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Greg chats with Colin Wells, an army vet about his story dealing with grief and trauma, and how he was able to turn it around and create a safe space for veterans to interact and explore alternative healing options.Connect with Colin:Instagram: @veteranswalkandtalkE-Mail: colin@veteranswalkandtalk.comWebsite: www.veteranswalkandtalk.comGet Connected with Guards Down:Website: www.guardsdown.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareguardsdown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guardsdownLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guards-down/Buzzsprout: https://693874.buzzsprout.com/693874#guardsdown #PTSD #mentalhealth[00:01 – 4:47] Opening Segment [4:47 – 34:45] Colin’s StoryColin talks about his background and whether or not he was taught how to copeColin speaks about his snowboarding accident that led into some low points but also him joining the military[34:45 – 45:20] The MilitaryColin shares the story of how he walked into an Army recruiting centerDid basic training help at all?[45:20 – 54:03] Healing ProcessHow could you have helped yourself better?What kind of help would you have wanted?[54:03 – 1:26:05] CBD and PsychedelicsColin talks about the positive effects of CBD and psychedelicsColin discusses some warnings and concerns that people may have with these products[1:26:05 – 1:43:06] ReflectionHow to make amends to the people you hurt along the wayColin talks about what kept him going when he wanted to quitWhat advice would you give your younger self?Colin speaks on whether or not he sees his growth[1:43:06 – 1:48:02] Closing Segmentwww.veteranswalkandtalk.com@veteranswalkandtalk on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/guardsdown)