The Voyage Cast: Real Talk on Relationships and Mental Wellness
Relationships are complicated—especially when conflict, disconnection, or old patterns get in the way. The Voyage Cast is a podcast about emotional health, marriage repair, communication tools, and real stories of transformation. Hosted by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Eddie Eccker, each episode brings therapy-informed insights to the messy, meaningful work of connection. You’ll hear practical advice, honest conversations, and occasional interviews with people who’ve faced the hard stuff—and found their way forward. Whether you’re navigating a rough season or just want a better map for love and growth, this show helps you stay the course.
The Voyage Cast: Real Talk on Relationships and Mental Wellness
INTERVIEW with Ed - From Academic Struggles to Successful Therapist: Navigating ADD and Redefining Worthiness
Overcome academic struggles, find your passion, and unlock your potential! Join me on my journey to becoming a therapist and explore the power of not letting misunderstandings or diagnoses define our worthiness.
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Episode Title:
From Academic Struggles to Successful Therapist: Navigating ADD and Redefining Worthiness
Episode Summary:
In this episode, I take you on a journey of overcoming academic struggles, finding my passion as a therapist, and the power of not letting misunderstandings or misdiagnoses define our worthiness and abilities. We discuss my experiences in high school, college, and grad school, and how I eventually found success in teaching and connecting with others. I share my personal story of being diagnosed with ADD and the distinction between intelligence and attention, and how I've used these experiences to help clients in my therapy practice. Join me as we explore the importance of continuing to move forward and finding ways to focus the mind, even in the face of adversity.
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Chapters:
(0:00:05) - The Journey to Becoming a Therapist
(0:10:12) - Checked Out but Not Defined
(0:18:00) - Intelligence vs Attention
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:05) - The Journey to Becoming a Therapist (10 Minutes)
In this episode, we explore the journey of a therapist who overcame academic struggles and found his passion in helping others. Starting with a realization in high school that he had a knack for talking to people about their problems, he pursued a career in therapy despite numerous challenges along the way, including failing classes, struggling with ADD, and dealing with anxiety. His determination to succeed eventually led him to a successful academic career and a deep belief in the power of therapy to help couples and individuals facing relationship issues.
(0:10:12) - Checked Out but Not Defined (8 Minutes)
Discovering a passion for teaching and connecting with others, we delve into the experiences of overcoming academic challenges and finding success. Sharing a personal story of insecurity and anxiety while teaching a first class, we learn how rave reviews and job opportunities at multiple universities provided a sense of accomplishment. This journey highlights the importance of not letting misunderstandings or misdiagnoses define our worthiness and abilities. By sharing struggles and learning together, we can help others feel less alone and better understand their own experiences. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the value of continuing to move forward and finding ways to focus the mind, even in the face of adversity.
(0:18:00) - Intelligence vs Attention (1 Minute)
Uncovering the significance of psychological testing, we discuss the revelation of being diagnosed with ADD and the distinction between intelligence and attention. This realization serves as a turning point in understanding personal capabilities and challenges.
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Episode Keywords:
Academic Struggles, Therapist Journey, Passion, Misdiagnoses, Worthiness, Abilities, High School, College, Grad School, Teaching, Connecting, ADD Diagnosis, Intelligence, Attention, Therapy Practice, Overcoming Adversity, Focusing Mind, Psychological Testing, Personal Story, Relationship Issues
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