{"podcast":{"title":"Full Mental Bracket","slug":"full-mental-bracket-7076171","podcast_index_feed_id":7076171,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6379862/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.fullmentalbracket.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1490babdea683efd12de53c031f67fe2.jpg","author":"Brent Diggs","episode_count":32,"summary":"Does your life have a purpose? What is the best way to harness your emotions? How do you recognize biases in your thinking? Is there a way to step outside the polarized “either-or” mindset that shapes so much of our society? Host Brent Diggs explores these and other mysteries twice a month in search of the tools to learn, and level up your life. Join Brent as they share stories and laughter in a lighthearted yet impactful exploration of narratives, psychology, and creativity. Full Mental Bracket - Telling a better story with your life","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171"},"episode":{"title":"Veteran PTSD & Mental Health | Sgt Major David Spencer Interview | #013","slug":"veteran-ptsd-mental-health-sgt-major-david-spencer-interview-013","published_at":"2025-08-03T22:58:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171/veteran-ptsd-mental-health-sgt-major-david-spencer-interview-013","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171","url":"https://www.fullmentalbracket.com/ptsd-battle-of-the-mind/","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67217852/fmb_070125_pt1_full_show_bd_edit.mp3","summary":"In this special episode of the Full Mental Bracket Podcast , Brent sits down with U.S. Army Sergeant Major (Ret.) David Spencer , a third-generation veteran who served in Desert Storm, Iraq, and more. David shares his firsthand experiences from over 30 years in the military and opens up about the mental health challenges veterans face , including combat-related PTSD . What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Real stories from a retired Army Sergeant Major The stress and trauma of military deployments Understanding the different types of PTSD in veterans The long-term impact of combat and military service Why veterans need more mental health support 🎧 Whether you're a veteran , a family member of someone who served, or just want to understand the psychological effects of war , this interview sheds light on the invisible wounds of service and the importance of healing. Chapters: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:15) – David Spencer’s Military Journey (00:05:15) – Understanding Military Stress (00:06:52) – The Reality of Military Life (00:09:37) – The Onset and Evolution of PTSD (00:13:20) – Defining PTSD (00:16:31) – Gut Instincts and Awareness (00:22:42) – The Military Mental Health Gap (00:27:36) – Suicide Rates Among Veterans (00:30:37) – Closing Thoughts on Support for Veterans - Recommended Episodes #012 – “Happily Ever After” is a Lie? - Marriage, Growth & Lasting Love - https://tinyurl.com/yrfv8upt #005 – Embrace the Struggle - Lean In and Level Up - https://tinyurl.com/sfs32k9v - Join the Tribe IG - https://instagram.com/fullmentalbracket YT - https://www.youtube.com/@FullMentalBracket FB - https://www.facebook.com/fullmentalbracket Email – contact@fullmentalbracket.com Full Mental Bracket - learning to tell a better story with your life","meta_description":"In this special episode of the Full Mental Bracket Podcast , Brent sits down with U.S. Army Sergeant Major (Ret.) David Spencer , a third-generation veter…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1988,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/full-mental-bracket-7076171/episodes/veteran-ptsd-mental-health-sgt-major-david-spencer-interview-013/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/full-mental-bracket-7076171/veteran-ptsd-mental-health-sgt-major-david-spencer-interview-013.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}