H-Hour #224 Danny Bourne – founder of In The Dead Ground

Summary

The conversation covers various topics related to training, knowledge, and mental health. Danny Bourne and Hugh Keir discuss the fight, flight, or freeze response and the importance of knowing what to do in a life-threatening situation. They also talk about the challenges and experiences of high-risk search operations in the military. The conversation then shifts to Danny’s creation and purpose of the clothing brand ‘In The Dead Ground’ and its aim to promote mental health awareness and self-help. The speakers discuss the barriers and misconceptions surrounding mental health and the importance of changing the conversation around it. The conversation explores the importance of creating an environment where people feel comfortable discussing their feelings and mental health. It emphasizes the power of advocacy and vulnerability in opening up conversations. The discussion also touches on the benefits of physical activities like jiu-jitsu and boxing in promoting mental well-being. The conversation highlights the need to disconnect from technology and give the brain time to process thoughts and emotions. It concludes with the recognition that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and physical fitness, and that it’s important to find what works for each individual. In this final part of the conversation, Hugh Keir discusses the vulnerability and trust involved in grappling sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also talks about the importance of mental health awareness and the need for open conversations about personal experiences. The conversation ends with a discussion about starting a podcast and the challenges of editing and promoting it.

Takeaways

  • Knowing what to do in a life-threatening situation can prevent freezing and improve response.
  • Training and drilling can help prepare individuals for complex actions in high-risk scenarios.
  • High-risk search operations in the military require specialized skills and carry significant risks.
  • The clothing brand ‘In The Dead Ground’ aims to promote mental health awareness and self-help.
  • Changing the conversation around mental health is important to reduce barriers and misconceptions.
  • Self-monitoring and self-help can be effective in addressing mental health issues before seeking external help. Creating a safe and open environment encourages people to discuss their feelings and mental health.
  • Advocacy and vulnerability play a crucial role in opening up conversations about mental health.
  • Physical activities like jiu-jitsu and boxing can have positive effects on mental well-being.
  • Disconnecting from technology allows the brain to process thoughts and emotions.
  • There is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and physical fitness; it’s important to find what works for each individual. Grappling sports like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu require vulnerability and trust between participants.
  • Open conversations about personal experiences can help reduce the stigma around mental health.
  • Starting a podcast can be a valuable platform for sharing stories and experiences.
  • Editing and promoting a podcast can be challenging but can be overcome with practice and learning.
  • Small businesses may face unique challenges in accommodating mental health support for employees.
  • Implementing wellness action plans can help employees and employers manage mental health in the workplace.

Chapters

00:00
Training and Knowledge in Life-Threatening Situations
01:36
Challenges and Experiences of High-Risk Search Operations
22:59
The Importance of Self-Monitoring and Self-Help in Mental Health
36:22
Creating a Safe Environment for Mental Health Discussions
40:51
The Power of Advocacy and Vulnerability
46:57
The Benefits of Physical Activities for Mental Well-being
52:36
Disconnecting from Technology for Mental Processing
01:09:26
Embracing Individuality in Mental Health and Fitness
01:12:50
The Vulnerability and Trust in Grappling Sports
01:14:19
The Vulnerability and Trust in Grappling Sports (continued)
01:15:47
The Vulnerability and Trust in Grappling Sports (conclusion)
01:20:59
Starting a Podcast: Challenges and Opportunities
01:30:02
Breaking the Stigma: Open Conversations about Mental Health
01:35:32
Supporting Mental Health in Small Businesses
01:39:20
Implementing Wellness Action Plans in the Workplace