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Ep 109: Ex-CIA Nic McKinley on Brain Health and Countering Human Trafficking

Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America

English - May 02, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB
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Nic McKinley, a former CIA operative, talks about his inspiring transition to founding Deliver Fund - an organization dedicated to combating human trafficking.

Nic shares his multifaceted journey encompassing experiences from military service to intelligence work, shedding light on how these roles have informed his approach to tackling one of today’s most pressing social issues: human trafficking. Nic also addresses the essence of brain health in maintaining mental fitness, addressing misdiagnosis within psychiatric practice, and emphasizing dietary influence on psychological well-being. The dialogue transitions into critical reflections on systemic failures addressing human trafficking, critiquing current governmental responses while underscoring potential strategies for improvement through public engagement and policy reform.