Your Story Doesn't End Here

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of traumatic experiences including violence, abuse, and mental health struggles that some listeners may find upsetting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Rachel interviews Tyler about his experience serving in the military and transitioning to entrepreneurship. Tyler shares his difficult boot camp experience and the long-lasting impacts of trauma. Rachel and Tyler discuss the realities of military service compared to the image presented to civilians. They also cover Tyler's marketing business Patriots Marketing of America, the importance of values and culture in business, and finding purpose after leaving the military. Key topics: Traumatic boot camp experience Impacts of military trauma Investigations and reporting in the military Chaotic medical event example Ethics in marketing vs propaganda Building a business with military values Radical honesty in business relationships For help with your marketing, contact Patriots Marketing of America at their website FB: Patriots Marketing of America ________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trigger Warnings: Discussion of PTSD, anxiety, alcohol use, suicidal ideation. Chris Littrell, retired law enforcement leader from Washington state with almost 25 years of public service. He discusses his experiences with PTSD from his career and seeking treatment and recovery. Key Points: - Chris describes joining the military out of high school and his career in law enforcement. - He talks about struggling with cases involving child abuse and death scenes, and experiencing anxiety attacks. - Chris checked himself into inpatient treatment for PTSD on two occasions and engaged in intensive therapy. - He discusses the importance of seeking help from medical professionals and being open to different treatment methods. - Chris also shares about recognizing unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol use and prioritizing his mental health and family. Links: Gravity Consulting and Training: https://gravityct.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatgravitypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatgravitypodcast/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatgravitypodcast Email: chris@gravityct.com ________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TW: Abuse/domestic violence, divorce Overview: - Sarah and host served together in the Navy at Whidbey Island - Sarah was a single parent for much of her time in the military - Sarah had a difficult childhood and past abusive relationship that led her to join the military Key Events: - Got married quickly after meeting husband in the Navy - Has two children - Experienced a divorce after getting out of the military - Struggled as a single parent and changed rates in the Navy - Moved to locations like San Diego and Jacksonville, dealt with relationship issues and considered divorce - Felt overwhelmed with changes happening in her life after moving to Whidbey Island - Got pregnant after getting married, was pulled off her boat and did not go on deployments - Marriage remained rocky, eventually decided to get divorced, difficult co-parenting while divorced - Stopped medication and therapy after getting out due to lack of support - Felt everyone turned their back on her without military support system Current Life: - Lives in California - Exploring creative passions in music and arts - Working full-time and attending school ________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Host, Rachel Oswalt discusses her personal journey with the 75 Hard challenge and how it is helping her improve self-discipline. She reflects on struggles with self-doubt and finding purpose after the military. Updates are also provided on ongoing work in the Oak Harbor community to establish resources for veterans and increase support for military mental health. Episode timestamps: [0:00] Introduction and background on starting 75 Hard challenge [0:09] Discussion of book "Psycho Cybernetics" and impact on self-image [0:18] Reflections on purpose, career pivots, and broadening mindset after military service [0:30] Updates on initiatives in Oak Harbor community around military mental health and resources [0:45] Gratitude for listeners and importance of ongoing conversations around military experiences ________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Host, Rachel, deep dives into her story of getting in trouble and going through the non-judicial punishment process her first year in the Navy at her training command. She traces that situation back to feelings rooted deep into childhood of questioning whether or not she is a "good person". ________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TW: Discussions of harassment, hazing, bullying, mental health struggles including anxiety, PTSD, depression, suicide ideation, physical intimidation, workplace hostility, relationship abuse, and illness. Today's guest, Victoria shares her experience of facing harassment, hazing and bullying as a young Sailor, which caused panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. She persevered and completed her training, but struggled with anxiety throughout her career. Victoria faced further challenges including relationship abuse, mental health issues, and a hostile work environment. After leaving the military, Victoria found support through friends and her husband. She worked to improve her mental health and now helps other veterans through her job assisting with VA disability claims. Victoria hopes to reduce stigma around mental health issues and encourage veterans to access benefits they deserve. Atlas Benefit Counseling website: www.bevetstrong.com Victoria's direct consultation