Killed by an Enemy Sniper Army Veteran Josh Mantz

180: Shot and Killed by an Enemy Sniper in Iraq with Army Veteran Josh Mantz

Josh Mantz is a professional speaker, author, and the founder of Darker Souls. He graduated from West Point in 2005, and led a highly successful counterinsurgency campaign in Baghdad. In this episode, he tells the story of how he was shot and killed by an enemy sniper. How did return to life and what is he currently up to? Tune in to this episode titled Shot and Killed by an Enemy Sniper in Iraq with Army Veteran Josh Mantz.

Shot and Killed in Iraq

Josh served as an infantry officer in the army for ten years. He experienced a pivotal experience in his career in 2007 when he was shot and killed in Iraq. A sniper bullet ricocheted in his thigh and severed his artery.

“It was like I was running sprints around the track and couldn’t stop. I knew that was it.” – Josh Mantz

To this day, he can still remember what happened. Blood crept up to his legs until his thigh became numb. He flatlined for several minutes before he was revived.

Purpose of a Second Life

Josh couldn’t explain the emotional void he experienced afterward. His journey was filled with a number of pitfalls, including suicide attempts and depression.

“The experience of dying would pale in comparison to the decade-long emotional struggle that I would go through as I sought to find meaning in a second life.” – Josh Mantz  

Eventually he found himself speaking across the country and helping the Department of Defense. That led to more speaking engagements.

Mission of Darker Souls

Josh shared how still failed to recognize the deeper symptoms to himself. He understands the need for accessing help from others when dealing with trauma.

Now, he has his own company named Darker Souls. They seek to help people recognize and validate the true source of their emotional pain. They help them find meaning from their suffering and ultimately grow from their experiences.

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