Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and incarceration.

What happens when the pain of your past tries to define your future—but you refuse to let it? In this gripping and emotionally charged episode of Vulnerability Muscle, host Reggie D. Ford sits down with Daniel Westbrooks, a community leader whose life journey embodies resilience, redemption, and radical transparency.

Daniel opens up about surviving childhood sexual abuse, battling depression, addiction, incarceration, and the devastating loss of his younger brother to suicide. With raw honesty, he shares how he transformed from a traumatized child and justice-involved teen into a mental health advocate, youth mentor, and recovery specialist changing lives across juvenile centers, prisons, and hospitals.

This episode goes beyond trauma—it's a masterclass in courage. Daniel doesn’t just tell his story—he reclaims it, offering hope and healing to anyone who has ever felt voiceless, broken, or unseen. From the power of owning your pain to helping others find purpose in theirs, this conversation will leave you forever changed.

Contact Information:

Instagram: @daniel.westbrooks

Facebook: Daniel Westbrooks