I Came Home From the War and Never Unpacked the "Bags" of My TraumaThat was a terrible mistake.Here's an overview of my experience with PTSD from the Iraq War, and answers to questions I received in a letter from a fellow sufferer.It’s an episode from season 1, with a new introduction. In the episode, I talk about the great work done on trauma recovery by Dr. Gabor Maté, but I’m pretty sure I called him “Gabriel” in my 3 am- coffee-deprived state!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here

(00:02) - A Sunday Release for Unresolved Trauma
(01:20) - Book launch amidst chaos and COVID-19
(03:38) - The significance of trauma and its treatment
(07:34) - Personal experience with trauma and PTSD in war
(10:21) - The Impact of Iraq: Avoiding the Veteran Community
(13:02) - Changing Minds: Self-Brain Surgery and Neuroscience
(18:00) - Helplessness in the Face of Grief and Mortar Attacks
(19:45) - Validating Feelings and the Power of Sharing Experiences
(21:28) - God is Close to the Brokenhearted
(23:47) - God's Preparation for War in Unexpected Ways
(24:39) - Unpacking the weight of past trauma
(28:02) - Understanding the symptoms and effects of PTSD
(32:58) - The Dangers of Anger in PTSD
(36:17) - Managing Anger and Seeking Help
(38:37) - Taking Control and Finding Support to Overcome PTSD
(41:24) - Embracing Hope and Possibility