Summary
This episode of “Seriously Bud” features a heartfelt conversation between Bud and Cory Miller. The dialogue opens with Bud welcoming Cory and discussing their mutual unfamiliarity, leading into talks about Cory’s origins in Oklahoma City and connections with notable people in the tech community. As they delve deeper, Cory shares his story of how he met his wife, Lindsay, highlighting their enduring marriage of 13 years and reflecting on the complexities and challenges of long-term relationships.
The conversation transitions into more profound territory as both Cory and Bud open up about their personal battles with mental health. Cory discusses his experiences with depression and burnout, emphasizing the importance of professional therapy and support in managing mental health challenges. Bud reciprocates by sharing his own prolonged struggle with depression, including his recurring thoughts about suicide, and the genetic predisposition to depression in his family.
Bud and Cory reflect on the value of sharing their mental health struggles publicly, aiming to break the stigma surrounding these discussions. Cory mentions his early experiences in 2015 when he decided to openly discuss his mental health issues, a decision driven by a desire to obliterate the stigma and encourage others to seek help. Bud recalls being inspired by Cory’s openness, leading him to share his own mental health journey for the first time on air.
As the conversation shifts back to lighter topics, Bud and Cory discuss their families, travel experiences, and professional endeavors. Cory talks about his role as Chief Evangelist at A2 Hosting, focusing on helping agencies through coaching and building long-term relationships. He also mentions his family’s upcoming cruise and past travel adventures, sharing amusing anecdotes about his experience with travel logistics.
The episode closes with Bud and Cory emphasizing the importance of not suffering in silence and seeking professional help for mental health issues. They leave listeners with a powerful message: everyone experiences pain, but no one should go through it alone. They also discuss potential future guests for the show, with Bud expressing interest in having Kimberly Lopari and Brian Gardner on future episodes.
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