On this episode of the Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins podcast, I speak with Dave Snell, a retired naval officer and cybersecurity consultant. Dave shares his deeply personal story of healing from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that developed during his military service and onging depressive episodes.
Discover his unique approach to recovery, which he calls the Four Ms of Mental Health: Movement, Mind, Meditation and Meaning. This episode explores the intersection of traditional and non-traditional therapies, the role of diet and exercise in mental wellness and how finding purpose can be a powerful antidote to depression and suicidal thoughts.
Listen in to hear a story of resilience, vulnerability and hope.
Key points
01:37 Multiple traumas from work
05:37 Food as medicine
07:22 Movement as a coping mechanism
09:19 Reason to start healing
12:16 4 M's for healing
22:16 Authentic connections
25:18 Tip for healing depression, PTSD
Dave's bio
Dave Snell is a retired naval officer who served as a surface warfare officer, deploying to the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and Western Pacific, and then as a cryptologist, deploying to combat zones in the Middle East and Philippines, working with the nation’s premier special operations units countering terrorism around the world. Since retirement he has been a consultant to Fortune 100 companies to secure the cybersecurity and recently as a private investigator conducting a full-spectrum of investigations.
Just as the COVID pandemic was overtaking people’s lives, Dave undertook a concerted effort to recover from Post-Traumatic Stress associated with his service. Changing his diet and with the help of a focused therapist introducing him to therapies, he was able to identify the 4Ms of mental health recovery – MOVEMENT, MIND, MEDITATION, and MEANING. While he still works as an investigator and consultant, he is also passionate about helping people identify and overcome their own mental health issues, one step at a time.
Connect with Dave
www.snelladvisory.com
www.linkedin/in/dsnell1/
Who am I?
Sarah is a highly sought-after Holistic Health and Healing Coach, International Speaker and the Author of HEAL YOURSELF.
She’s also a Multi-Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Award Winning Host of the popular health-focused podcast, Heal Yourself with Sarah Dawkins.
As a former Registered Nurse with over twenty years of medical experience, Sarah brings a unique, integrative perspective to her work.
Sarah’s expertise spans from self-healing multiple chronic health issues to supporting clients in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, empowering them to achieve vibrant, lasting health and transformative wellness.
www-sarahdawkins.com