Episode Details

In this episode, we’re joined by TEDx speaker Johnny Crowder. Johnny is also an abuse and suicide survivor and the Founder of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform. Through his lived experience, peer support, and psychology degree, he’s been able to impact millions. He now provides daily support and healing for users in nearly 100 countries worldwide.

One in two people will face mental illness in their lifetime — it’s much more widespread than often acknowledged or realized. Participating in treatment and releasing himself from self-judgment set Johnny free to get to a better place with his mental health. During the episode, Johnny shares his personal journey with mental health issues, why he started Cope Notes, and why his difficult journey through entrepreneurship has been more than worthwhile.

On this episode of the Live. Love. Engage. podcast:

• Johnny’s personal experience in coping with mental health issues.
• Why he says his whole life has been about mental health.
• Why the message of hope is so important.
• The biggest struggles Johnny has had to overcome.
• Why Johnny avoided trauma therapy initially.
• How men tend to see and respond to mental health issues.
• The unique struggle women face when dealing with heavy emotions.
• What motivated Johnny to found Cope Notes.
• The unique way Cope Notes provides support for its users.
• Why Johnny calls entrepreneurship a crash course in adaptability.
• One of Johnny’s favorite parts of being alive.
• The difference hiring the right people can make in a startup.
• Practices that keep Johnny feeling mentally well.
• The importance of seeking help sooner rather than later.

Connect with Johnny

Johnny’s website: https://johnnycrowder.com/
Cope Notes website: https://copenotes.com/

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TRANSCRIPT

You’re listening to the live love engage podcast. On today’s show we’re gonna be talking about some misconceptions when it comes to mental health and the challenges of running a startup. stay tuned. I am Gloria Grace Rand, founder of the love method and author of the number one, Amazon Best seller Live. Love. Engage. – how to stop doubting yourself and start being yourself. In thi