Description

Tom Satterly is one of the most highly regarded Special Operations operators in American military history. In today’s episode, Tom shares his war stories and personal battle with PTS.

[00:01 – 09:55] Opening Segment

• Tom Satterly talks about his background and his history in the military
  • He served 25 years in the military
• Taking somebody else’s dream and making it his reality

[09:56 – 13:36] The Military Culture

• We talk about the military culture
• A whole different culture in itself 
• The never quit attitude

[13:37 – 35:36] Dealing with Trauma and Grief

• Tom talks about not being taught how to deal with grief growing up
• Tom shares his view on the cultural differences when dealing with trauma and grief
• Tom gives some tips that will help you in dealing with grief 
• Learn from your past, and don’t make the same mistakes heading into the future.

[35:37 – 52:10] The Healing Process

• Tom talks about how you can help and support someone dealing with grief
• Communication is important
• The toughest part of Tom’s journey
• Quick shoutout to our Facebook Page
• Why do you call it PTS instead of PTSD?

[52:11 – 1:04:56] Decommissioning

• Tom shares some stories from his decommissioning process
• What kept you going when you wanted to give up?
• Tom talks about his book, All Secure: A Special Operations Soldier’s Fight to Survive
• Correcting his destructive behavior with the help of his wife

[1:04:57 – 1:10:31] Getting Professional Help

• Tom talks about his experience from therapy
• Anger management

[1:10:32 – 1:17:45] Closing Segment

• What advice would you give your younger self?
  • To live in love and not fear
• Connect with Tom online! See the links below
• Final words of encouragement from Tom

Tweetable Quotes:

“Behavior will show me how to treat people. So, I let people show me how to treat them.” – Tom Satterly

“Your new mission is now to live your best life. You know, not to live in the past but to prepare for the future by living in the present.” – Tom Satterly

Resources Mentioned:

• On Killing by Dave Grossman
• Tony Robbins
• All Secure by Tom Satterly

You can connect with Tom on Instagram, Twitter. Visit the All Secure Foundation website.

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