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Chad Kennedy's journey from trauma to transformation sheds light on mental health challenges faced by first responders and veterans. Through his Sea to Sea for PTSD initiative, he shares insights into finding the right therapy, the importance of connection, and the power of community in navigating mental health struggles.

• Chad shares his background and battle with PTSD 
• The necessity of trauma-informed therapy and finding a good match 
• Importance of connection and relationship in therapy for healing 
• Effects of cumulative trauma among first responders 
• Key strategies for advocating for personal mental health needs 
• Sea to Sea for PTSD initiative: walking across Canada for awareness 
• Insights on the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction 
• A call to support and elevate conversations around mental health 

If you'd like to support Sea to Sea  for PTSD, please consider donating through their website to help raise awareness and provide resources for those struggling.

https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/no-time-to-die
License code: S4CEQWLNQXVZUMU4

Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae.


Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.
Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback on the episode's prerelease.


Please feel free to email Matt topics or suggestions, questions or feedback.
Matt@unitedstatesofPTSD.com