I speak to my experience of overcoming the horrors of urban combat, PTSD, survivor's guilt, and addiction and how we can transform difficult experiences into jet fuel which propels us to living the life of our dreams. I relate my struggles to the everyday person and how we can overcome the fears and obstacles in our lives to become the best version of ourselves.
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Mike Ergo was raised in Walnut Creek, California. He served in the Marine Corps infantry from (phone number hidden)5 and deployed to Iraq twice. After returning home he was able to find meaning and fulfillment in endurance sports and events. He has been involved in endurance sports, and has completed 4 full Ironman triathlons so far, including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii in 2017.
Mike now carries an American flag each Ironman in honor of a Gold Star Family and their fallen son or daughter. He lives in Petaluma with his wife and two children.
Mike is the director of a mental health counseling center for combat veterans and victims of military sexual trauma. He has practiced yoga off and on since 2015 and loves the connection it brings to mind, body, and spirit. He credits his yoga teacher Perry Chattler with the ability to “let a steady breath be your guide.”
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