Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington

In this episode Greg speaks with Jasmin Hurley, a lawyer and fellow graduate of West Point. She shares her knowledge and experiences on various topics such as education, race and the military, and trauma and grief.

Connect with Jasmin:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmin.smithhurley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminjhurley/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

In this episode Greg speaks with Jasmin Hurley, a lawyer and fellow graduate of West Point. She shares her knowledge and experiences on various topics such as education, race and the military, and trauma and grief.

Connect with Jasmin:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmin.smithhurley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminjhurley/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

Greg Speaks with Patrick Mather, and they share their experiences of being in combat and dealing with the collateral damage of the grief afterwards. Check out this episode as Greg and Patrick break down the difference between guilt and shame and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.

Connect with Patrick:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.mather.92
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mather-0328b072/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

Greg Speaks with Patrick Mather, and they share their experiences of being in combat and dealing with the collateral damage of the grief afterwards. Check out this episode as Greg and Patrick break down the difference between guilt and shame and actionable steps you can take to improve your mental health.

Connect with Patrick:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.mather.92
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mather-0328b072/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

Greg Speaks with David Hoffmaster where they both break down their passion for helping our veterans dealing with trauma and grief from their service and family life.

Connect with David:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.hoffmaster.9
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhoffmaster/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhoffmaster11/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-3:58] Opening Segment

[3:58-19:47] David’s Background

• David speaks about his military and family background
• David and Greg discuss their views on how different cultures handle dealing with trauma and grief

[19:47- 51:15] The Healing Process

• David speaks on healthy and unhealthy coping habits he picked up while dealing with his grief
• Greg and David discuss shame and how they were able to work through it
• What kind of support did you want?

[51:15-54:03] Reflection

• What advice would you give your younger self?
• Do you see your growth?

[54:03-1:00:20] Closing Segment

• Hero Hut

Greg Speaks with David Hoffmaster where they both break down their passion for helping our veterans dealing with trauma and grief from their service and family life.

Connect with David:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.hoffmaster.9
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhoffmaster/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidhoffmaster11/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-3:58] Opening Segment

[3:58-19:47] David’s Background

• David speaks about his military and family background
• David and Greg discuss their views on how different cultures handle dealing with trauma and grief

[19:47- 51:15] The Healing Process

• David speaks on healthy and unhealthy coping habits he picked up while dealing with his grief
• Greg and David discuss shame and how they were able to work through it
• What kind of support did you want?

[51:15-54:03] Reflection

• What advice would you give your younger self?
• Do you see your growth?

[54:03-1:00:20] Closing Segment

• Hero Hut

In this episode Greg speaks with former Marine Stephen Colon. Stephen is able to share stories and advice from his past to give people hope while going through challenging times. Greg and Stephen touch on many topics from traumatic upbringings to transitioning out of the military.

Connect with Stephen:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.colon.52
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjcolon/
Website:  www.knucklehead.agency
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knucklehead_mg/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

[0:01-3:25] Opening Segment

[3:25-27:25] Stephen’s Story

• Stephen takes time to speak about his upbringing and family dynamics
• Did anyone teach him how to cope from a young age?
• Stephen speaks about the collateral damage from his traumas from childhood and coming out of the military

[27:25- 43:07] The Healing Process

• Stephen discusses the signs he saw of trauma and grief in his life
• How did he help himself? How did he want help from others?

[43:07-59:33] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• How do you make amends?
• What caused you to correct your destructive behavior and do you have to wait until your darkest hour to get help?
• Stephen gives some advice on transitioning out of the military

[59:33-1:04:23] Closing Segment

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

In this episode Greg speaks with former Marine Stephen Colon. Stephen is able to share stories and advice from his past to give people hope while going through challenging times. Greg and Stephen touch on many topics from traumatic upbringings to transitioning out of the military.

Connect with Stephen:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephen.colon.52
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenjcolon/
Website:  www.knucklehead.agency
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knucklehead_mg/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9uKklh9H1s02b1IANQdvxg

[0:01-3:25] Opening Segment

[3:25-27:25] Stephen’s Story

• Stephen takes time to speak about his upbringing and family dynamics
• Did anyone teach him how to cope from a young age?
• Stephen speaks about the collateral damage from his traumas from childhood and coming out of the military

[27:25- 43:07] The Healing Process

• Stephen discusses the signs he saw of trauma and grief in his life
• How did he help himself? How did he want help from others?

[43:07-59:33] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• How do you make amends?
• What caused you to correct your destructive behavior and do you have to wait until your darkest hour to get help?
• Stephen gives some advice on transitioning out of the military

[59:33-1:04:23] Closing Segment

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

In this episode Greg speaks with Eric Upchurch, a military veteran and owner of Active Duty Passive Income. Eric speaks on transitioning out of the military and his efforts to add value to others and veterans.

Connect with Eric:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.upchurch.7
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-1:58] Opening Segment

[1:58-12:45] Eric’s Organization and Transitioning out of the military

• Eric takes some time to talk about his organization, Active Duty Passive Income
• He describes what it does now and his further visions and goals to help veterans
• Eric speaks about what it was like finding purpose after he got out of the military

[12:45- 34:41] The Healing Process

• Eric speaks on his family dynamic and if he dealt with loss at a young age
• Eric talks about healthy and unhealthy coping habits he developed and how did these things affect his life
• What were some of the signs you were dealing with grief?

[34:41-49:43] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• What kept you going?
• What caused you to correct your destructive behavior and do you have to wait until your darkest hour to get help?
• Eric gives his thoughts and advice on seeking professional help

[49:43-53:03] Closing Segment

In this episode Greg speaks with Eric Upchurch, a military veteran and owner of Active Duty Passive Income. Eric speaks on transitioning out of the military and his efforts to add value to others and veterans.

Connect with Eric:
E-Mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.upchurch.7
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch/

Get Connected with Guards Down:
Website: www.guardsdown.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/
Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874

#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth

[0:01-1:58] Opening Segment

[1:58-12:45] Eric’s Organization and Transitioning out of the military

• Eric takes some time to talk about his organization, Active Duty Passive Income
• He describes what it does now and his further visions and goals to help veterans
• Eric speaks about what it was like finding purpose after he got out of the military

[12:45- 34:41] The Healing Process

• Eric speaks on his family dynamic and if he dealt with loss at a young age
• Eric talks about healthy and unhealthy coping habits he developed and how did these things affect his life
• What were some of the signs you were dealing with grief?

[34:41-49:43] Reflection

• What was the toughest part of your journey?
• What kept you going?
• What caused you to correct your destructive behavior and do you have to wait until your darkest hour to get help?
• Eric gives his thoughts and advice on seeking professional help

[49:43-53:03] Closing Segment