Cope & Conquer: Turning Pain into Power With Josh Copeland

In this powerful episode of Overcome, Cope & Conquer: Turning Pain into Power, Josh Copeland opens up about the hidden battles behind his success—anxiety, depression, identity loss after athletics, alcohol dependency, and finding the courage to rebuild from rock bottom. Josh shares how sports shaped his identity, how life spiraled after losing structure, and the moment that pushed him to confront his mental health head-on.

Through raw honesty and practical insight, he explains why healing requires vulnerability, structure, support, and self-forgiveness. We unpack the loneliness of anxiety, the shame of addiction, the fear of failure, and the reality that mental health struggles don’t discriminate. Josh also shares how speaking, fatherhood, golf, mindfulness, and quiet moments became essential tools in his journey to Cope & Conquer: Turning Pain into Power.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, rebuilding after setbacks, or searching for hope, this conversation is a reminder that your story isn’t over — and you’re worthy of your own time.

What We Discussed:

• Growing up in a big family, sports identity, and early signs of depression

• Post-college identity crisis and losing a sense of purpose

• Anxiety, depression, alcohol dependency, and the spiral that followed

• The panic attack and rock-bottom moment that changed everything

• Why coping mechanisms matter and how to build healthy ones

• Being vulnerable while still healing

• Overstimulation, self-awareness, parenting, pressure, and perfectionism

• Letting go of expectations and forgiving yourself

• Why mental health and addiction don’t discriminate

• The importance of taking time for yourself

• Josh’s company Learning to Cope and the mission behind it

  
  

Learn more about Josh Copeland:

Instagram: @learn2cope

Website: https://www.joshcopelandspeaks.com/