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It’s Danny - trying out this writing thing so bear with ya boy. I'm excited to welcome you to the first issue of our weekly newsletter! Each week, I'll be sharing some highlights from our latest episode, valuable mental health resources, and a community spotlight. We will make each issue better and better as we learn what everyone likes and dislikes.

Let’s get it!

🎙 Featured Episode: S2 E51 - Unlocking Self-Belief With Clayton Echard

Last week, I sat down with Clayton Echard, best known for his journey as Season 26's Bachelor. Clayton is an author and mental health advocate, and he shared his experiences with mindfulness, his struggles with weight, and body dysmorphia.

Clayton opened up about how he felt insecure about his body and almost opted for liposuction. He also shared with me how journaling and communication have been crucial in his journey toward self-acceptance. On mindfulness, he said, “Half the time when I was playing football or when I was The Bachelor, I was just present at the moment, but I kind of blacked out mentally, like I was just there, right? Reacting, didn't have time to analyze everything. So, I didn't know what all was occurring.” (45:27)

Here are some of my favorite time stamps from the episode for easy listening:

(01:33) – Struggling with body dysmorphia.

(04:20) – Talking about weight issues and playing football.

(07:14) – On dating life and being in the friend zone.

(09:23) – Danny and Clayton talk about looks in high school.

(15:12) – On considering Liposuction surgery.

(20:09) – Coming up with coping mechanisms.

(21:50) – The first step in communication.

(23:35) – Journaling on the set of The Bachelor.

(26:45) – The negative stigma of therapy.

(27:44) – Talking about The Bachelor finale.

(29:44) – Ego takes a back seat.

(36:30) – Reverting back to human decency.

(39:52) – Danny asks about Bachelor in Paradise.

(43:38) – What would be his mental process if he entered The Bachelor again?

(48:02) – Are you happy today?

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💡 Mental Health Tips & Resources

Practice mindfulness: Set aside 5 minutes each day to focus on your breath. Here’s a link to the largest free library of wellbeing content to get you started. If you want something even quicker, try the breathing techniques here. 

Journal regularly: Start with just 10 minutes a day, jotting down thoughts, feelings, or even doodles. Make it a routine to reflect on your day.

Communicate openly: Reach out to a friend, family member, or therapist and share your thoughts. Try setting up regular check-ins to foster ongoing support.

💌 Community Corner

My goal for this section of the newsletter is to shine a light on our amazing community. Please email me at [email protected] to share your experience, ask questions, or to just let me know how the podcast has changed your life. My goal is to share inspiring responses in this section each week.

If our podcast has made a difference in your life, please share it with friends and family, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or connect with us on social media ⬇️

That's it for this week, Off The Cuff fam! Thank you for being a part of our supportive and stigma-free community. Remember, you’re not alone. And your brain game is fire.

Much love,

Danny

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