From Survivor to Thriver Erik DaRosa & Marc Fernandes

Send us a Text Message.Are you aware of the life-changing impact microdosing can have on your mental health? ​​In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sit down with Leslie Draffin to discuss her transformative journey. Leslie shares how she left what she thought was her dream job due to its toll on her mental health and discovered the healing power of psychedelic medicine.Join us as she explains what microdosing is, how to do it safely with professional guidance, and the healing ...

Send us a Text Message.What helps you find hope in your darkest hours? For our guest in this week’s episode of From Survivor to Thriver, it’s writing. Krystal Clark found that when she writes her fantasy novels, she finds a great amount of healing from the trauma of her past.Join us as Krystal shares her journey of resilience and personal growth. She shares how the trauma she experienced in her childhood led to her becoming a successful career coach and fantasy writer. She also shares he...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever thought about using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to address trauma and mental health issues?If so, this episode of From Survivor to Thriver is a must-listen. Our guest, Jill Sitnick, opens up about the childhood trauma that caused her to develop PTSD and depression in adulthood. After reaching a critical point, Jill found hope and healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy.Join us as Jill shares her journey, discussing the challenges she faced, how...

Send us a Text Message.What do you think of when you hear about alcohol addiction recovery? Do you think of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?While AA can be effective, other approaches to recovery may work better for different people.In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Jonathan Hunt-Glassman to discuss Alcohol Use Disorder and the unique path to recovery many people need. Join us as Jonathan shares how he took his own experience with alcohol and created his own organiz...

Send us a Text Message.For many women, the experience of going through menopause can have a significant impact on their mental health. And due to the stigma around it, many don’t get the help they actually need. In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we sat down with Ann Bell to discuss the link between menopause, perimenopause, postmenopause, and mental health and how women can educate themselves and become their own best advocates. Ann Bell is here to remind women that their...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of From Survivor to Thriver, we had the privilege of sitting down with John Padilla to talk about how his life was changed forever by a tragedy. The devastating loss of his brother to suicide during his high school years changed the trajectory of his life. John shares how he turned his pain into purpose and embarked on a path of healing alongside his brother's friends. Inspired by their collective resilience, he created YouTube films centered around...