Mathius, an Army veteran, recounts his deployment in Iraq, highlighting the significance of camaraderie. He discusses his transition to civilian life, his career in finance, and his efforts to assist homeless veterans. Mathius candidly shares his mental health challenges, including panic attacks, underscoring the support he received from the Road Home Program. Additionally, he mentions using children's book writing as a therapeutic outlet. #veterans #amplifyingveterans #Army #subscribe

Show notes

0:03 - Podcast intro.

0:37 - Guest: Mathius Carter, Army vet.

5:36 - Night on a mountain, false alarm.

7:10 - Importance of relying on fellow soldiers.

8:11 - Thanksgiving food triggers and struggles.

9:00 - Transition to civilian life.

13:24 - Career in finance, returning to school.

16:01 - Helping homeless veterans.

19:59 - Connection with Road Home Program.

21:18 - Impactful panic attack.

27:11 - Speaker's background and challenges

31:12 - Writing children's books for personal therapy

42:07 - Discussion on mental health perceptions globally.

43:04 - Personal story shared from a parenting book.

44:00 - Brief mention of intrusive thoughts.

46:56 - Conversation about hypervigilance and negative self-talk.

48:00 - Experiences with therapy and group therapy.

51:29 - Personal story of experiencing a heart attack.

56:06 - Reflection on self-care and living for oneself.

1:02:56 - Mention of the book "Instead of Sheep".

1:07:17 - Conclusion and support resources reminder.

You can find Mathius' book "Instead of Sheep" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Instead-Sheep-Soldiers-Explaining-PTSD/dp/B0BM3P3V9H

Get in touch with Mathius via https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathiuscarter/

Caroline Wilkerson, a healthcare professional, highlights PatientPoint's partnership with the VA, offering customizable screens in over 40,000 locations. She shares personal goals, including financial freedom and a simpler life, and expresses her love for horses. Caroline discusses the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine in holistic healthcare. She advises her younger self to stay open to opportunities. The conversation concludes with a teaser about Nick's upcoming podcast project. #veterans #navy #subscribe

0:03 - Intro

0:37 - Dr. Caroline Wilkerson, Navy vet, shares career transition.

2:59 - Language training in Chinese and Russian.

5:03 - Challenges of post-Navy language skills.

7:04 - Caroline's decision to leave the Navy.

11:45 - Transition to civilian life, cultural shifts in Chinese medicine.

18:48 - Caroline's shift to Chinese medicine post-Navy.

22:36 - Reflection on post-graduation experiences in Chinese medicine.

24:08 - Chicago move, focusing on Chinese medicine business.

25:00 - Overview of David's Chinese medicine education.

26:09 - Transition to Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.

31:20 - Transition to PatientPoint for better work-life balance.

32:55 - Impact of holistic patient education on treatment compliance.

34:08 - Balancing work and personal life at PatientPoint.

41:14 - PatientPoint's VA partnership, offering customizable screens.

45:13 - Caroline's goals

51:27 - Caroline's advice to her younger self: Stay open to opportunities.

55:34 - Teaser about Nick's upcoming podcast project.

56:13 - Outro

Reach out to Dr. Wilkerson via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-wilkerson-lac/

Reach out to Nick Eppler via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickeppler/