Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.  

Col. Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed “killology.”  In this new field Col. Grossman has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current "virus" of violent crime that is raging around the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace. 

Summary

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman discusses the complexities of human behavior regarding killing, the psychological impacts of combat, and the importance of resilience and mental health for first responders. He emphasizes the significance of sleep, nature, and communication in maintaining wellness, while also addressing the societal issues of sleep deprivation and the attention economy

Chapters

00:00 The Nature of Killing and Human Resilience

03:09 Understanding Combat and Psychological Impact

05:53 The Journey of Killology and Its Implications

09:06 The Importance of Decompression and Memory in Trauma

12:03 The Role of Sleep in Mental Health and Resilience

15:11 Survivor Guilt and Post-Traumatic Growth

18:02 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Society

20:57 The Influence of Media and Technology on Violence

35:20 The Battle for Children's Minds

36:49 The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health

39:43 Protecting Our Children from Harm

40:17 The Impact of Blue Light and Technology

42:14 Nature's Role in Wellness

43:44 The Joy of Service Dogs

47:09 The Call to Love and Serve

50:05 Finding Meaning in Service

56:37 The Power of Conversation and Connection

01:02:39 Embracing Eternity and Life's Purpose

01:04:34 Podcast exit terence  - 8:9:24, 8.01 PM.mp3

Music for every episode 

Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic

Connect with  Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

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Keywords

killing, resilience, combat psychology, sleep deprivation, nature, service dogs, first responders, mental health, communication, podcasts, army ranger, military, Special Forces, Firefighter, Firefighting, PTSI, PTS, PTSD, trauma, Healing modalities,