The Story Shared:

Dr. Dan Pronk shared his story of developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how transitioning from the military to civilian life broke down his resilience. A powerful account of a seemingly strong alpha male who operated in the Special Forces broke down upon discharge. 

About Dr. Dan Pronk:

Dr. Dan Pronk studied medicine on an Australian Army scholarship. After passing the gruelling SAS selection course, he served on over 100 combat missions in Afghanistan as a frontline special forces combat doctor.

His casualties were fellow SAS soldiers, commandos, local civilians, and even the enemy. The thrill of adventure and the challenges of battlefield medicine gave me a sense of purpose in testing his skills to the limits. But the despair of being helpless to save his friends in their final moments haunted him. 

Career Highlights:

→ Commendation for Distinguished Service (for combat actions)

→ NATO Special Operations Forces Medical Expert Panel Member 

→ Successfully completed SASR selection and supported multiple courses.

Expertise:

→ Building and maintaining robust resilience. 

→ Medical response in high-threat environments.

→ Transition from the military, law enforcement, and first responder roles. 

 

For more on Dr. Dan Pronk, go to  https://danpronk.com/

 

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Music by Ehrling Music.