Summary: David is currently the CMO at Dogu, a Norwegian SaaS start-up. In addition to his roles in sales and marketing, he enjoys volunteering, speaking and working with veterans. He has served in combat with the US Marines, worked on Wall Street, led international disaster response teams and conducted humanitarian missions around the world. In his free time, he's an avid athlete, outdoorsman and volunteer with travel to over 50 countries on 6 continents. His passions include leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and strategy. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: David's military experience, including action in Najaf and Karballah Adrenaline seeking after leaving the military The urge to continue to carry a "sword and shield" even when its not necessary Not understanding what's happening, psychologically, after leaving the military Clay Hunt and his influence on David's decision to start talking about mental health Overcoming stigma to talk about mental health LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: David's LinkedIn Profile Warrior Wellness Alliance Sebastian Junger's book Tribe
The psychological impact of military service is well known but less understood. Every Tuesday and Thursday, join combat veteran and clinical mental health counselor Duane France as he interviews mental health professionals, veterans, and those who support them about mental health and wellness. If you want to understand more about service member and veteran mental health, then this podcast is for you.