Military vs. Prison: An Inside Look From An Army Captain | Ryan Griffis

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🗓️ 14 January 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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In today's episode, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience as we welcome Army Captain Ryan Griffis. He's not just a military hero, but also a up and coming podcaster, a social media sensation, and a passionate mental health advocate. Ryan takes us on a roller-coaster ride through his life, sharing insights about his military career, the battles he fought with mental health, and the remarkable journey that led to the creation of his influential social media platform. This is a conversation that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat – don't miss it! Join this channel to get early access to new episodes & Behind the Scenes Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvVklIft6DMelVW18M0oBw/join Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Ryan Griffis: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrgriffis?_t=8j0EyfxSRzz&_r=1 YouTube: http://youtube.com/@mrgriffis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.griffis?igsh=MWgxc3hiamEzaXdjZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ON-AIR With MRGRIFFIS: https://onairwithmrgriffis.buzzsprout.com Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:34 - Growing the Podcast and Social Media Following 00:03:17 - Giving a Voice to the Underdogs 00:04:42 - The Intriguing Diversity of Stories 00:06:08 - From Poverty to the Military 00:07:47 - Struggling with Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 00:09:23 - Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Mental Health Struggles 00:11:02 - Breaking the Cycle of Addiction 00:12:34 - Sharing Male Struggles and Overcoming Backlash 00:14:14 - The Fine Line of Vulnerability and Strength on Social Media 00:15:48 - The Stigma of Speaking Out 00:17:21 - Dealing with Negative Backlash on Social Media 00:18:58 - Adjusting to Fame and Recognition 00:20:31 - Confronting Childhood Trauma and Finding Identity in the Military 00:22:07 - Seeking Therapy and Finding Comfort in Shared Experiences 00:23:53 - Opening up about my struggles 00:25:29 - Seeking Help and Embracing Past Experiences 00:27:01 - Overcoming Life's Challenges 00:28:28 - Similarities between Prison and Military Experiences 00:30:00 - Childhood Trauma and Overcoming Adversity 00:31:40 - Overcoming Adversity and Defying Expectations 00:33:08 - Different Perspectives on Criminal Behavior 00:34:39 - Helping Soldiers Transition 00:36:10 - Making the Right Decisions in Combat 00:37:48 - The Challenges of Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 00:39:36 - Balancing Military Service and Social Media Grinding 00:41:26 - Jumping Out of a Plane 00:43:00 - Overcoming Mental Health Struggles as a Parent 00:44:32 - Being the Father Figure 00:46:09 - Opening Up About Mental Health Struggles Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Powered by Creative Evolution Studios https://creativeevolutionstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I found myself in Baghdad, Iraq in 2020, and I came back from that and then really started
0:04.8	struggling with PTSD, survival guilt, and it gave me a whole new perspective on mental health
0:11.1	and suicide prevention. It was January 13th, the first time that I ever wanted to take my life
0:17.1	in 2021. I was like, dang, I'm at this point right now, I don't know where it came from, you know? Just three years ago, I was fine. So I never really believed in that aspect of people really struggle and want to take their life because of my childhood. I had been through so much. I was like, I've been through so much and I've never even thought about it. And then I come
0:37.9	back from combat and then start struggling. My marriage was struggling. My foundation, everything that
0:43.0	had built up to this point was just crumbling down. Welcome back to your favorite podcast locked in.
0:48.3	In today's episode, get ready for an adrenaline pumping experience as we welcome Army Captain
0:53.2	Ryan Griffiths.
0:54.6	He's not just a military hero, but also a up-and-coming podcaster, a social media sensation,
1:00.6	and a passionate mental health advocate.
1:03.0	Ryan takes us on a roller coaster ride through his life, sharing insights about his military career,
1:08.1	the battles he fought with mental health, and the remarkable journey
1:11.3	that led to the creation of his influential social media platform.
1:15.4	This is a conversation that's sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, and you don't
1:19.2	want to miss it.
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