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/