From Rock Bottom Podcast
From Rock Bottom Podcast
Podcast Description
This podcast is all about real stories from real people—because everyone has a battle you don’t see.
Each week, we sit down with everyday heroes, including veterans, recovering addicts, and people who’ve been to the edge and back, as well as athletes, influencers, and public figures who you may know—but don’t truly know.
No matter who they are, each guest shares one thing: a fight with mental health and the strength it takes to rise again.
You’ll laugh, cry, and come away inspired. Whether you're struggling, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand the unspoken side of life.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of mental health, addiction, loss, and personal resilience, with episodes highlighting stories such as that of professional boxer Marco Simmonds, who reflects on his adoption, family struggles, and the healing power of boxing. Each episode aims to break the stigma around mental health by sharing real, unfiltered narratives from veterans, athletes, and everyday individuals.

This podcast is all about real stories from real people—because everyone has a battle you don’t see.
Each week, we sit down with everyday heroes, including veterans, recovering addicts, and people who’ve been to the edge and back, as well as athletes, influencers, and public figures who you may know—but don’t truly know.
No matter who they are, each guest shares one thing: a fight with mental health and the strength it takes to rise again.
You’ll laugh, cry, and come away inspired. Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand the unspoken side of life.
Domestic abuse against men remains one of society’s least discussed issues.
In this powerful episode, author Jared Whitaker shares his journey from being severely bullied as a child in South Africa to becoming a successful CEO in the UK—and how he later found himself trapped in an abusive relationship that led to emotional, physical and financial abuse.
Jared opens up about the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the stigma faced by male victims, the lack of support available to men experiencing domestic abuse, struggles with mental health, family court challenges, losing contact with his children, and ultimately rebuilding his life after unimaginable adversity.
This is an honest conversation about trauma, resilience, men’s mental health, domestic abuse, recovery, and hope.
Topics discussed:
• Domestic abuse against men
• Male victims of domestic violence
• Childhood bullying and trauma
• Mental health and suicide prevention
• Emotional, physical and financial abuse
• Family court experiences
• Recovery after abuse
• Building healthy relationships after trauma
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