#212 Bryan Ray: Mental Health, Military Transition, and the importance of asking for help.

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This episode explores the importance of mental health and seeking help, particularly within the military community. Green Beret Bryan Ray returns to discuss his personal struggles and the challenges they faced in seeking support. Bryan emphasize the need to normalize mental health and break down the stigma surrounding it. The conversation also touches on the impact of trauma and the difficulty of comparing one's experiences to others. Overall, the Bryan and Deny highlight the importance of addressing mental health and seeking help to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. The conversation explores the importance of addressing mental health and finding alternative treatments for veterans and individuals dealing with trauma. It emphasizes the negative impact of relying solely on pharmaceuticals and the need for natural medicines like cannabis and psilocybin. The conversation also highlights the importance of finding purpose and passion in life after military service, and not settling for a mundane existence. It encourages veterans to embrace discomfort and use their unique skills and mindset to excel in the civilian world. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need for better transition support and representation of veterans in various fields.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles

05:12 The Importance of Mental Health and Seeking Help

10:53 Challenges in Seeking Help within the Military Community

15:47 The Process of Seeking Help and Addressing Mental Health

19:27 The Impact of Trauma and Breaking Down the Stigma

27:22 Exploring Alternative Treatments for Mental Health

31:56 Finding Purpose and Passion After Military Service

35:03 Embracing Discomfort and Using Unique Skills

38:12 The Need for Better Transition Support

45:12 Representation of Veterans in Various Fields

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1. #212 Bryan Ray: Mental Health, Military Transition, and the importance of asking for help. (00:00:00)

2. Mental Health in Special Operations (00:00:01)

3. Validating the Need for Mental Health (00:06:47)

4. Mental Health in Special Operations (00:13:32)

5. Processing Trauma and Seeking Help (00:22:03)

6. Challenging the Pharmaceutical Approach to Healing (00:27:05)

7. Transitioning Out of Special Operations Mindset (00:32:28)

8. Balancing Passion and Stability in Transition (00:38:40)

9. Maximizing Transition Opportunities for Veterans (00:44:18)

10. Embracing Trauma for Mental Health (00:53:37)