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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Jason Kander on the Journey to Post-traumatic Growth and Community Building EP 307

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7779 Ratings

🗓️ 16 June 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

In this thought-provoking episode, Jason Kander, an Army veteran, lawyer, and former politician, joins me. We explore Kander's personal journey through PTSD and his advocacy for seeking help in dealing with trauma. Gain valuable insights from his memoir, Invisible Storm, as he shares his experiences of reintegrating into civilian life and finding purpose through post-traumatic growth. Join us for an enlightening discussion on PTSD, resilience, and the importance of supporting our veterans. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/jason-kander-journey-to-post-traumatic-growth/  Resilience and Recovery: Jason Kander's Story of Overcoming PTSD and Building Community Kander talks about the need for mental health services and community support for veterans and encourages them to seek help. The podcast offers insights into the struggles of returning veterans and highlights the importance of seeking help for PTSD and mental health struggles. Listen to Kander’s story to gain a better understanding of how we can all make a positive impact in our communities and help those in need. Several organizations provide valuable mental health resources and support to veterans and first responders experiencing PTSD, such as the Veterans Community Projectthe Boulder Crest Foundation, and the War Angels Foundation.  Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion16 to get 16 free meals, plus free shipping!” Brought to you by Indeed. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/4_gmVPf1rZY  --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://youtu.be/QYehiUuX7zs  Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Catch my interview with Marshall Goldsmith on How You Create an Earned Life: https://passionstruck.com/marshall-goldsmith-create-your-earned-life/  Watch the solo episode I did on the topic of Chronic Loneliness: https://youtu.be/aFDRk0kcM40  Want to hear my best interviews from 2023? Check out my interview with Seth Godin on the Song of Significance and my interview with Gretchen Rubin on Life in Five Senses. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  Passion Struck is now on the AMFM247 broadcasting network every Monday and Friday from 5–6 PM. Step 1: Go to TuneIn, Apple Music (or any other app, mobile or computer) Step 2: Search for “AMFM247” Network

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Transcript

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0:00.0

coming up next on PassionStruck.

0:02.4

The military works very hard to ground into you the notion

0:07.1

that what you're doing is no big deal.

0:08.8

And this starts the moment you start basic training

0:10.8

and it goes all the way through your service.

0:12.2

It's a pretty necessary form of brainwashing

0:14.2

because for me to do the job I did,

0:16.0

you've got to believe that it's no big deal

0:18.1

compared to what other people are doing.

0:19.4

Otherwise, you can't go out and do it.

0:20.6

If you've bitten from the apple of knowledge

0:22.6

and you understand that what you're doing is insane

0:24.9

and that it's really dangerous,

0:26.9

the problems that when you finish your deployment

0:28.6

or you finish your service, nobody flips that switch off.

0:31.8

Nobody explains to you, actually it was quite a big deal.

0:35.1

You should expect to feel different

0:36.8

because what you did is not normal for a human being.

0:39.6

Welcome to PassionStruck.

0:41.0

Hi, I'm your host, John Armeyles.

0:42.9

And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips and guidance

0:46.9

of the world's most inspiring people

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