Episode Summary
Most men are taught to tough it out. Jacque Ecuyer tried that, and it nearly cost him everything.
In this raw and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Jacque to talk about the pain of losing his parents, years of bullying, addiction, and the moment he finally said, “I need help.” What followed wasn’t just recovery. It was reinvention.
Jacque shares how vulnerability became his greatest strength, how helping others gave his pain purpose, and what he’s learned about healing, one small, honest step at a time. This is a story for anyone who has ever felt broken, isolated, or unsure how to start again.
Key Takeaways
Grief is never linear. Healing looks different for everyone.
The scars of bullying can shape how we see ourselves for years.
Addiction often hides deeper pain, and recovery begins with truth.
Vulnerability is not weakness. It is courage in its purest form.
Connection and community can turn isolation into strength.
Setting small, steady goals is the real secret to change.
Helping others often becomes the path to helping yourself.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to start.
Sharing your story might be the thing that saves someone else’s life.
Chapters
00:00 Navigating Grief: The Beginning of Jacque’s Journey
00:59 The Hidden Wounds of Bullying
05:59 Addiction, Denial, and the Fight to Recover
14:03 Losing a Parent and Facing the Pain You Can’t Avoid
19:37 Turning Grief into Purpose
26:41 Vulnerability: The Strength Most Men Hide
34:40 Finding Brotherhood in Community
43:33 Creating a Legacy Through Service
49:23 Healing, Growth, and the Power of Honest Connection
More About Jacque
You can find Jacque on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jacque.ecuyer.2025
Take him up on his offer to help: euqcaj1@yahoo.com
Stories like Jacque’s remind me how many men are silently fighting battles they don’t know how to win.
Most men try to think their way out of pain. I did too. Hell, I still do at times.
10 Hard Truths Every Man Needs to Hear About Grief is the guide I wish I’d had.
It’s straight talk about what grief does to you, and how to stop getting stuck in it.
