How does one reach the pivotal moment that propels them into the next chapter of their life?
For our guest today, that moment unfolded in a Starbucks, where Jeff Eamer stumbled upon a newspaper ad seeking volunteers for suicide prevention. Having battled his own demons for years, Jeff saw this not just as an opportunity, but as a calling.
In his past life, Jeff wore many hats—writer, director, producer, counselor—all while battling the tumultuous challenges of bipolar disorder. Now, he’s found peace and purpose as a practicing psychotherapist and the voice behind the upcoming Three Moments in Time podcast. He lives in the California desert with his two dogs and 11 chickens.
Jeff’s journey is one marked by resilience, vulnerability, and the unwavering determination to confront the darkest aspects of the human experience. But a word of caution: his story is unfiltered and may touch on themes of mental illness that could trigger some listeners.
We discussed:
- The first hospitalization at 21 marked the onset of a series of mental health challenges for Jeff
- How a major film opportunity brought Jeff from the advertising world to Los Angeles
- Jeff reflects on the experience of navigating manic highs and depressive lows
- Why he transitioned from Hollywood to suicide prevention counseling
- How the sudden loss of his best friend served as a wake-up call
- Why Jeff decided to pursue a new academic journey at 55
- Jeff shares his understanding of the single most crucial factor in healing
