Post Traumatic Shef Disorder

30/10/2026

29/10/2026

Some people play a character.

Some people become part of the world you grew up in.

Patrick Stewart gave us Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Professor X, and decades of performances that made intelligence, empathy, leadership, and dignity look powerful.

For a lot of us, Picard was more than a Star Trek captain. He showed that strength did not have to be loud.

I know “Live long and prosper” belonged to another captain’s crew, but today it feels right.

Rest easy, Sir Patrick Stewart.

Live long and prosper. 🖖

28/10/2026

Before almost every major event in my life, I've made a trip to my barber.

There's something about showing up with a fresh haircut. It tells people you care about how you present yourself, but more importantly, it gives you confidence.

Years ago, my barber in Carlsbad, California, shared three simple words that have stuck with me ever since:

"Look Good. Feel Good. Be Good."

There's a lot of truth in that. How we feel about ourselves can have a tremendous impact on our mental health. Sometimes something as simple as a haircut can make a difference.

That's why I'm incredibly excited to announce that Post Traumatic Shef Disorder is partnering with Dapper & Dashing!

They'll be carrying our baked goods at their gorgeous new salon, which also features an amazing coffee bar.

Come celebrate their grand opening on October 31, from 11 AM to 1 PM!

Grab a treat, enjoy some coffee, and book yourself a haircut. The stylists are not only incredibly talented, they're genuinely great people I'm proud to call friends.

Look Good. Feel Good. Be Good.

Recipes for Resilience. Every Crumb Counts.

27/10/2026

More Than Just a Bakery.

Post Traumatic Shef Disorder was built on a simple idea: something good can come from something painful.

Yes, I bake cookies, brownies, and cakes. But behind every recipe is a much bigger mission.

Reducing veteran su***de through military sexual trauma prevention, education, and advocacy.

I've testified before lawmakers, spoken at the FDA, worked with elected officials on legislation, and advocated for better mental healthcare.

Now I'm pushing to get in front of military leadership, share my experience as a male survivor of military sexual trauma, and help change the culture that allows sexual violence to happen.

I do this while fighting my own battles with mental and physical health. Some days, baking keeps me going. Other days, advocacy gives me purpose.

But I can't create meaningful change alone.

I need people willing to share my message, make introductions, open doors, and stand beside survivors who deserve to be heard.

Whether you buy a cookie, share a post, or help connect me with someone who can make a difference, you're supporting something much bigger than a bakery.

Recipes for Resilience. Every crumb counts.

23/10/2026

Pretty proud of this one.

18/10/2026

Veteran-founded.

Cookie-obsessed.

Mission-driven.

That is probably the shortest explanation I can give for what I’m trying to build.

I want Post Traumatic Shef Disorder to be known for food that people genuinely crave.

I also want it to be a place where I can use my experience to talk openly about PTSD, military sexual trauma, recovery, advocacy, and the parts of mental health that are easier to ignore.

Those things do not compete with each other.

They are the business.

Great food gets people through the door.

What we do with that attention matters.

If you haven’t tried PTShefD yet, start at PTShefD.com.

17/10/2026

I'm exploring an idea and would love some feedback!

What if PTSheFD offered hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 5+?

Not just making snacks or decorating cupcakes. I'm talking about teaching real cooking skills while building confidence, patience, teamwork, and resilience.

Nothing is scheduled yet. I'm just seeing if there's enough interest to make this happen.

Would you sign your child up?

Comment INTERESTED or send me a message. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

16/10/2026

Here is your Friday reminder:

Buy yourself the cookie.

And text the person you have been meaning to check on.
It does not have to be a profound mental-health conversation.

“Hey, how are you really doing?”

“Want to grab coffee?”

“I saw this and thought of you.”

Sometimes staying connected starts with something that small.
And if your version of “I saw this and thought of you” happens to be a box of ridiculous cookies, I know a guy.

Order at PTShefD.com.