Speak Up For Your Health

Rowing Through PTSD: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing

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After serving as a counter-intelligence agent in Bosnia, veteran Bryan Fuller returned home with invisible wounds—PTSD that upended his life. Then, he discovered rowing. In this episode, Bryan shares how the rhythm of rowing—and rowing across the Atlantic—helped him heal, find purpose, and give back to fellow veterans.

Key Takeaways

  • PTSD doesn't only affect people on the battlefield. Trauma
    • can come from many places including the slow buildup of chronic stress.
  • Recognize when you're not okay. It can be hard to see your
    • own pain, especially when you've been living with it for a long time. Often, the bravest (and hardest) step toward healing is acknowledging that something isn't right and that you need help.
  • Find purpose and celebrate progress. Purpose gives meaning
    • to pain and acknowledging small victories along the way builds confidence, hope, and resilience.
  • Build community. Healing often happens when you're
    • surrounded by people who understand what you've been through.
  • Find and cherish your mentors. People who believe in you can
    • reignite your self-belief.
  • Forgive yourself. It's one of
    • the hardest and most healing things you can do.

    London Calling Row: This is where you can donate to Bryan's 2026 trans-Atlantic crossing and/or support veterans: https://londoncallingrow.com/captain-bryan/


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    Speak Up For Your HealthBy Archelle Georgiou, MD