📅 Recorded LIVE on YouTube – Thursday, June 19th @ 9PM CT🔗 https://evanfrancen.com/2025/05/20/healing-isnt-linear/In this brutally honest episode of InfoSec to Insanity, Evan Francen and Matt Goodacre dive into a truth we don’t talk about enough—healing isn’t a straight line. Whether it’s healing from burnout, trauma, failure, addiction, or the everyday wear and tear of life in information security, recovery is messy. It’s frustrating. It’s real.This week, Evan and Matt open up about their personal journeys, the setbacks that knocked them down, and the crooked, imperfect road back. We’ll unpack the lies we tell ourselves (and each other), the pressure to “bounce back,” and why pretending to be okay might be the most damaging thing we do in this industry.Expect raw insight, no-BS storytelling, and maybe a few laughs at our own insanity.👉 Grab your favorite drink. Drop the filter. Join the conversation.This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in the suck. #LivePodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #LifeInCyber #InfoSecToInsanity #UnfilteredTruth #CybersecurityLife #RealTalkInSecurity #CandidConversations #HealingJourney
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Episode #36 – Check on Your Strong Friends
SPECIAL GUEST: John Harmon, CEO FRSecureThey’re the ones who always show up. Always have the answers.Always say, “I’m good.”And they might be the ones hurting the most.In this deeply personal episode, Evan Francen and Matt Goodacre shine a light on something we all overlook: the silent suffering of the strong ones — the leaders, the fixers, the ones who never ask for help.Based on Evan’s blog post, “Check on Your Strong Friends”, this conversation gets real about:Why high performers and helpers often hide their own painThe myth of strength as self-denialWhy “I’m fine” is sometimes the biggest red flagHow to show up for the people who hold everyone else togetherAnd why it’s time to stop assuming the strong ones are okay⸻ 🔔 It’s not just a reminder — it’s a challenge. Check on your strong friends. And let them check on you. #InfoSecToInSanity #MentalHealth #StrongFriends #CybersecurityCommunity #Vulnerability #NoMoreMasks
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Episode #35 – Burnout Looks Different Than You Think
Burnout isn’t always a breakdown. Sometimes it looks like working late, smiling in meetings, answering emails at 2am — and slowly falling apart behind the scenes.In this episode, Evan Francen and Matt Goodacre dig into the real face of burnout — the version that’s high-functioning, hidden, and happening to more of us than we’d like to admit.Based on Evan’s blog post, “Burnout Looks Different Than You Think”, this honest and eye-opening conversation explores:Why burnout isn’t always obvious — even to the person going through itHow cybersecurity culture often celebrates dysfunctionThe difference between being tired and being spiritually depletedHow to recognize the warning signs in yourself and othersAnd why we need to stop waiting until people crash before we care⸻🔔 This episode pulls no punches. It’s not about fixing burnout — it’s about finally calling it what it is.#InfoSecToInSanity #Burnout #MentalHealthInCyber #HighFunctioningBurnout #CybersecurityWellness #HonestConversations
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Episode #34 – Addiction Isn’t Just Drugs and Booze
Streamed live on May 29, 2025 #Addiction #Burnout #MentalHealthWhen we hear the word addiction, we think of needles, bottles, and rehab. But what if the most dangerous addictions are the ones we don’t even recognize?In this raw and revealing episode, Evan Francen and Matt Goodacre take on the addictions we normalize — workaholism, chaos, constant stimulation, toxic relationships, tech dependency, and more.Inspired by Evan’s blog post, “Addiction Isn’t Just Drugs and Booze”, this conversation will dive into:Why addiction is about what we can’t walk away fromHow the infosec industry rewards addictive behavior while ignoring the damageThe hidden cost of being “high-functioning” but not healthyPersonal stories of struggle, survival, and learning to say enoughIf you’ve ever numbed yourself with work, busyness, or burnout — you’re not alone. This episode is for you.Tune in for truth, vulnerability, and a better conversation about what addiction really looks like.Read the blog: https://evanfrancen.com/2025/05/11/addiction-isnt-just-drugs-and-booze/ #InfoSecToInSanity #Addiction #MentalHealth #CybersecurityCulture #Recovery #Burnout
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Episode #33 – The ADHD Mind in a 24/7 World
In this brutally honest and deeply personal episode, Evan Francen and co-host Matt Goodacre dive headfirst into the chaos, creativity, and constant mental noise of living with ADHD — especially in a nonstop, hyper-connected world like ours.Based on Evan’s blog post, “The ADHD Mind in a 24/7 World”, this conversation explores:What it really feels like to have an ADHD brain in cybersecurityHow the industry’s always-on culture clashes with neurodivergent mindsThe strengths, struggles, and misunderstood brilliance of ADHD professionalsWhy silence can be deafening, and why focus is often a moving targetThey’ll share war stories, trade coping strategies, and (probably) get distracted along the way — all while keeping it 100% authentic.📣 Let’s talk about ADHD, mental health, and surviving the infosec grind — with empathy and zero bullsh*t.🔗 Read the blog first: https://evanfrancen.com/2025/05/09/the-adhd-mind-in-a-24-7-world/#InfoSecToInSanity #ADHD #MentalHealth #Cybersecurity #Neurodiversity #LivePodcast
Welcome to the InfoSec to Insanity Podcast, a wild, unfiltered ride through the crazy world of information security. Hosted by the legendary Evan Francen—the man on a mission to fix the broken InfoSec industry—you’ll get straight talk, insane stories, and no-nonsense advice on how we can make real change in cybersecurity.Evan is no stranger to breaking down tough topics, with over 30 years of practical InfoSec experience, founding FRSecure and SecurityStudio, and helping the world make sense of security risks. He’s also written UNSECURITY, where he tells it like it is—our industry is failing, but it’s fixable. If you’ve ever felt like InfoSec was more chaos than clarity, then this podcast is exactly what you need.Why Tune In?Candid Conversations: No fluff, no corporate BS. Just real talk about the state of security.Battle Stories: Evan’s got tales—from advising on the infamous Target breach to helping protect companies like Wells Fargo and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.Fixing the Industry: Join us as we tackle the tough questions: Why do breaches keep happening? What’s wrong with InfoSec? And how can we fix it?Fun and Relatable: Evan brings his humor, hacker mindset, and love for diving into problems head-on—sometimes literally when he’s out scuba diving or tearing down a motorcycle!This podcast isn’t your standard cybersecurity chat. It’s a mix of tech talk, leadership insight, and just the right amount of insanity. Whether you’re a seasoned InfoSec pro or just trying to keep your company safe, there’s something for everyone here.
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