Regenerative Inspiration with Erik Thureson — Executive Producer, Filmmaker, Mental Health Advocate

Описание: In this powerful episode of Regenerative Inspiration, we sit down with Erik Thureson—Executive Producer, filmmaker, mental health advocate, and founder of Cupid Soldiers Films—to explore the heartbreaking, inspiring, and deeply human story behind his upcoming documentary Two Weeks Notice, created in honor of his son, Jacob.

In 2019, Erik faced every parent’s worst nightmare: the sudden loss of his 17-year-old son, Jacob, to an opioid overdose. Rather than retreat into silence, Erik chose courage—stepping forward to confront the stigmas surrounding mental health, substance abuse, addiction, grief, healing, and suicide awareness. Through vulnerability and honesty, he invites the world to join him in breaking down the walls that prevent open dialogue around the mental health crisis facing today’s youth.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Erik brings a rare combination of industry mastery and deep compassion. From Disney to The Oscars, from Fox Sports to GSN and the NFL, he has worked across programming, production, digital product development, and large-scale creative leadership—managing more than $65M in digital product development and crafting visual stories that move audiences. His extensive education—including CSU Fullerton, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA, Emory University, and Berklee College of Music—has shaped him into a multi-disciplinary creator with both technical expertise and emotional intelligence.

But what truly sets Erik apart is his heart for people. From the jungles of El Salvador to the Nuremberg Ring, from working behind the scenes to producing films that change lives, Erik’s intentional presence and empathy transform every room he enters. He believes stories can heal, art can inspire, and connection can save lives.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ The heartbreaking loss that changed Erik’s life
✨ How Two Weeks Notice was born — and how it’s already saving lives
✨ Breaking free from mental health stigma and helping youth feel seen
✨ Why addiction, depression, and anxiety require open dialogue
✨ The role of film, storytelling, and compassion in the healing process
✨ Erik’s perspective on AI, creativity, innovation, and the future of storytelling
✨ Simple acts of kindness that can literally change — or save — a life

This conversation will move you, challenge you, and give you hope. Whether you're a parent, educator, leader, or someone walking through darkness yourself — this message matters.

Watch, share, and help us spread the message that people are more deserving of our love than our judgment.

🌐 Connect with Erik Thureson

• Instagram:   / erikthureson  

• X (Twitter): https://x.com/erikthureson

• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6271436/

🎬 Cupid Soldiers Films

Website: https://cupidsoldiersfilms.com/

Instagram:   / cupidsoldiersfilms  

🎥 Two Weeks Notice — Documentary

Website: https://2weeksnoticedoc.com/

Instagram:   / 2weeksnoticedoc