From Battlefield to Healing: A Soldier’s Perspective on Trauma and Resilience

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the US Air Force Reserves, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication.

Beyond his medical and military achievements, Dr. McConkey has been recognized for his contributions to education and community. He was honored in 2022 with induction into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools Hall of Fame and received the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award from Chadron State College. A devoted father of three, his greatest passion lies in shaping future American leaders alongside his wife, Elsa, in Apex, North Carolina.


Topics covered in this episode:

• Loss of Personal Freedoms
• Fear-driven Public Policies
• Suppression of Scientific Debate
• Natural Immunity 
• Historical Pandemic Responses
• Airborne Disease Transmission
• Health and Lifestyle Importance
• Metabolic Disease and COVID-19
• Post-War Reintegration Struggles
• Combat Trauma and Mental Health
• Therapy and Healing Journey
• Youth Mentorship

To learn more about Josh McConkey and his work, head over to https://www.weightbehindthespear.com
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