Mental Health Journeys with Rusty Diamond

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Breaking Silence: Rusty Diamond Discusses Mental Health, Wrestling, and Resilience

In this episode of Suicide Zen Forgiveness, the host aims to end the silence, stigma, and shame surrounding suicide loss, ideation, and mental health. The guest, Rusty Diamond, shares his personal journey through mental health challenges and his varied career from being a pro wrestler and comedian to becoming a hypnotist. Rusty discusses his experiences with concussions, his transition to hypnotherapy, and offers insights on how sports and various jobs impacted his life. The episode sheds light on mental health awareness and the importance of empathy and resilience.

00:00 Introduction and Mission Statement

01:17 Meet Rusty Diamond

03:40 Rusty's Mental Health Journey

10:07 Discovering Hypnosis

15:14 Comedy and Wrestling

21:57 Driving Adventures and Reflections

29:43 Wrestling Memories

32:13 Concussion Legacy Foundation

32:58 Transition to Comedy

33:29 Sports and Brain Injuries

34:17 Organ Donation Concerns

35:44 Wrestling and Mental Health

37:27 Bull Riding and Personal Stories

39:48 Concussions in Various Sports

42:32 Understanding the Brain

56:35 Hypnosis and Personal Experiences

01:01:11 Conclusion and Farewell