What if it wasn't so taboo to talk about your most personal issues? What can we learn from being more open? What can we share that may help someone else?
We are here to talk about real life. We are here to learn from one another, and to talk about the tools we use when needed. Be inspired as we share stories and dispel the burden of private anguish.
What Could Be Bad™ will discuss personal journeys through trauma and recovery. As we all face our unique challenges, we will have support and community.
While touring with O.A.R. in February 2020, Benj Gershman was hit with Covid-19, recovered temporarily, and later developed a resulting auto-immune disease and what is now known as Long Covid - rendering him disabled for the better part of two years. Unable to walk, unable to hold a music instrument, unable to pick up his one year old son. Healing through physical and occupational therapy, followed by personal training, Benj's mental health was left unaddressed and negatively manifested in forms of anger, anxiety, mistrust and depression. After crisis was reached; private support, therapy and medication were helpful in allowing him to weather the storm. Rebalancing, Benj began to share about his experience. The response from family, friends and social network connections was strong, constructive and inspiring. This was the genesis for What Could Be Bad™.
The podcast name honors and commemorates Louise Chesler, Benj's maternal grandmother - always a teacher, who while in hospice battling Lyme Disease, Alzheimers and dementia had a moment of clarity upon Benj's final visit. Holding hands, he began amidst tears, "It's Benj, I'm here, Granny. I love you. How are you feeling today?" Their eyes locked, her hand squeezed his, she smiled and said, "what could be bad?" Then drifted off to rest. At her end, deeply and truly, she passed on a gracious acknowledgement of submission, acceptance, gratitude and joy. These conversations will center around these words.
