Episode Details

In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Richard Tierney to unpack men’s hidden battles with trauma, shame, and mental health. Richard shares his groundbreaking 12-step program, Trauma Recovery Anonymous, created to help individuals free themselves from past trauma memories and break the cycle of hopelessness and self-sabotage.

Together, they explore why men often hide pain, how childhood experiences shape emotional patterns, and why living in the present moment is crucial for healing. Richard’s story of overcoming abuse, addiction, and the numbing effects of medication offers raw insight into resilience and practical steps for reclaiming peace of mind. This conversation challenges the stigma around men’s mental health while offering hope, tools, and perspective for anyone ready to move beyond the weight of the past.

About the Guest  :

Richard Tierney is the creator of Trauma Recovery Anonymous and the Healing Any Trauma Memory event. A survivor of childhood trauma and addiction, Richard draws from lived experience, spiritual practices, and holistic approaches to help others break free from the grip of trauma memories. His work blends 12-step philosophy, practical exercises, and spiritual wisdom to guide men and women into healing and wholeness.

Key Takeaways  :

• Trauma is not permanent—healing begins when we stop carrying the past into the present.

• Men are often conditioned to hide pain, but suppressing trauma fuels anxiety, depression, and addiction.

• Richard’s 12-step framework helps individuals safely release old memories and reclaim their lives.

• Living in the present—rather than replaying the past or fearing the future—is the foundation of mental freedom.

• Healing fathers can break intergenerational cycles of trauma for their children.

• Medications may ease symptoms but don’t address the root cause—true healing comes from reframing perspective and reclaiming self-worth.

• Hope is always possible: peace of mind, even for a few hours at a time, can be a life-changing “miracle.”

Connect with the Guest  

• Email: appointments@traumarecoveryanonymous.com

• Books: Healing Any Trauma Memory and How to Live Stress and Anxiety-Free 24 Hours a Day (available on major platforms)

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