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

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his new book Invisible Storm , 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. Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-manage-ptsd-trauma OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: - BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf . EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:40, 32:00 Jason’s incredible journey 5:00 Jason’s new book Invisible Storm 7:00 The mental “armor” you have to put on when you enter the military & how it impacts veterans 12:00 The importance of processing what you go through 18:30 Why we should never compare traumas! 23:00 Why mind management & self-regulation is so important 29:10 Why we need to go beyond awareness 30:00 Helping our children manage their mental health 40:00 You can’t outrun what has happened to you 46:00 How our experiences impact how we feel, behave & see the world 49:00 Comparison can lead to shame 50:00 How our mental health affects our physical health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.