Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington
Complicated grief and PTSD are not something that only veterans deal with when coming home from war. Anyone who has been through or witnessed a traumatic experience can have PTSD or complex grief. But what we do need are veterans who have dealt with PTSD and complicated grief and have found ways to cope and get through. This podcast is devoted to helping people who need support, encouragement, and advice. PTSD and complicated grief now have a voice of healing. Listen to these veterans and experts as we breakdown the treatment options, theories, tools, and techniques that help people get unstuck, overcome suicidal or negative thoughts. Listen and know that your not alone.
Episodes
61 episodes
Can You Just Pray it Away
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:
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The Gift and Curse
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 an...
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Shame or Guilt. Which is Worse?
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: davidhoffmaster@gmail.comFacebook: h...
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Victim or Victor
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 ...
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What if That's Me?
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-Mai...
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Surrender To The Process
On this episode Greg brings on his old friend Jerome Myers, and they discuss how a serious accident can cause a ripple effect in your life. Jerome also is able to take lessons from his accident and apply it to everyday life.Connect with...
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Looking Up to my Heroes
Greg speaks with Kimberly Spacek, the founder of the United States of Camo. Kimberly speaks about her family's rich military history and how it inspired her to start an organization to raise awareness for our veterans.Connect with Kimbe...
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Not My Child!
In this episode Greg speaks with Helene Rennervik and they discuss the power of hope as she had to go through her son getting diagnosed with cancer at a young age. Connect with Helene:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helene...
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Escape With my Addiction
Greg chats with Colin Wells, an army vet about his story dealing with grief and trauma, and how he was able to turn it around and create a safe space for veterans to interact and explore alternative healing options.Connect with Colin:
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Are You Willing To Hurt Someone Else
Greg has an amazing talk this episode with Kimesha Coleman, a motivational speaker that speaks on her story of surviving domestic and teen violence along with molestation. Kimesha shares her story as well as what got her out of it and into a pl...
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Giving Myself Grace
In this episode, Greg speaks with Ranesha Cooper, as she shares her story of dealing with her parent's divorce at a young age. Ranesha lets us in on her amazing journey of learning how to give herself grace as she works through childhood trauma...
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Last Act of Love
Greg speaks with Dr. Eboni Ervin, as she details her stories of wrestling with trauma and grief. Dr. Ervin talks about the tragic loss of her younger brother and how she was able to overcome the pain and how she is now able to help others.<...
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Being Intentional
Greg speaks with an old West Point friend Seneca Vaughn, where they discuss their time together in school and the state of the world. Seneca also dives into the topics of trauma and grief and how she applies her studies of East Asian medicine t...
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The Reality of My Limits
Greg speaks with Tanya Gauthier, as she shares her story of surviving a traumatic brain injury. Tanya was able to overcome her accident, graduate college and start a non-profit organization that helps out other people dealing with the repercuss...
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Having Capacity
In this episode Greg speaks with Leslie Porter, a wholistic wellness expert and she speaks on how trauma and grief effects the body as well as ways to help yourself get out of it.[00:01 – 2:48] Opening Segment ...
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Cultured to Grief and Dancing
In this episode Greg has a conversation with Gabrielle Fernandez about trauma and grief and her experiences. She also goes into detail on how she uses dance to help herself and others through the coping process.Connect with Gabrielle:
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Why Cannabis?
In this episode Greg speaks with an expert on CBD and Cannabis, Dr. Mary Clifton. Listen to find out everything you need to know on healthy and safe usage. Connect with Dr. Clifton:Website:
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Afraid of Being Weak. Can't Be Me
In this episode Greg brings in his close friend Mary Tobin, and that chat about a variety of topics. They range from leadership, to helping others with their trauma and grief, and encouraging veterans that they are more than their rank....
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What's Real and What's Fake - Brian Anderson
In this episode Greg chats with Brian Anderson, and they talk about his amazing redemption from being homeless as a child, drug addiction and suicide attempts. Now Brian is able to turn all of that around and help other people that have similar...
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It's This Thing Called Moral Injustice - John Gronski
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