032: Beyond the Call: Navigating Trauma and Transition for Veterans and First Responders

About this episode

The episode discusses the mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders, focusing on trauma, resilience, and the transition to civilian life.

Summary In this episode of The Shift Show, Andrea McTague and Amy Gale discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by veterans and first responders, including the impact of trauma, the importance of social connections, and the transition to civilian life. They explore strategies for resilience, the role of humour in healing, and the significance of finding purpose after service. The conversation emphasizes the need for support systems and the potential for trauma to be integrated into ...

People in this episode

Host: Andrea McTague

Guest: Amy Gale

Topics covered

• mental health
• trauma
• veterans
• first responders
• resilience
• social connections
• transition to civilian life

Keywords

• veterans
• first responders
• mental health
• trauma
• resilience
• social connections
• healing
• purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling

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