HC #34 | The Day Everything Changed: Meet Ercell — A Story of Trauma, Healing, and Losing 200 Pounds

From childhood trauma and binge eating to global filmmaking and helping others heal — Ercell Ivanhoe Watson II lost over 200 pounds and found purpose on the other side. This is his story.

A Nashville native, Ercell’s journey spans stand-up comedy, global documentary work, and deep personal transformation. From opening for legends like Tracy Morgan and Charlie Murphy to capturing overlooked voices across continents, his life has been defined by connection — not content.

But behind the camera and the laughter was a man carrying pain. Once weighing over 400 pounds, Ercell used food to cope with trauma. That ended the day he chose to heal.

In this raw, heart-first conversation, Ercell opens up about the Ground Zero Moment that changed everything, how faith and storytelling saved his life, and what it really takes to climb out of the darkest places.

Now more than 200 pounds down, he's not just surviving — he's showing others how to find their way back, too.