{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader","title":"Ep. 39: PTSD and Hunting Therapy with Todd Hisey of The Veteran Hunters","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4045,"description":"If you, or someone you know, is suffering from PTSD, you don't need to suffer in silence.  If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 and ask for assistance. \nhttps://www.legion.ca/support-for-veterans/mental-health-ptsd\nhttps://www.mentalhelp.net/ptsd/hotline/\nhttps://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/\n \nBrief Summary of Show:\nIn this episode of The Silvercore Podcast, Travis speaks with Todd Hisey, who is the Canadian combat veteran and founder of the Alberta Veteran Hunters that takes veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD and provides them with a positive experience and a supportive group. \nTodd speaks on his experiences in the military and what lead him to being diagnosed with PTSD, the social stigma of having PTSD, his treatment and his personal advise for others who may be suffering from the same. Todd also explains how The Veteran Hunters got started and the positive impact they are having.\n \nIf you have a story that would be of value to the Silvercore audience, or know someone who does, email us at podcast@silvercore.ca.  We would love to hear from you!\n \n \nSitka's video \"A Place of Peace\" as mentioned in the the podcast:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVK7v7-JUAU\n \nProud Sponsors of The Veteran Hunters:\n\nVortex Canada\nBass Pro Shops Cabelas Outdoor Fund\nGrand Valley Safari Club\nRoyal Karoo Safaris\nCochrane Dodge Jeep Ram\nMilitary Minds Inc\nSteelhead Ventures LTD\nTetranex Solutions Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \nTopics discussed in this episode:\n \nIntro [00:00:00 - 00:01:26] \nTodd’s experience with PTSD, being in the military [00:01:26 - 00:08:41] \nGetting treatment for PTSD & Veteran Affairs Canada [00:08:41 - 00:08:41]\nEarly effects of PTSD in hindsight & advise for others [00:16:46 - 00:21:23]\nSocial stigma attached to PTSD & treatment [00:21:23 - 00:29:18]\nPTSD classification, civilians with PTSD & brain development [00:29:18 - 00:39:55]\nHunting, search for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8WTW1_pTQK-2h9DfU1TlgOqrgcmMPFrunfof0Y4JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM3/YzE1NjU0ZjU4YzY3/ODljOTE3YzY0ZTlj/MmVhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}