{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"We Got Your Six","title":"#004 Melanie Froemke ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5cec7db\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3312,"description":"In this episode of \"We Got Your Six,\" Phillip Naithram engages in a thoughtful conversation with Melanie Froemke, a licensed clinical social worker and yoga instructor. Melanie, a West Point Class of 1999 alumna, shares her journey from the military to becoming a therapist and play specialist. The discussion delves into the impact of trauma, mental health challenges, and the importance of recognizing and addressing issues within the military community.\nTRE Tutorials \n1.   https://youtu.be/eT8042h1Efk?feature=shared \n2.  https://youtu.be/FeUioDuJjFI?feature=shared  \n\"If we were a friend to ourselves, what would we do? How would we treat ourselves?\" - Melanie Froemke, \nMajor Points:Trauma and Military Experience: Melanie discusses the prevalence of trauma in military life, drawing from her own experiences in the Army and highlighting the need for acknowledging and addressing these challenges.Unseen Effects of Trauma: The conversation explores the often unseen and varied effects of trauma, not only on mental health but also manifesting physically in the body, leading to conditions such as autoimmune diseases and pelvic floor issues.Alcohol Use and Mental Health: The episode touches upon the culture of alcohol within the military and how it can serve as a coping mechanism. Melanie emphasizes the need for self-reflection and recognizing changes in behavior as potential signs of mental health struggles.Yoga and Trauma Release Exercises: Melanie introduces Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) – simple yoga poses and movements designed to induce shaking and release tension in the body, providing a practical tool for individuals dealing with trauma.Importance of Self-Reflection: The episode encourages listeners to engage in self-reflection, notice changes in behavior, and extend support to those who might be struggling with mental health challenges.\n\"Recognizing signs and symptoms in ourselves, just our mood, having a check-in with ourselves, knowing ourselves, is a really...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/t3pPoCZJLHEcCkYHG5vgt3UIC1VyVnOEUv0kFpPH4y0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMzgxLzE2ODYz/NTAyMDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}