Meet Lt. Col Brian Slade, a former enlisted Army diesel mechanic who later found himself flying Apaches in Afghanistan as part of the global war on terror. He eventually transferred over to the Air Force, becoming an HH60 Rescue Pilot. Throughout his journey, he learned how to cope with trauma and prioritize his mental health by preparing for stressors rather than just reacting to them.
In honor of Men's mental health month, we had the privilege of sitting down with Lt. Col Slade to gain insight into his experiences and learn valuable tools for dealing with life's challenges. Our conversation with him was enlightening and informative.
For those interested in delving deeper into his story, we highly recommend reading Lt. Col Brian Slade's book, "Cleared Hot." You can find it at https://www.clearedhot.info/. It's a must-read!
We extend our sincerest gratitude to Brian for sharing his time and experience with us.
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00:00 The intro that Aaron almost nails but fails, standard
01:17 Lt Col Brian Slade's Background and Path to the Creme de la Creme, the Apache
08:30 Preparing for the first deployment and interpersonal relationships
19:45 Little Glitch and getting the Apaches ready to support GWOT operations
23:05 The first engagement and looking death in the face
37:00 Reintegration, failing relationships, and coping with trauma
45:30 Chair Flying and becoming the Doug, and almost dying again
49:36 Aaron and Trent's faces are giving "About to puke" energy
54:00 Trauma comparing and chair flying to prevent PTSD
1:03:00 Triumph from Trauma events and the way forward from PTSD triumphovertrauma.net
1:08:15 Advice from Lt Col Slade
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