From Green Beret to Entrepreneur: Overcoming Hidden Battles and Stigmas with Nick O'Kelly

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In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark Divine interviews Nick O'Kelly, a retired Green Beret and former 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment pilot who shares his journey from military service to dealing with internal struggles. Nick discusses his battle with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, while maintaining a successful career and family life. He also highlights his upcoming book, 'Stigma,' which explores the internal wars high-performing individuals face. Through candid conversation, Nick emphasizes the importance of seeking help, breaking stigmas, and openly discussing mental health.

Key Takeaways:

- The Power of Talking: healing through openness - sharing and discussing personal struggles can be a powerful step toward healing.

- The Value of Community: You are not alone in your experiences

- Breaking the Stigma: The hidden struggles of high performers and the need to break the stigma around mental health.

Guest Links:

Website: thenickokelly.com

Book: thenickokelly.com/stigma

Mark Links:

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview

01:27 Nick's Military Journey Begins

03:09 Special Forces Training Insights

06:23 Deployment Experiences

07:36 Transition to Aviation

11:12 Mental Health Struggles

14:34 Path to Recovery: A Long Journey

16:31 Facing the Stigma of Mental Health

16:59 The Power of Open Conversations

17:24 Community Support and Shared Experiences

17:56 Mindfulness and Acceptance

20:16 Writing as a Healing Process

23:00 Addressing Cultural and Technological Changes

26:51 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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