Myke Cole's Path from Warrior to Firefighter

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. Join The Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/602275498508857/ 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 🌐www.mykecole.com 📢Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, too, at www.beneaththehelmet.ca Resources: 🔗MAPS Canada https://www.mapscanada.org/ or https://maps.org/ 👇Ten Thousand Flowers in Spring” by Wu-Men. “Ten 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.” ― Wu-Men Books by Myke Cole 🔗https://mykecole.com/ Articles by Myke Cole 🔗From the Chaplains’ Study: Being Present Can Save a Life Article: https://www.sizeup-digital.com/nfcq/0423_issue_4__2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1938318#articleId1938318 🔗 The Fraught Future Of Volunteer Firefighting: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/26/1190294160/the-fraught-future-of-volunteer-firefighting Connect with the Host: 🎙️Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. 🌐www.silverarrowco.com 🌐www.burntaroundtheedges.com 🌐www.beneaththehelmet.ca 📧 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