41 min

Leading Through Trauma - Nate Hunterton Guards Down - Overcoming Complicated Grief and PTSD through Culturally Sensitive Therapy Hosted by Greg Washington

    • Mental Health

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with West Point Alumnus and Executive Territory Manager at Terumo Medical Corporation, Nate Hunterton.
Let’s dive into Nate’s story of how he leads his men in dealing with their trauma and grief.
[00:01 – 06:05] Opening Segment
Nate gives a little bit of background about himselfServed for five years in the armyWe reminisce our days at the academy together[06:05 – 11:49] Dealing with Trauma and Grief
Nate talks about his childhood growing upHad a great support system and familyNate weighs in on the cultural differences of dealing with trauma and griefQuick shoutout to our Facebook PageNate gives powerful advice for people currently dealing with their darkest hour[11:49 – 23:22] Leading Through Trauma
Nate shares his experiences with getting introduced to PTSDLeading his men and facing their trauma and grief with themHow do you validate if someone has PTSD?Whatever you need to do to ask somebody that question, just do it[23:23 – 30:13] Coping with Trauma and Grief
Nate gives some tips and things you can do to support somebody dealing with trauma and griefShares resources that can help people with copingWe talk about the viral “Push-up Challenge” that seeks to raise awareness for PTSDI share my opinion on the challenge[30:14 – 36:41] The Healing Process
Nate talks about the most challenging part of his journeyNate shares the coping mechanisms he learned in the process of leading his men dealing with trauma and griefSeeking professional help[36:41 – 41:13] Closing Segment
What advice would you give your younger self or your kids?Take a much more active engagement with the resources of mental health.Connect with Nate. See the links below.Final words of encouragement from Nate 
 
Tweetable Quotes:
“We got to love each other right now. We gotta make room to do it even when we are not perfect.” – Nate Hunterton
Resources Mentioned:
United States Military Academy at West PointGary BartelsOutdoor Association for True Heroes, Incorporated (OATH)Mission Six Zero 
You can connect with Nate online, follow him on LinkedIn.
LEAVE A REVIEW if you like this episode. Click here to listen to our previous episodes. Support our show, follow us on Facebook
Guards Down Create a safe, culturally aware community for people of diverse backgrounds to find resources and support about living with PTSD and complicated grief. Many of us have dealt with it. Some are doing better than others. Let's share stories. Let's share tips and techniques that have helped. Let's inspire. Let's join together and help each other. Visit our Facebook Page to learn more.
Support the show

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with West Point Alumnus and Executive Territory Manager at Terumo Medical Corporation, Nate Hunterton.
Let’s dive into Nate’s story of how he leads his men in dealing with their trauma and grief.
[00:01 – 06:05] Opening Segment
Nate gives a little bit of background about himselfServed for five years in the armyWe reminisce our days at the academy together[06:05 – 11:49] Dealing with Trauma and Grief
Nate talks about his childhood growing upHad a great support system and familyNate weighs in on the cultural differences of dealing with trauma and griefQuick shoutout to our Facebook PageNate gives powerful advice for people currently dealing with their darkest hour[11:49 – 23:22] Leading Through Trauma
Nate shares his experiences with getting introduced to PTSDLeading his men and facing their trauma and grief with themHow do you validate if someone has PTSD?Whatever you need to do to ask somebody that question, just do it[23:23 – 30:13] Coping with Trauma and Grief
Nate gives some tips and things you can do to support somebody dealing with trauma and griefShares resources that can help people with copingWe talk about the viral “Push-up Challenge” that seeks to raise awareness for PTSDI share my opinion on the challenge[30:14 – 36:41] The Healing Process
Nate talks about the most challenging part of his journeyNate shares the coping mechanisms he learned in the process of leading his men dealing with trauma and griefSeeking professional help[36:41 – 41:13] Closing Segment
What advice would you give your younger self or your kids?Take a much more active engagement with the resources of mental health.Connect with Nate. See the links below.Final words of encouragement from Nate 
 
Tweetable Quotes:
“We got to love each other right now. We gotta make room to do it even when we are not perfect.” – Nate Hunterton
Resources Mentioned:
United States Military Academy at West PointGary BartelsOutdoor Association for True Heroes, Incorporated (OATH)Mission Six Zero 
You can connect with Nate online, follow him on LinkedIn.
LEAVE A REVIEW if you like this episode. Click here to listen to our previous episodes. Support our show, follow us on Facebook
Guards Down Create a safe, culturally aware community for people of diverse backgrounds to find resources and support about living with PTSD and complicated grief. Many of us have dealt with it. Some are doing better than others. Let's share stories. Let's share tips and techniques that have helped. Let's inspire. Let's join together and help each other. Visit our Facebook Page to learn more.
Support the show

41 min