Episode 1 starts with the truth. Scott and Steve open up about PTSD, addiction, & suicidal thoughts... and breaking the silence in the first responder and military communities matters. This is where the hard conversations begin.

RESOURCES:

https://www.magnoliameadows.com

Residential PTSD, trauma, & addiction treatment exclusively for First Responders and Military personnel.

https://bouldercrest.org/program/warrior-pathh

A 90-day, non-pharmacological, peer-delivered training program that begins with a 5-day intensive and immersive initiation. Provides the training you need to transform your struggle into strength and thrive in the aftermath of trauma. For Active Serving Military, Veterans, First Responders

https://www.samhsa.gov

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Cortisol and Norepinephrine are horomones released from stress. First responders experience a 9,000% increase in these horomones compared to the average citizen... and here are the life threatening effects that is having on our bodies. www.righteoustactics.com

What really happens inside your brain during trauma? 🧠When a traumatic event strikes, your brain’s survival systems take over: the amygdala sounds the alarm, the hippocampus struggles to organize memory, and the prefrontal cortex — the part that helps you think clearly — shuts down. This powerful chain reaction explains why trauma memories feel so vivid, fragmented, and overwhelming, and why triggers can make the past feel like it’s happening right now. www.righteoustactics.comIn this video, we’ll break down how each part of the brain responds to trauma, how this contributes to PTSD symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.