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Sara Wilkinson
Veteran Support: How Can We Step Up?
How can we create more open and supportive conversations about mental health and suicide?
Sara Wilkinson, Gold Star Spouse, and founder of The Step Up Foundation, shares her profound journey of love, loss, and resilience after her husband, Chad Wilkinson, tragic death. Sara’s remarkable story takes us through the transformative power of human connections, her mission to change the language of loss, raising awareness for the reason behind military suicide, and the inspiring work of The Step Up Foundation in honoring veterans. Listen in as we discover how we can actively contribute to breaking stigmas, fostering authentic connections, and supporting our veterans in their time of need.
Sara has shared other facets of her story at Jocko Podcast, Cleared Hot, and Glorious Professionals.
About Sara Wilkinson
Meet Sara Wilkinson, a military kid turned Navy SEAL spouse, weaving resilience from her unique journey. With 20 years in fitness and a Health and Human Performance degree, she owned a gym and joined CrossFit LLC, advocating for global fitness communities. In 2018, tragedy struck when her husband Chad succumbed to the struggles of TBI and PTSD. Now, Sara, with their two children, champions mental resilience and veteran suicide awareness through The Step Up Foundation. Her story is a powerful beacon for change, making mental health a relatable conversation for us all.
In this episode we chat about:
- Sara’s Story: Finding Hope and Healing After Tragic Loss (02:16)
- Coping with Trauma and Rediscovering Identity (08:02)
- Transforming the Language of Loss (16:25)
- The Power of Step Up: A Tribute to Chad and Veterans (22:58)
- How you can support veterans (29:42)
- Efforts to Prevent Veteran Suicide (36:00)
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- The Step Up Foundation on Instagram (Instagram)
- The Step Up Foundation Website (website)
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