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

Drew Everett and Nick Wyatt started Apex Gear Company, which is a marketplace for veteran-owned companies. In this episode, they talk about the marketplace and veteran-owned businesses.

David Dezso is the founder and CEO of Banyan Risk Group. Prior to starting Banyan, he served 10 years as an Army Green Beret. David is here today to talk about his career in the military as well as what he's done after leaving the military to help veterans.

On November 7, 2021, Wes Black lost his battle with cancer due to his exposure to toxic burn pits. This is a re-airing of the conversation Wes and I had back in Episodes 13 & 14.

Sara Boyd is the president of Operation Truth - Gulf War Suffering Unite, which is a non-profit that helps bring awareness to the illnesses that many Gulf War-era veterans were exposed to.

Lila Holley is a combat Veteran and retired US Army Warrant Officer. She is a multiple award-winning, Amazon bestselling author who partners with other courageous military women and women Veterans to share their stories of success in the military despite facing challenges along their journey.

Mike Pereira is the founder of the non-profit Battlefields to Ballfields, which helps veterans integrate back into society by providing veterans with skills to officiate sporting events from the high school level all the way through to college and pro levels.

Brad Thomas served over 20 years in the Army as a Ranger during the Battle of Mogadishu and later went on to the Delta Force. Brad has since left the Army and is pursuing his passion for music while helping veterans at the same time.

Gerardo Cazares is an Army combat veteran who is now a full time artist in San Antonio, TX. After a few setbacks in his transition, he discovered painting, and talks about his message of finding a new mission.

Brandi Benson is an Army veteran, who served in Iraq before being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. She's written a book about this experience, and she shares how she overcame the physical and mental enemy inside of her.

In this episode, Sarah Albrecht talks about her nonprofit, Hold My Guns, which hopes to help gun owners store their firearms safely in a time of need.

Rachelle LaFleur is a Marine Corps veteran, and the founder of The Enduring Campaign, which is a non-profit that serves veteran transitional centers around the country that offer housing and re-integration programs.

In this episode, Cliff Van Rickley, a Special Ops veteran talks about a personal story of PTSD, how he helped friends who were struggling and more.

Learn about Scott's new book, Surviving Son, and how to enter to win a free signed copy of your own!

In this episode, we pull back the curtain to discover what it is like behind the therapy door. We walk through everything from the initial phone call, the first few meetings, and how to decide on a course of care.

John Rowley is one of the hosts of the Beyond The Barrel Podcast. The goal of his podcast is to highlight the paths taken by veterans to find success after their service.

Heath & Jamie Britt talk to me about their podcast, E-14 Podcast, being a dual military couple, grief, loss, PTSD, and so much more!

Check out this episode and learn how to enter to win a free t-shirt from Ridgeline Ruck Apparel Company!

Dr. Sally Broder is the executive director for HorseSensing. Their mission is to help veterans more successfully transition back to civilian life through the use of horses.

Melissa Washington is a Navy veteran who, went on to found the Women Veterans Alliance, which offers women veterans opportunities to gain valuable career experience and successfully integrate back into civilian life.

Jessica-Rose Johnson is a USMC veteran who has continued to serve homeless veterans and as a suicide prevention resource for the military, businesses, and other organizations.

Roger Marsh is an Australian Army veteran, who became an author after his discharge. Roger talks about how he felt disconnected from civilians after returning home, and how his writing acts as a way to break down that divide.

Steve Kidd helps people write, publish, and market their books to become bestsellers. With the help of Steve, you can go from “I'm not even sure that I have a story to tell” to best-seller status.

James served as a Marine in Fallujah and in the French Foreign Legion. He has since started a nonprofit running sailing trips for Veterans to help them find purpose after transitioning out of the military.

Aaron Lee Marshall served in Iraq, and has written a book about his experiences over there. His book is written in a way to help the reader understand the causes of the traumas that modern soldiers face. 

Mark Mhley is a retired Naval Officer and Aviator. Mark founded Re4ormed, which provides a place for veteran entrepreneurs to connect with other veterans they can trust.