Bruce Schutter, a former corporate executive, overcame his struggles with bipolar disorder, alcoholism, and anxiety to become a "Mental Health Warrior. " After 20 years of battling these challenges, Bruce reached a pivotal moment and decided to take charge of his mental health. He created the Mental Health Warrior Program to provide guidance, tools, and resources to help others conquer their own mental health battles. Bruce's inspiring journey of self-empowerment and resilience is a testament to the human spirit. He shares a powerful story of his mental health journey, from struggling with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and anxiety in high school to reaching a breaking point in his 40s. Despite the challenges, he found the courage to seek help and discovered that the same powerful emotions that had taken him down could also be the solution, if properly understood and managed.His candid account highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues and the transformative impact that can come from taking control of one's emotional well-being. He shares his personal journey with mental health challenges, emphasizing the importance of shifting the narrative from focusing on the negative to empowering individuals. Bruce recommends a "mental health tool belt" approach with mindset rules, lifestyle changes, and practical tools for managing specific challenges - Strategies discussed include the "swerve" technique for interrupting negative thoughts, the "reverse sauna" for creating a calming experience, and the importance of self-forgiveness.