#13 - Breaking the Cycle: Addiction, Recovery, and Men’s Mental Health with Travis Sturtevant Jr
Breaking the Cycle: Men's Mental Health, Addiction, and Recovery with Travis Sturtevant Jr
Men’s mental health is a topic that is often overlooked, yet it is critical for breaking cycles of addiction and fostering personal growth. In the latest episode of the Soulbound Studios Podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Travis Sturtevant Jr, an American poet and founder of Shattered Addict Writing, to discuss his journey through addiction, recovery, and how creative expression became his lifeline.
Travis's story is one of resilience, vulnerability, and transformation. In this episode, he shares his insights on breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and how the power of writing has impacted his recovery and the lives of those in his community.
The Stigma Around Men's Mental Health
Society often places immense pressure on men to "tough it out" and avoid showing vulnerability, which can lead to emotional suppression and untreated mental health challenges. Travis speaks openly about how these societal expectations contributed to his struggles with addiction and why dismantling this stigma is critical for healing.
Through his work on Shattered Addict Writing, Travis fosters a space for men to express their emotions freely. His platform not only highlights his poetry but also features contributions from others, creating a community that emphasizes healing through creativity and connection.
Creativity as a Tool for Recovery
For Travis, writing poetry became a transformative outlet that allowed him to process the pain of addiction and find hope during recovery. His raw and honest poems explore themes like mental health, resilience, and the journey to rediscover one’s identity after loss and hardship.
One of his most impactful projects is Therapeutic Thursday, a seasonal initiative where he spotlights poetry submissions from others, helping individuals find their voices and share their stories. This program exemplifies how creativity can be a bridge to recovery and understanding.
Parenting Through Recovery
Parenting can be a challenging journey, and balancing fatherhood while in recovery brings unique complexities. Travis shares how his healing process has influenced his role as a parent, helping him break generational cycles and approach fatherhood with empathy and mindfulness.
By prioritizing his mental health, Travis demonstrates the importance of leading by example, showing his children the value of vulnerability, resilience, and self-expression.
Men’s Mental Health: A Call to Action
This episode is more than just a story of recovery—it’s a call to action for men to seek help, express their emotions, and support one another. Travis’s journey highlights the importance of addressing men’s mental health with compassion and urgency.
Connect with Travis Sturtevant Jr
Facebook: Travis Sturtevant Jr: https://www.facebook.com/travissturtevantjr | Shatteredaddict:https://www.facebook.com/shatteredaddict
Instagram: @TravisJThePoet: https://www.instagram.com/travisjthepoet | @Shatteredaddict : https://www.instagram.com/shatteredaddict
Books by Travis Sturtevant Jr:
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