This Sober Vet Podcast

Most people don’t realize how close they are to losing everything — until a moment of clarity shifts their path. Stephanie Simon, a U.S. Marine, Olympic boxing champion, and sobriety warrior, shares raw, inspiring stories of overcoming trauma, addiction, and adversity. From her groundbreaking journey in combat arms as one of the first women to serve in those roles, to battling the dark depths of a...

Most veterans struggle silently with internal battles—trauma, shame, addiction. Andrew Farrer, a Marine veteran and eight-year sober hero, opens up about how faith, community, and relentless resilience helped him turn the darkest moments into purpose-driven victory. His story isn’t just about quitting alcohol; it’s a powerful testament to the transformative power of vulnerability, service, and sel...

Special episode: Joe's 4-year anniversary! Most people see sobriety as a challenge, but for Joe Yurick, it's become his greatest gift—and it can be yours too. In this heartfelt episode, Joe and his wife Katie open up about the raw, emotional journey of overcoming addiction and rebuilding love, trust, and family after years of struggle. Discover how a brave ultimatum became a turning poin...

Most veterans hide their struggles behind strength — until trauma, shame, and burnout threaten to break them. Kristen Domke, a retired Air Force staff sergeant turned Warrior Games athlete, reveals how she turned her pain into purpose and found resilience through faith, community, and relentless grit. In this episode, Kristen shares her rollercoaster journey from overseas deployments and alcohol d...

Most veterans don’t realize that finding a trauma-competent therapist requires specific credentials and cultural understanding—missing this can prolong suffering. In this eye-opening episode, retired Army Sergeant Major Mark Baylis and Dr. T reveal how veterans can seek out specialized care that truly understands military trauma, combat hypervigilance, and moral injury. Discover the little-known d...

Most veterans carry unseen scars, but few talk about the journey from trauma to sobriety with raw honesty. Army veteran Sam DeBold reveals how a decade of addiction, traumatic experiences, and unresolved pain finally led him to reclaim control — and how he’s now helping others do the same. If you're a veteran struggling in silence or someone who believes addiction has your life on hold, this...

Most veterans hide their pain behind alcohol and trauma—Marie Henriksen's raw storytelling shatters that illusion. In this episode, she takes us through her tumultuous journey from trauma, addiction, and PTSD to healing, faith, and hope. Her poetry reveals a raw human experience, showing that even in our darkest moments, resilience, connection, and God's love can guide us to true freedom...

Most veterans and high performers struggle with an inner battle—conquering addiction and redefining what true strength really means. Kevin Stark, a Navy SEAL turned purpose-driven mentor, shares how his journey from the battlefield to sobriety transformed his life and leadership. Discover the untold story behind Kevin’s humble warrior spirit—despite being a Navy SEAL BUD/S instructor, he’s one of...

Summary In this episode of the SoberVet podcast, host Joe Yurick and Dr. T engage in a deep conversation with Air Force veteran Wes Cornett, who shares his journey from military service to sobriety and writing. Wes discusses the challenges of alcoholism, the importance of therapy, and how he found healing through writing his novel 'Tumbling Dice' and participating in ultra marathons. The...

In this episode of the Sober Vet podcast, host Joe Yurick speaks with Marine veteran Dan Bridges, who shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding sobriety. Dan discusses his military service, struggles with alcohol, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. He emphasizes the importance of community and support in recovery, as well as the parallels between marathon running and s...

In this conversation, Joe Yurick and Anthony Dyer discuss the transformative journey of sobriety, particularly in the context of military veterans. Anthony shares his experiences in the Air Force, his struggles with alcoholism, and the pivotal moments that led him to choose recovery. They explore the importance of support systems, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the significa...

Listen as Marine Veteran, Matt Boelhower, discusses his deployment in 04 where his unit held Ramadi, Iraq for 7 months. Matt lost 34 Marines and about 3 times that were wounded. First night back, Matt got dunk. That continued until one night, enjoying some bingo at his golf club followed by some drinks at a friends caused a hang over that made Matt miss a family event. That motivated a change. Now...

Listen as Jimmy takes us on a pretty wild ride of his life during and after enlisting in the Air Force as a load master. Each deployment he sent home 75-100 human remains, worked with multiple special forces and earned the nick name “Pew Pew.” After his first divorce, drinking became heavy to the point where at the beginning of this second deployment, he went through withdraw.  During a deployment...

Listen as Marine Veteran, Ryan, recalls his deployment during OIF and losing many brothers. Ryan discusses the normalcy of drinking in military culture. His transition from military to civilian. 3 traumatic experiences that led to his rock bottom. His true test came after he put down the bottle. He found his tribe in a local men's group. He worked his way up to CEO of a non-profit, Clear Path...

Listen as Marine Vet, Jerry, takes us on a journey. Starts with drinking, progresses to opioids, then crystal meth. After being incarcerated and working with Veterans Court, Jerry finds God and begins his sobriety journey. Now 8 years sober, he discusses his new love for his family and how good sobriety is! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobe...

For the first time in over 20 years, Joe and Dr. T are in the same room! This was such a fun episode discussing personal highlights from season one! This is our first ever filmed episode, make sure you listen or watch the episode on YouTube ! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast

Listen as, Grunt Style CBO, Tim Jensen tells his story of surviving the triangle of death in Iraq to his life with alcohol and drugs. A story we can all relate to. Tim brings a new conversation to TSV when he discusses the profound impact of medically supervised psychedelics and how they help Veterans reset their brain to dissolve addictions! This episode is a MUST LISTEN! Our mission is to normal...

Listen as Marine Combat Veteran, Joe Rodriguez tells an intriguing story of day drinking, chasing the lows of doing drugs/alcohol, his explosive aha moment, and then finding purpose in creating. Such a great story of redemption! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast

Listen as Navy Vet Kevin Macomber, a 20+ year advocate for PTSD, tells his outstanding story of conquering alcohol and the tools that he used to navigate life with PTSD. He wrote a book on PTSD, Walking From The Shadows, that was accepted by multiple military academies. Check it out here ! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: Th...

Listen as Riley takes you on a journey of achievement with a few rough patches. She leans on her religion and chooses love. This episode is a MUST LISTEN. Oh yeah, she is also an author! Check out her amazing children’s book here : https://a.co/d/9U78Q65 Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast

Check out Air Force Veteran, John, tell his story of an honest approach to sobriety. Through self discovery, paying it forward, finding his faith, and helping others, John is totally rocking sobriety! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast

Listen as JT tells a totally relatable journey of breaking the chains of alcoholism. This triumph motivated JT to start a non profit called Consequence of Habit. Their mission statement is: Empowering individuals and communities by bringing awareness to the impact habits have on mental health, success and the environment. Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.co...

Listen as Micah tells his story of being a Navy brat to a Navy Vet. From dealing with emotional abuse and contemplating suicide to choosing sobriety at 25, now his mission is to help Veterans and first responders with his non-profit, Mental Restorations ! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast

Listen as this Marine Veteran opens up about his wild journey with addiction. This raw story taps into a truth that all addicts can relate to. His triumph over alcohol, opioids, heroin, and prison led him to the sober family man he is today! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast

This is one of those stories that needs your full attention! Jeremiah is such a courageous and giving Soldier. Listen how he survives a tragedy and turns his near-death experience into a life of service and motivation! This is a quintessential TSV story of triumph! Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans. Web: www.thissobervet.com IG: @thissobervetpodcast FB: This Sober Vet Podcast