PTSD. Four letters that carry a weight far heavier than most can imagine.For those who live with it, there’s no badge of honor — only the challenge of navigating a world that looks fractured, distorted, and untrustworthy. In this deeply personal episode, David Burnell shares his own path through decades of trauma from military service, rescue missions, and humanitarian operations — from the streets of gang-ridden Los Angeles to the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Through vivid storytelling, David reveals what it’s like to view life through a “kaleidoscope” of memories, why certain triggers can take your breath away, and how the right help can rewire the brain to restore hope and clarity. He shares the tools, therapies, and mindsets that have helped him — and others — recognize, manage, and sometimes overcome the invisible wounds of service.

This episode is for veterans, first responders, survivors, and anyone who’s carried the firehose weight of trauma. It’s a message of resilience, an unflinching look at the reality of PTSD, and a reminder that you are not alone — and you are not broken.

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