1 hr 18 min
From Resentment to Participation, Driving Change with Magnus Johnson This Is NuCalm
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- Mental Health
Episode Description
Magnus Johnson, co-Founder of Mission 22, joins the show to share his journey as a veteran participating in the effort to increase mental health for people who have served. From his experience in the military to working with cohorts of vets like himself, Magnus talks about the path to integrating warriors into their new worlds.
Introduction quote
“You might not know the right answers, you might not know what you should or shouldn’t do but you must participate. That statement hit me.” — Magnus Johnson
Guest bio
Magnus Johnson is an eight-year Army Veteran, former Green Beret, family man, writer, and artist. He completed three combat tours, two in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. As President and Co-Founder of Mission 22, a 501(c)3 organization, Johnson leverages his talents, skills, and understanding of warrior psychology to help solve the suicide epidemic engulfing America’s veterans. He is a visionary leader and excellent at forming individualized solutions to large challenges. Johnson has been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for Combat actions and a Congressional Record in the Indiana House of Representatives for Service to Country and Community.
Find out more about Magnus on his LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Magnus Johnson, former Green Beret Special Forces veteran, and asks him to share a little bit about growing up and how 9/11 propelled him into an entirely different life.
[8:20] Infantry and Green Beret are different in a series of fundamental ways, Magnus shares his experience of both. He also talks about learning to become a demolition expert.
[10:55] All great things require sacrifice but Magnus wasn’t aware of the gravity of the sacrifices he made during his service until he transitioned back to civilian life. He speaks of his lengthy reintegration experience.
[14:13] Navigating intimacy, trust, and vulnerability unfolded serendipitously through a smart and understanding woman he met whose father served in Vietnam — his wife Sara.
[16:23] Magnus takes a moment to describe some of the concrete methods he used to drive himself towards positivity and redeveloping his frontal cortex function and his ability to connect, create intimacy, and be vulnerable.
[18:18] Is it the military? The Government? The community? Parents? Culture? Involvement in armed conflict invites serious philosophical questions of responsibility as it relates to soldiers’ mental health. Magnus speaks of his own understanding of the core problems as well as how he sees the solutions.
[23:18] Mission 22 was Magnus’s response to feeling disenfranchised by the V.A. compounded by the suicide epidemic. He shares the radical change of thought that started it all.
[29:42] What does Mission 22 do, how does NuCalm come into play and how can listeners help or get involved?
[33:52] Program engagement and compliance are tricky, Magnus shares how his organization promotes it.
[36:52] Magnus talks about the problem of substance abuse and while his programs — and NuCalm — can help with addiction in general, they are not built to tackle that singular issue.
[39:32] Family engagement has been a huge revelation for Magnus, he shares some of his plans for the future of Mission 22 in that regard.
[41:59] The ever-serious Magnus also likes running, snowboarding, rock climbing, reading, and creating! He also nerds out on The Hobbit!
[46:15] On the possibility of teaching, and running for office.
[48:32] Audience question #1 How often does Magnus use NuCalm?
[50:49] #2 What is the R&R program on Mission 22?
[52:35] #3 How long has Magnus been using NuCalm?
[54:18] #4 What tracks does Magnus use and how long does he do it?
[56:06] #5 Magnus’s tips for focusing under massive amounts of stress.
[58:09] #6 Has Magnus integrated manual therapy with NuCalm?
[1:10:01] #7 Magnus’ advice for a new NuCalm user
Episode Description
Magnus Johnson, co-Founder of Mission 22, joins the show to share his journey as a veteran participating in the effort to increase mental health for people who have served. From his experience in the military to working with cohorts of vets like himself, Magnus talks about the path to integrating warriors into their new worlds.
Introduction quote
“You might not know the right answers, you might not know what you should or shouldn’t do but you must participate. That statement hit me.” — Magnus Johnson
Guest bio
Magnus Johnson is an eight-year Army Veteran, former Green Beret, family man, writer, and artist. He completed three combat tours, two in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. As President and Co-Founder of Mission 22, a 501(c)3 organization, Johnson leverages his talents, skills, and understanding of warrior psychology to help solve the suicide epidemic engulfing America’s veterans. He is a visionary leader and excellent at forming individualized solutions to large challenges. Johnson has been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for Combat actions and a Congressional Record in the Indiana House of Representatives for Service to Country and Community.
Find out more about Magnus on his LinkedIn.
Key Takeaways
[1:00] David welcomes Magnus Johnson, former Green Beret Special Forces veteran, and asks him to share a little bit about growing up and how 9/11 propelled him into an entirely different life.
[8:20] Infantry and Green Beret are different in a series of fundamental ways, Magnus shares his experience of both. He also talks about learning to become a demolition expert.
[10:55] All great things require sacrifice but Magnus wasn’t aware of the gravity of the sacrifices he made during his service until he transitioned back to civilian life. He speaks of his lengthy reintegration experience.
[14:13] Navigating intimacy, trust, and vulnerability unfolded serendipitously through a smart and understanding woman he met whose father served in Vietnam — his wife Sara.
[16:23] Magnus takes a moment to describe some of the concrete methods he used to drive himself towards positivity and redeveloping his frontal cortex function and his ability to connect, create intimacy, and be vulnerable.
[18:18] Is it the military? The Government? The community? Parents? Culture? Involvement in armed conflict invites serious philosophical questions of responsibility as it relates to soldiers’ mental health. Magnus speaks of his own understanding of the core problems as well as how he sees the solutions.
[23:18] Mission 22 was Magnus’s response to feeling disenfranchised by the V.A. compounded by the suicide epidemic. He shares the radical change of thought that started it all.
[29:42] What does Mission 22 do, how does NuCalm come into play and how can listeners help or get involved?
[33:52] Program engagement and compliance are tricky, Magnus shares how his organization promotes it.
[36:52] Magnus talks about the problem of substance abuse and while his programs — and NuCalm — can help with addiction in general, they are not built to tackle that singular issue.
[39:32] Family engagement has been a huge revelation for Magnus, he shares some of his plans for the future of Mission 22 in that regard.
[41:59] The ever-serious Magnus also likes running, snowboarding, rock climbing, reading, and creating! He also nerds out on The Hobbit!
[46:15] On the possibility of teaching, and running for office.
[48:32] Audience question #1 How often does Magnus use NuCalm?
[50:49] #2 What is the R&R program on Mission 22?
[52:35] #3 How long has Magnus been using NuCalm?
[54:18] #4 What tracks does Magnus use and how long does he do it?
[56:06] #5 Magnus’s tips for focusing under massive amounts of stress.
[58:09] #6 Has Magnus integrated manual therapy with NuCalm?
[1:10:01] #7 Magnus’ advice for a new NuCalm user
1 hr 18 min