In 2016 Jason Kander was a rising star in the Democratic Party. After narrowly losing the race to become one of Missouri’s Senators, he began laying the groundwork for a Presidential run. Jason unexpectedly pivoted to declaring his candidacy for the 2019 Kansas City mayoral election, and quickly became the clear favorite. Three months into that campaign he e ... Show More
Aug 17
The Psychology of Manipulation: How to Become Manipulation Resistant
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how to become more resistant to manipulation, discussing terms like gaslighting, DARVO, and love bombing. They talk about why cynicism doesn’t make you immune to manipulation, and how excessive skepticism and trust can go together. They share the “han ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 10
What’s The Problem With Therapy Speak? August Mailbag
Terms like boundaries, gaslighting, triggers, trauma, and attachment are everywhere now. Dr. Rick and Forrest answer a listener question about the consequences - good and bad - of clinical language escaping the therapy room. They then answer three more questions: an introverted l ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2024
Other People Have It Worse: Veteran Jason Kander on PTSD & Recognizing You Need Help
On the outside, veteran Jason Kander had everything going for him: successful political career, lovely family, the respect of his peers. But on the inside, he was struggling: nightmares, depression and suicidal thoughts were constant companions. Jason joins us to talk about his n ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2023
Jason Kander: A Story of Service, Mental Health, PTSD, and Recovery
<p>On this week’s episode, Will Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, is joined by former Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander. Before being elected Secretary of State in 2012, he was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. Jason is also a veteran of the United Stat ... Show More
59m 24s
Jul 2022
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD by Jason Kander
Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD by Jason Kander NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A truly special book. This combination of honesty, thoughtfulness, urgency, and vulnerability is not common in leaders, and Jason demonstrates boundless occupancy of all of these t ... Show More
29m 34s
Jun 2023
Dealing With PTSD, Featuring Filmmaker, Author, and Veteran Clint Van Winkle
Episode 138 of the Fit Father Project Podcast is all about dealing with PTSD and the realities and struggles soldiers and veterans face when reintegrating into society.In this episode, you’ll meet Clint Van Winkle, a family friend and great guy with a critical message we haven't ... Show More
31m 51s