# Alan’s Truth-Telling Journey from Childhood Trauma to Emotional Freedom

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Podcast: [Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sh-t-that-goes-on-in-our-heads-6035444)
Published: 2026-07-14T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Alan Katz, former writer and producer for HBO’s Tales From the Crypt, shares how childhood trauma, self-blame, and a suicidal crisis shaped his mental health journey. In this powerful conversation with G-Rex and Dirty Skittles, Alan reveals how truth-telling, emotional healing, and reconnecting with his younger self helped him find freedom and purpose.

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