From Bear Suits to Drift Cars: Embracing True Self with Tia May

Join Tia as she reveals her journey of self-discovery through wearing a bear costume and transitioning from masking her true self to finding authentic happiness. The conversation looks into her past experiences with bullying, military service, and mental health struggles, emphasizing her battle with PTSD and a transformative session with 22Zero. Tia discusses her passion for motorsports, her efforts to promote veteran organizations, and her dreams for the future. Alongside her, Michael shares His motivation for starting a podcast to capture and share the diverse stories of veterans. Together, they emphasize the importance of mental health awareness and the power of genuine human connection.

00:00 Introduction and Initial Conversation

01:13 The Bear Suit and Overcoming Social Anxiety

05:25 Military Service and Medical Discharge        

08:50 Post-Military Life and Mental Health Struggles

16:48 Discovering Motorsports and Its Impact

37:44 Networking and Future Aspirations

55:05 Meeting the Car Enthusiast

56:28 Reconnecting and Creating Content

59:21 The Impact of Manifestation

01:00:52 Challenges in Mental Health Care

01:04:58 Exploring Alternative Therapies

01:09:02 Podcasting and Personal Aspirations

01:29:42 Nashville's Changing Vibe

01:33:29 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans