08 Unmasking the Soul: From Broken to BRAVE” with Mental Miles

What does it really mean to be broken? Not just hurt or struggling—but told by the world that something about you is wrong, defective, or needs fixing.

In this powerful conversation, Tyler and Erica welcome their very first guest: Mental Miles—a creator, advocate, and armored medieval fighter who’s redefining what it means to live authentically as a neurodivergent person.

Together they explore:

• The difference between being “broken” and simply being different

• Infertility, Kline-Felter Syndrome, and the raw feeling of being “defective”

• Growing up in family survival mode and learning how to break patterns

• The courage of unmasking your soul and living authentically

• Using embodied practices—like armored medieval combat, motorcycles, and creative expression—for regulation and healing

• Finding spirituality through Star Wars, the cosmos, and storytelling

• Building community when you don’t fit traditional molds
  

This episode is raw, vulnerable, and full of hope. Mental Miles doesn’t just talk about bravery—he lives it. If you’ve ever felt labeled, defective, or unseen, this conversation will remind you that your differences are not deficits.

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