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Breaking the PTSD Stigma – Jonathan Sheridan on Mental Health, Resilience & Recovery

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Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark ElderBreaking the PTSD Stigma – Jonathan Sheridan on Mental Health, Resilience & Recovery
  1. Breaking the PTSD Stigma – Jonathan Sheridan on Mental Health, Resilience & Recovery Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder 29:51

Welcome to another powerful episode of VET S.O.S.! Today, we sit down with Jonathan Sheridan, a former EOD tech in the U.S. Air Force and the host of the Normalized PTSD podcast. Jonathan shares his deeply personal journey with PTSD, mental health struggles, and the coping mechanisms that have helped him reclaim his life.
From his difficult transition out of the military to exploring Therapy, Meditation, psychedelics, and other healing methods, Jonathan dives into the importance of normalizing conversations about PTSD and breaking the stigma around mental health, especially in the veteran and first responder communities.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss, filled with actionable advice, personal stories, and valuable insights that can help veterans, first responders, and anyone struggling with Trauma. If you or someone you know is dealing with PTSD or mental health challenges, this episode is for you.
💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ Jonathan’s tough transition from the military and its challenges
✅ The stigma surrounding PTSD in the military and first responder communities
✅ Effective therapy and coping mechanisms for trauma recovery
✅ How avoiding mental health struggles can lead to destructive behaviors
✅ The power of self-improvement and resilience
✅ The importance of seeking help and breaking the cycle of avoidance
✅ How the Normalized PTSD podcast is helping veterans and first responders
✅ Resources for veterans struggling with PTSD and suicide prevention
🚨 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7: Dial 988, then Press 1. You are NOT alone! 🚨
💬 Connect with Jonathan Sheridan & Normalized PTSD:
🌐 Website: www.normalizePTSD.com
📷 Instagram: @normalizePTSD
📧 Email: normalizePTSD@gmail.com
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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.

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