363. The Hero's Journey and Overcoming Defeat (campfire with Ben Monnette)

Mike Martin, focused on the concept of the hero's journey in this episode. He revisited a previous conversation with a true hero, Ben Monnette, which highlighted a pivotal point in the hero's journey: the moment of defeat that spurs the journey. Mike emphasized the tendency to put a mask on and cover up struggles instead of facing them head-on, and he celebrated the journey required to rediscover one's compass. About Ben Monnette a former Green Beret and served this great nation for 16 years, with eight deployments to the Middle East. For fourteen years, he struggled with alcoholism, addiction, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideations, and PTSD. Currently working with Tree House Recovery (THR). THR is a treatment facility focusing on healing the brain through physical fitness, community, and knowledge. Ben's story is about how he overcame adversity and instilled healthy coping mechanisms.   Links  Ben Monnette Black Beard Fire My Medic  Project Mindfully Outdoors