Thank you for joining us for episode 367 of Live Happy Now.

One thing that many people with mental illness have in common is that oftentimes their lives look perfectly fine from the outside.

And that was certainly the case with this week's guest.

I'm your host, Paula Phelps, and this week I'm joined by

actor, writer, and mental health advocate Will Wheaton. Will was just 14 years old when he

burst into the spotlight in the iconic coming-of-age movie Stand By Me in 1986. He went on to

play many more roles, including starring as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek the next generation.

But what he hid was a childhood filled with trauma and abuse that led to a lifetime of depression, anxiety, and complex PTSD.

As an adult, Will has not only gotten the help he needed to discover positive mental health,

but he openly shares his story to help support others on their journey.

In this episode, he talks candidly about his new memoir, still just a geek,

explains the difficult decisions he has had to make for the sake of his mental health,

and explains why he is so determined to help

others. Will, welcome to Live Happy Now. Hi, thanks for having me. We're so honored that you would

take the time to come on and talk to us. As I had mentioned to you, we've been talking about mental

health all month long throughout the month of May. And your story is so compelling

that it's the ideal way for us to wrap this all up. And you do have a powerful story. It's very

raw. And in your new book, you know, you make us laugh. And I love your sarcasm and your snark

and all your little comments, but you are also laying your emotions bare.

And I guess to start, for those who haven't had the pleasure of discovering your book yet,

it's a different setup.

It's not your typical sit down and read book.

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