The GingerVeteran Podcast

In the darkest days of your life. You have a choice. What happens when you make the choice for the ultimate sacrifice but someone else cares for you enough to notice the signs? You get interrupted and find a new purpose. Tune in to hear Clayton Smitty tell his story and share the foundation he has built to help other veteran's thrive! From Service to Speed!

This episode is not the answer you seek. However, it helps knowing you're not alone in this journey. This episode brought me outside to listen to the soothing sounds of nature! The birds, The light distant thunder. The....other.....like nature sounds that you hear outside. I hope you enjoy!

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Our Host Fred Gregory sits with Laura Shaffer, the mother of Marine Veteran, James Alexander "Alex" Shaffer. A story that hits home for an unfortunate number of loved ones in this world. Alex was a fighter through and through and that was evident before day one. He was destined to be a warrior.

Our host Fred Gregory sits with Andrew Hecksel while he shares his story of his path to discovering his mental health. He shares his struggles with his issues prior to fully understanding it. He shares examples of failure on the medical side of mental health and the failure of leadership to understand.

Listen to the stats surrounding suicide in the U.S. our host re-visits his own intrusive thoughts experience.

A seriously comedic view on the amount of two kinds of people in this world. A little twisty, sometimes dark, and holistically entertaining.

Mix and match bag!

Imagine being 6 years old and being betrayed by the one person you cared for the most. Imagine what that would do to you. One man did not have to imagine this tragedy as it unfolded at his expense. Join us as we read another anonymous story!

Our host speaks a bit about Postpartum Depression and shares a couple tough storie to listen to! Not an episode to miss! Motherhood should be the most joyous occasion in life, unfortunately for some, it is the darkest period of their time on earth.

Check it out! Our first anonymous submission! Follow along the story of a mother who shared her story of mental illness, the guilt associated with it, and the fear of her children suffering the same fate! It's okay to feel guilty, but do not let it consume you!

Join our host as he dives into the effects of PTSD on your physical health. Oh and a tangent that nobody asked for.... somebody stop this man.

Our host sat down with the CEO of Misfitz Motorsports. As fellow service members and people who experienced simialr trauma, they had a great discussion! Emotions are high and very raw1

This episode starts with a story about how or not how my mental health affected my military service. Then we transition into a definition of neuroplasticity and spoken words from experience.

Please join Sean and I as we discuss his mental health journey and the stigma surrounding getting help as a man!

Finishing my story for now. Listen as I discuss addiction, dangerous behavior, and why am I still alive?!

This episode explores my childhood and explains where I developed my challenges with mental health. This serves to open my doors and let everyone in. Thank you for listening!