Join us for an enlightening conversation with retired Marine Corps Major Teddy Colgate, CEO and founder of First Coast Heroes Outreach. Dive deep into discussions on PTSD, moral injury, military transition, and the profound impact of faith over fear in finding purpose.

00:00 Introduction to Teddy Colgate
01:12 Teddy’s Military Journey and Transition
01:47 Establishing First Coast Heroes Outreach
02:57 Trauma and Mental Health
17:37 Understanding Moral Injury
26:43 Personal Struggles and Recovery
41:41 Faith Over Fear

Links & Resources

• Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
• Website: https://heroesoutreach.org
• Follow Heroes Outreach on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroesoutreach/
• Follow Heroes Outreach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroes_outreach/

Transcript

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