The After Action Report
We are committed to helping veterans and their families thrive in their post-military life. We discuss topics such as employment, finding purpose, identifying who they are “now”, hidden injuries, mental health, wellness practices, relationships, and life after the military. We interview other veterans and community leaders on these and other current topics. Our goal is to engage, empower, and encourage all listeners to be resilient in their post-military life, or life in general.
The After Action Report
Gratitude, Box Breathing and Peer programs across the country, which one is best for you?
Bren and Michael talk about gratitude, being intentional with gratitude, and some great veteran organizations like Wild Warrior Adventures and other peer-based programs. Gratitude helps people refocus on what they have instead of what they lack. It increases happiness and reduces stress, Post Traumatic Stress, and pain management along with many other benefits. Researchers suggest that this may be because gratitude shifts one's attention away from negative emotions to more positive ones. They also talk about the power of box breathing and walk through the steps of how to do box breathing.