Surviving PTSD: If I Could, You Can Too

Bend Don't Break

This week, Chief Neil Dubord is joined by Ryan Moore of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In this episode, Chief Dubord speaks with Ryan about his struggle with PTSD and how he ended up helping others due to his own healing journey.

Ryan has indigenous roots and received his formal name when he was young, he was called Big Uncle, a name they hadn’t given for a while in his culture, which represents somebody who looks after people, a perfect name that foresaw his destiny.

In his role helping others, Ryan experienced extreme situations, which over time disturbed his peace, work, and relationships. Ryan turned his suffering into an opportunity to find himself again and to learn how to take care of his own mental health, which today he applies in helping others struggling with PTSD. Get inspired by Ryan’s brave journey, if he could, so do you!

Key Takeaways:

[1:25] Ryan talks about himself, his career, and how he got to join the RCMP.

[3:30] Ryan is also an indigenous member.

[5:04] Ryan shares his experience with PTSD.

[10:45] Ryan finally realizes he is suffering from PTSD (even though it was obvious to his closest ones).

[12:46] Ryan recalls the origins of PTSD in his life.

[21:34] The training that officers don’t receive.

[22:21] Ryan discusses his life as a veteran.

[27:43] Ryan and Chied Dubord address that moment when an officer realizes he/she needs time off because something is not correct.

[31:57] Ryan wants to get involved in Veteran’s Affairs by making a presentation, but things get complicated, and Ryan loses control.

[37:56] Ryan finds himself at home with no road map of what to do next; he shares how he found his way during that time.

[40:36] Ryan gets introduced to a particular treatment for people struggling with PTSD.

[44:07] Ryan was hesitant about the program; he did not think it was meant for him since he didn’t feel ready to retire.

[46:26] Ryan was sent home, which was the beginning of his recovery.

[48:26] Today, Ryan helps others on their journeys toward healing from PTSD.

[54:50] Ryan shares how he connects with other service members in need.

[56:12] Ryan’s first day back at work felt like a million dollars.

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