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Connecting those suffering in silence to a PTSD community. Please share our page and follow along on Instagram.

Podcast episodes feature veterans, spouses, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, psychologists, professors, and anyone with resources to support our community. Episodes are available on our website, your favorite streaming services and Youtube. I am always looking for veterans or first responders who have battled PTSD to join me on the podcast. Additionally if you support, provide services

for this community, or have extensive knowledge of benefits available, please reach out. I would love to have a chat and share that knowledge with the community.

30/10/2024

Mental health matters, and Dr. Lee shared a great mental health checklist. Big thanks to Dr. Lee! If you haven't listened yet, check out episode 64 on www.normalizeptsd.com!

Dr. Lee's Mental Health Checklist:
▫️ Invest in yourself first
▫️ Resilience building
▫️ Work out and maintain physical standards
▫️ Write and journal
▫️ Keep realistic benchmarks for mental health
▫️ Maintian discipline
▫️ Employ wellness checks - they work!
▫️ Eat healthily and properly fuel your body
▫️ Lift heavy weights
▫️ Detach by spending time in a world that has nothing to do with your job
▫️ Educate yourself on mental health
▫️ Help others

👉 Remember: the only way you fail is if you stop showing up!

28/10/2024

▫️ I absolutely loved this conversation with Dr. Lee. She is so busy out there making a positive impact in our first responder community. So much of what we discussed is being integrated into how I now think about mental health challenges for first responders. If you’re not yet implementing some of her recommendations into your wellness programs, I encourage you to reach out to her.

▫️ I really appreciated how real Dr. Lee is. She has a realistic viewpoint on how trauma will—not can—impact the lives and mental health of police officers. We can’t expect our police and first responders to be superhuman. It really resonated with me when Dr. Lee spoke about being purposeful with exercise and lifting. That, along with eating healthy, were the two most important and impactful things I did for my mental health journey. I feel like those two habits gave me the emotional space to then address the deeper struggles in my mind that needed to be resolved.

▫️ I hope you all find something rewarding in this episode.

▫️ Episode 64 with Dr. Cherylynn Lee is available now on
www.normalizeptsd.com

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I am always looking for veterans or first responders who have battled PTSD. Additionally if you support, provide services for these groups, or have extensive knowledge of benefits available for these groups please reach out. I would love to have a chat and share that knowledge with the community.

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Please share and like on IG, FB, LinkedIn, Youtube and Twitter to further support our PTSD community.

26/10/2024

It's so true! New episode with Dr. Cherylynn Lee dropping on Monday 📣

22/10/2024

Another cool fact courtesy of Dr. Zelfand!

16/10/2024

Thank you so much to Right to Heal & Dr. Erica Zelfand for taking the time to share her knowledge, expertise, and experiences with me and the listeners. It was fantastic getting to speak with you.

If you've been inspired by this episode like I've been, I encourage you to put into practice some of Dr. Zelfand's best practices and recommendations. You never know what might work for you!

14/10/2024

▫️ Dr. Zelfand is so much fun to talk to. I love how she is able to simplify the complexities of the science in a way that makes it digestible for those out there like myself who are just beginning to get more curious about psychedelics and their positive impact on those with PTSD and other mental health challenges.

▫️ I feel like my favorite part of this episode is when she is speaking about crosstalk. I really enjoyed how she broke that down. It was fun being able to apply more context to my personal experiences and those my friends have expressed. I used to always try and explain how it would remove my ego and I was able to see the stories I was telling myself. Almost like playing a hidden object puzzle but only the items you are looking for have color. It helped me see there were very obvious things in my life I was lying to myself about to justify why I should change. And it also showed me that the change would only provoke challenge and change. It did, and now I’m slowly moving toward my goal and purpose.

▫️ Episode 63 with Dr. Erica Zelfand is available now on
www.normalizeptsd.com

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I am always looking for veterans or first responders who have battled PTSD. Additionally if you support, provide services for these groups, or have extensive knowledge of benefits available for these groups please reach out. I would love to have a chat and share that knowledge with the community.

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Please share and like on IG, FB, LinkedIn, Youtube and Twitter to further support our PTSD community.

Right to Heal & Dr. Erica Zelfand

12/10/2024

This was a super interesting chat with Right to Heal & Dr. Erica Zelfand...don't miss Episode 63 dropping Monday!

