PTSD: Kevin Whitsell | Paramedic Pedi Flight Manager

PTSD: The Unspoken Epidemic Among First Responders.  My guest this week is Mr. Kevin Whitsell, Paramedic Pedi Flight Manager and Podcast Host of “A Silent War Within”. “PTSD was my darkness, self-care was my dawn – I rose again.” ~ Unknown   One of my true joys that have come from podcasting has been the opportunity to connect with amazing people and share their personal stories of trials and triumphs. This week’s guest has chosen to take that same opportunity, but he has chosen to keep it centric to helping first responders face and cope with PTSD or as some call it, PTS(I) for injury.   As a paramedic and now Pedi-Flight Manager, my guest Kevin Whitsell has seen his fair share of harrowing calls.  We take a step back to see what roads led Kevin to first getting involved in EMS and how the years took their toll.  Then we take a look at how he decided to take action helping those dealing with PTSD by giving them a voice on his podcast. Kevin describes how he has seen his podcast create real healing by just allowing someone to tell their story. As he put it, “sometimes people just want to be heard and know that they are not alone in their struggle.”  Finding help is the number one thing you can do if you are struggling with PTSD and knowing that there can be a better tomorrow when you have the right tools and resources.  If you or someone you know may be struggling with PTSD you can reach out to the Don’t Struggle Alone Hotline at 1-888-610-9279. If you are interested in hearing more about Kevin’s podcast and check in on his episodes you can find him on YouTube and Facebook “A Silent War Within” and on IG @‌Asilentwarwithin901. Please continue to listen and support this podcast and be sure to check out my social media content on my website MotivateWithCoachCamp.com  Also, if you are interested in becoming an official sponsor of this podcast please click the link below to learn more.  This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC ShelbyRowProductions.com   👉 SPONSOR THIS PODCAST -  https://bit.ly/443wPRj 🔗 WEBSITE - http://www.motivatewithcoachcamp.com 📺 WATCH - YouTube and Facebook 🎧 LISTEN - Apple and Spotify   This episode was recorded at SRP Studios and Produced by Shelby Row Productions LLC SRPStudiosLLC.com