Turn What You Survived Into Your Purpose

What if the thing you survived is the thing that’s supposed to give you purpose? If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I still here?” this episode walks you straight into the answer. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with healthcare ethicist and moral injury expert Dr. Carter Check to unpack how purpose heals, how to reconnect with the people you’ve lost, and why moral injury is the silent wound no one is talking about—especially for veterans, caregivers, and high-impact leaders. This is raw, real, and built for people who look “strong” on the outside but are carrying a lot on the inside. You’ll learn: ✨ What moral injury really is—and how it’s different from PTSD or burnout 🧭 How purpose can turn your hardest experiences into fuel instead of dead weight 🕯️ Ways to reconnect with those you’ve lost and make meaning without denying the pain 🏹 Why veterans, first responders, healthcare pros, and leaders are especially at risk 📘 How Dr. Check’s book Healing in the Wild helps you find your way back to yourself We also talk about his book Healing in the Wild and how it’s helping people learn how to come back to themselves. Buy his book: 📘 healingthewild.com Connect with Dr. Carter Check 🌐 Website: http://www.drcartercheck.com/ 📘 Facebook: http://facebook.com/carter.check 📸 Instagram: @c_c_check 🎯 Serving veterans, first responders, and healthcare professionals carrying wounds no one can see. You don’t have to walk it alone. This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. Always seek support from a qualified professional for your specific situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices