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In this powerful episode of The Nature of Well-Being, a former Army combat medic shares his raw and unfiltered story of life after war. From compartmentalizing trauma on the battlefield to struggling with emotional detachment for years after discharge, he opens up about the long road to healing—through therapy, medication, and ultimately a transformative trail program. This conversation highlights the harsh realities veterans face during and after service, and why emotional connection, peer support, and nature-based recovery can be life-changing. He is just beginning his hike on the Continental Divide Trail with Warrior Expeditions, and hopes the time in nature will allow space for healing.
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In this powerful episode of The Nature of Well-Being, a former Army combat medic shares his raw and unfiltered story of life after war. From compartmentalizing trauma on the battlefield to struggling with emotional detachment for years after discharge, he opens up about the long road to healing—through therapy, medication, and ultimately a transformative trail program. This conversation highlights the harsh realities veterans face during and after service, and why emotional connection, peer support, and nature-based recovery can be life-changing. He is just beginning his hike on the Continental Divide Trail with Warrior Expeditions, and hopes the time in nature will allow space for healing.
0:00 Intro
1:20 Interview
More episodes from the Nature of Well-Being Podcast,
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLP0J-UsoJ3P8KHAZUnWJdqXkHHqRNpUX
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Sony 24-240mm lens - amzn.to/4jAw8XE
Rode videomicro - amzn.to/4jy7VBp
K&F circular polarizer 72mm - amzn.to/3GvCMQa
Gobe Variable ND - amzn.to/3Gt3Rnn
Ruggard 12 Card case - amzn.to/3GvOpXw
Gopro Max - amzn.to/44LUskA
Tripod - SCHONFELD SCH-KF6615T legs - binocularsnscopes.com/Schonfeld-Lightweight-Compact-Carbon-Fiber-Tripod-p/sch-kf6615t.htm
Tripod Head - Ulanzi U-80L - amzn.to/3SaDAfY
DJI Mavic Air - amzn.to/4iPp8VO
Camera carrying pouch - Overboard SLR bag 7 liters - amzn.to/4cUBGtj
Wired lav mic - Sardonic SR-XLM1 lavalier mic
Rain Cover - Op/Tech USA - amzn.to/3RIDqwa
Battery bank - 20,000 mah Anker powercore - amzn.to/4cUDaDV
Lav mics SENNHEISER ew 112P G4 - amzn.to/4iGwH0G
Wireless lav mics Sennheiser Pro Audio EW 112P G4 - amzn.to/44ib1o9
Amy’s Camera Setup
Nikon Z6 - amzn.to/3EK7d4G
Rode Videomicro - amzn.to/4jy7VBp
K&F Concept Variable ND filter 67mm - amzn.to/3S1CUK1
K&F Concept Circular polarizer 67mm - amzn.to/4jOGSRQ
Gopro Black 7 - amzn.to/42Qv62v
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Tripod - Vanguard VEO 2 Go 204CB - amzn.to/4cUTzZf
Memory Cards - Sony XQD 64GB and 120GB - amzn.to/42YFe9B
Battery bank - RavPower 15,000 mAH
Rain cover - JJC RI-5 - amzn.to/3YS1j8q
Camera Dry Bag - Sea To Summit Ultra-sil Dry Bag 4L - amzn.to/42X75a5
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