Episode 568: Marine Colonel to Mental Health Advocate with Robert Macpherson

My guest today Robert Macpherson (no relation to myself!) was a career infantry officer in the U.S. Marines with service in Vietnam, Iraq, and Somalia. After retiring as a Colonel, he enjoyed a second career with the humanitarian organization CARE. Now Robert is a mental health advocate particularly for humanitarian aid workers and those who work on the frontlines. After Robert was diagnosed with PTSD, he received a gift. He reached out to the Southeastern Guide Dogs in Florida and was partnered with Blue. Robert and Blue will be featured in the cover story, America’s Best Pet Pals, of Reader’s Digest October issue, based on an essay Robert wrote about Blue.  A longer version of the essay is here on their website: }https://www.rd.com/article/ptsd-dog-for-veteran/.   In This Episode Robert’s websiteStewards of Humanity: Lighting the Darkness in Humanitarian Crisis, Robert Macphersonrsm@seamusmacphersonSupport this podcast at — }https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: }https://redcircle.com/brands