Executive Coach Shawn Lesser had what looked like the perfect life, but it ended in a full mental breakdown where he confessed to his wife, "Please freaking kill me." He was then checked into a psych ward, but the real healing, and the true medicine- came from the most unexpected people. 

In this raw and honest conversation, Shawn shares the journey of hitting rock bottom and building The Rail, a mental health foundation based on the simple power of conversation and community. 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• The Shocking Truth: Why the psych ward made his problem worse, and why institutional care often fails high-achievers. 
• The Unconventional Cure: The incredible story of how a former prison inmate and a homeless man became his mental health sponsors. 
• The Core Thesis: Why "People Are the Medicine"—and why human connection is more powerful than any pill or therapist alone. 
• Breaking the Silence: Why it's normal for men to struggle, and how sharing your story instantly makes others feel safe to share theirs. 
• The Simple Action: How to get a conversation started with someone in a dark place, or how to ask for help yourself. 

CONNECT WITH THE GUEST

• Shawn Lesser: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnlesserthereal/