Ep. 9: Mike on Mic

This episode is as raw and honest as it gets. Mike begins by unpacking a childhood trauma and reflecting on how it shaped the way he’s moved through life and love. From the ways he learned to mask and hide parts of himself in order to fit in, to the impact it had on his relationships and sense of identity, Mike takes us through the complicated journey of growing up feeling different.

We talk about what it was like for him to receive a late-in-life diagnosis, how that opened the door to deeper self-understanding, and why revisiting old grief has been such an important part of his healing process. Our conversation flows into themes of friendship, family, and loss as we share memories of a dear friend we recently lost and the mark they left on all of our lives.

Mike describes this episode as feeling like a journal entry; a safe space to process, reflect, and speak truth out loud — and we close with his thoughtful advice for listeners.

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