Tim Lodgen Surviving 27 Years of Active Addiction in Baltimore, Mens Mental Health, Veteran | EP 58

Join us in episode 58 of the "F the Stigma" podcast with host Laisha Martinez, featuring Tim Lodgen. A dynamic speaker and advocate for mental health and addiction recovery. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Tim shares his powerful journey of surviving 27 years of active addiction and his battle with bipolar disorder. He opens up about his struggles with medication and the denial of his issues, offering a raw and authentic perspective. As a veteran who faced immense challenges after leaving the military, Tim’s story is a beacon of hope for those grappling with similar struggles. This episode marks the end of Mental Health Awareness Month, aiming to provide support and encouragement to anyone in need. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation designed to uplift and inspire. FTS PODCAST LINKS : Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bac Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Google Podcast | https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZWRmNTkyNC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health. Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree… #fthestigma #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #podcast FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSITE | https://fthestigma.com/ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/fukthestigma TWITTER | https://twitter.com/fuck_thestigma TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigma APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fck-the-stigma/id1691599224 SPOTIFY PODCAST | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ! | https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma