Advocating for your health is important, but it’s not easy. In Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou talks with patients about how they overcame feeling intimidated by today’s complex medical system and used their voice to finally get the care they needed. These personal stories along with Archelle’s practical tips will empower you to have a balanced (non-paternalistic) relationship with your healthcare provider.
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Advocating for your health is important, but it’s not easy. In Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou talks with patients about how they overcame feeling intimidated by today’s complex medical system and used their voice to finally get the care they needed. These personal stories along with Archelle’s practical tips will empower you to have a balanced (non-paternalistic) relationship with your healthcare provider.
Rowing Through PTSD: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing
Speak Up For Your Health
27 minutes
1 week ago
Rowing Through PTSD: A Veteran’s Journey to Healing
After serving as a counter-intelligence agent in Bosnia, veteran Bryan Fuller returned home with invisible wounds—PTSD that upended his life. Then, he discovered rowing. In this episode, Bryan shares how the rhythm of rowing—and rowing across the Atlantic—helped him heal, find purpose, and give back to fellow veterans.
Key Takeaways
PTSD doesn't only affect people on the battlefield. Trauma
can come from many places including the slow buildup of chronic stress.
Recognize when you're not okay. It can be hard to see your
own pain, especially when you've been living with it for a long time. Often, the bravest (and hardest) step toward healing is acknowledging that something isn't right and that you need help.
Find purpose and celebrate progress. Purpose gives meaning
to pain and acknowledging small victories along the way builds confidence, hope, and resilience.
Build community. Healing often happens when you're
surrounded by people who understand what you've been through.
Find and cherish your mentors. People who believe in you can
reignite your self-belief.
Forgive yourself. It's one of
the hardest and most healing things you can do.
London Calling Row: This is where you can donate to Bryan's 2026 trans-Atlantic crossing and/or support veterans: https://londoncallingrow.com/captain-bryan/
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Speak Up For Your Health
Advocating for your health is important, but it’s not easy. In Speak Up For Your Health, Dr. Archelle Georgiou talks with patients about how they overcame feeling intimidated by today’s complex medical system and used their voice to finally get the care they needed. These personal stories along with Archelle’s practical tips will empower you to have a balanced (non-paternalistic) relationship with your healthcare provider.
