BBQ and PTSD in Veterans | Matt Logie | Smokin' Sappers
BBQ has a power to connect people and heal relationships. It's no secret to anyone who's a part of the barbecue community. This unique ability of BBQ, among all of the different styles of food out there, has been recognised by Matt Logie from Smokin' Sappers BBQ Team. He uses barbeque, and his team to help rehabilitate current and veteran service men and women suffering from PTSD as a result of their service to our country.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is no joke. It can be brought on by any number of traumatic events, can be debilitating, and is prevalent in our defence force and first responder communities. Cognitive therapy is often prescribed, and this is where Matt and his team come in. They introduce veterans to low'n'slow BBQ and use the environment and of course the cooking processes to help reintroduce the PTSD sufferers to our mainstream community.
In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Matt and I get into:
- Matt's go to for feeding a group of hungry teenagers (4:18)
- Matt's first forays into competition BBQ (10:24)
- What is PTSD? (19:32)
- What treatments are available for PTSD? (25:51)
- How Smokin' Sappers help veterans with PTSD (29:02)
- Matt's budget busting tips for getting into competition BBQ (45:50)
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