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May 26
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The Courage to Heal: Talking Therapy, Tr...

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In this episode of Naked Sports, Cari Champion chats with Jason Prenzo for a real, unfiltered talk about mental health—the highs, the lows. They get into the tough stuff: childhood trauma, the stigma that still surrounds mental health (especially for men), and why it’s so hard for some people to open up.

Jason opens up about his personal journey, sharing what it's really like to struggle with anxiety and the role self-awareness plays in healing. They talk about therapy, coping strategies, the pros and cons of medication and psychedelics, and how important it is to find a support system that actually gets it.

From unpacking identity struggles to tackling toxic masculinity and the pressure to “keep it together,” this episode is all about keeping the conversation around mental health honest, compassionate, and judgment-free. If you're looking for a deep, powerful, and relatable mental health podcast, you won’t want to miss this one.

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