What happens when a man survives homelessness, jail, violence, and a spiritual breakdown. Then rebuilds his life around discipline, family, and nervous system regulation? In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with Devin Linder, aka The Internet Therapist, to discuss nervous system regulation, masculinity, fatherhood, homelessness, military life, spirituality, relationships, and rebuilding your identity after hitting rock bottom. Devin explains why he believes many men are stuck in survival mode without realizing it. He shares how his own nervous system became conditioned to chaos and scarcity through evictions, losing cars, homelessness, jail, and years of constantly reacting to life instead of checking in with himself. He also explains why becoming a better provider meant learning that money alone wasn’t enough. Presence, emotional stability, and connection with his wife and children mattered too. The conversation also covers raising seven children with one woman, homeschooling, why men should help around the house, growing up around violence in Chicago, his four years in the Air Force, losing his identity after leaving the military, and nearly losing his family after going deep into New Age spirituality. Devin also breaks down breathwork, meditation, gratitude as an action, faith, self-mastery, loyalty, why he refuses to work with cheaters, and the principles he now uses to stay grounded instead of reactive. CHAPTERS 0:00 Homelessness, Jail & Spiritual Breakdown 0:35 Becoming The Internet Therapist 3:29 Escaping Constant Reactivity 5:23 Raising Seven Kids Today 7:07 Why Your Nervous System Blocks Success 9:04 What Being a Provider Really Means 15:08 Homeschooling, Sports & Fatherhood 19:23 Growing Up Around Chicago Violence 27:33 Air Force Lessons & Lost Identity 34:05 New Age Spirituality, Faith & Self-Mastery WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🔥 How Devin rebuilt his life after homelessness, evictions, and jail 🧠 Why he believes nervous system regulation can shape your success ⚠️ How living in constant reaction mode can damage your mental health 💡 Why providing for a family means more than making money 🌍 What growing up around violence in Chicago taught him about survival 📚 How leaving the Air Force triggered a major identity crisis 💬 Why New Age spirituality nearly cost Devin his family 🧩 How breathwork, routines, cleaning, and meditation help him regulate 🚀 Why Devin says gratitude should be an action, not just an affirmation ✅ Why character, family, loyalty, and faith determine who he trusts 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships sean@digitalsocialhour.com 👤 GUESTS Devin Linder: https://www.instagram.com/devin.the.one/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/devin.linder.3 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. Digital Social Hour works with participants in sponsored media and stays compliant with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations regarding sponsored media. Devin Linder paid Digital Social Hour for promotional participation and distribution associated with this episode. The opinions expressed are the participant’s own." The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. KEYWORDS Devin Internet Therapist, The Internet Therapist, Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, nervous system regulation, survival mode, men mental health, masculinity, fatherhood, seven kids, homeschooling Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/ Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
