Breaking Stigmas: Curt’s Mental Health & Fitness Journey
Breaking Stigmas: Curt’s Mental Health & Fitness Journey  
Podcast: Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads
Published On: Tue Feb 25 2025
Description: 📢 Award-Winning Podcast | Over 1 Million Downloads! 🎉 2024 People's Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health 🎉 2024 Women in Podcasting Award for Best Mental Health Podcast Join us for another powerful episode of Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, where we tackle mental health head-on! We’re incredibly honored to welcome Curt, a dynamic force of resilience, reinvention, and personal growth. Curt shares his powerful journey—from navigating personal hardships and high-stakes careers to becoming a competitive bodybuilder at 63. 🏆 We Want to Hear From You! 🏆 Your feedback matters! Please leave us your thoughts, whether in writing or by voice message, at https://castfeedback.com/67521f0bde0b101c7b10442a. 🔥 Meet Our Guest: Curt 🔥 Curt’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. A Columbine High School alumnus, he has led a remarkable global aerospace and defense consulting career. His experiences have taken him around the world, but his heart remains deeply connected to his Columbine community, where he played a pivotal role in memorial efforts following the 1999 tragedy. 🌍 A Career of Global Impact Curt has spent years guiding U.S. companies in international markets. Despite his high-pressure career, he never lost sight of his passion for self-growth and fitness. 💪 A Reinvention at 60+ Curt took on an unexpected challenge—competitive bodybuilding at age 60. What started as a personal goal quickly turned into a nationally ranked pursuit. At 63, he placed in the Top 10 at NPC Nationals, proving that age is no barrier to ambition. ❤️ A Mental Health Advocate Beyond his professional and fitness achievements, Curt firmly believes in mental health awareness. From navigating personal struggles to advocating self-love, his journey is a testament to resilience and the power of transformation. 💛 How You Can Help LA Fire Victims 💛 We’re partnering with Heather Grace Skincare to support LA Fire Victims & the LA Mission! Ways to Get Involved: 💛 Shop with Purpose – 10% of all purchases from Heather Grace Skincare through February go to the Los Angeles Mission. 💛 Spread the Word – Share this initiative to amplify support. 💛 Donate Directly – Visit Los Angeles Mission to contribute. 🔗 More Info: 👉 Website: https://heathergraceskincare.com/ 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathergraceskincare/ 👉 News Release: https://www.openpr.com/news/3840564/heather-grace-skincare-partners-with-g-rex-from-sh-t-that-goes 🎧 Key Takeaways from This Episode 1️⃣ Reinvention is Always Possible – You can redefine your path no matter where you are. 2️⃣ Fitness & Mental Health Go Hand-in-Hand – Physical activity can be a powerful tool for managing mental well-being. 3️⃣ Community Matters – Strong connections provide essential support, whether in fitness or personal struggles. ⏳ Important Chapters ⏩ [00:01:05] – Curt’s Background & Connection to Columbine ⏩ [00:06:13] – How Fitness Became a Mental Health Lifeline ⏩ [00:12:42] – The Unexpected World of Competitive Bodybuilding ⏩ [00:27:04] – Learning Self-Love & Embracing Reinvention ⏩ [00:36:02] – Overcoming Personal Struggles & Finding Purpose 💡 Mental Health Quote of the Episode "You don’t have to control your thoughts. You have to stop letting them control you." — Dan Millman 📲 Follow & Support the Show! ⭐ Subscribe, Rate & Review! Help us keep breaking mental health stigmas—subscribe and leave a review! 🔗 Website: https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews 🔥 Ready for an inspiring conversation? Tune in now and join us in breaking the stigma! #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #BreakingStigmas #BodybuildingOver60 #SelfLove #Reinvention #FitnessJourney #MentalWellness #ColumbineCommunity #LAFireVictims #ShitThatGoesOnInOurHeads   ***************************************************************************If You Need Support, Reach OutIf you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.orgCanada: Call or Text 988 — 988.caWorldwide: Find a HelplineMental Health Resources and Tools: The Help HubStay Connected with G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesOfficial Website: goesoninourheads.netFacebook: @shltthatgoesoninourheadsInstagram: @grex_and_dirtyskittlesLinkedIn: G-Rex and Dirty SkittlesJoin Our Newsletter: Sign Up HereMerch Store: goesoninourheads.shopAudio Editing by NJz Audio Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.