Along the Gravel Road Podcast
Welcome to the Along the Gravel Road Podcast where we’re changing the conversation around mental health. As a You Aren’t Alone Project non-profit initiative, the goal of the podcast is to provide a safe platform for people to share their stories and give others a sense of hope and connection.
With guests ranging from individuals who are open and willing to share their own mental health journeys to mental health professionals to share expertise and advice.
Trigger warning: Some topics discussed in these episodes may be difficult for listeners to hear. If you are feeling triggered by a topic, we encourage you to listen when you are in a better space, or with someone you trust.
Unless otherwise stated, topics discussed are based on personal experiences, not professional advice, and should not be considered an alternative to seeking support from a mental health professional when needed. Additional resources will be provided in the show notes of each episode.
Along the Gravel Road Podcast
My Journey Through Stress to Sobriety & Recovery with Gus Murillo
In this episode, Gus Murillo shares some of the highs and lows that he felt as an entrepreneur, and how the way he handled it affected his mental health leading him down a path of alcohol abuse and, eventually, to sobriety & recovery. Gus is 1.5 years sober and while still early on in his journey of sobriety, it is his hope that, by sharing his story, others dealing with substance abuse are encouraged to reach out for support through systems and people who are dedicated to helping them through their challenges. Tune in to hear about the methods of treatment that worked for Gus such as therapy, a 12-step program, and other daily wellness practices, and how he continues to strive for a balanced life for himself and his family.
Gus Murillo serves as Director of Brand Marketing at Gannett + the USA TODAY Network and co-leads Gannett's Vamos Forward ERG for the Latinx community. Prior to working for Gannett, he spent 10 years building a local agency, ThreeSixtyEight alongside a group of amazing people. He is also a partner/co-founder of Soji: Modern Asian here in Baton Rouge. Gus is also a proud father and hopes to share what he's learned through his journey of sobriety and dealing with his own mental health with his children.
Resources:
https://www.aa.org/
https://www.adweek.com/agencies/non-drinkers-are-struggling-in-an-agency-world-that-relies-on-alcohol/
https://www.ana.net/miccontent/show/id/aa-2022-06-mental-health
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