In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode of No One Fights Alone, co-hosts Brad and Ben welcome back therapist, recreational specialist, and longtime friend of the Chateau community, Stacey Stocking.

With wisdom, warmth, and a touch of humor, Stacey shares how outdoor adventures, pickleball injuries, and personal transformation intersect in the journey of mental wellness.

This episode tackles perfectionism, the importance of self-awareness, radical honesty, and building meaningful relationships, as well as the emotional challenges first responders and beyond face.

It also explores what it takes to truly reconnect with yourself and others. The trio also explains that slowing down isn’t a luxury but is essential to staying grounded in a chaotic world.

This episode offers insight, laughter, and the reminder that healing begins when we are willing to remove the armor.

About Stacey Stocking

CMHC | Recreational Therapist | Pickel Ball Athlete

Stacey Stocking is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over three decades of experience, known affectionately as “The Wizard” by clients at Chateau, where he’s been a primary therapist since 2017.

With credentials in substance use counseling and therapeutic recreation, Stacey brings a unique blend of skills to his workshops, process groups, and outdoor intensives.

A passionate guide in mental health and recovery, Stacey’s warmth, wisdom, and hands-on approach make him a standout in the field. When he's not helping others heal, you’ll find him hiking, biking, or playing pickleball in the Utah mountains.