I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017—last week, I used what I’ve learned to save a life.

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Unwritten Chapters – Life After Trauma

Matthew Heneghan

349 episodes

5 days ago

Unwritten Chapters is a raw, solo podcast about living through trauma, recovery, and reinvention. Hosted by Matthew Heneghan — Canadian author, veteran, and former paramedic — this show blends lived experience with creative storytelling. Each episode is another chapter in an unfinished story: PTSD recovery, sobriety, grief, resilience, and the everyday lessons of rebuilding a life. Sometimes it’s heavy, sometimes it’s hopeful, but it’s always honest. If you’re a veteran, first responder, addict in recovery, or anyone navigating the mess of being human — you’ll find yourself here.

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I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017—last week, I used what I’ve learned to save a life.

Unwritten Chapters – Life After Trauma

38 minutes 25 seconds

5 months ago

I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2017—last week, I used what I’ve learned to save a life.

PTSD nearly ended my life in 2017. Last week, I used my recovery to save someone else's.
In this powerful episode for PTSD Awareness Month, I share my journey from diagnosis as a paramedic to real-world healing—culminating in a moment where my recovery truly came full circle.

🎧 What You’ll Hear:
– My PTSD diagnosis and mental health crash in 2017
– Why PTSD in first responders is often misunderstood
– Performing CPR on someone close to me—and they lived
– What recovery actually looks like (and why it’s worth it)

#PTSDRecovery #ParamedicLife #MentalHealthAwareness #FirstResponderPTSD #UnwrittenChapters

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