Episode 26: PTSD and Healing with Mike Morgan

On Inspiring Journeys, we explore the stories of incredible
individuals who have faced life's toughest challenges and emerged
stronger, with wisdom to share. Today, we have an extraordinary
guest—Mike Morgan. Mike is a 30-year police veteran who served in
both the City of Atlanta Police Department and the County of
Suffolk PD in Long Island. During his years of service, Mike
faced unimaginable situations that left him battling severe PTSD.



After struggling with the weight of his experiences, Mike
discovered healing in a profound way—through plant-based
medicines. Now, he’s on a mission to help others, particularly
military veterans and first responders, navigate their own
healing journeys from trauma, PTSD, and related issues. He is an
advocate for mental health, a voice for those struggling with
addiction, and an inspiration for how to reclaim life after deep
hardship.



I’m honored to have Mike with us today to share his story and the
important work he’s doing. 


 


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This episode is dedicated to 22 Too Many Veteran:


 






Craig Stout











September 10, 1987 – March 12, 2022


Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (HMM-268)


“Red Dragons”


Craig grew up running around, playing in the backwoods
of Southeast, Ohio. He loved nature, riding
motorcycles, and getting his hands dirty fixing
anything and everything. He had an absolute heart of
gold, a passionate spirit, a brilliant mind, and
because of this he had a way of leaving an
unforgettable impression on anyone he met. He made
friends everywhere he went, in all parts of the country
and world, because he could talk to anyone about
anything. He had a way of making us all laugh at
ourselves with his quick wit, funny faces, the “one
finger wave,” as well as his stories of his life that
was well-lived. He had a kindness that was rare in this
world and his lifelong mission was to passionately
protect all living and breathing beings—especially ones
that couldn’t protect themselves.


Craig’s battles within himself that he fought day after
day couldn’t possibly be seen to the naked eye. Even
though he hurt, he continued to show love for everyone
around him. However, to say this was a shock would mean
that we would turn a blind eye to all the pain and
suffering Craig held in his heart, body, and mind. His
time serving this country, as an extremely young man,
did a number on him and he is not alone in that battle
at home. He had debilitating back pain, arthritis in
both ankles, tinnitus and hearing loss and these
ailments only scratch the surface of his physical pain.
His immense physical pain added to the mental pain he
already endured due to depression and PTSD. 


We want his story to be told with raw truth so that it
can save other veterans from the fate he chose.


Raising awareness by not painting a picture of a
perfectly healthy and happy person is the first step.
Although we know he is at peace now, we can’t help but
wish he had actively sought the help he deserved while
he was alive, with the support of his loving family and
friends. We remember Craig with unconditional love and
pride in our hearts and we hope his story can help
others who are struggling to know that they are not
alone, it is not too late and that they are loved, too.


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Mike can be found on Instagram:
(@theresilientwarrior5778)


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