What does being outdoors do for your mental health? How can you commit to the change that you need to make to be happy? And why is a support system so critical to being successful? Today’s guest, Deke Letson, answers all these questions and much more on this powerful episode. Cam, Deke, and Otis discuss finding your own way to heal and why the best thing to do after you find that path is to share it with others. There’s no one size fits all solution, but for Veterans who love the outdoors Deke has a path for you!
More About Deke:
Deke Letson spent almost 10 years serving in the U.S. Army between 2003 and 2012. He served two combat deployments to Iraq in 2006 and 2008 with the 208th Army Liaison Team. In 2018, his career took a turn which led him to Red Rocks Community College where he graduated with a degree in Outdoor Education with an emphasis in wilderness therapy. While attending school, Deke was invited to the Marcus Institute for Brain Health to participate in an intensive outpatient program where they taught veterans how to cope with their Traumatic Brain Injuries. Shortly after graduation, Deke founded Veterans Expedition Therapy (V.E.T.) and currently serving as their Executive Director.
More About Veterans Expedition Therapy:
V.E.T.’s mission is dedicated to improving mental health in the veteran community by connecting veterans and their families with the outdoors, improving quality of Life, and reducing social isolation by creating meaningful personal connections.
Socials: @vetexpeditiontherapy
Website: https://vetexpeditiontherapy.org
Chapters
0:01 – Intro
1:07 – Finding a Way to Heal
7:15 – Rock Bottom
15:19 – Committing to the Change
19:22 – Finding Resources
22:30 – Support System
30:35 – Sharing Your Path
35:52 – Stand Up for Yourself
52:00 – Close
