by Michael F. McNamara | Sep 27, 2017 | Current Events, Post Traumatic Growth, Post Traumatic Stress
Mac, sons & nephews
Patrick, Tyler, Mac, Torii, John
In September of 1996 two of my nephews, the only sons of my older sister Peggy (Torii and Tyler), were murdered when their father shot and killed them both after learning my sister was leaving him, the husband then killed himself.
Of all the things that I have seen in my three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, the murder of Torii and Tyler is by far the worst. Nobody I know, who deals with post-traumatic stress, deals with the horror that my sister has dealt with for twenty-one years.
All these years later, I still speak about domestic violence whenever I’m asked because I feel the need to honor the memory of Torii and Tyler and the courage of my sister. The message: don’t be afraid to ask someone if they need help, don’t be afraid to broach the subject, don’t shy away from it; as easily as you’d pick up someone’s car keys from a bar, talk to them about domestic violence and getting help.
We’ll talk about it.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Jun 23, 2017 | Combat, History, Post Traumatic Stress, Vietnam
Then and Now…
Ken Rodgers, former Marine and Khe Sanh veteran joins us to talk about the battle as well as his ongoing film efforts.
We also discuss things people say to veterans — “We Hire Veterans” and “Thank you for your service” — Ken isn’t a fan.
Ken also updates us on his next project, a documentary about the wives of combat veterans.
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by Michael F. McNamara | Jun 1, 2017 | Post Traumatic Growth, Post Traumatic Stress
Curtis Jones
GySgt USMC (ret)
Curtis Jones, GySgt USMC (ret), joins us to talk about leadership and his career in the Marine Corps and his problems with Post-Traumatic Stress… and how he found a better place after crossing paths with Daryl Hill who you’ve heard on ALL MARINE RADIO before.
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by Michael F. McNamara | May 19, 2017 | Post Traumatic Stress, US Army, World War II
Rangers at Pointe du Hoc
Harris Holman was a SSG, squad leader, in the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment when they landed at Normandy.
His story is the story of an everyday hero, although he would certainly reject that tag.
Harris passed on December 7, 2002 in his hometown of Hatton, ND.
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by Michael F. McNamara | May 19, 2017 | Leadership, Post Traumatic Growth, Post Traumatic Stress, Transitioning From the Military
Daryl Hill
Former Major, USMC
darylhill.com
Daryl Hill, a former USMC Major and infantry officer joins us to discuss his consulting business which focuses on helping veterans overcome Post-Traumatic Stress and live better lives — additionally, Daryl assists individuals in conquering daemons that hold them back in business.
PART 2 of 2
http://darylhill.com/
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by Michael F. McNamara | May 4, 2017 | Post Traumatic Growth, Post Traumatic Stress, TBI, Transitioning From the Military
Dusty Baxley
Executive Director
Boulder Crest Retreat
US Army (ret)
Dusty Baxley is the Executive Director of Boulder Crest Retreat, a former Army Ranger and an certified Transcendental Meditation teacher; he joined us today to discuss the concept of “POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH.”
We talk:
(1) The one week resident program
(2) The 18 month team program
(3) The low percentage of PTSD in veterans who were imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton during the Vietnam War, how could that be given the severity of their treatment and experience.
(4) We talk about the origin of the term “Post-Traumatic Grow” — a term born out of the growth observed in parents of children who died after long fights with cancer.
(5) BOULDER CREST RETREAT IS EXPANDING TO ARIZONA! A second facility is in the works and staff is needed. Exciting news!
GREAT INTERVIEW!
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