In this episode, Jay and Benji have a great conversation with Michael Terry of Dispatches Adventure Rides and how he travels across Canada on his KLR 650 and end the stigma associated with mental health. Michael Terry is a 23-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces. He retired in 2018 due to complications arising from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and immediately began to feel the effects of depression, loneliness, isolation, as well as loss of identity and purpose.To combat these side effects, Michael began to ride his motorcycle around Canada and to speak openly about his struggles living with PTSD and his challenges transitioning to civilian life. Not only has this forced him to face his own issues head-on, it has also allowed him to continue to serve his community, to challenge himself mentally and physically, to find new passion and purpose, and to begin to heal.2023 marks the sixth year of the Dispatches Adventure Ride Speaking Tour. From May to July, Michael will be touring across Eastern Canada to connect with Canadians of all backgrounds in order to normalize discussions surrounding mental health and transitional issues. This will be done through encouraging people to connect along the route (meeting at pre-determined coffee stops, joining in the ride for a time), formal speaking engagements (professional development sessions, peer support groups, service clubs, etc.) and other outreach activities.To book Michael to speak at your organization or event at no cost, or to see how you can support Dispatches Adventure Ride, you can contact him here or check out How Can I Get Involved.Website: https://www.dispatchesride.com/Check out Jay's interview on the Do Hard Things Podcast where we talk about the mental health aspect of Dispatch Adventure Rides.  Podcast — Do Hard Things Nation Benji Ward is the founder of FB Budget Overland and co-host of the Budget Overland podcast. Benji is an off-road enthusiast and entrepreneur and has been involved in the automotive industry for the past ten years. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son, exploring God's creations, and sharing tips and tricks along the way for overlanding.Jay Tiegs is co-host of the Budget Overland podcast, a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Army, outdoor enthusiast, and endurance athlete. He is passionate about outdoor adventure travel in his Toyota 4Runner and loves sharing his experiences to encourage others to get outside.If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Your feedback is important to me, and it would also take less than 60 seconds and make a difference in getting those hard-to-get guests as we expand our reach.Visit the Budget Overland Store: https://budget-overland-swag.myshopify.com/Join the Budget Overland Newsletter: https://www.jaytiegs.com/pl/2147549465Join the Budget Overland Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312054236893725Watch the Budget Overland YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcro_9fySgsgZiwO1E1lj1gContact/Follow Benji: Instagram: @slow.yotaEmail: Budgetoverlandpodcast@gmail.com Contact/Follow Jay: Instagram: @freedomrunneroverlandLink Tree: https:/...