Mental Illness Happy Hour

#656 Josh Peck Returns

Aug 11, 2023

Josh Peck, actor and podcast host, gives an update on his recovery journey. He discusses difficult decisions he made to change his life for the better, especially as a husband and father. Topics include struggles with religion and coming out, a terrifying encounter on a train, the impact of antidepressants on creativity, enduring pain, finding support, and facing childhood trauma through therapy.

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Josh Peck

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Quick takeaways

Seeking professional help is crucial in dealing with mental health issues.

Forgiveness and reconciliation can be challenging, especially within family relationships.

Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on self-perception and relationships, and it is important to seek support.

Deep dives

The power of seeking help

The podcast episode highlights the importance of seeking help for mental health issues, emphasizing that getting professional counseling or therapy is crucial in dealing with trauma, abuse, and negative thoughts. It explores the impact of untreated mental health issues and the benefits of getting support.

Introduction

6min

Struggles with Religion and Coming Out

6min

A Terrifying Encounter and the Power of Connection

4min

Taking Antidepressants and Creativity

13min

Enduring Pain, Fear of the Unknown, and Busyness as a Distraction

3min

Finding Support and Feeling Seen

17min

Facing Childhood Trauma and Seeking Therapy

15min

Josh Peck is an actor (Oppenheimer, Drake & Josh, How I Met Your Father) and podcast host (Good Guys) as well as an author (Happy People Are Annoying). This is Josh’s second visit to the podcast and this time he gives us an update where he is now with his recovery. He also talks with Paul about difficult decisions he made to change his life for the better, especially in regard to being a husband and father.

More About Josh:

Buy his book Happy People Are Annoying wherever books are sold

Good Guys Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-guys/id1640156422

IG @ShuaPeck www.instagram.com/shuapeck

www.YouTube.com/@joshpeck

TikTok @JoshPeck www.TikTok.com/JoshPeck

Twitter @ItsJoshPeck www.twitter.com/itsJoshPeck

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