Jason Kander: A Story of Service, Mental Health, PTSD, and Recovery

Published: Aug. 23, 2023, 2 a.m.

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On this week\\u2019s episode, Will Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, is joined by former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander. Before being elected Secretary of State in 2012, he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Jason is also a veteran of the United States Army achieving the rank of Captain during his service as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan. Will and Jason will discuss Jason\\u2019s decision to join the military (3:12), life in Afghanistan (5:10), Jason\\u2019s daily routine in the service (13:25), dealing with and talking about PTSD (15:50), what led him to take the first step and get help (25:10), dealing with suicidal thoughts and therapy (30:10), using meditation (36:45), how Jason uses WHOOP (38:28), Jason\\u2019s political career and life today (46:55), and Jason\\u2019s book and podcast (56:55).

Resources:
Jason\\u2019s Website
Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and Ptsd

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