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The Deliberate Mindset: A Practical Guide from a Green Beret to Overcome Anxiety, Stop Overthinking, and Build Resilience Through Intentional Action

It’s a conversation about mental resilience and the mental health struggles many veterans face. Justin Pickering, a former Green Beret and author of The Deliberate Mindset, talks about his childhood trauma, deployment stress, and the long-term effects of service. He discusses how mental habits and daily routines can affect depression, anxiety, and suicidal thinking. The episode also covers the importance of talking openly about mental health and recognizing when things are getting worse. Pickering frames these issues through his own experience as a Green Beret with multiple deployments. The focus is on practical mindset work and the need for ongoing support.