Matt Armbruster
Matt Armbruster
Embrace the Journey- Navigating mental health
Embrace the Journey- Navigating mental health
Embrace the Journey- Navigating mental health
Wednesday 19th March 2025
Join Matt, Tara, and therapist Josh Moore as they explore mental health struggles and solutions for individuals reentering society post-incarceration.
54 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Matt Armbruster
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
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Episode Overview
- Ransom Ministries addresses barriers to mental health care.
- Josh Moore shares his journey from veteran to therapist.
- Importance of community support in tackling homelessness.
- Therapy helps rebuild self-worth and heal past trauma.
- Workforce development integrates mental health support.
Therapy helps individuals heal from past trauma and rebuild self-worth, allowing them to step into the lives they were meant to live.
In this insightful episode of The Ransom Experience, hosts Matt Armbruster and Tara engage in a meaningful conversation with Josh Moore, a licensed therapist and veteran. Together, they delve into the complex mental and emotional challenges faced by individuals reentering society after incarceration, addiction, and homelessness. The episode begins with Matt introducing the core mission of Ransom Ministries, which focuses on empowering individuals to utilize their talents and gifts in their careers and communities.
Tara and Matt emphasize the importance of tackling issues within the homeless community and those coming out of prison and addiction. Josh Moore, a guest on the podcast, shares his personal journey from growing up in a challenging environment in Pritchard, Alabama, to joining the Marine Corps as a means of escape. Josh recounts his experiences with PTSD and substance use, which ultimately led him to pursue a career in mental health.
The discussion highlights the barriers that often prevent individuals from accessing mental health care, such as transportation and cost. To address these challenges, Ransom Ministries has incorporated therapy into their workforce development program, with Josh Moore providing support and guidance to trainees. Josh explains how therapy can be a vital tool in helping individuals heal from past trauma, rebuild self-worth, and step into the lives they were meant to live.
He stresses the importance of understanding the root causes of issues rather than just addressing the surface-level symptoms. The conversation also touches on the significance of community engagement and open dialogue in addressing homelessness and supporting those in need. By fostering conversations and creating frameworks for support, Ransom Ministries aims to make mental health care accessible and effective.
Overall, the episode is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, support, and understanding in helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and reintegrate into society.