link! https://forms.zohopublic.com/bevetstrong/form/InformationRequestVictoriaHardy/formperma/GZQVSmpQUQbiITG55k6t1qnKD0oOBqhFMGsQCFqn5Jk ___________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trigger Warnings: Discussions of mental health issues including PTSD, substance abuse, suicide, homelessness. Dale Mullin, founder of Warrior Homes of Collier, shares his passion for helping veterans in need. Learn how his transitional housing model has an 86% success rate in getting veterans off the streets and back on their feet. Key topics: veteran homelessness, mental health support, transitional housing models, affordable housing crisis, senior poverty Website: www.wwcollier.org Donate: https://wwcollier.org/donate/ Facebook: @wwcollier.org Instagram: @warriorhomes_collier YouTube: @woundedwarriorsofcollierco6528 __________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trigger Warnings: Discussion of military experiences may include details of combat and trauma. Today's guest, Chris Hunt, is a former Royal Marines Commando and mental performance psychologist. Serving in the Royal Marines from 2006-2013, he spent two tours in Afghanistan. His current work is in mental performance psychology. In this episode we talk about: - Chris shares his experience of training and serving in the Royal Marines, highlighting what makes their training more intense than other UK military branches. - He discusses his transition out of the military and the challenges he faced both mentally and with custody of his children. - Chris talks about his journey developing his mental performance work and the various tools and techniques he uses with clients. - Examples are given of simple yet effective mental tools anyone can use like the "three things" gratitude exercise. Where to Find the Guest: Website: www.therapycise.co.uk __________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trigger Warnings: Discussion of medical conditions including asthma and blood in the lungs. Brief mention of suicide. Today's guest, Alden Mills, is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He is a two-time bestselling author, the former Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and the founder of multiple businesses. Throughout his time as a businessman founding and leading multiple companies, he has been awarded over 40 patents. A former Navy SEAL, he is a three-time platoon commander and ranked #1 platoon commander each time. Alden teaches people, teams, and organizations to Be Unstoppable. Entrepreneur magazine recently ranked him the #1 top virtual speaker. - Mills discusses overcoming asthma to become a Navy SEAL in episode with Rachel Oswalt of Your Story Doesn't End Here podcast. - Mills shares how his mother's encouragement shaped his journey from childhood asthma diagnosis to Naval Academy and SEAL training. - Key exercises from Mills' upcoming book Unstoppable Mindset help develop an unstoppable mindset through outcome accounting and envisioning goals. - Previous books by Mills include Being Unstoppable and Unstoppable Teams. To connect with Alden Mills: Website: alden-mills.com Twitter/X: @AldenMills Facebook: Alden Mills | Facebook Purchase Unstoppable Mindset on Amazon for release on April 23, 2024 _______________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trigger Warnings: - Suicide - Alcohol abuse - PTSD - Military trauma - Death of a loved one Today's guest, Jessica Timmerman, is a military mental health advocate and sister of Zachary Brown, a soldier who lost his life to suicide. Jessica shares her story of losing her brother Zachary to suicide while he was stationed in Germany. She discusses the warning signs she saw in the months leading up to his death and the gaps she saw in the support provided by the military. Jessica also shares advice for those who have lost someone to suicide and ways for others to help prevent suicide. Action items: Follow Jessica at Death Doula Services | The Final Salute (thefinalsalutellc.com) to support her advocacy work. Consider donating to or volunteering with suicide prevention organizations such as Mission 22. Check in on friends and loved ones who may be struggling with their mental health. Topics: Survivor's guilt, military culture, speaking out about mental health issues, advocating for change, honoring loved ones lost to suicide. _______________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TW: mention of a past suicide attempt, discussion of financial hardship and loss of housing/property Today's guest is Rev. Dr. Christian Frazier who is a renowned author, motivational speaker, mindfulness instructor, mental health educator, and advocate for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) mental health. He is the Former Chair of the BIPOC Committee for the Hillsborough County Zero Suicide Alliance, a member of the National Council of WellBeing, and Former Board Membet of NAMI Hillsborough. He is also a part of the national "Changing Minds Initiative" advocating Mental Health Awareness as a nationally certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. Rev. Dr. Frazier is passionate about helping people live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. He uses his platform to educate and empower individuals and communities about mental health, addiction, and recovery. