When Strong Isn't Safe: How Trauma Hides Behind Performance

What if the person who looks the strongest is the one closest to the edge?

In this first episode of a powerful two-part series, we hear the raw and unfiltered story of Bryan Flanery—a decorated soldier, husband, and father—whose pain was hidden behind years of performance, productivity, and pride. His trauma went unnoticed and untreated until it erupted into a suicide attempt that nearly ended his life.

This episode isn’t just about Bryan. It’s about the Bryans in your community—the ones who seem “fine” but are quietly falling through the cracks.

Join host Dave Closson as he explores:

• How trauma hides behind competence and confidence
• Where systems fail when efficiency overrides empathy
• The crucial early signs we often miss in prevention
• Why hope and connection must be more than buzzwords

This is a must-listen for prevention and mental health professionals seeking to understand what’s at stake when we fail to look beneath the surface.

💬 Listener Challenge:

Reflect on this question: Who in your work might be hurting behind their high performance? What would it look like to check in?

Learn more at: https://rebootrecovery.com/