Podcast 425: How to break free from PTSD & find sustainable healing

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his new book <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/invisible-storm-jason-kander"><u><em>Invisible Storm</em></u></a>, managing and healing from PTSD and depression, what it looks like to seek help for mental health issues, overcoming mental health stigmas, and so much more! As noted in his book, “in 2017, President Obama, in his final Oval Office interview, was asked who gave him hope for the future of the country, and Jason Kander was the first name he mentioned. Suddenly, Jason was a national figure.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-manage-ptsd-trauma</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at </strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><u><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>3:40, 32:00</strong> Jason’s incredible journey</p> <p><strong>5:00</strong> Jason’s new book<em> </em><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/invisible-storm-jason-kander"><u><em>Invisible Storm</em></u></a></p> <p><strong>7:00</strong> The mental “armor” you have to put on when you enter the military &amp; how it impacts veterans</p> <p><strong>12:00</strong> The importance of processing what you go through</p> <p><strong>18:30</strong> Why we should never compare traumas!</p> <p><strong>23:00</strong> Why mind management &amp; self-regulation is so important</p> <p><strong>29:10</strong> Why we need to go beyond awareness</p> <p><strong>30:00</strong> Helping our children manage their mental health</p> <p><strong>40:00</strong> You can’t outrun what has happ