# Jason Fox: ‘An emotion is an alarm bell telling us to pay attention, not to act’

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Podcast: [How Do You Cope?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-do-you-cope-7205595)
Published: 2026-05-25T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How do you return to normal life after being trained for war? John is joined by presenter, writer, and former Royal Marine Commando Jason Fox. Jason opens up about the long-term psychological impact of active service, the pressures military life places on the mind and body, and why PTSD is often more complex than people realise. He reflects on the difficulty of transitioning back into everyday life, the strain it can place on relationships, and the role communication plays in recovery. Jason also explores masculinity, vulnerability, self-medication, and why learning to sit with emotion rather than react to it, has changed the way he approaches life. On Thursday in our bonus episode The Gratitude List, Jason shares the things that he is currently grateful for. You can send in your thoughts and reflections to hello@howdoyoucopepod.com or via howdoyoucopepod.com Watch and subscribe on YouTube @howdoyoucopepod Follow the show on Instagram , TikTok and Facebook How Do You Cope is a Significant Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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