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

Roman Roberts tells us his story of transitioning out of the military and how "real talk" helped him get back on track.

Garrett Fitzgerald from MyMilitaryBenefits.com talks to us about everything from education to employment opportunities for veterans.

This episode was recorded live at a ceremony on Veterans Day 2020 where I had the opportunity to share my story and the stories of several of my past guests. It was an honor to share these stories with this audience and I’m pleased to be able to share the stories with you on this podcast.

After a 31+ year career in the Navy, John Havlik discusses his research into deployment stress, burnout prevention, and leadership lessons learned as a Navy SEAL.

Ryan Britch, an OEF veteran, talks about his experience with PTSD and how prolonged exposure therapy helped him overcome it.

Feel like you're experiencing burnout or just don't have enough time in the day? This episode will give you tips and strategies to help avoid burnout in your life.

All about Veterans Day. In the COVID era, many schools are cancelling their traditional Veterans Day assemblies, so I thought I'd put together a little something that parents and teachers could use.

The military instills many skills and attributes that can be utilized in your post military career. In this episode we explore some of those skills and how you can use them to your advantage.

Laura Briggs talks to us about a great way for military spouses and veterans to start their own freelance careers through her nonprofit Operation Freelance.

Earl Breon, a USMC veteran and host of the Burden of Command podcast joins me for a joint collaborative episode. Be sure to check his podcast out!

Kevin Rose talks to us about a rather unique approach that helps veterans learn to de-stress and be more present in the moment.

Bradley Hecker, a law enforcement officer and EMT talks to us about mental resilience and physical fitness.

Tracey Brown, a Coast Guard veteran struggled with undiagnosed PTSD for several years before finally realizing she needed help.

John Strickland is a 23 year Army veteran who served in Vietnam and later found himself suffering from PTSD. After discovering Vitanya Brain Performance Centers, John became a franchisee in order to help others increase their brain performance.

Colleen Marchi is the author of Magical Order of Brave Knights, which is a book that helps children with separation anxiety and other bedtime fears, which can be common in military families.

Author, and illustrator P. S. Barlow, the creator of the popular G. I. Low comic joins me to talk about the comic, some of his experiences as a Drill Sergeant, and about how humor can help get people through difficult situations.

Mark Delaney of The Veteran Professional talks about career and educational options for service members as they are transitioning into civilian life.

In this episode, I asked a few of my brother's friends and family members to share stories about him to commemorate the 10 year anniversary of his death in Afghanistan.

Lani Hankins talks to us about the struggles that service members face after leaving the military and coping with the loss of their friends.

James Connor is a Marine Corps veteran who has been working to help veterans replace medications with alternative therapies that help PTSD and other causes of anxiety or depression.

Collie Turner talks to us about her company Heroic Gardens and how it helps veterans and service members "grow hope" by connecting them with plants and nature.

Natalie Gross and Andrea Scott host the Spouse Angle Podcast, where they bring news and relevant content to military spouses and their families.

After losing his legs to an IED in Afghanistan, Julian Torres talks to us about how he has been able to find the good things in life and focus on the positives.

In this episode I talk to Jeff Daly who is one of the hosts of The American Legion's Tango Alpha Lima podcast.

Tom Flowers joins us to talk about how the Fisher House is there to help support the veteran and military community in some of their most critical times of need.