🎙️ Episode 3 - From Rock Bottom to Real Purpose - Steve’s Mental Health Recovery Journey

Definitely Not Therapy

This week on Definitely Not Therapy, we’re bringing you a powerful, emotional, and incredibly honest mental health conversation with Steve, a man I once worked with—but who’s walked one of the hardest journeys imaginable.
At one point, Steve was living in complete isolation—alone 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 didn’t have the language to describe his pain, let alone ask for help.
But this episode isn’t about hopelessness.
It’s about healing, recovery, and the strength it takes to fight back.
Today, Steve is engaged, thriving in a career he’s passionate about, and actively supporting others through ManSpace—a safe mental health support group for men who need a place to talk, share, and just be real.
This episode is for anyone who’s felt stuck, broken, or invisible. It’s raw, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly the kind of men’s mental health story we need to amplify.
🧠 In This Mental Health Podcast Episode, We Cover:
The loneliness epidemic affecting men today
How Steve survived his lowest point—and what kept him going
The importance of peer support spaces like ManSpace
What real-life recovery looks like (spoiler: it’s not linear)
How community, conversation, and connection change lives
⚠️ 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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🔗 Resources & Support
Learn more about ManSpace via Instagram & Facebook: @manspace
Mental Health Support in the UK:
📞 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7 helpline)
🌐 Mind UK – www.mind.org.uk
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