S03E77 - Juliana Mercer - Getting Help For Veterans

Welcome to The Mindfulness Experience Podcast, where Keith Fiveson interviews inspiring individuals to explore the benefits of mindfulness and meditation to strengthen our mental health and well-being. In this episode, Keith interviews Juliana Mercer, the Director of Public Policy for Healing Breakthrough, a nonprofit organization promoting MDMA-Assisted Therapy for treating PTSD in veterans.

Juliana starts by sharing her experience serving in the Marine Corps for sixteen years and facing the challenges of PTSD. She explains what PTSD is, how it affects veterans mentally and physically, and highlights the importance of supporting veterans dealing with these mental health challenges.

The conversation shifts to Juliana's advocacy work with Healing Breakthrough, promoting MDMA-Assisted Therapy as a unique treatment for veterans suffering from PTSD. Juliana discusses the research behind this treatment and the positive outcomes it has produced for many veterans. Additionally, she sheds light on the role of mindfulness in the healing process for veterans with PTSD and how it can strengthen the outcomes of other treatments, such as MDMA-Assisted Therapy.

In the final part of the interview, Juliana shares helpful advice on how to support veterans who are struggling mentally and emphasizes the importance of families and loved ones' involvement in their healing journey. Keith and Juliana conclude the conversation by discussing Healing Breakthrough's future and the evolving future of mental health treatment for veterans and civilians alike.

Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for those looking to learn more about PTSD, increase public awareness of mental health challenges faced by veterans, and explore novel treatments that can provide hope to those suffering. Juliana's advocacy work makes her testimony and insights particularly interesting and relevant. Tune in to the Mindfulness Experience Podcast for more insightful conversations, tools, and resources to incorporate mindfulness in daily life and promote overall well-being.

 

For more information on Juliana go to https://www.healingbreakthrough.org/mercer

 

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