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March 12, 2024
Myke Cole's Path from Warrior to Firefighter
Explore Myke Cole's inspiring transformation from law enforcement and military roles to a volunteer firefighter, embracing personal growth, the power of psychedelics, and Buddhism for mental and spiritual wellness. Join the Beneath the Helmet podcast for this profound story of resilience and self-discovery.
Introducing the Warrior Firefighter Myke Cole. In a revealing episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' Myke Cole discusses his transformative journey from a military and law enforcement background to embracing Buddhism and volunteering as a firefighter. Cole shares his battle with PTSD, the significant role psychedelics played in his recovery, and how moving towards mindfulness and service helped redefine his purpose. Join The Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/602275498508857/ The episode delves deep into the importance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, highlighting Cole's approach to self-discovery through experiences, the impact of social media on mental well-being, and the inspiration drawn from the Bhagavad Gita. Despite not considering himself a spiritual guide, Cole's willingness to point others toward healing resources and his candid reflections on life's profound moments aim to motivate others in their personal pursuits of balance and wellness. 'Beneath the Helmet' presents a captivating narrative of resilience, healing, and the pursuit of serenity amidst life's challenges. Connect with Myke 🌐www.mykecole.com 📢Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, too, at www.beneaththehelmet.ca Resources: 🔗MAPS Canada https://www.mapscanada.org/ or https://maps.org/ 👇Ten Thousand Flowers in Spring” by Wu-Men. “Ten thousand flowers in spring, the moon in autumn, a cool breeze in summer, snow in winter. If your mind isn't crowded with ten thousand things, this is the best season of your life.” ― Wu-Men Books by Myke Cole 🔗https://mykecole.com/ Articles by Myke Cole 🔗From the Chaplains’ Study: Being Present Can Save a Life Article: https://www.sizeup-digital.com/nfcq/0423_issue_4__2023/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1938318#articleId1938318 🔗 The Fraught Future Of Volunteer Firefighting: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/26/1190294160/the-fraught-future-of-volunteer-firefighting Connect with the Host: 🎙️Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author. 🌐www.silverarrowco.com 🌐www.burntaroundtheedges.com 🌐www.beneaththehelmet.ca 📧 arjuna@silverarrowco.com 00:00:00 Introduction 00:10:46 Overcoming Self Doubt and failure 00:21:47 Transformation with psychedelics 00:34:45 Buddhism
Connect with the Host:
Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author.
www.silverarrowco.com
www.burntaroundtheedges.com
www.beneaththehelmet.ca
Myke Cole S2Ep41
Author, Firefighter, Former Military and Law Enforcement
Following a long career in the military, intelligence, and law enforcement, Myke Cole is a fire/rescue responder in NY’s Hudson Valley. He is a freelance historian and writer, and has published 10 novels with publishers including Penguin Random-House and MacMillan in addition to his history books for Bloomsbury/Osprey. Myke’s short work has appeared in The New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, The Daily Beast, Foreign Policy, The New Republic, McSweeney’s, and Slate. He’s starred on TV shows on CBS and Discovery, and was recently featured on NPR.
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