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Episode description
Chad McLean is a military veteran and founder of Mental Joe Apparel. 3 years ago he had explored ketamine-assisted therapy which supported his mental wellbeing immensely and allowed him to part from SSRI's.
Chad shares his struggles with mental health and self-esteem throughout his life, his intense experiences in military camp and how he reclaimed his life back by acknowledging and tending to his inner woundings.
Chad and I dive into…
➝ The mission behind Mental Joe
➝ Utilizing Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) in uncovering and healing stuck trauma
➝ A parachute accident that led to a painkiller and alcohol addiction
➝ How to discern between psychedelic-assisted therapies and prioritizing integration
➝ His journey with mental health, PTSD, psych wards, military
➝ His path to repairing safety and security in his partnership after a rock bottom altercation
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Website: mentaljoe.com
Instagram: instagram.com/mentaljoeapparel
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions