Furkhan speaks with Greg Wasserman about his powerful journey of mental health recovery. At 42, Greg entered rehab, grappling with feelings of unhappiness and suicidal thoughts. He shares his experiences with intensive outpatient programs, the importance of group therapy, and how he learned to value vulnerability and seek help. They discuss the significance of creating platforms to share stories and break the isolation many feel in their mental health journeys. Greg also touches on his work in the podcasting industry and its transformative role in fostering connections and personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on navigating life’s mental health challenges and finding purpose. Greg Wasserman is the dynamic Head of Relationships at RSS.com, one of the largest and most trusted podcast hosting platforms. With a knack for building meaningful connections, Greg helps podcasters unlock real ROI—beyond just downloads and ad dollars—focusing instead on strategy, community, and long-term growth. Greg brings both entrepreneurial passion and down-to-earth storytelling to every conversation he’s part of—perfectly aligning with your podcast’s vision of meaningful dialogue. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregwasserman/ 00:00 Welcome to the EZ Conversations Podcast 01:07 Greg Wasserman's Journey to Rehab 02:07 Realizing the Need for Help 02:40 Struggles with Happiness and Family Dynamics 05:45 The Catalyst: Birth of a Niece 06:17 Understanding Emotions and Family Influence 13:18 The Impact of Vulnerability and Shame 14:36 Helping Others Through Personal Experience 17:58 Navigating Mental Health in Rehab 20:54 The Power of Sharing Stories 25:05 The Power of Authenticity in Podcasting 25:51 Journey into the Podcasting World 27:16 The Benefits of Podcasting 29:11 Overcoming the Fear of Starting a Podcast 30:14 Building Connections and Opportunities Through Podcasting 33:50 Podcasting as a Tool for Career Change 37:20 Maintaining Mental Health Practices 42:01 The Importance of Group Therapy 45:30 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Dookio: https://trydokkio.com/ezconversations Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez WeInspect: https://www.thedusttest.net/M81HLR/3QQG7/ Optery: https://get.optery.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices