#68- Lt. Col. Dave Grossman - Resilience & Mindset

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.  
 
Col. Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his experiences to become the founder of a new field of scientific endeavor, which has been termed “killology.”  In this new field Col. Grossman has made revolutionary new contributions to our understanding of killing in war, the psychological costs of war, the root causes of the current "virus" of violent crime that is raging around the world, and the process of healing the victims of violence, in war and peace.

Summary

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman discusses the complexities of human behavior regarding killing, the psychological impacts of combat, and the importance of resilience and mental health for first responders. He emphasizes the significance of sleep, nature, and communication in maintaining wellness, while also addressing the societal issues of sleep deprivation and the attention economy

Chapters

00:00 The Nature of Killing and Human Resilience
03:09 Understanding Combat and Psychological Impact
05:53 The Journey of Killology and Its Implications
09:06 The Importance of Decompression and Memory in Trauma
12:03 The Role of Sleep in Mental Health and Resilience
15:11 Survivor Guilt and Post-Traumatic Growth
18:02 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Society
20:57 The Influence of Media and Technology on Violence
35:20 The Battle for Children's Minds
36:49 The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health
39:43 Protecting Our Children from Harm
40:17 The Impact of Blue Light and Technology
42:14 Nature's Role in Wellness
43:44 The Joy of Service Dogs
47:09 The Call to Love and Serve
50:05 Finding Meaning in Service
56:37 The Power of Conversation and Connection
01:02:39 Embracing Eternity and Life's Purpose
01:04:34 Podcast exit terence - 8:9:24, 8.01 PM.mp3

Music for every episode
Intro and exit music used: Strange the dreamer by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@savfkmusic

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https://www.grossmanacademy.com/about-the-colonel

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Keywords

killing, resilience, combat psychology, sleep deprivation, nature, service dogs, first responders, mental health, communication, podcasts, army ranger, military, Special Forces, Firefighter, Firefighting, PTSI, PTS, PTSD, trauma, Healing modalities,