In this episode Nicoleta talks about PTSD and happiness with Garret Biss, retired marine pilot, addiction recovery coach, and TEDx Speaker from North Carolina, USA.

Happiness as the peace in your heart

Joining the Marines in search for connection

Travelling around the world and learning about the human condition

In touch with the pain and suffering of people

Between hedonic happiness and eudaimonic happiness 

The profile of a Marines pilot and the need for compartmentalisation

PTSD for military that transition to civil life

Finding safety in belonging and purpose in life

Coping behaviours after military trauma

Why military do not share their inner experience

Overcoming alcohol addiction through filling the internal void

Recovery and positive psychology, coaching and mentoring

How to create a life you don’t want to escape from    

The journey of reconnection with the self 

Intentionally bringing joyfulness back into your life

Pot-traumatic growth following trauma

Follow joy, seek connection, search for meaning

Connect with Garret here:

https://valiantpath.vet/

https://garretbiss.com/