://a.co/d/98oWGCM [https://a.co/d/98oWGCM] In Part 3 of my conversation with Peter Colter, we dive into one of the hardest questions around addiction, recovery, and mental health: Why do some people recover while others still struggle? After surviving addiction, depression, and a life-changing turning point, Peter reflects on why recovery can look different for everyone. He talks openly about feeling fortunate to have found his way through some of the darkest moments in his life and why many others continue to battle addiction, trauma, and mental health struggles. Peter also shares powerful thoughts on resilience, hope, faith, and the importance of never giving up — even when life feels impossible. This episode is an honest conversation about recovery, mental health, addiction, perseverance, and finding strength through struggle. 🔥 In this episode: * Why some people recover and others struggle * Peter’s thoughts on addiction and healing * Feeling fortunate after recovery * Mental health and difficult life battles * The power of persistence and never giving up * Finding hope after hardship 🎙️ If you enjoy real conversations about resilience, recovery, mental health, and personal growth, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. If you’re struggling right now, support exists and reaching out can make a difference. #Podcast #MentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #SelfImprovement #Hope #RecoveryStory #Depression #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp #Healing

He Was Going to End His Life… Then He Found God | Peter Colter Part 2

support the channel- https://tiptopjar.com/manshift [https://tiptopjar.com/manshift] documentary- • The Other Side: Out of the Shadows (Episod... book 1-https://a.co/d/06blie9c [https://a.co/d/06blie9c] book 2-https://a.co/d/98oWGCM [https://a.co/d/98oWGCM] In Part 2 of my conversation with Peter Colter, Peter opens up about some of the darkest moments of his life. After being born deaf and eventually recovering his hearing through multiple surgeries, Peter found music and drumming — but he also found himself struggling with addiction, depression, and deep pain. Peter shares how drugs entered his life, the mental battles he faced, and the night he says he was planning to end his life. During that moment, Peter describes having a powerful experience with God that completely changed the course of his future and helped him begin a new chapter. This episode is a raw conversation about addiction, mental health, faith, depression, suicide recovery, hope, and finding purpose after pain. 🔥 In this episode: Being born deaf and regaining hearing Peter’s early struggles and addiction Depression and mental health battles The night he planned to take his life A life-changing experience with God Recovery, healing, and finding purpose 🎙️ If you enjoy powerful real-life stories, inspiring conversations, and honest discussions around mental health and recovery, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE. If you or someone you know is struggling, you don’t have to handle it alone. Support is available. #Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #MentalHealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth] #AddictionRecovery [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/addictionrecovery] #Faith [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faith] #Depression [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/depression] #RecoveryStory [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/recoverystory] #ChristianTestimony [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christiantestimony] #Hope [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hope] #SuicidePrevention [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/suicideprevention] #Inspiration [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inspiration]

Born Deaf, Drug Addiction, Suicide Attempt & Finding God | Peter Colter’s Incredible Story

support the channel- https://tiptopjar.com/manshift [https://tiptopjar.com/manshift] documentary- • The Other Side: Out of the Shadows (Episod... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4zN9TosqPw] book 1-https://a.co/d/06blie9c [https://a.co/d/06blie9c] book 2-https://a.co/d/98oWGCM [https://a.co/d/98oWGCM] In Part 1 of this powerful podcast conversation, I sit down with Peter Colter, whose life story is nothing short of unbelievable. Born deaf and facing major health challenges from the beginning, Peter endured multiple surgeries before finally gaining his hearing back. As a pre-teen, music and drumming became a huge part of his life — but behind the scenes, he was struggling deeply. Peter opens up about addiction, depression, and one of the darkest moments of his life when he planned to end it all. But during that night, Peter says he had a life-changing experience with God that completely changed his direction and took away the depression he had battled for so long. Since then, Peter has gone on to become an author, script writer, and storyteller, writing multiple books and even working on a TV show recently picked up by a streaming platform. This is a story about survival, purpose, faith, addiction recovery, mental health, and second chances.

From TBI Survivor to Social Worker |

help the channel- https://tiptopjar.com/manshift [https://tiptopjar.com/manshift] How to contact Dan-Individual, Couple Therapy Kenosha WI - Online Therapy Colorado [https://revitalizementalhealth.com/] In this episode, I sit down with Dan Gospodarek to hear his incredible story of resilience after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) the summer before his senior year of high school. Despite the obstacles, Peter graduated on time, recovered, and eventually earned a degree in social work. Today, he helps others who have experienced TBIs through therapy and support. We talk about the realities of TBI recovery, overcoming adversity, mental health, resilience, and how personal struggles can turn into a passion for helping others. If you or someone you know has experienced a brain injury, this conversation offers insight, hope, and encouragement. Topics discussed: * Traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery * Mental health after trauma * Graduating despite adversity * Social work and helping others heal * Turning hardship into purpose * Therapy for TBI survivors

Peter Young on Surviving a Cult and Finding Freedom

support the podcast-https://tiptopjar.com/manshift [https://tiptopjar.com/manshift] Spotify Episode Description In this episode, I sit down with Peter Young to talk about his experience in and eventually escaping a cult. Peter shares the emotional and psychological impact of living under manipulation and control, what finally pushed him to leave, and how he rebuilt his life afterward. We also discuss the book he wrote about his journey, the lasting effects of trauma, mental health, identity, and what freedom looked like after leaving everything behind. This conversation dives into resilience, healing, self-discovery, and the reality of overcoming extreme environments. If you enjoy deep conversations about mental health, personal growth, true life stories, and overcoming adversity, this episode is for you.