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There's No Room Service at the Psych Ward: From Boardroom to Breakdown and Back
Most c-suite executives do not trade the corner office for a room at the psych ward.This was the path that Michael Stutts chose. A partner at a prestigious management consultancy, senior executive at a multi-billion dollar corporations, and lifelong overachiever, Michael was burned out and broken down when he made a life-changing he checked into a psychiatric hospital and prioritized mental health over personal achievement.In There's No Room Service at the Psych Ward, Michael shares his story and reveals the value of calling the game and starting fresh. You'll learn practical insight for navigating the challenges high achievers face and why looking within and reaching out is vital for success and survival. With levity, vulnerability, and refreshing candor, Michael brings awareness to the mental health crisis and proves that no matter how much you've achieved, the best is yet to come.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2023
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December 20, 2023
Social media seems to be nothing but a parade of highlight reels—beautiful weddings, adorable kid moments, cute dog pics, but rarely is it reality and being a part of a generation raised with the internet it’s scary to think that we might somehow believe this utopia is normal. Spoiler alert: it’s not. As someone who was literally sobbing over a parenting choice on Monday, I sure was glad to pick up a memoir on Tuesday that help me put things into perspective.
There’s No Room Service at the Pysch Ward: From Boardroom to Breakdown and Back is Michael Stutts’ candid journey of self-reflection courtesy of a six-week in-patient stay at a psychiatric ward. From the outside, Stutts seemed to be thriving, but inside he was an emotional mess with unresolved trauma (lower case t as he says) he needed to work through. Filled with tons of spot on 80s and 90s pop culture references, Stutts takes us on a journey from a childhood where is family was torn apart and his insecurities began (weren’t we all fat in middle school?) to a high-stakes and high-pressure corporate environment where this overachiever leaned on some unhealthy coping mechanisms until he reached burn out.
Filled with interesting musings specific to our generation, “when we were teenagers, all of the information in the world—positive, destructive, true, and false—became available to us,” makes me wonder how I would handle raising children with that large of cultural shift happening before my eyes. It’s taken years for those of us on the cusp of the analog/digital divide to figure out how to navigate the information highway. So much to unpack there. Stutts’ self-deprecation throughout the book only proves his point that he has insecurities to work through and he is getting help to do so. I appreciate his candid nature and humor throughout his story. He certainly holds nothing back except some names for the sake of privacy. And though he comes from a place of privilege being able to choose to check himself in, it does not negate the fact that he is allowed to feel all of these big emotions and seek help.
Unfortunately, mental health still has such a stigma in our society. Michael— thank you for sharing your story. I hope it helps others not to be afraid to find guidance when they need it, whether that be counseling, meds, church, or some other community. This country’s attitude needs a paradigm shift in the way we approach individual’s emotional well-being. Only showing your best self (especially online) is an unrealistic way of life. Thank you for the laughter (“those aren’t pillows”) and the tears (blackouts). Shockingly I only had to look up one word from a book written by one of the smartest people I’ve met: yips (I totally guessed wrong—clearly, I’m not sporty spice).
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There’s No Room Service at the Pysch Ward: From Boardroom to Breakdown and Back is Michael Stutts’ candid journey of self-reflection courtesy of a six-week in-patient stay at a psychiatric ward. From the outside, Stutts seemed to be thriving, but inside he was an emotional mess with unresolved trauma (lower case t as he says) he needed to work through. Filled with tons of spot on 80s and 90s pop culture references, Stutts takes us on a journey from a childhood where is family was torn apart and his insecurities began (weren’t we all fat in middle school?) to a high-stakes and high-pressure corporate environment where this overachiever leaned on some unhealthy coping mechanisms until he reached burn out.
Filled with interesting musings specific to our generation, “when we were teenagers, all of the information in the world—positive, destructive, true, and false—became available to us,” makes me wonder how I would handle raising children with that large of cultural shift happening before my eyes. It’s taken years for those of us on the cusp of the analog/digital divide to figure out how to navigate the information highway. So much to unpack there. Stutts’ self-deprecation throughout the book only proves his point that he has insecurities to work through and he is getting help to do so. I appreciate his candid nature and humor throughout his story. He certainly holds nothing back except some names for the sake of privacy. And though he comes from a place of privilege being able to choose to check himself in, it does not negate the fact that he is allowed to feel all of these big emotions and seek help.
Unfortunately, mental health still has such a stigma in our society. Michael— thank you for sharing your story. I hope it helps others not to be afraid to find guidance when they need it, whether that be counseling, meds, church, or some other community. This country’s attitude needs a paradigm shift in the way we approach individual’s emotional well-being. Only showing your best self (especially online) is an unrealistic way of life. Thank you for the laughter (“those aren’t pillows”) and the tears (blackouts). Shockingly I only had to look up one word from a book written by one of the smartest people I’ve met: yips (I totally guessed wrong—clearly, I’m not sporty spice).
Http://www.instagram.com/passionforprose
April 7, 2024
Fun, playful - and meaningful
Michael recounts his unique experience from corporate executive to patient - and success on the other side. His fun and witty tone will resonate with similar insecure overachievers who can learn what value a reset can provide.
We’re grateful that Michael’s brave and bold story is not just to tell his experience - it’s to help others who can benefit from the journey he has taken.
Michael recounts his unique experience from corporate executive to patient - and success on the other side. His fun and witty tone will resonate with similar insecure overachievers who can learn what value a reset can provide.
We’re grateful that Michael’s brave and bold story is not just to tell his experience - it’s to help others who can benefit from the journey he has taken.
February 2, 2024
For those with insecure ambition and love of 80s and 90s music. Lovely memoir.
July 21, 2024
Should be required reading for anyone and everyone to ensure conversations around mental health and the stigma ENDS.
January 11, 2024
An honest, heart warming story about mental health and the challenge of balancing success. The author shares his experiences using wit and emotion that pulls the reader in and has you rooting for him.
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