Wild Strength Podcast

Using the Outdoors for Healing and Finding Yourself with Ryan Padgett


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In this episode of the Wild Strength podcast, Whitney sits down with Ryan Padgett, an Air Force veteran and current law enforcement chaplain. Ryan helps lead a nonprofit (Bold Face Fly Fishing) focused on helping military personnel and first responders through fly fishing.

In this conversation, they discuss the importance of identity, the challenges of transitioning from military life, and the role of chaplaincy in trauma counseling. Ryan shares insights on coping with identity loss, the significance of outdoor activities for mental health, and the value of relationships in healing. The conversation emphasizes the need to grieve losses, embrace discomfort, and find strength in nature.

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