#213 Marcus Farris: Return, life after Moral Injury
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In this episode, we explore the profound impact of moral injury and its effects on individuals who have faced trauma, particularly in the military. We discuss the importance of understanding moral injury and the need for healing through storytelling and embracing the hero’s journey. Our guest, Marcus Farris, shares his path to recovery, highlighting how coaching and post-traumatic growth helped him challenge the victim narrative and embrace personal growth and resilience.
The conversation touches on the benefits of engaging in physical activities and the role of the mind-body connection in promoting healing. Marcus recounts his journey to finding his passion for veteran wellness and sports after joining Mission 22 and taking part in recovery and resiliency programs. He discusses his experiences with triathlons, HYROX, and how pushing beyond one’s comfort zone fosters personal growth. Marcus encourages veterans to reconnect with activities they once loved and to seek help when needed. Through his new book “ Return: Life after Moral Injury"#1, Marcus explores the steps we can all take to find ourselves and learn to thrive once again.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Marcus’s skin care routine
02:50 Understanding and Addressing Moral Injury
06:02 The Power of Storytelling and the Hero's Journey
10:30 Challenging the Victim Narrative
15:04 Coaching and Post-Traumatic Growth in Healing
21:26 Embracing Personal Growth and Resilience
24:58 The Benefits of Engaging in Challenging Physical Activities
28:36 Finding passion in veteran wellness and sports
33:03 Engaging in triathlons and high rocks
37:28 Rekindling old activities and trying new things
40:32 The power of physical activities in healing and resilience
46:37 Seeking help and support for personal growth
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Chapter
1. #213 Marcus Farris: Return, life after Moral Injury (00:00:00)
2. Exploring Moral Injury and Hero's Journey (00:00:01)
3. Challenges of Mental Health Care (00:13:26)
4. Rediscovering Inner Strength and Resilience (00:19:17)
5. Promoting Post-Traumatic Performance Through Sport (00:22:29)
6. Triathlon, Health Coaching, Mission 22 (00:25:49)
7. Healing Trauma Through Physical Activity (00:34:32)
8. Embracing Challenges and Rediscovering Passions (00:42:29)
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