BD and The Two-Promises Podcast
Society & Culture:Philosophy
In this episode, BD is joined by a very special guest, Sgt Kent Palmer, to commemorate Veteran’s Day. Together, they talk about essential points on PTSD and some realities one will face after getting out of service or by just living life. They share their transition stories where we can get valuable takeaways and insights that can greatly help in understanding PTSD and the transitioning process.
Make sure to hit that play button and listen to this heartfelt and full-packed episode!
MENTIONS
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SHOW NOTES
[00:00:56] Greetings and introduction of Sgt Kent Palmer, USMC
[00:02:59] From Sgt to Dr. Dad: struggles of blended families and moving forward with PTSD
[00:05:27] Facing Reality and Moving on after trauma
[00:10:22] Different ways PTSD can show up and the value of recognizing it early
[00:12:28] Sgt Palmer shares how hyper-vigilance impacts his life
[00:15:29] Needing a strong support system and how it can keep you
[00:28:40] Self-talk spirals in isolation and the lust for revenge that can develop
[00:32:38] Fighting addiction with a "Do want you can control and ignore the rest" mindset
[00:35:38] Tapping into your hidden reserves of motivation
[00:37:54] Clips of BD’s transition story
[00:42:56] What’s next for Kent Palmer
[00:46:43] Leadership, small unit skills and veteran experience
[00:51:37] Quick summary
[00:56:04] Sgt Palmer discusses the word “Disorder” of the PTSD acronym
[01:00:34] Sgt Palmer and BD discuss the High-rate of suicide among veterans & the medication interactions
[01:13:09] Mental health is an area study where there are a lot of unknowns
[01:14:01] The hardest things Sgt Kent deals within the transitioning process
[01:17:06] The most fulfilling thing that happened in Sgt Kent's journey and where to find hidden smiles.
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