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Episode 53: Mental Health, The Military, and Leadership with Dan Z. Joseph
Episode 53: Mental Health, The Military, and Leadership with Dan Z. Joseph
Episode 53: Mental Health, The Military, and Leadership with Dan Z. Joseph
Wednesday 30th August 2023
Tune in as Dan Z. Joseph, Army veteran and author, discusses his journey through mental health challenges, leadership, and the power of supportive communities.
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Get the buttons here!From Combat to Compassion: Dan Z. Joseph's Journey Through Mental Health and Leadership
Episode Overview
- Dan's journey from a troubled past to military service and authorship is one of resilience and transformation.
- His experiences in the military led him to work with fellow service members on post-traumatic stress and leadership.
- Through his book 'Backpack to Rucksack', Dan shares insights on good and poor leadership, self-care, and the value of mental health in warfare.
- He emphasizes the importance of not shaming oneself into isolation, finding battle buddies in life, and embracing what brings joy unapologetically.
- Dan's message of love, resilience, and self-care extends beyond the military and aims to help anyone struggling with their mental health.
Don't shame yourself into isolation. Find battle buddies in life. Find what brings you pleasure in life. Embrace what brings joy unapologetically.
Imagine navigating the battlefield of life, not just in combat zones but within your own mind. In this episode of Recovery Plus Podcast, Dr. Mei-Li Hennen chats with Dan Z. Joseph, an Army veteran whose life story is a testament to resilience and transformation. Dan's journey is anything but ordinary. Growing up as a child of Middle Eastern immigrants, he faced significant challenges, including surviving child abuse and grappling with mental health issues.
His collegiate years saw him self-medicating, yet he managed to carve out a successful career in bio-tech. However, a deeper calling led him to join the military at 32. As an Army Combat Engineer, Dan pursued a master's degree in psychology, blending his military experience with academic insights. His book 'Backpack to Rucksack' sheds light on leadership, self-care, and the importance of mental health in high-stress environments.
Dan's story doesn't just stop at personal achievements; it extends to his work with fellow service members dealing with post-traumatic stress. He emphasizes the value of supportive communities and the need to embrace joy unapologetically. If you're seeking inspiration from someone who has turned personal struggles into a mission of helping others, this episode is a must-listen.