Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 44. War of the mind: one soldier’s story of PTSD, self-medication and recovery, with Jon Wynn
Ep 44. War of the mind: one soldier’s story of PTSD, self-medication and recovery, with Jon Wynn
Ep 44. War of the mind: one soldier’s story of PTSD, self-medication and recovery, with Jon Wynn
Sunday 28th May 2023
Join Ash Butterss as she talks with Jon Wynn about his journey from PTSD and addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of fitness and community.
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Get the buttons here!Jon Wynn: From Battlefield Scars to a Life Reclaimed
Episode Overview
- Jon's struggle with PTSD and the fear of stigma prevented him from seeking help, leading to a spiral of addiction and risky behavior.
- Through his commitment to a program of abstinence, sobriety, and surrounding himself with a supportive community, Jon found a path to recovery.
- Jon emphasizes the importance of setting goals, gratitude, and the serenity prayer as essential tools in maintaining his sobriety.
- Jon shares his message of hope and resilience on social media and his website, offering a beacon of light to those struggling with addiction and PTSD.
I'm quite active on Instagram. So I've got a mixture of followers there with the sport I do, High Rocks, and then a big following in people in recoveries, and that's because I guess I'm so open now about trying to send a message that it's possible.
What happens when the battlefield follows you home? In this episode of 'Behind The Smile', Ash Butterss sits down with Jon Wynn, an ex-military fitness and sobriety coach, to uncover his powerful story of battling PTSD, addiction, and ultimately finding recovery. Growing up in regional Australia, Jon was no stranger to alcohol, but it wasn’t until he joined the military that his drinking turned into a coping mechanism.
A gunshot wound in Afghanistan left him with not just physical scars, but deep mental ones too. Jon returned home with a sense of invincibility, masking his pain with alcohol and drugs. The fear of stigma kept him from seeking help, leading to a downward spiral of self-medication and risky behavior. His journey to recovery was anything but smooth, marked by relapses, rehab stays, and even being sectioned in a hospital.
However, Jon's unwavering commitment to sobriety and the support of a loving community helped him turn his life around. He emphasizes the role of fitness in his recovery, setting goals, practicing gratitude, and using the serenity prayer as anchors in his journey. Today, Jon shares his story to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, offering hope to others facing similar battles.
This episode is a raw and inspiring look at the resilience of the human spirit and the power of community in healing.