I used to work as a US Army Green Beret, specifically a medic. I had a variety of significant experiences ranging from the hospital to foreign mountains. On my second combat deployment, I stepped on an IED (improvised explosive device) and lost my lower legs and testicles. This was in March 2019.
The last five years have been difficult. The most challenging thing to face was how I was treated by other people. I was very vulnerable and did not receive compassionate consideration from some of the closest people in my life.
It almost killed me, specifically via suicide.
I originally wanted to try and teach about trauma because nobody understands it or how to help. This is still necessary, but now I will also try and teach compassion, because it’s an important tool in this delinquent society.
Other than that, I’m a yogi with a kill count. I practice Tibetan Buddhism for many hours each day, especially The Way of the Bodhisattva, Yantra Yoga, Six Yogas of Naropa, Mahamudra, and Dzogchen.
Past Experience
Post-Injury
(5 March 2019 – Present)
Emphasis on healing, meditation, and writing.
U.S. Army
(2013 – 2021)
Special Forces Medical Sergeant with two combat deployments to Afghanistan.
70sBig.com
(2009 – Present)
A satirical yet educational strength and conditioning platform that includes a history of teaching seminars, online consultations, and self-published books. Visit 70sBig.com.
Georgia Southern University
(2004 – 2008)
Acquired a degree in exercise physiology with some graduate study in applied sport psychology.