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Complicated grief and PTSD are not something that only veterans deal with when coming home from war. Anyone who has been through or witnessed a traumatic experience can have PTSD or complex grief. But what we do need are veterans who have dealt with PTSD and complicated grief and have found ways to cope and get through. This podcast is devoted to helping people who need support, encouragement, and advice. PTSD and complicated grief now have a voice of healing. Listen to these veterans and experts as we breakdown the treatment options, theories, tools, and techniques that help people get unstuck, overcome suicidal or negative thoughts. Listen and know that your not alone.
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In this episode Greg speaks with Jasmin Hurley, a lawyer and fellow graduate of West Point. She shares her knowledge and experiences on various topics such as education, race and the military, and trauma and grief.Connect with Jasmin:E-Mail: jasminjhurley@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmin.smithhurleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminjhurley/Get Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https:...
Greg Speaks with Patrick Mather, and they share their experiences of being in combat and dealing with the collateral damage of the grief afterwards. Check out this episode as Greg and Patrick break down the difference between guilt and shame and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.Connect with Patrick:E-Mail: patearlmather@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.mather.92Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mather-0328b072/Get Connected with Guards...
Greg Speaks with David Hoffmaster where they both break down their passion for helping our veterans dealing with trauma and grief from their service and family life.Connect with David:E-Mail: davidhoffmaster@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.hoffmaster.9Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhoffmaster/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhoffmaster11/Get Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Faceboo...
In this episode Greg speaks with former Marine Stephen Colon. Stephen is able to share stories and advice from his past to give people hope while going through challenging times. Greg and Stephen touch on many topics from traumatic upbringings to transitioning out of the military.Connect with Stephen:E-Mail: stephen@knuckleheadpodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.colon.52Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjcolon/Website: www.knucklehead.agencyInstagram: https:...
In this episode Greg speaks with Eric Upchurch, a military veteran and owner of Active Duty Passive Income. Eric speaks on transitioning out of the military and his efforts to add value to others and veterans.Connect with Eric:E-Mail: eric@activedutypassiveincome.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.upchurch.7Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch/Get Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https://...
On this episode Greg brings on his old friend Jerome Myers, and they discuss how a serious accident can cause a ripple effect in your life. Jerome also is able to take lessons from his accident and apply it to everyday life.Connect with Jerome:E-Mail: jerome@d3v3loping.comWebsite: Www.jeromemyers.coLinkedin: Www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyersGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown...
Greg speaks with Kimberly Spacek, the founder of the United States of Camo. Kimberly speaks about her family's rich military history and how it inspired her to start an organization to raise awareness for our veterans.Connect with Kimberly:E-Mail: kimberly.spacek@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.unitedstatesofcamo.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unitedstatesofcamoGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https:/...
In this episode Greg speaks with Helene Rennervik and they discuss the power of hope as she had to go through her son getting diagnosed with cancer at a young age. Connect with Helene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helenerennervik/E-Mail: enquiries@helenerennervik.comWebsite: http://www.helenerennervik.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014932537497Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenerennervik/Get Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comI...
Greg chats with Colin Wells, an army vet about his story dealing with grief and trauma, and how he was able to turn it around and create a safe space for veterans to interact and explore alternative healing options.Connect with Colin:Instagram: @veteranswalkandtalkE-Mail: colin@veteranswalkandtalk.comWebsite: www.veteranswalkandtalk.comGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdownLin...
Greg has an amazing talk this episode with Kimesha Coleman, a motivational speaker that speaks on her story of surviving domestic and teen violence along with molestation. Kimesha shares her story as well as what got her out of it and into a place to turn it around and to help others that may have similar experiences. Connect with Kimesha:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimeshacoleman/E-Mail: kc@coachingbykimesha.comWebsite: www.coachingbykimesha.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.c...
In this episode, Greg speaks with Ranesha Cooper, as she shares her story of dealing with her parent's divorce at a young age. Ranesha lets us in on her amazing journey of learning how to give herself grace as she works through childhood traumas and focuses on her mental health as an adult.Connect with Ranesha:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_khaotikstyles/E-Mail: khaotikstyles@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ranesha.cooperGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdow...
Greg speaks with Dr. Eboni Ervin, as she details her stories of wrestling with trauma and grief. Dr. Ervin talks about the tragic loss of her younger brother and how she was able to overcome the pain and how she is now able to help others.Connect with Dr. Ervin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_eb_erv/E-Mail: eervin1913@yahoo.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ebony.ervin.7Website: www.drebcoaching.comGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.in...
Greg speaks with an old West Point friend Seneca Vaughn, where they discuss their time together in school and the state of the world. Seneca also dives into the topics of trauma and grief and how she applies her studies of East Asian medicine to help others and herself.Connect with Seneca:Instagram: https://www.instvagram.com/senecaraevaughn/E-Mail: seneca.vaughn@gmail.comWebsite: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seneca.stephens.5Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seneca-vaughn-352a...
Greg speaks with Tanya Gauthier, as she shares her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury. Tanya was able to overcome her accident, graduate college and start a non-profit organization that helps out other people dealing with the repercussions of TBIs.Connect with Tanya:Instagram: @TBIncredibleE-Mail: gauthier.tanya@gmail.comWebsite: www.tbincredible.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/TBIncredibleGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/we...
In this episode Greg speaks with Leslie Porter, a wholistic wellness expert and she speaks on how trauma and grief effects the body as well as ways to help yourself get out of it.[00:01 – 2:48] Opening Segment [2:48 – 24:55] Trauma, Grief and the Effects on the BodyGreg and Leslie discuss how trauma and grief can affect the body as well as shape your lifeGreg and Leslie also go over “collateral damage” and how it could be created because of your trauma and grief[24:55 – 1:03:57] Coping W...
In this episode Greg has a conversation with Gabrielle Fernandez about trauma and grief and her experiences. She also goes into detail on how she uses dance to help herself and others through the coping process.Connect with Gabrielle:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.d.fernandez.7Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elladancefit/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-fernandez-4a37863a/E-Mail: gabyfernandez3@yahoo.comGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.c...
In this episode Greg speaks with an expert on CBD and Cannabis, Dr. Mary Clifton. Listen to find out everything you need to know on healthy and safe usage. Connect with Dr. Clifton:Website: https://www.cbdandcannabisinfo.com; https://tiocm.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofcannabinoidmed/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmaryclifton/E-Mail: marycliftonmd@gmail.comGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdow...
In this episode Greg brings in his close friend Mary Tobin, and that chat about a variety of topics. They range from leadership, to helping others with their trauma and grief, and encouraging veterans that they are more than their rank.Connect with Mary:Website: https://www.maryltobin.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/charisma715/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaryTobin15Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryltobin/E-Mail: marytobin8@gmail.comGet Connected with Guards Down:Websi...
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