Surviving the Social Media Death Hoax with Josh Seiter

Social media is the gift that keeps on giving, but on the other side, social media can also be a curse. It’s addictive and once it sucks you in it can be hard, often impossible to get out. In many cases, it’s how you react to the plethora of platforms at our disposal that determines how well you’re able to navigate this new element of life that looks as if it’s definitely here to stay and not a fad as many would’ve wanted us to believe years ago. 

“Is it productive? Is it beneficial to my mental health to obsess about things that happened in the past?” – (2:45), Josh 

My guest today is Josh Seiter. Josh is a man who knows a little something about the media, and social media. He recently went through a media storm with stories of his passing making headlines. Lucky for us, and the world at large, he’s still alive, kicking, and championing the virtues of mental health. His struggle is one that will inspire everyone and call you to focus on what, and who really matters in life, even if that person is you: Someone so many of us forget to value. 

“Just because people are momentarily interested in you, it doesn't make you better than anyone.” – (7:57), Josh

We’re all going through something and at some point, we all need someone to listen and show us that we matter. Pull up a chair and take a listen as Josh takes us inside his journey to healing, family, finding purpose, and unlocking the incredible man that lives within!

“My self-worth isn’t based on what other people think of me, good or bad.” – (8:40), Josh

“I think the only reason you would want to leave the world is because you feel unloved.” – (21:47), Josh

In This Episode

(1:43) – Josh discusses the social media prank that he was dead. 

(3:19) – Putting the social media hack behind him is the best thing for his mental state. 

(4:22) – The media onslaught due to the rumors of his passing. 

(5:40) – In spite of it all, Josh has chosen to focus on the positive. 

(6:11) – The false sense of importance is discussed.

(7:26) – The transition back to relative anonymity. 

(8:21) – How humans are always seeking approval from others. 

(9:21) – The reality that you’re not going to make everybody happy. 

(10:33) – Josh choosing to focus on the good regardless of what others say about him.

(12:49) – Mental challenges began at 15 and he lived in silence. 

(13:26) – Three years of law school, but Josh found purpose in mental health. 

(14:10) – Josh feels confirmation about his choices when he sees them in writing. 

(17:16) – The conversation moves to how he always focuses on negativity. 

(18:20) – Restructuring your thoughts and becoming more emotionally mature. 

(19:25) – The prospects of celebrity therapists. 

(21:00) – Being more receptive of people who don’t meet our norm. 

(21:31) – Mental health and suicide common traits. 

(21:55) – What led Josh to two suicide attempts. 

(22:51) – The importance of having a therapist. 

(24:00) – What the future for Josh holds. 

(25:00) – Josh says he needs to find purpose daily. 

(27:00) – The relationship with God and his past experiences with religion are discussed. 

(31:25) – Josh takes everyday as it comes and being bipolar mandates this.

Our Guest

Josh Seiter is a former contestant on The Bachelorette and a reality TV star. He appeared on shows like 90 Day Fiancé and Love After Lockup, becoming known for his TV appearances. In 2015, he joined The Bachelorette but was eliminated early. He’s also an internet personality and cares about mental health. Recently, during Pride Month, Josh shared his true side and came out as homosexual. He told everyone about his new relationship with David, who is an amazing dancer. Josh had some tough relationships with women before, but now he’s happy to be in a healthy and fulfilling partnership with David.

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