Name: The Power of Resilience in Mental Health
Uploaded: 2025-10-29T14:00:00+00:00
Duration: 41 min 13 s
Description: In this episode, Pete interviews Kurt Warner, a licensed clinical social worker and author, who shares his journey of overcoming significant adversity, including a traumatic brain injury and OCD. Kurt

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In this episode, Pete interviews Kurt Warner, a licensed clinical social worker and author, who shares his journey of overcoming significant adversity, including a traumatic brain injury and OCD. Kurt discusses the core messages of his book, 'Victory in Every Fall,' which focuses on resilience and the paradox of suffering. He emphasizes the importance of changing our mindset towards adversity and the need to break the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among men. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the necessity of open discussions about mental health issues.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kurt Warner
01:06 Kurt's Journey and Inspirations
03:04 Overcoming Adversity: The Book's Core Message
05:44 The Paradox of Suffering
08:44 Insights on OCD and Mental Health
11:37 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
14:51 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health
17:46 Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health
20:35 Kurt's Areas of Expertise
23:33 Final Thoughts and Resources