Shawn Ryan Show #98 Jonathan Wilson - Navy SEAL Operator
Feb 26, 2024
Jonathan Wilson, a former Navy SEAL and founder of INVI Mindhealth, shares his journey from military service to mental health advocacy. He discusses the alarming veteran suicide crisis and his innovative app designed for preventive mental health support. Wilson highlights the significance of community in mental wellness and the role of technology in providing accessible care. He also reflects on his childhood, the challenges of reintegration into civilian life, and the importance of open discussions to break the stigma around mental health.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Divine Intervention
- Johnny Wilson's first vivid memory is of slipping off a cliff in Panama as a child.
- He believes a higher power saved him because he saw a flash of light and was inexplicably back on the rock.
First Fight
- Wilson recalls his first fight, where an older kid beat him up on a playground in Holland.
- This experience taught him a valuable lesson: if you don't like an outcome, change it.
Father's Trauma
- Wilson's relationship with his dad was strained, with deployments and arguments.
- Through plant medicine, he gained perspective and understood his father's own childhood trauma.
