TW: Discussion of combat experiences and trauma, mentions of PTSD, depression, and suicidal ideation, descriptions of anger, frustration, and emotional outbursts, references to the loss of fellow service members
Show Notes:
- In this episode, host Rachel Oswalt interviews Jeremy Stalnecker, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and co-founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military warriors and their families overcome the unseen wounds of combat.
- Jeremy shares his personal story of struggling with PTSD and an identity crisis after transitioning out of the military, and how he found healing and purpose through his faith and establishing the Mighty Oaks Foundation.
- The episode explores the challenges veterans face when returning to civilian life, the importance of peer support and tough conversations in the recovery process, and how organizations like Mighty Oaks are working to change the culture around mental health in the military and first responder communities.
- Listeners will gain insights into the unique experiences of combat veterans, resources available for those seeking support, and the power of resilience in the face of trauma.
- Key topics include: veteran mental health, PTSD, military transition, identity and purpose, peer support, and the work of the Mighty Oaks Foundation.
Find more information about the Mighty Oaks Foundation at https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/
____________________________________________________
If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes.
Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Support the podcast on Patreon
Website: www.ysdeh.com
Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh