1 hr 7 min
Resilience, Perseverance, and Inner Strength Drive On Podcast
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- Mental Health
In this episode, our guest is Josh Thompson, a former Army Air Defense Artillery Captain. Thompson shares his powerful testament to the transformative power of inner strength. He discusses his inspiring journey, from battling toxic work environments and chronic health issues to achieving healing and personal breakthroughs. Despite the grueling adversities he's faced, Josh turned his life around, offering inspiration and hope for listeners facing similar challenges. His impactful experiences make for an enlightening conversation on the necessity of self-advocacy, the significance of maintaining one's mental and physical health, the value of faith, learning to cope with anxiety, and the importance of a positive mindset. This episode explores various topics, including leveraging adversities to grow personally and professionally, making it a must-listen for vets, self-improvement enthusiasts, and anyone looking to break through life's obstacles.
00:00 Introduction to the Drive On Podcast
00:25 Guest Introduction: Josh Thompson
00:40 Josh's Journey: Overcoming Adversity
01:26 Josh's Military Experience: Struggles and Impact
03:15 The Deployment: Challenges and Mental Health Impact
05:16 The Aftermath: Dealing with Toxic Leadership
06:43 Josh's Health Issues: The Struggle for Diagnosis
17:58 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare
22:04 Coping Mechanisms: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
27:45 The Power of Positive Mindset and Transformation
37:13 The Power of Helping Others
38:45 The Importance of Self-Care in Survival Mode
41:02 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Struggles
43:16 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Faith
49:14 The Importance of Prioritizing Self in Helping Others
01:00:09 Closing Thoughts and Humorous Segment
01:00:51 The Power of Perseverance in Overcoming Trials
Links & Resources
Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Follow Joshua Thompson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/most.blest.is.he
Follow Joshua Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/most_blest_is_he/
Follow Joshua Thompson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-thompson-veteran/
Transcript
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In this episode, our guest is Josh Thompson, a former Army Air Defense Artillery Captain. Thompson shares his powerful testament to the transformative power of inner strength. He discusses his inspiring journey, from battling toxic work environments and chronic health issues to achieving healing and personal breakthroughs. Despite the grueling adversities he's faced, Josh turned his life around, offering inspiration and hope for listeners facing similar challenges. His impactful experiences make for an enlightening conversation on the necessity of self-advocacy, the significance of maintaining one's mental and physical health, the value of faith, learning to cope with anxiety, and the importance of a positive mindset. This episode explores various topics, including leveraging adversities to grow personally and professionally, making it a must-listen for vets, self-improvement enthusiasts, and anyone looking to break through life's obstacles.
00:00 Introduction to the Drive On Podcast
00:25 Guest Introduction: Josh Thompson
00:40 Josh's Journey: Overcoming Adversity
01:26 Josh's Military Experience: Struggles and Impact
03:15 The Deployment: Challenges and Mental Health Impact
05:16 The Aftermath: Dealing with Toxic Leadership
06:43 Josh's Health Issues: The Struggle for Diagnosis
17:58 The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Healthcare
22:04 Coping Mechanisms: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
27:45 The Power of Positive Mindset and Transformation
37:13 The Power of Helping Others
38:45 The Importance of Self-Care in Survival Mode
41:02 The Role of Faith in Overcoming Struggles
43:16 The Impact of Personal Struggles on Faith
49:14 The Importance of Prioritizing Self in Helping Others
01:00:09 Closing Thoughts and Humorous Segment
01:00:51 The Power of Perseverance in Overcoming Trials
Links & Resources
Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Follow Joshua Thompson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/most.blest.is.he
Follow Joshua Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/most_blest_is_he/
Follow Joshua Thompson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-thompson-veteran/
Transcript
View the transcript for this episode.
1 hr 7 min