PTSD among war veterans and families left behind is common, and healing can be a long process. Today’s guest, Mike Ergo, started the Gold Star Initiative to inspire other veterans like him to keep moving forward and never hold back in reaching their goals. Coping for the loss of his friends during combat was traumatic for Mike, but by finding others who are going through the same situation, he found a new purpose – connecting triathlon with helping Gold Star Families heal from moral injury, grief, and PTSD. He once lived in fear but found a different relationship with it, recognized it, and conquered it through running. Know more about Mike’s amazing advocacy and see how you, too, can do your part to help. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app