Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

David Fivecoat spent 24 years in the Army including tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He now runs The Fivecoat Consulting Group, which helps develop gritty leaders. In this episode, he discusses how to develop personal grit. Links & Resources TheFivecoatConsultingGroup.com Grow Your Grit Book Transcript Scott DeLuzio    00:00:00    Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast where we're focused o...

Jessica Jaber is a USMC veteran who served in Iraq. She joins us to discuss her experiences, and how she's worked to live her best life after returning home. Links & Resources Vet Center VA resources for Massage Therapy VA resources for Acupuncture Transcript Scott DeLuzio   00:00:00    Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast, where we're focused on giving hope and strength to the entire m...

Dennis Volpe spent over 20 years as a Naval Officer, he's the best-selling author of Transition on Purpose, and the founder of the Severn River Leadership Group, which is committed to the development of veteran and first responder-owned small businesses. Links & Resources The Professional Certified Coach: dennis-volpe.com The Book: www.transitiononpurpose.com The Leadership Research Institute:...

Jennifer Boileau is a trauma-centered yoga and meditation teacher, reiki master, and sound healing facilitator. Through these methods, she has helped veterans and first responders get better sleep, conquer their anxiety, and move beyond the intrusive thoughts that overwhelm and exhaust them. She does this all while using non-pharmaceutical methods. Links & Resources JenniferBoileau.com Learn w...

KP Phillips is an Army veteran and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He started The Morning Formation podcast out of his passion to help fellow veterans, military spouses, and future military generations with career transition and preparedness. Links & Resources The Morning Formation Podcast Website The Morning Formation on YouTube The Morning Formation on Facebook The Morning Formation on I...

Dr. Jan Canty is a psychologist of about 40 years. In 1985, her spouse was murdered and she has since made it her life's mission to help other homicide survivors. In this episode, we discuss combat deaths and some of the things to do and not to do when facing those situations. Links & Resources JanCantyPhD.com Jan Canty on YouTube Domino Effect of Murder Podcast A Life Divided: A psychologist'...

Brett Currier created an online talent marketplace, called VetGigs, that connects veterans with employers who are looking to hire them as skilled professional freelancers. Links & Resources VetGigs.com VetGigs on Instagram VetGigs on Twitter VetGigs on LinkedIn Transcript Scott DeLuzio   00:00:00    Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast, where we're focused on giving hope and strength to...

Ryan is a Navy veteran and has since focused on studying psychology, and turned to podcasting to help veterans. Links & Resources Vet with a Mic Podcast Vet with a Mic Podcast on Instagram Vet with a Mic on YouTube Vet with a Mic on Facebook Other Links Transcript Scott DeLuzio   00:00:00    Thanks for tuning into the Drive On Podcast where we're focused on giving hope and strength to the enti...

Ashleigh Magee is currently serving in the Navy, and as a wellness life coach, she brings a holistic view of health and wellness to those she works with. In this episode, we talk about her fitness journey, going from a swimmer to serving in the Navy, oftentimes with limited healthy meal choices, especially while deployed. Ashleigh offers tips and advice for those who are deployed and need to find...

William Hollingworth is an Army veteran. He and his wife are the authors of the book All 48: Drive Your Dreams, which is the story of how they started off as struggling young parents and overcame those obstacles. They now use their book to reach other people wanting to pursue their goals. Links & Resources All 48 And Beyond on Instagram All 48: Drive Your Dreams Other links Transcript Scott De...

Lauren Fonvielle helps veterans overcome symptoms of stress, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, physical pain, and more through the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping". Lauren describes tapping as being similar to acupuncture without the needles. In acupuncture, as in tapping, the idea is to re-balance the flow of energy through your body. Links & Resources MindshiftWithLauren.com...

Tripp Bodenheimer is currently serving in the US Air Force and is also the host of The Shadows Podcast. In this episode, we talk about tragedies encountered in Tripp's childhood and how they shaped who he is and what he does today. Links & Resources The Shadows Podcast The Shadows Podcast on Instagram The Shadows Podcast on Facebook The Shadows Podcast on LinkedIn The Shadows Podcast on YouTub...

Rich LaMonica is a 22-year Army veteran. After retiring in 2015, he went through a year of self-reflection as he transitioned back to civilian life. Through this process, he learned many valuable lessons, which has fueled his drive to help other veterans as they work their way through the transition process.

Michelle Black is a Gold Star widow whose husband, Bryan Black, was killed in 2017 in Africa under some rather unusual circumstances. She is the author of the book Sacrifice, which looks into the events surrounding her husband's death.

Dr. Jason Piccolo is an Army veteran, a former special agent, and a supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Mexico Border, and went on to work with the White House Security Council’s Human Smuggling Cell. He is also an author and a fellow podcaster of the show called The Protectors.

Ben Killoy is a Marine veteran, turned blogger, life coach, speaker, and podcaster whose mission is to bring Military Veteran Dads home to their families and step into their best life.

Tom Kilgannon is the President of Freedom Alliance, a non-profit that seeks to support America's military by assisting with the rehabilitation needs of wounded service members and their families, as well as care for the families of the fallen amongst other initiatives.

Mark Weisman has spent over three decades researching religion throughout the world. He has combined his experience with religion and psychology to offer hope for those suffering from depression, and PTSD by building successful coping mechanisms that lead to happier lives.

Lexi Casiday is a Navy veteran who is collecting poems, artwork, and short stories from post 9/11 OEF/OIF veterans. She plans to put those collections into a book, which will help support combat disabled vets.

Paul Lawrence is an Army veteran and also served as the Under Secretary of Benefits at the VA. During his time with the VA, he worked to streamline the bureaucracy to help veterans get the benefits they apply for quickly and accurately. Links & Resources Paul Lawrence on LinkedIn Transcript Scott DeLuzio  00:00:00    Thanks for tuning into a Drive on Podcast where we're focused on giving hope...

The Storytime Project started as a way to check in on fellow veterans, and has become a movement where veterans check in on each other on the 22nd of each month.

Lance Radford is currently serving in the US Air Force. He joins us to talk about his experiences, his podcast the Warrior Monk, and living a balanced life.

Debbie Lee is the mother of Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. She shares an inspirational message and continues to work to help other Gold Star Families and veterans.

Jan Ohrstrom is an Army veteran and former pro-wrestler who has worked to help veterans who are struggling with PTSD through his documentary called The Valhalla Club.

Virginia Cruse is a counselor who specializes in military and combat-related trauma. She is also the author of The Soldier's Guide To PTSD.