Hi everyone! In today’s episode of Rough Edges, I sit down with Jesse Mercury, who is the host of the Major Pain podcast. He shares his personal journey with mental health, self-discovery, and hope. Jesse opens up about his experience living with chronic illness, his path toward healing, and how creativity has been a grounding force through it all.

We talk about what it means to embrace your diagnosis without letting it define you, the importance of community and compassion, and how faith and music can coexist beautifully in the midst of struggle. This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and full of moments that remind us that healing is never linear but always possible.

What I Hope You Take Away:

Healing doesn’t mean having it all figured out it means learning to live fully and freely, even in the uncertainty.

In this episode we talk about:

● Jesse’s journey with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and small fiber neuropathy and how it has shaped his understanding of himself

● The power of creativity as a tool for expression and emotional grounding

● How faith and self-compassion play a role in recovery and acceptance

● What it means to find purpose and beauty even in the midst of mental health challenges

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

● Connect with Jesse Mercury on INSTAGRAM!

● Find out more about Jesse’s Creative website HERE!

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