Jocko Podcast 296: When You're There, You're There. When You're Home, You're Home. W/Sara Wilkinson and Jason McCarthy
Aug 25, 2021
Join Sara Wilkinson, an advocate for veteran mental health and widow of a Navy SEAL, alongside Jason McCarthy, a former Special Forces soldier and GORUCK founder. They discuss the hidden wounds of military service, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and community support. Personal stories reveal the emotional toll of deployments and the struggles veterans face transitioning to civilian life. They also highlight innovative fundraising initiatives that aim to foster resilience and improve mental health care for veterans.
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Military Brat to Chameleon
- Sara Wilkinson, wife of the late Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, recounts her upbringing as a military brat.
- Attending 15 schools before graduating, she learned to be adaptable like a chameleon.
High School Sweethearts
- Sara and Chad met on her first day of high school at Quantico, Virginia.
- She was instantly smitten when she saw him during roll call in PE class.
The Breakup and Reconnection
- After high school, Sara and Chad broke up for two and a half years while he was in college and she finished high school.
- Though they didn't communicate directly, Sara stayed updated on Chad's life through his younger sister.