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The Burden of Guilt from a Soldier’s Perspective
53:20 - 1:17:16 (23:56)
In this podcast episode, a former soldier talks about how he carried a heavy burden of guilt of not being there for his team and how therapy helped him overcome it. He also shares a few experiences from his time serving in Iraq.
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A former US soldier recounts his experiences during the Iraq War, where he witnessed the growth of insurgency and the increasing threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as well as the fear that came with being helpless in a vehicle waiting to get blown up.
53:20 - 59:18 (05:57)
Summary
A former US soldier recounts his experiences during the Iraq War, where he witnessed the growth of insurgency and the increasing threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), as well as the fear that came with being helpless in a vehicle waiting to get blown up.
ChapterThe Burden of Guilt from a Soldier’s Perspective
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The speaker talks about feeling guilty about not being able to prevent the harm and injury of fellow soldiers while serving in the military.
59:18 - 1:07:57 (08:38)
Summary
The speaker talks about feeling guilty about not being able to prevent the harm and injury of fellow soldiers while serving in the military. Despite seeking therapy and talking to others, the feeling still lingers.
ChapterThe Burden of Guilt from a Soldier’s Perspective
Episode#51 Chris VanSant - Delta Force Operator / Killing Off the "Deck of Cards" & Capturing Saddam Hussein | Part 2
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The guest speaker shares his experience of coping with trauma and how communication helped him overcome it.
1:07:57 - 1:13:30 (05:33)
Summary
The guest speaker shares his experience of coping with trauma and how communication helped him overcome it. He emphasizes the importance of opening up and talking about one's experiences and thoughts to prevent them from building up.
ChapterThe Burden of Guilt from a Soldier’s Perspective
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PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reminisces about the loss of a good friend and how it felt like yesterday when he received the news, bringing up the pit in his stomach.
1:13:30 - 1:17:16 (03:45)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about the loss of a good friend and how it felt like yesterday when he received the news, bringing up the pit in his stomach. The transcript ends with an advertisement for a patreon account supporting the podcast.