Finding Light In Darkness My Life Story Dealing With Mental Health

Episode 19: Ink for the Words I Couldn’t Say — Writing to Heal Scott reflects on the power of writing as a way to release pain, process trauma, and say the words that were too heavy to speak aloud. In this episode, he shares how journaling, letters, and even unfinished notes became lifelines through PTSD, anxiety, and depression. With Michael, he explores how creative expression can turn silence into voice, wounds into stories, and...

Episode 18: Becoming the Shelter — When a Friend Comes Home Scott shares the story of opening his door — and his heart — when a friend in pain needed somewhere to land. In this episode, he reflects on what it means to be a shelter for someone else while still navigating his own struggles with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Joined by Michael, they talk about the balance between offering support and protecting your own healing, the g...

Episode 17: Being There — When Your Child Needs You and You’re Still Healing Scott opens up about one of the hardest challenges of fatherhood: showing up for his daughter while still carrying his own scars from PTSD, anxiety, and depression. In this raw and emotional episode, he reflects on what it means to be present as a parent even when you feel broken inside. Joined by Michael, they explore the balance between healing yourself ...

Special Episode: Margaret’s Story — A Tribute to Daughters and Fathers Learning to See This deeply emotional special tells the story of Margaret, a young woman who shared her pain of not being seen by her father. Her honesty opened a powerful reflection for Scott, stirring his own memories of fatherhood, grief, and the years apart from his daughter. Joined by Michael, the conversation becomes a heartfelt tribute — to daughters long...

Episode 16: Bob the Botherer — Anxiety Antics and Finding the Funny in the Fight Scott introduces “Bob the Botherer,” the voice of his anxiety that never seems to leave him alone. In this episode, he shares the ups and downs of living with Bob — the interruptions, the doubts, and the way anxiety barges in at the worst times. But alongside the struggle, Scott and Michael also find the humor in it, showing how laughter can soften the...

Episode 15: Where Is Home When You Feel Homeless in Your Mind Scott opens up about the deep feeling of being lost within yourself — of searching for home when your mind feels like anything but a safe place. In this raw and reflective episode, he shares how PTSD, anxiety, and depression can strip away the sense of belonging, even in familiar spaces. Joined by Michael, they explore what “home” really means: safety, acceptance, and pe...

Episode 14: The Quiet Ones Scott and Michael turn their focus to the people who often go unseen — the quiet ones who carry their struggles silently. In this episode, Scott shares personal reflections on living behind the curtain of silence with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, while Michael brings perspective on how many fight battles without ever saying a word. Together, they explore the hidden strength of the quiet ones, the cost o...

Episode 13: When the Heart Goes Quiet — Echoes Without Scott In this special episode, Michael and Eric step forward while Scott takes time away to rest and heal. Together, they reflect on the journey so far, sharing their own insights into grief, anxiety, and resilience. Without Scott’s voice, the conversation feels different — quieter, yet still filled with honesty, compassion, and hope. This episode is about honoring silence, car...

Episode 12: The Day After the Fall Scott opens up about what happens after everything comes crashing down — the aftermath of collapse, when survival feels uncertain and hope seems far away. In this episode, he reflects on the emptiness, the questions, and the slow, painful process of finding solid ground again. With Michael, he explores how the day after the fall can be just as defining as the fall itself, and how even in the rubbl...

Episode 11: The Pieces We Carry Scott reflects on the fragments of life we all hold onto — memories, scars, regrets, and small victories that shape who we are. In this episode, he shares how living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression has left pieces he still carries, and how those pieces can feel both heavy and meaningful. With Michael, he explores the balance between holding on and letting go, and how even broken pieces can be part...

Episode 10: The Faces Behind the Smile Scott opens up about the hidden struggles behind the mask of a smile. In this episode, he shares how laughter and positivity often covered deep pain, anxiety, and depression, and how many people silently carry battles no one else can see. Joined by Michael, he reflects on the cost of wearing a mask, the cracks that eventually show, and the courage it takes to be honest about what lies beneath....

Episode 9.5: The Recap In this special recap episode, Scott, Michael, and Patrick come together to reflect on the journey so far. They revisit the powerful themes from Episodes 1–9 — from childhood trauma and loneliness to anxiety, depression, fatherhood, and resilience. With heartfelt honesty, a touch of humor, and moments of deep reflection, the trio pauses to honor what’s been shared, acknowledge the emotional weight, and look a...

Episode 9: Depression Has Many Faces — Part II Continuing the journey from Episode 8, Scott dives deeper into the hidden sides of depression. He reflects on the layers of pain, the way depression can shift from silence to overwhelm, and the toll it takes on relationships, identity, and hope. Alongside Michael, he unpacks personal experiences, explores coping tools, and reminds listeners that even in its many forms, depression does ...

Episode 8: Depression’s Many Faces Scott explores the complex and shifting nature of depression — how it wears many faces, from quiet withdrawal to overwhelming heaviness. In this episode, he shares personal stories of living with depression, the masks people wear to hide it, and the silent battles fought behind closed doors. With honesty and compassion, Scott and Michael open a conversation about how depression looks different for...

Episode 7: Anxiety — The Uninvited Guest Scott takes a deep dive into the relentless presence of anxiety, describing it as the uninvited guest that shows up without warning and refuses to leave. Through raw storytelling and reflection, he shares how anxiety disrupts daily life, the ways it lingers in silence, and the toll it takes on mind and body. Alongside Michael, he also explores personal coping tools, lessons learned, and the ...

Episode 6: The Weight We Carry — Grief, Loneliness, and the Ones We Still Miss Scott opens up about the heavy burden of grief and the loneliness that follows in its shadow. In this deeply personal episode, he reflects on the people he has lost, the moments that still ache, and the way absence can shape a life. With honesty and heart, he explores how grief lingers, how loneliness takes root, and how love for those we miss never trul...

Episode 5.5: Holding Space — A Conversation Without Scott In this special episode, Michael and Patrick step in while Scott takes time away to process the emotional weight of his journey. Together, they hold space for the stories already shared, reflecting on the themes of pain, healing, and resilience. With honesty and compassion, they explore what it means to carry someone else’s story, to listen deeply, and to honor the silence a...

Episode 5: The Drug Years — Escaping the Pain That Stayed Scott dives into one of the hardest chapters of his life — the years lost in addiction. He shares how drugs became an escape from PTSD, anxiety, and depression, but never silenced the pain that lingered underneath. With raw honesty, he reflects on the cycle of escape, the damage it caused, and the lessons learned in breaking free. This episode is about facing the darkest cho...

Episode 4: Fatherhood and Fracture — Lost Years and Reconnection In this powerful episode, Scott reflects on the challenges of fatherhood while battling PTSD, anxiety, and depression. He opens up about the years lost to struggle, the deep fractures in family life, and the painful distance from his daughter. But alongside the heartbreak comes the story of reconnection — rediscovering love, rebuilding bonds, and finding hope in the c...