09/10/2024

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03/10/2024

In Episode 62, Lt. Sarko Gergerian shared this wild statistic. To me this really highlights just how widespread our society’s mental health challenges are.

27/09/2024

Sometimes preparing for the storm is half the battle.

24/09/2024

Huge thanks to Lt. Sarko Gergerian for joining me on the show and sharing so many incredible stats, resources, and best practices! Check out their recommendations below, and if you haven't tuned in to Episode 62, give it a listen!

Lt. Sarko Gergerian's Best Practices:

▪️ Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
▪️ Understanding your spirituality
▪️ Martial Arts
▪️ Blue Courage
▪️ Learning where your baseline is and how to come back to it
▪️ Educate yourself; challenge your mind
▪️ Find your purpose
▪️ Observation based therapy
▪️ Meditation

18/09/2024

Lt. Sarko Gergerian shared the Law Enforcement Action Partnership in Episode 62. If you want to learn more about their work, visit www.lawenforcementaction.org today!

16/09/2024

▫️ It’s not every day you meet a psychotherapist trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy who also happens to be a peace officer. Chatting with Lt. Sarko Gergerian was a real eye-opener and honestly, a lot of fun. I never thought of police departments as potential hubs for mental health information, but Lt. Sarko really made me rethink that.

▫️ One of the wildest stats they shared—something they mentioned in a previous conversation—is that 60-70% of all 911 calls are related to mental health issues. That really highlights just how widespread our society’s mental health challenges are. Lt. Sarko brought up the idea of being proactive, suggesting that law enforcement could start proactively helping people with possible mental health struggles before things escalate to an emergency.

▫️ It got me thinking—if I’m all about being proactive with mental health for first responders and veterans, why not extend that same approach to everyone else? Lt. Sarko made a strong case for why we should, and I think it is an awesome idea.

▫️ Episode 62 with Lt. Sarko Gergerian is available now on
www.normalizeptsd.com

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I am always looking for veterans or first responders who have battled PTSD. Additionally if you support, provide services for these groups, or have extensive knowledge of benefits available for these groups please reach out. I would love to have a chat and share that knowledge with the community.

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Please share and like on IG, FB, LinkedIn, Youtube and Twitter to further support our PTSD community.

14/09/2024

On Monday I'll be sharing my chat with Lt. Sarko Gergerian, a Peace Officer and Psychotherapist trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy!

08/09/2024

Any time. Day. Night. Weekends. Holidays.
Any reason. Mental health distress. Substance use crisis. Thoughts of su***de.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is here for you! Text or call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org 📲

05/09/2024

Some reading for the upcoming weekend: "Setting My Sights On Stigma: Thoughts From an Injured Mind" by Mark Bouchard 📖

Bouchard has done such a great job detailing his experience, and I saw a lot of my struggles in his journey. He articulated in a way that helps give me a new perspective on myself and new ideas on things to try. It really helped show me that the veteran and first responder communities have a lot of similarities and we are not much different in our mental health struggles!

👉 https://shorturl.at/Ips1L

03/09/2024

September marks ***dePreventionMonth – a time to remember the lives lost to su***de, the millions who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, and the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted.

We can all make a difference by learning the warning signs and risk factors for su***de, how to support someone considering su***de, and familiarizing ourselves with the 988 Lifeline.

You can visit the Su***de Prevention Resource Center at sprc.org for resources, or get involved at 988lifeline.org/participate.

29/08/2024

💪 Discipline, consistency, and passion!

26/08/2024

I recently joined Scott Medlin, the host of The 10 Code Mindset, to share my battle with PTSD and everything that came along with it. Tune in at https://shorturl.at/D8iA6 or wherever you get your podcasts!

23/08/2024

If this podcast has impacted you or a loved one and you want to help us support those struggling with PTSD, please consider making a donation today at https://normalizeptsd.com 📲

100% of all donations go to sponsor veterans, first responders, and organizations supporting them.

21/08/2024

If you're looking for your next read, allow me to recommend "What Doesn't Kill Us" by Scott Carney. I found this a fascinating read. It really shows how powerful our minds can be.

And there are levels to everything. Wim Hof is at a level I think would be fun to get to for challenging myself. He is up there with Goggins.

