Jason Kander was on track to be a major force in American politics. But for him, working – and succeeding – was a way to escape the pain of PTSD and depression, after his military service in Afghanistan. Kander had to step away from his career to focus on therapy and healing.
Jul 7
Leading When Nothing Feels Certain With Scott D. Anthony, Lisa Kay Solomon, and Chris Shipley
How do you lead when the future refuses to give you certainty? In this episode, I sit down with leadership experts Scott D. Anthony, Lisa Kay Solomon, and Chris Shipley to talk about what leadership looks like when uncertainty becomes the norm. We dive into making decisions witho ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2022
PTSD, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Prioritizing Mental Health with Jason Kander
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 elect ... Show More
58m 38s
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
May 2024
A Psychiatrist Goes to War
<p>Dr. Russell Carr was a career Navy psychiatrist for 20 years and served in Iraq, where today’s story begins. This is a story of a healer, then a terrible wounding, then the healer trying to find his way amidst the chaos of war. This story is about a rite of passage, one that ... Show More
49m 6s
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
<p>In today's episode of the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/article/edit/7208383880364503041/?author=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAHBcm8B1ejtXFudoe2jf4jenJUphGXDzz0#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HR Leaders</a> Podcast, we are joined by <a href="https://www.li ... Show More