H-Hour #230 Rebecca Bennett – British Army veteran

Rebecca Bennett is a former commissioned officer with the British Army and now a trainee psychiatrist. The conversation begins with a discussion about Rebecca’s experiences in the military, including her first contact with an enemy force and the desensitization to danger. Host Hugh Keir and Rebecca also discuss the challenges of being a female officer in a male-dominated field and the integration of women into combat roles. The conversation touches on the differences between men and women in terms of violence and emotional influence, and the societal constructs that have magnified these differences. They conclude by acknowledging the importance of women’s contributions and the need for a more inclusive society. The conversation explores the shift in societal perceptions of gender roles and the challenges that both men and women face in the modern world. It discusses the progress made in improving gender equality, particularly in the Western world, but also acknowledges that there are still areas where more work needs to be done. The conversation also touches on the topic of mental health, including the stigma surrounding it and the need for better support and resources. The concept of moral injury is introduced and debated, with differing opinions on its validity and the language used to describe it. The conversation explores the connection between physical and mental health, highlighting how they are intertwined and should be treated holistically. It discusses historical approaches to mental health, such as the belief that hysteria was caused by the uterus, and how our understanding has evolved. The conversation also touches on the use of medications in psychiatry, the importance of lifestyle factors in mental health, and the potential of psychedelics as a treatment. The rise in mental health problems is attributed to societal changes and the lack of opportunities for the brain to relax and process information. https://x.com/BexBennett9 https://x.com/hughkeir