Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Terry CrewsWhy Terry Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From TerryMore About the Podcast
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Meet Terry Crews
Why Terry Is Mentally Strong
What You’ll Hear on the Show
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Quotes From Terry
More About the Podcast
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He’s the author of a new book called “Tough.” In it, he shares stories from his childhood, his experiences in the NFL, and how his idea of real toughness has evolved over the years.
Terry had a rough childhood. He grew up witnessingdomestic violence. He learned that being tough meant acting like he didn’t have feelings and showing that he was strong enough to beat people up. Being in the NFL reinforced some of these ideas.
Over time, however, he recognized that it takes a lot more strength to talk about feelings than it does to hide them. And he became aware of how much shame he carried around due to his addiction to pornography.
Terry created positive changes in his life. He sought treatment, began talking about his feelings, and worked on healing himself and his marriage. Now, he’s sharing his journey toward developing realmental strength.
What You Need to Know About Porn Addiction
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When people experience shame, they often view their behavior as a moral weakness. Consequently, they treat themselves harshly and struggle to create positive change.
Like many people, Terry felt as though he were living a double life. He had a secret addiction to pornography and he worried that no one would accept him if the issue came to light. The more he suffered in silence, the worse his addiction became.
Shame and addiction often go hand-in-hand. Fortunately, there are things you can do to break free from shame and improve your mental health.
Terry CrewsI had to redefine what toughness meant, what it was. And previously in my life for almost my first 40 years on earth, toughness was what you just described. It was a battle to get up the earliest, to work the longest, to do the most work. And then I wore myself out.
Terry Crews
I had to redefine what toughness meant, what it was. And previously in my life for almost my first 40 years on earth, toughness was what you just described. It was a battle to get up the earliest, to work the longest, to do the most work. And then I wore myself out.
The 6 Stages of Change
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