Bradley Martyn’s father committed suicide when Bradley was only six years old. It changed the rest of his life forever – and helped him find fitness
In this clip, Bradley Martyn opens up about the trauma of losing his father to suicide when Bradley was only six years old. It was a moment that changed the rest of his life including struggles with anxiety and depression. But it also led him to fitness, bodybuilding, and building a brand based on motivation and helping young men.
WARNING: This video clip and the article discussing it contains candid conversation of self harm and suicide that may be triggering in some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised.
Bradley Martyn traces his purpose back to his father’s suicide
Bradley Martyn has been very open about his father’s suicide throughout his entire business career. In fact, his honesty about this past trauma, how it affected him, and how he rose up to try to help others is a key part to what connected him with the millions of followers he currently has on his various platforms.
In Bradley Martyn: The Influencer – the film goes even deeper into his past, chronicling his entire life story and exploring how this key traumatic incident changed the entirety of Bradley’s life. While Bradley may make headlines for his viral stunts and shocking feats of strength – it’s his desire to inspire and help others that is the foundation underneath the antics. It’s what has made him successful in the long run.
But Bradley Martyn’s journey towards healing and helping others was a long one full of dead ends. At first, Bradley’s anxiety and depression didn’t have a name. At least not to him at such a young age and during the time he was growing up.
While it wasn’t so long ago in the grander sense of our history, the discussions around trauma and mental health were very different during Bradley Martyn’s youth. He wasn’t aware that he had anxiety. He simply knew that he “felt bad.”
Without that kind of diagnosis to help him face his feelings with better tools towards improvement and recovery, he had to figure it out as he aged throughout his youth. Bradley struggled to find his place and find peace with himself. He struggled in school until he dropped out. He temporarily lived out of his car while he was trying to manage his career path. He started a supplement business that ultimately failed – a far cry from the businesses he runs today.
But even at that young age, when Bradley Martyn was confused about these bad feelings and lost in his emotional trauma of losing his father, the gym offered an escape. He turned towards working out because it helped him ease the anxiety. It reduced the “emptiness” or “grey” that he felt during bouts of depression.
Little did he know this would evolve into something so much more. Into a short stint in competitive bodybuilding, success as a viral influencer, and later into an owner of his own gym and merch store.
You can get a sneak peek at Bradley Martyn facing his past, his father’s suicide, and how it influenced his future in the exclusive clip above!
Bradley Martyn: The Influencer Synopsis
Bradley Martyn: The Influencer is a captivating documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Bradley Martyn, the YouTube fitness sensation and social media juggernaut with over 10 million devoted followers. Beyond the chiseled physique and charismatic online persona lies a compelling story of resilience and transformation.
At just six years old, Bradley faced the devastating loss of his father to suicide, a trauma that haunted him throughout his youth. Yet, through unwavering determination and a passion for bodybuilding, he harnessed his pain to become an inspiration to millions, using fitness and positivity to uplift both mental and physical well-being.
The film not only unravels the complexities of Bradley’s past but also captures his legal battle against the city of Los Angeles – as he keeps his Zoo Culture gym open during the COVID-19 pandemic despite mandates, fighting for freedom of speech and a right to health during a tumultuous period in the world.
The film also chronicles his pursuits expanding his media empire alongside the Nelk Boys, all while forging deep connections with his global fanbase. Bradley Martyn emerges as a groundbreaking figure, redefining success in bodybuilding and proving that, with resilience and purpose, one can turn adversity into a beacon of hope.
Bradley Martyn: The Influencer Release Date & How to Watch
Bradley Martyn: The Influencer is available now on all major digital platforms – including Apple TV, Amazon Prime video, Google Play, and more. You can stream or download Bradley Martyn: The Influencer today or by clicking the banner below.
