Unmasking Ourselves: A Conversation with Mark Paisant

In this conversation, Mark Paisant, a certified personal trainer and advocate for mental health, shares his journey of navigating ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He discusses the challenges of masking his true feelings and the turning point that led him to seek therapy. Mark emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, self-compassion, and living with purpose. He also explores his evolving beliefs and spirituality. Ultimately, Mark encourages listeners to embrace their own unique journey and find meaning in their lives.

Takeaways:

Masking our true feelings can lead to mental health challenges and a sense of disconnection from ourselves.
Therapy can be a transformative tool for healing and self-discovery.
Acceptance and self-compassion are essential in the journey towards mental well-being.
Beliefs and spirituality are personal and can evolve over time.
Living with purpose and being present in the moment can bring fulfillment and meaning to our lives.

Marc Paisant is a Certified Personal Trainer and the creator/host of the Relatively Normal podcast. He is also the host of the 6AMRun.com podcast. In his show, he shares his experiences with ADHD, anxiety and depression. He shows that no one is alone and there is always someone willing to listen and assist when it comes to coping and managing all kinds of stress. He is an advocate for therapy and counseling and talks about his years of therapy that he has used to manage his mental health. As a former collegiate athlete, Marc uses physical fitness to assist with his mental health. He has learned that both can be combined and used to help work through any life issue. His goal is to inspire others to ask for help and to end the stigma when it comes to mental health and awareness.

Connect with Marc: marcpaisant.com