Bruce Schutter 2 returns to Vroom Vroom Veer to discuss what's new with his Mental Health Warrior Program.After struggling with Bipolar, Alcoholism, Anxiety Disorder and PTSD for over 20+ years, I reached a breaking point where I attempted suicide. But with a second chance at life, I set out to find an answer to my life’s challenges. I discovered that Mental Health is the key to triumphing over any challenge in life!Armed with this knowledge, I created the Mental Health Warrior Program, a new self-help approach for triumphing over life’s challenges and building the life you really want! At the core of the Mental Health Warrior Program lies the principle of self-empowerment. With practical solutions centered on lifestyle and mindset changes, the program empowers you to respond, not react, to life's challenges, by tapping into your inner strength and resilience.

Bruce Schutter 2 Vroom Vroom Veer Show Summary

In this episode of the "Vroom Vroom Veer" podcast, host Jeff Smith welcomes back guest Bruce Schutter to discuss updates and insights into his Mental Health Warrior Program. The episode starts with introductory remarks and a pre-recorded promotional bit by Charla Gervers, followed by a signature introduction from Tim Paige that nicely sets up the theme of navigating life's veers.

Bruce Schutter engages in a detailed conversation about his personal journey with mental health challenges, notably his struggle with bipolar disorder and anxiety, which were undiagnosed well into his adult life. He candidly shares his experiences with self-medication through alcohol which he used to manage anxiety and stress stemming from his IT career and personal life. Bruce explains that it was only after facing life-threatening lows that he sought and embraced recovery, transforming his relationship with his mental health.

The conversation then transitions to Bruce's Mental Health Warrior Program. He elucidates how understanding and managing emotions can become a formidable tool to navigate life's complexities. Bruce emphasizes growth through embracing challenges as part of leveling up one's mental health warrior skills. He shares principles from his program, such as the warrior creed "bend, not break," which encapsulates the resilience one builds by engaging with the program.

Bruce also dives into the content of his nine books, each contributing a unique angle to coping strategies, from embracing minimalistic lifestyles to adjusting dietary habits that influence mental health. For example, he explains the significant mental clarity gained from reducing sugar intake as outlined in one of his books.

The episode wraps up with further discussions about the therapeutic impacts of simple actions, like swapping reactive behaviors with proactive responses, leaning into current moments to reduce worries about past or future, and various other mental health tools and techniques described in his books. Jeff and Bruce share personal anecdotes and laughs throughout, underlining the podcast's intent to blend meaningful content with engaging storytelling.

In closing, Tim Paige thanks the audience for joining and directs them to the "Vroom Vroom Veer" website for more information, rounding off the episode with an invitation for listeners to keep tuning in for more unique experiences shared on the podcast.

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