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including The NY Post, The NY Times, The Huffington Post, Black Enterprise Magazine, Florida Realtor Magazine, The Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Business Journal. In addition to his speaking and writing, Rev. Dr. Frazier also offers a variety of workshops and training programs on mental health and mindfulness. He is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a Recovery Peer Specialist.Rev. Dr. Frazier is a sought-after speaker and trainer for a variety of audiences, including:* Schools and universities* Businesses and organizations* Community groups* Mental health and addiction professionals* Faith-based organizationsHe is also a popular speaker at conferences and events on mental health and well-being. Rev. Dr. Frazier is committed to making a difference in the world by promoting mental health awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness. He is a trusted voice in the mental health community and an inspiration to many. Grab a copy of Christians book "Unleashing Potential: A Guide for Life Mastery" here. Check out his website and links to his social media here _________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TW: childhood abuse, trauma, combat Leadership coach and combat veteran, JJ Hardy, joins us for todays episode featuring a heartfelt story of navigating the transition from military to civilian life and dealing with the emotional impact of leaving behind a significant part of his identity. Through seeking help and support, mainly through group therapy, JJ shares his journey of coming to terms with past experiences and the importance of addressing mental health challenges. Join host Rachel on "Your Story Doesn't End Here" as she amplifies the voices of military and veterans on their mental health journeys. Find JJ at www.victoryleadershipcoaching.com or search #veteranleadertrainer on Google _________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

TW: graphic descriptions of suicide In this episode of Your Story Doesn't End Here, guest Ross R. and host Rachel have a candid conversation about Ross's life journey that brought him from being an MP in the USMC to selling life insurance in NY. Join us for a discussion about the struggles of transition, swapping careers, and how PTSD may show up for some veterans. Contact Ross at rossrinaldo@protonmail.com or call him at 607-377-4125. _________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel welcomes guest Brandon, a U.S. Marine Corps 0311 infantry veteran and owner of Sustainable Performance. Brandon opens up about his challenging upbringing in a split household, where he found solace in food and struggled to find a stable foundation. However, a turning point eventually motivated him to take control of his health and well-being and help others do the same. Through the podcast, Rachel aims to give a voice to military and veterans, raise awareness about mental health issues, and offer valuable solutions. Tune in to hear Brandon's inspiring story of resilience and transformation. Follow Brandon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hagar_bearfitness/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/311334661242962/ 00:00:04 - Wreaths by Nicole P Advertisement 00:01:29 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:02:08 - Guest Introduction: Brandon, Nutrition and Powerlifting Coach 00:02:39 - Brandon's Unhealthy Start and Journey to Fitness 00:03:42 - Finding Purpose and Leadership in the Marine Corps 00:05:07 - Transitioning from Military to Personal Trainer and Nutritional Coach 00:05:19 - Struggling with PTSD, Depression, and Medication Post-Service 00:06:51 - Helping Veterans Regain Confidence and Passion 00:07:02 - The Importance of a Coach's Backstory 00:08:26 - Overcoming Physical Fitness Challenges 00:09:10 - Mental Health and Hitting Walls 00:11:04 - The Impact of Military Service on Mental Health 00:13:00 - Finding Community and Support Post-Military 00:14:09 - Military Experiences and Deployments During Service 00:16:16 - Dealing with Medication and Identity Post-Military 00:17:34 - The Stigma of Mental Health in the Military 00:18:18 - Seeking Community and Support After Service 00:19:21 - The Role of Leadership and Suicide in the Military 00:20:02 - Deployment Experiences and Challenges 00:21:47 - Social Interaction and Mental Health During Deployment 00:22:50 - The Border Deployment Experience 00:24:48 - Personal Feelings on Military Experiences 00:26:15 - Addressing Veteran Suicide and Mental Health 00:27:25 - Brandon's Goals with Fitness and Nutrition Coaching 00:28:35 - Ideal Clients and Contact Information 00:30:35 - Supporting Each Other in the Veteran Community 00:33:43 - Final Thoughts and Advice from Brandon 00:34:14 - Podcast Closing Remarks _________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Visit ⁠⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

January can be tough, and recent events have weighed heavily on my heart. This episode is dedicated to you, the listeners who might be struggling. Remember, you matter, your story matters. Life is challenging, and it's okay to seek help. Reach out to friends, professionals, or call 988 for immediate assistance. Share this episode with someone who needs it. Your story doesn't end here; you matter. _________________________________________________ Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Until the end of January, all merch will be 25% off! This includes tee shirts, sweat shirts, coins, magnets, stickers, mugs, and key chains. Get yours today and make sure to use code “GETMERCH” for the discount! Also make sure to choose “Merch only” for the shipping option to save!