***War Stories Episode***
Today’s guest started training to be a pro wrestler starting at 16. Later putting his dream on hold to join the Army. He deployed as a machine gunner, and was nominated for the Bronze Star and Combat action badge for actions against the enemy. In this episode he talks about his struggles reintegrating into society, and his work using Pro Wrestling as an outlet to navigate PTSD and to help other veteran’s. His documentary Valhalla Club is now on Amazon, It’s awesome. If you want more of his stories and to learn about his work, Please watch it. I really enjoyed it and I definitely recommend it.
For this episode’s skillset challenge, Jan challenges everyone to 5 seconds of craziness. Take a big action that only takes 5 seconds. Talk to someone you normally wouldn’t, sign up for an event you have been wanting to, do something you have been holding back on, just let yourself have 5 seconds of craziness that will give you a new experience.
Jan talks about:
For more information on Jan or his work, visit www.tamfpodcast.com/wrestle or
Valhalla Club FB: https://www.facebook.com/valhallaclubmovie/
Scars & Stripes FB: https://www.facebook.com/scarsandstripesllc/
Scars & Stripes IG: https://www.instagram.com/scarsandstripesllc/
Episode Quotes:
“Going through what we went though,…it just permanently changes you”
“You just gotta to push yourself to go through this stuff, no matter how hard it gets”
“There’s good times and bad, just roll with it, and keep an open mind, and get the most of it”
“5 seconds of craziness can change your life”
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