S4E16 | Joshua T Berglan - From Victim to Survivor by Slaying ‘The Devil Inside’ with Radical Truth

Today I am honored to introduce to you: Survivor, devoted husband, actor, podcast host of ‘The World’s Mayor Experience’ on YouTube, 2-time international best-selling author of the book “The Devil Inside Me”, entrepreneur and business owner, film and TV producer, talk show host, and HIV and mental health advocate, Joshua T Berglan!

It’s been a long time coming having Josh on the show - I met him around the time when I began my podcast and was so impressed with all he was doing. We became quick friends and he was immediately an avid advocate for ‘The Imagination’ and has been instrumental in helping me get this podcast off the ground. Almost 2 years ago, ‘The Imagination’ was terminated off YouTube and Josh was the first person to extend an open arm to helping me get my content out on another platform.

On top of helping me with the podcast, he also has quite the story, background and accolades that I am really thrilled to get to share with all of you today. Josh’s story takes us through a maze of abuse, sex and drug addiction, jail, bankruptcy, divorce, homlessness, losing his children, and almost losing his life… It is the ultimate story of redemption, true love and in taking the pain he suffered for so long and turning it into an important purpose that now serves as being a voice for the voiceless. Josh’s memoir, “The Devil Inside Me” is a phenomenal first-hand account of overcoming what was meant to destroy him and his podcast, “The World’s Mayor Experience” - that I encourage all of you to go subscribe to which features a plethora of amazing guests and topics focused around bringing awareness to HIV, mental health, healing, and so much more. He’s founded multiple businesses and has an innate passion for helping impart media literacy to the youth, and lends his voice and resources to support individuals and survivors battling mental illnesses, HIV, challenges related to sexual identity, trauma from abuse, and the many systemic injustices that plague our society. Josh’s story is a testament to what happens when we decide to slay the devil inside of us and what is possible on the other side of pain and trauma. His beautiful wife, Jessica Linn is a hero in his story and also serves as a reminder of the power of love. I’m so excited for you all to meet Josh today and hope you go in the show notes and follow him on all social media platforms!

I wanted to give a reminder that if you are a survivor or whistleblower who wants to share your story on the podcast or wants to share any information privately with me, you can now email me at [email protected]! I’d also love your support on Substack where I’m taking up journaling as an outlet for me personally to reflect on the podcast, guests, and my advocacy work and you can Subscribe to me at www.emmakatherine.substack.com All of my social media links are in the shownotes and I can’t thank all of you for your courage to shine a light on the darkness with me and each guest!

CONNECT WITH JOSH:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayorsMedia
Purchase 'The Devil Inside Me': https://www.amazon.com/Devil-Inside-Me-Joshua-Berglan/dp/B09KDSVDP4/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/theworldsmayor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaTylerBerglan
Muse.AI Podcast: https://muse.ai/TheWorldsMayorExperience
Website: https://www.joshuatberglan.com/expert-media-and-production-services

CONNECT WITH EMMA & THE IMAGINATION:
Emma's Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/
EMAIL: [email protected]
All links: https://direct.me/theimaginationpodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theimagination
BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theimagination
Website: https://standbysurvivors.com