Episode 15 – Combat, Based ft. Alan Shebarro | Part 2

Episode Summary

In part two of this episode with Alan Shebarro, we talk about topics such as the question of whether or not to seek a therapist who’s qualified in treating veterans, the healing that comes from saying nothing at all with people who get it, the paradox of how curious we are for the welfare of others, but not ourselves, and how the mask we wear can suffocate us.

Once again, we are honoured that Alan took the time to take his mask off and be vulnerable, all in the name of spreading the word of mental health awareness for veterans.

Resources

Alan on IG


WeDefy Foundation for veterans mental health

Topics discussed:

• Post-traumatic stress symptoms and destructive patterns


• How all-or-nothing thinking can be a hinderance, when it comes to daily life


• How healing can happen without words


• How being considered "badass" can get in the way of seeking help


• The pitfall of the "Asset or Liability" mentality


• Challenges veterans face in finding the right therapist

Chapters

• (0:00) - Mic drop


• (1:13) - Are you qualified?


• (3:44) - King of the Hill


• (12:13) - Compassion for oneself


• (20:49) - High/Low


• (26:02) - Closing remarks

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