103 - Battling Depression: COL Skip Mondragon, MD

On today's episode we are talking to an Army doctor, Colonel Skip Mondragon.  The good doctor is a championship wrestler, a combat veteran, a medical doctor, and also a man who has battled depression.  It has become the Colonel's mission to help tough guys ask for help, something that he struggled with first hand and so he knows what he's talking about.  We are going to talk about depression, Adverse Childhood Experiences, running a hospital in a combat zone, and what a you can do after trauma, when you don't have a chance to take a break from the constant stress.

Resources: 

• Dr Mondragon's website: https://www.transformedtoughguys.com
• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Score Calculator: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10464/adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-score

Music is by Alexander Nakarada

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Mondragon is a fantastic doctor but let me remind you that he is probably not your doctor.  The information presented in this episode, including any statements or opinions expressed by Dr. Mondragon, is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a doctor who has actually met you. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on a podcast.  Go see your doctor!

Tags:

Depression, Army, Childhood Trauma, Doctor, Gratitude, Leadership, Military, Prayer, Stress, Veterans, Iraq, Texas