Hello and welcome to From Caving In To Crushing It Podcast. I’m Drew Deraney. I'm passionate about helping men overcome adversity. I've been through a lot. I’ve got the uncanny knack of encountering multiple top life stressors simultaneously. If you want to find out more about me, my story and what my work is about, go to ProfitCompassion.com. Come along to one of our Open House calls and see what our Men Supporting Men Collaboration Tribe is all about.
In this podcast, I interview men who’ve been through so much in their lives and have come through stronger. They share their story about how they have overcome adversity and learned to know their worth and stand their ground. So, relax, breathe, and welcome to the show. Enjoy.
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Hello and welcome to From Caving In To Crushing It Podcast. I’m Drew Deraney. I'm passionate about helping men overcome adversity. I've been through a lot. I’ve got the uncanny knack of encountering multiple top life stressors simultaneously. If you want to find out more about me, my story and what my work is about, go to ProfitCompassion.com. Come along to one of our Open House calls and see what our Men Supporting Men Collaboration Tribe is all about.
In this podcast, I interview men who’ve been through so much in their lives and have come through stronger. They share their story about how they have overcome adversity and learned to know their worth and stand their ground. So, relax, breathe, and welcome to the show. Enjoy.
Episode 145 - Ben Curtis - From 9/11 Trauma to Dude Nation: Ben Curtis on Redefining Masculinity, Healing, and Turning Adversity Into Art
From Caving In To Crushing It
43 minutes 39 seconds
3 months ago
Episode 145 - Ben Curtis - From 9/11 Trauma to Dude Nation: Ben Curtis on Redefining Masculinity, Healing, and Turning Adversity Into Art
This episode: From 9/11 Trauma to Dude Nation: Ben Curtis on Redefining Masculinity, Healing, and Turning Adversity Into Art.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Life's non-linear path and how we respond to adversity. (0:11)
Ben Curtis shares his story of overcoming life's adversities with resilience and gratitude.
Personal growth and overcoming adversity through different perspectives. (2:20)
Host Drew Deraney: 3 types of men respond to adversity - victim, survivor, or warrior.
Ben Curtis: Adversity is opportunity for growth, not a barrier.
Life changes after 9/11 and personal growth. (5:40)
Ben recounts life-changing events before and after 9/11, including PTSD and spiritual growth.
Tisch School of the Arts, personal experiences, and family dynamics. (8:01)
Ben’s family dynamics and personal experiences influenced his decision to pursue acting and theater.
Drew’s son's life coach, Jim Stroker, shared a story about Ally Stroker, a wheelchair-bound actress who attended Tisch School of the Arts, inspiring the speaker to pursue their dreams.
Healing, identity, and sexuality through adversity. (14:50)
Ben reflects on his upbringing, parents' divorce, and father's journey as an openly gay minister.
Personal growth, trauma, and resilience after 9/11. (16:59)
Ben reflects on his experiences after 9/11, including their struggle with depression and anxiety, and how they found help through therapy and medication.
He has since become a mental health advocate and helps others with PTSD, veterans, and those struggling with depression and suicide.
Reclaiming personal branding and creative expression. (20:39)
Ben reclaims "dude" as a source of empowerment through art and self-expression.
Personal struggles with addiction and legal issues. (23:01)
Ben reflects on past experiences with addiction and legal issues, wondering how their life would be different without those events.
PTSD, addiction, and healing through art and self-awareness. (25:39)
Ben shares his personal journey with PTSD and addiction, using art and film to cope and help others.
He emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of suffering, rather than just symptoms, to achieve freedom and well-...
From Caving In To Crushing It
Hello and welcome to From Caving In To Crushing It Podcast. I’m Drew Deraney. I'm passionate about helping men overcome adversity. I've been through a lot. I’ve got the uncanny knack of encountering multiple top life stressors simultaneously. If you want to find out more about me, my story and what my work is about, go to ProfitCompassion.com. Come along to one of our Open House calls and see what our Men Supporting Men Collaboration Tribe is all about.
In this podcast, I interview men who’ve been through so much in their lives and have come through stronger. They share their story about how they have overcome adversity and learned to know their worth and stand their ground. So, relax, breathe, and welcome to the show. Enjoy.