⁠⁠Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep⁠⁠ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠ Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel dives into the topic of taking responsibility for one's life and addresses a comment made by a viewer on YouTube. The comment suggests that taking full responsibility may not always be possible, especially in the face of racism in the workplace. Rachel explores this perspective and discusses the importance of creating change within oneself and the surrounding culture. Tune in to gain insights into mental health issues and how they intersect with personal responsibility. _________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Thank you to our sponsor Wreaths by Nicole. Until the end of January, all merch will be 25% off! This includes tee shirts, sweat shirts, coins, magnets, stickers, mugs, and key chains. Get yours today and make sure to use code “GETMERCH” for the discount! Also make sure to choose “Merch only” for the shipping option to save!Www.wreathsbynicolep.com/shop FB: https://www.facebook.com/wreathsbynicolep Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/user?u=108419824⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: h⁠ttps://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM⁠ Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel welcomes Dr. Kevin Cameron, an accomplished figure blending a distinguished military career with expertise in clinical psychology and canine training. Dr. Cameron, a combat veteran with 14 years in the U.S. Army, shares his experiences and insights. Tune in to hear about his leadership role in military police working dog facilities, his accolades, and his impactful contributions in psychological and canine training spheres. Don't miss this engaging conversation on mental health and military life. Find Dr. Cameron at www.drkevincameron.com or kevin-cameron.com. _________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=108419824 Website: ⁠⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠⁠ FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠⁠

In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel interviews special guest Vinny about his journey and experiences in the military. They discuss the importance of mental health awareness and support within the military community. Vinny shares his motivation for starting his own podcast and highlights the diverse stories of everyday service members and veterans. Join the conversation as they delve into topics like leadership styles, suicide rates, and the power of cultivating a supportive community. Don't miss this insightful and engaging discussion that aims to create positive change. Subscribe and share this episode to help spread awareness and support for mental health in the military. Find the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Check out Vinny's podcast Fight'n For Freedom on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fightn-for freedom/id1706873533 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1yxiKD6fTTkrplKlAk0vzk?si=185b0730e237464d FB - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550265067120 ____________________________- If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at ⁠www.soulserenityhub.com ⁠and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. ** Thank you to all the supporters of the podcast, to join the listener support squad click here: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support⁠ Website: ⁠www.ysdeh.com⁠ Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ ⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh⁠

TW: suicide attempt, physical trauma Today's guest, host of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency podcast, Richard Kaufman, aka the Comeback Coach, a resilient individual who conquered challenges such as drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, blindness, and a traumatic brain injury and is now a globally recognized podcaster, a two-time top-selling author, and a sought-after resiliency speaker shares insights into his difficult childhood, struggles with addiction, and turbulent military career, leading to his pivotal moment on Labor Day 2012 that changed his life. In this episode we discuss: Key message: Your past does not define your future, and every day presents the choice to be a victim or a victor. _______________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. Check out our newest mental health and self care blog Soul Serenity at www.soulserenityhub.com and make sure you check out the veterans hub for information and resources. ** Thank you to all the supporters of the podcast, to join the listener support squad click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support Website: www.ysdeh.com Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh

In this episode, host Rachel reflects on her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She discusses the importance of journaling and intentionally taking action to create positive change in her life. Rachel shares her excitement for the future and the opportunities that have come her way. She also expresses gratitude for the support she has received from those around her. With a focus on mental health in the military and leadership, Rachel looks forward to the year ahead and encourages listeners to believe in their own potential for growth and success. ________________________________________________________ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any views discussed in this episode are strictly personal views and not views of the United States military. This podcast is in no way affiliated with any branch of the United States military. Some names have been changed in order to protect the identities of speakers and/or names mentioned throughout episodes. ** Thank you to all the supporters of the podcast, to join the listener support squad click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yourstorydoesntendhere/support Website: www.ysdeh.com Visit my mental health & self care blog www.soulserenityhub.com Sign the petition for Better Mental Health Care in the United States Navy here: https://chng.it/z2M6WR2WcM Follow Your Story Doesn't End Here on IG at https://www.instagram.com/_ysdeh/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ysdeh