If you take the time, I'd love to hear what you think!

📖 https://www.scottcarney.com/what-doesnt-kill-us

15/08/2024

In talking about M**A Assisted Therapy with Gina Gratza, I found myself thinking more about which drugs are helpful for PTSD and which are more harmful. We've heard many guests recommend cutting out alcohol, which makes this graph from Professor David Nutt comparing the most harmful drugs even more impactful. Alcohol comes in at #1.

📲 I've included the graph, but you can check out the full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11660210

13/08/2024

One of the resources Dr. Carleton mentioned in his episode was the CIPSRT. Their article covering the 4 types of PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma can be a great starting point for recognizing PSTD, so I've recapped it here in hopes it might be helpful for you or someone else!

10/08/2024

Thinking back on this awesome quote from Gina Gratza in Episode 60 💬

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▫️It has been an interesting year. This podcast experience was terrifying at first but has evolved into something I look forward to recording. You can ask the social media team - I am less enthusiastic about the editing side of things 😆 Thankfully they are awesome and have really helped with the creatives and getting the voice of everyone I have talked to out there for you all to hear. I thought it would be fun to do a quick little episode on some of my favorite experiences, quotes that stuck, and sometimes moments where my perspective was changed to see something completely different. ▫️ I do feel like I am better informed now than I was last year, and I hope you all are also. I am starting to evolve my understanding of my own mental health and see that my questions are changing a bit. It has been such a pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with so many people. I never would have thought I would have had the chance to speak with professors, doctors, owners of huge companies, and inspirational leaders. I am so blessed. ▫️ I thought it would be fun to do a quick little episode on some of my favorite experiences, quotes that stuck, and sometimes moments where my perspective was changed to see something completely different. ▫️ Episode 41 is available now on www.normalizeptsd.com 📣 I am always looking for veterans or first responders who have battled PTSD. Additionally if you support, provide services for these groups, or have extensive knowledge of benefits available for these groups please reach out. I would love to have a chat and share that knowledge with the community. 📣 Please share and like on IG, FB, LinkedIn, Youtube and Twitter to further support our PTSD community.

Writing for reflection, or expressive writing, can be immensely helpful for coping with PTSD ✏️ Here are a few questions to ask yourself if you get stuck: ▪️ How have your feelings about the event changed over time? ▪️ How has the event affected who you are? ▪️ How has the event affected your relationships with others? ▪️ What would a caring friend say to you if they knew about the event? ▪️ How are you different now than before the event happened (for better or for worse)? ▪️ What words of support would you give someone who had been through a similar event? #normalizeptsd #ptsd #ptsdpodcast #ptsdsupport #ptsdcommunity #podcast #ptsdcoach #ptsdcoachapp #ptsdresource #writetoreflect

▫️Happy holidays to all! Today's episode is a short one about holiday wishes and sentiments. Tune in for a little holiday cheer! ▫️ This has been such an awesome adventure. I have met so many interesting people with unique perspectives. Being able to openly discuss the real issues I have faced and listen to others talk about theirs... it has helped me understand myself better. It has made me more comfortable discussing it in public and has led to some really cool conversations. ▫️The holiday season can be tough for some. Please reach out to your friends, family, and loved ones to let them know you are thinking of them; they are loved and appreciated. Thank you for everything. I'm excited to see where this adventure goes in the new year! ▫️ Episode 34 is available now on www.normalizeptsd.com 📣 I am always looking for veterans or first responders who have battled PTSD. Additionally if you support, provide services for these groups, or have extensive knowledge of benefits available for these groups please reach out. I would love to have a chat and share that knowledge with the community. 📣 Please share and like on IG, FB, Youtube and Twitter to further support our PTSD community. #normalizeptsd #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #ptsdcommunity #ptsdsupport #newepisode #podcast #happyholidays #holidaywishes #thankyou

Things have changed. #normalizeptsd #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #ptsdawareness

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1 THOUSAND followers; shut the front door!!! That is wild to think about. Thank you all so much 🥹. Hopefully we keep diving into new topics that have a positive impact in this world. I hope together we change the perception of PTSD and connect people to new ways or ideas that may improve the quality of their lives.

Because sleep is important 🌙 #PTSD #sleep #sleephealth

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