Ep 361: Breaking the Stigma: How Veterans Can Overcome PTSD with New Therapies | Dr. Tim Vermillion

Send us a text In this Ones Ready Podcast episode, Aaron and Peaches sit down with Dr. Tim Vermillion to explore essential topics on mental health, stress management, and support for military veterans. Dr. Vermillion shares his personal journey from the military to becoming a therapist, offering valuable insights into the impact of stress on the body and mind. They delve into the importance of breath work, physical activity, and the early signs of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Dr. Vermillion explains therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for treating PTSD. The conversation also touches on groundbreaking treatments, including psychedelic therapies, hyperbaric therapy, and transmagnetic stimulation, with a focus on the VA’s ongoing research. Dr. Vermillion emphasizes the critical role of active listening, non-confrontational support, and the military’s efforts to destigmatize mental health struggles. He encourages veterans to seek help and be open about their challenges, offering hope through new and evolving therapies. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:45 Understanding Stress and Its Management 18:29 The Role of Breath Work and Physical Activity 22:18 Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Unhealthy Coping 26:23 Treating PTSD with CBT and EMDR 32:23 Expanding Stress Tolerance 34:18 Supporting Others in Managing Stress and Trauma 34:31 Supporting Veterans' Mental Health 36:05 Active Listening and Non-Confrontational Approaches 37:02 Avoiding Directive Language 38:09 Substances and Inhibiting the Healing Process 40:29 Self-Medication and Negative Effects 41:35 Comparing Substances: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana 48:07 Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Military 51:47 Following Mentors and Gaining Tacit Knowledge Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...