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After a career in law enforcement Chad Kennedy knew he was suffering from PTSD. He’d seen the signs before… in his father. 

One night, hell bent on destruction and suicide, he eventually passed out, waking up in the morning to a surprise. In his drunken stupor he’d gone on social media. He had somehow pledged to walk across Canada, to raise awareness for PTSD, and people were responding to him. 

He didn’t remember any of it. But now he had to do it. In August last year Chad and his team at Sea to Sea for PTSD wrapped up the first leg of the cross-Canada trek in Montreal (having started on the west coast). This June, he’ll pick it back up in Quebec City, walking all the way to St John’s Newfoundland.

In this episode Chad shares his personal story. And if you’ve trouble recognizing him on the road, he’s the one walking 50 kms per day, coffee in one hand, cigarette in the other.

Guest Chad Kennedy, Sea to Sea for PTSD
Website https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/
Donate https://www.seatoseaforptsd.ca/donate

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