Cannabis Trauma Relief Leads to a Marine Corps Investigation - Retired Marine Colonel Andy Milburn candidly revealed his quest for mental health solutions, particularly his use of legally obtained cannabis. Milburn's journey underscores the complexities military personnel encounter when seeking mental health assistance, a challenging yet crucial endeavor. Towards the end of the podcast, Milburn discusses his venture into using cannabis for mental health reasons.
His transparency on this topic, expressed in another podcast, unfortunately, put his career at potential risk. This open dialogue spotlights the difficulties faced by veterans in their pursuit of effective mental health treatments and the ongoing need for destigmatization and reform.
Colonel Milburn bravely delved into his personal battle with trauma and the mental health hurdles he faced. He emphasized his apprehensions regarding the use of SSRIs, advocating for a more empathetic understanding and acceptance of mental health issues within the military's rigorous culture.
Milburn also shared his personal experiences with combat, the loss of his daughter and sister, and a painful divorce. He also discussed the importance of reframing and processing past experiences through treatments like EMDR. Milburn's story is a powerful reminder of the struggles that many military personnel face when dealing with mental health issues.
Meet Our Guest - Andy Milburn
Over the course of his distinguished 31-year military tenure, he oversaw intricate operations that encompassed thousands of personnel across various nations. He pioneered new entities, leading them to successfully execute high-priority missions. During times of significant change, he navigated major organizations with effective leadership. He served as a mentor and coach to hundreds of leaders, fostering their growth. Additionally, he was instrumental in designing and implementing numerous training initiatives.
I bring people together and inspire them to work towards a common goal greater than themselves; overcoming obstacles and friction, bringing order to chaos.
🎉 Key Takeaways:
- Struggles of a retired special operations Marine in relation to mental health and trauma treatment
- Personal experiences with combat, loss of daughter and sister, and painful divorce
- Use of cannabis as a form of relief and concerns about using SSRIs
- Need for greater acceptance and understanding of mental health in the military
- Significance of reframing and processing past experiences through treatments like EMDR
- Struggles that many military personnel face with mental health issues
- Importance of seeking help without fear of negative consequences
- Value of reframing and processing past experiences through treatments like EMDR
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Andy Milburn - A Student of Modern War
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