Jay McGinnis is an Army veteran and cofounder of the Valhalla Sailing Project. After serving in the military as a medic with Special Forces and later as a Physician Assistant, Jay found healing in sailing. We talk about his time in service, his own 5-pillar framework that helped him become the person he wanted to be, and the amazing work he is doing by helping veterans find camaraderie out on the water. To listen to the full episode, please visit our <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/1mile1veteran/membership">Patreon</a>. Learn more about the <a href= "https://www.valhallasailing.org">Valhalla Sailing Project</a>! Join the 1 Mile 1 Veteran community on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/1Mile1Veteran">Facebook</a>! <a href="https://1mile1veteran.com/episodes">1 Mile 1 Veteran Show Notes</a>

Hope in the Darkness: A Marine Corps Veteran's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment

How do I find my purpose as a veteran? How can I live a healthy life after military service? What resources and benefits are available for veterans? Does PTSD ever go away? How do I manage my stress and anxiety? And how do I find a community I feel comfortable engaging? Whether you are a military veteran asking these questions or your loved one served, welcome home.

This show is hosted by Danny Mayberry, a veteran Navy corpsman who served for nearly 12 years, with multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He works through suicidal thoughts, PTSD and chronic pain by embracing a holistic approach to life. Every time you need a friend, he’ll be waiting for you so subscribe to the show to get notified of new releases every Wednesday.

Topics discussed on the show include mental health, physical well-being, building and maintaining relationships, and personal development in the veteran community.