Definitely Not Therapy
You don't need to be a CEO or a celebrity to have an interesting story, or to have struggled to get to where you are. Definitely Not Therapy is hosted by Legendary Social Media Sensation (his own words) Dan Lawrence who is known for his pranks, inappropriate chat up lines and life hacks on social media. Dan wears his heart on his sleeve and is passionate about spreading awareness for Men's Mental Health. Each week, Dan will be speaking to someone new. Real People with Real Stories.
Definitely Not Therapy
šļø Episode 3 - From Rock Bottom to Real Purpose - Steveās Mental Health Recovery Journey
This week on Definitely Not Therapy, weāre bringing you a powerful, emotional, and incredibly honest mental health conversation with Steve, a man I once worked withābut whoās walked one of the hardest journeys imaginable.
At one point, Steve was living in complete isolationāalone in a cramped bedsit, struggling with depression, no family or friends to lean on, and no hope for tomorrow. Like many men battling mental health issues, he didnāt have the language to describe his pain, let alone ask for help.
But this episode isnāt about hopelessness.
Itās about healing, recovery, and the strength it takes to fight back.
Today, Steve is engaged, thriving in a career heās passionate about, and actively supporting others through ManSpaceāa safe mental health support group for men who need a place to talk, share, and just be real.
This episode is for anyone whoās felt stuck, broken, or invisible. Itās raw, itās unfiltered, and itās exactly the kind of menās mental health story we need to amplify.
š§ In This Mental Health Podcast Episode, We Cover:
The loneliness epidemic affecting men today
How Steve survived his lowest pointāand what kept him going
The importance of peer support spaces like ManSpace
What real-life recovery looks like (spoiler: itās not linear)
How community, conversation, and connection change lives
ā ļø Trigger Warning
This episode includes open discussions about suicidal thoughts, depression, and emotional trauma. If you're struggling with your mental health, please know you're not alone. Help is always available.
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š Resources & Support
Learn more about ManSpace via Instagram & Facebook: @manspace
Mental Health Support in the UK:
š Samaritans ā Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7 helpline)
š Mind UK ā www.mind.org.uk
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DM me or get in touchāweād love to hear your journey.