I had the privilege of having a conversation with Joey Torre, a Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Warrior and dedicated Men’s Mental Health Advocate.

Joey’s journey is one of strength, perseverance, and purpose. Through his experiences living with HS and his commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, he continues to inspire others to speak up, seek support, and embrace their authentic selves.

Don’t miss this insightful and empowering conversation as we discuss:

- Living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

- Men’s mental health and breaking stigma

- Resilience through adversity

- Finding purpose through advocacy

- Creating positive change through lived experience

PRESS PLAY and enjoy a powerful conversation that shines a light on resilience, advocacy, and the importance of mental wellness.

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HS information: https://hsconnect.org

https://www.theahsid.org

https://hopeforhs.org

https://www.hs-foundation.org

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0:07 Intro

01:40 Joey Torre Joins!

04:43 Who is Joey Torre?

06:42 Brooklyn, NY to Bridgeport, CT (why?)

11:15 Favorite Part of Bridgeport, CT

13:58 HS Diagnosis

19:46 A Second Medical Opinion is KEY

20:52 Describing Boil-Like Abscesses and Levels

22:08 The Multiple Impacts of HS

24:01 Living in Denial After Diagnosis

25:00 Men's Mental Health - Please Speak Up

26:17 Beware of Over-The-Counter Medicine | See A Doctor

32:16 Who Can Diagnose HS and Joey's Preference

33:35 Taking Care of His Mental Health

38:32 HS Triggers are a Personal Journey

41:17 The HS Community

44:25 The Impact of Documenting the Journey

47:19 Discovering Purpose

50:54 "Joey Talks"

52:53 Follow Joey Torre

54:21 HS Resources

56:01 Words of Wisdom for Men

57:49 Outro