Ep 361: Breaking the Stigma: How Veterans Can Overcome PTSD with New Therapies | Dr. Tim Vermillion

Send us Fan MailIn this Ones Ready Podcast episode, Aaron and Peaches sit down with Dr. Tim Vermillion to explore essential topics on mental health, stress management, and support for military veterans. Dr. Vermillion shares his personal journey from the military to becoming a therapist, offering valuable insights into the impact of stress on the body and mind. They delve into the importance of breath work, physical activity, and the early signs of unhealthy coping mechanisms. Dr. Vermillion explains therapeutic approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for treating PTSD.The conversation also touches on groundbreaking treatments, including psychedelic therapies, hyperbaric therapy, and transmagnetic stimulation, with a focus on the VA’s ongoing research. Dr. Vermillion emphasizes the critical role of active listening, non-confrontational support, and the military’s efforts to destigmatize mental health struggles. He encourages veterans to seek help and be open about their challenges, offering hope through new and evolving therapies.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background09:45 Understanding Stress and Its Management18:29 The Role of Breath Work and Physical Activity22:18 Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Unhealthy Coping26:23 Treating PTSD with CBT and EMDR32:23 Expanding Stress Tolerance34:18 Supporting Others in Managing Stress and Trauma34:31 Supporting Veterans' Mental Health36:05 Active Listening and Non-Confrontational Approaches37:02 Avoiding Directive Language38:09 Substances and Inhibiting the Healing Process40:29 Self-Medication and Negative Effects41:35 Comparing Substances: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana48:07 Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Military51:47 Following Mentors and Gaining Tacit KnowledgeSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...