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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his new book Invisible Storm, managing and healing from PTSD and depression, what it looks like to seek help for mental health issues, overcoming mental health stigmas, and so much more! As noted in his book, “in 2017, President Obama, in his final Oval Office interview, was asked who gave him hope for the future of the country, and Jason Kander was the first name he mentioned. Suddenly, Jason was a national figure.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
3:40, 32:00 Jason’s incredible journey
5:00 Jason’s new book Invisible Storm
7:00 The mental “armor” you have to put on when you enter the military & how it impacts veterans
12:00 The importance of processing what you go through
18:30 Why we should never compare traumas!
23:00 Why mind management & self-regulation is so important
29:10 Why we need to go beyond awareness
30:00 Helping our children manage their mental health
40:00 You can’t outrun what has happened to you
46:00 How our experiences impact how we feel, behave & see the world
49:00 Comparison can lead to shame
50:00 How our mental health affects our physical health
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