From Battlefield To Wellness

Joanne Lockwood speaks with wellness coach and speaker Jason Archdale about his journey from joining the Army at 16 to struggling with poor mental health after leaving service.

Jason describes the gradual slide into anxiety and depression amid a relationship breakdown, financial stress and isolation, culminating in a suicide attempt. He shares what interrupted that moment, what support looked like in the aftermath, and how he began rebuilding from a very low point.

The conversation explores recovery as a process: noticing red flags, finding coping strategies, asking for help, and making practical mindset shifts. Jason reflects on practices that helped him, including meditation and a focus on intention, small actions and trust, and explains how these experiences shaped his purpose to help others feel that it is okay to not be okay.