036: Trauma, shame, EMDR therapy, & authentic leadership w/ Tyler Beaty, CEO of Sero Health

Tyler Beaty is an entrepreneur, human-centered designer, and the co-founder and CEO of Sero health. With over 10 years of experience building tech ventures, Tyler’s portfolio includes some impressive achievements such as completing the renowned Draper University entrepreneurship program and working as a brand strategist with tech startups where he worked on world-changing problems such as impacting world hunger via insect protein, improving connection via virtual reality, and building defense systems against drone attacks. However, despite some perfect on paper milestones, it was his own deeply human life experience around mental health that shaped his passion and path with his latest and most meaningful venture, Sero.

After suffering from burnout, overwhelm, and ADHD while scaling his digital design agency he started to notice how his mental wellbeing affected everything, including his physical health. He was diagnosed with GERD, depression, substance abuse, and anxiety, but it was only after coming face to face with suicidality that he knew he had to make a serious change. Lifestyle changes to help bring balance were supportive but it wasn’t until he discovered EMDR therapy that he witnessed breakthroughs. Once he realized how powerful yet inaccessible EMDR therapy was, he knew he had to make a dent in the problem. With that, he Co-Founded Sero, a remote-first, accessible platform and product for EMDR therapy. 

Today, Tyler is a passionate advocate for PTSD treatment, mental health awareness, and living life as a balanced human. In between working you can find Tyler spending time with his beautiful wife, practicing breathwork, or enjoying nature in California. 

💫 We cover :

• What is PTSD?
• What is trauma treatment so important?
• What is EMDR therapy: how does it work & why is it effective
• Tyler’s personal story with PTSD + how it influenced his career, relationships, and purpose
• The difference between PTSD and trauma + anxiety in general
• The importance of “reprogramming” memories that are causing you a traumatic response - for healing
• The danger of “self diagnosis” via social media + more
• The importance of tapping into your AUTHENTIC alignment - releasing shame and negative self talk for healing
• The physiological brain changes around trauma
• Understanding neuroplasticity for healing
• + So much more

💫 Mentioned in this episode:

• According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 of every 10 men (or 60%) and 5 of every 10 women (or 50%) experience at least one trauma in their lives.

💫 To connect with Tyler:

• https://twitter.com/tylerbeaty_ 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbeaty/
• https://www.hellosero.com/