HRD2KILL Podcast Episode 5 -Struggling With The Unpredictability Of War And Overcoming PTSD

This episode of the podcast we have Yves Leduc-Butterworth discussing his hard fought lessons on overcoming trauma and becoming an advocate for veterans upon his return from his tour in Afghanistan. As the founder of the Concordia Veterans' Association and ex president, he believes strongly in the value that veterans bring to the academic community. Currently, Yves is deployed to Latvia on NATO's Op Reassurance and is a Colour Sergeant with the Canadian Grenadier Guards.

Yves is profoundly candid about his incident, during his tour in Afghanistan, that led to the development of PTSD. His explanation of how trauma can set in and take hold of one's very character are an important message for anyone currently suffering or for those that may one day be faced with a traumatic situation of their own. He identifies how a traumatic incident for him can be completely different for someone else and that comparing his experiences with those of previous generations of war fighters is a path that can lead to self loathing and feelings being unworthy of help.

We can all learn a great deal from Yves struggle; his openness and candor are the signs of a true leader that is willing to show vulnerability with the hopes of improving the lives of those around him. If you'd like to learn more about Yves' work and the Concordia Veterans' Association head to the association's web site here.

Here are some veteran resources that can make a world of difference if you're struggling:

Veteran Transition Network - Intense group session work over numerous weekends (best thing I could've ever done)

Veterans' Assistance Service 24/7 -

Call toll-free: 1-800-268-7708

TDD/TTY: 1-800-567-5803

The HRD2KILL Podcast Is Available For Download

So the beauty of running my own business is that I can implement any wild idea I have. Let me introduce one of those wild ideas, the HRD2KILL podcast.

This is going to be the go to podcast for military, L.E.O. and EMS pros. The goal is not just entrepreneurial but it's aim is to build a world-wide community of "sheepdogs" that can share and learn lessons learned that may very well end up changing someone's life.

I owe this podcast to listening to podcasts such as, The Joe Rogan Experience, Jocko Podcast and The Tim Ferriss Podcast. The JRE podcast literally changed the way my mind worked and how I perceived my life. We now live in a world where we can instantly have access to the world's brightest minds and their inner most thoughts. That's unbelievable when you think about it.

Although a lot of what we talk about is going to be lighthearted and sarcastic as shit, I know there are plenty of us that are suffering out there and I've been in some dark places as well. During those times I wish I had a veteran perspective to give me some piece of mind. My wish is that hearing other's stories and experiences will not only inspire but also act as a life-line for those of us that may be teetering on the brink of personal disaster.

Follow the link to my podcast page and download any of the first 5 episodes on all the major platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and YouTube). Share with you friends and get the word out. Like, comment subscribe!

Train Hard, Fight Easy

https://www.hrd2killpodcast.com/

Available Episodes

Intro Episode

Episode 1: Patrick Burkhard - Pushing Boulders Uphill And The Generalist Training Approach For Tactical Athletes

Episode 2: Rich Wellington - Don't Compromise Your Values In Order To Sell, Be Genuine

Episode 3: Sean Laidlaw - How Surviving Disarming IEDs Led To A Successful Coaching Business

Episode 4: Tony Morrow - Taking Your Military Transition Seriously And Embracing LinkedIn