Ep: 094 -The Weight We Carry: Invisible Wounds from Service and Life

In today’s episode, we talk about the weight that’s hardest to see — the one we carry inside. Whether you’re in military service, a first responder role, or simply the one everyone relies on, this episode speaks directly to you. We explore the silent struggles of burnout, PTSD, anxiety, and depression that too often go unspoken. Through honest storytelling and powerful insights, we’re breaking the stigma around mental health — especially for men and those trained to always stay strong. Drawing from military aviation, parenting, combat, and decades of leadership experience, we show how pausing in stillness and choosing a new identity in the moment can shift your trajectory. You’ll hear how to access strength in vulnerability, reclaim your mental rhythm, and begin to lay down what no longer needs to be carried. ⸻ In This Episode, We Cover: • How the role of “being strong for everyone” takes a toll • Subtle signs of burnout, emotional fatigue, and trauma • The power of stillness to access clarity and healing • Using the Identity → Actions → Outcomes framework to shift behavior • The 4 Archetypes from Stu Weber’s Tender Warrior: Leader, Warrior, Mentor, Friend – and how to step into each • Military parallels • Why honest conversations are acts of leadership ⸻ Featured Wisdom & Frameworks: • Stephen R. Covey – “Between stimulus and response, there is a space…” • Eckhart Tolle – Stillness as a gateway to transformation • Werner Erhard – Being responsible for how the world occurs to you • Stu Weber – Masculine identities that heal rather than harm • Pushing Back Chaos – Real stories, told by men who’ve walked through fire and come back with lessons ⸻ Listener Challenge: Speak one truth you’ve been carrying alone. Say it to a mate. A partner. A journal. Yourself. One moment of honesty might change everything. DM us and tell us what shifted. ⸻ Resources Mentioned: • Tender Warrior by Stu Weber • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey • The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle ⸻ Throwbacks You’ll Love: • Ep. 92: The Power of Stillness – Finding Presence in the Noise • Ep. 91: Breaking the Stigma – Real Conversations About Struggle ⸻ Join the Conversation: Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or message us directly — we read every one. If this episode made a difference, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven’t yet, drop us a review — it helps more people find this space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices