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- ISBN 9781394428618
- Publication Date: 21 Jul 2026
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Powerful, thought-provoking guide to overcome mental barriers and achieve emotional resilience
Permission to Heal: Rebuilding Strength for Warriors, Athletes, and High Performers chronicles former Marine Raider Prime Hall’s journey from post-traumatic stress to a life defined by purpose and peak performance. Through unflinching vulnerability, Hall reveals the frameworks that saved his life—from breathwork to the underwater training methodology he developed that now transforms elite athletes worldwide. Through the lens of ”flow”—optimal performance where obstacles become opportunities—Hall demonstrates how principles from the world's most demanding environments can transform everyday life.
Readers will find:
- A model of adaptive capacity with frameworks, tools and principles to turn pain into purpose
- Captivating stories blended with practical strategies that readers can apply in their own lives, whether they are battling trauma, seeking competitive performance, or searching for a path to greater presence and clarity
- Challenges against the outdated notions of toughness, masculinity, and silence around suffering
- Healing approaches outside of traditional medicine, such as plant medicine, giving readers permission to explore alternative paths toward wellness
Along with the veteran community, Permission to Heal offers a proven and effective roadmap for athletes navigating pressure, professionals struggling with transition, and anyone carrying unspoken wounds.
PRIME HALL is a former Marine Raider, entrepreneur, and human performance coach who has empowered thousands of individuals—from service members and civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan to professional athletes, Olympians, and corporate executives. After serving nearly a decade in Marine Special Operations Command with multiple combat deployments, Hall earned his MBA from USC, where Poets & Quants recognized him as one of the top 100 MBAs in the country. He co-founded Deep End Fitness and the Underwater Torpedo League, and founded Operation Resilience, a nonprofit addressing mental health, transition support, and holistic healing solutions for military veterans and professional athletes.
