Introducing the Warrior Firefighter Myke Cole. In a revealing episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' Myke Cole discusses his transformative journey from a military and law enforcement background to embracing Buddhism and volunteering as a firefighter. Cole shares his battle with PTSD, the significant role psychedelics played in his recovery, and how moving towards mindfulness and service helped redefine his purpose.
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The episode delves deep into the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, highlighting Cole's approach to self-discovery through experiences, the impact of social media on mental well-being, and the inspiration drawn from the Bhagavad Gita. Despite not considering himself a spiritual guide, Cole's willingness to point others toward healing resources and his candid reflections on life's profound moments aim to motivate others in their personal pursuits of balance and wellness. 'Beneath the Helmet' presents a captivating narrative of resilience, healing, and the pursuit of serenity amidst life's challenges.
Connect with Myke
šwww.mykecole.com
š¢Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, too, at www.beneaththehelmet.ca
Resources:
šMAPS Canada https://www.mapscanada.org/ or https://maps.org/
šTen Thousand Flowers in Springā by Wu-Men.
āTen thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn,
a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter.
If your mind isn't crowded with ten thousand things,
this is the best season of your life.ā
ā Wu-Men
Books by Myke Cole
šhttps://mykecole.com/
Articles by Myke Cole
šFrom the Chaplainsā Study: Being Present Can Save a Life Article: https://www.sizeup-digital.com/nfcq/0423_issue_4__2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1938318#articleId1938318
š The Fraught Future Of Volunteer Firefighting: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/26/1190294160/the-fraught-future-of-volunteer-firefighting
Connect with the Host: šļøArjuna George ā Fire Chief (ret)
Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author.
šwww.silverarrowco.com
šwww.burntaroundtheedges.com
šwww.beneaththehelmet.ca
š§ arjuna@silverarrowco.com
00:00:00 Introduction
00:10:46 Overcoming Self Doubt and failure
00:21:47 Transformation with psychedelics
00:34:45 Buddhism
