Coping Strategies
When service members leave the military and become veterans, they often times have difficulties. When they don’t know where to turn to identify the coping strategies that work best for them it can be a hopeless feeling. Some of these issues include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), homelessness, addiction, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and a variety of others.
These episodes of Drive On Podcast cover coping strategies for veterans. They aren’t your traditional “talk therapy” that many people think of.
If you, or someone you know, needs immediate assistance, please check out the resources for veterans page. There, we have a wide variety of options on an easy-to-navigate page.
Resilience, Perseverance, and Inner Strength
Guest: Josh Thompson
Guest Josh Thompson shares his experiences with mental and physical health issues due to toxic leadership and discusses the value of faith and mindfulness in recovery.
Combatting PTSD and Building Resilience
Guest: Thyron Heyward
Thyron Heyward, a Navy veteran and mental health counselor, discusses combating PTSD, the importance of support, and personal transformation.
Unleashing Forgiveness
Guest: Katharine Giovanni
Katharine Giovanni discusses the process and benefits of forgiveness, highlighting its transformative power for personal wellbeing.
Understanding Secondary Trauma and Family Healing
Guest: Dr. Michael Barnes
Dr. Mike Barnes discusses the concept of secondary trauma and its impacts on military families, suggesting open conversation and therapy.
Transforming Military Experience into a Life of Purpose
Guest: Zorina Pritchett
Zorina Pritchett, an army veteran and entrepreneur, discusses her military experience, being a caregiver, and developing children’s games.
Missile Attacks, TBIs, and New Beginnings
Guest: Aaron Futrell
Army veteran Aaron Futrell discusses surviving a missile strike in Iraq, his TBI recovery, and the therapeutic power of the outdoors.
Connection between Trauma, Biology, and Mental Health
Guest: Michelle Brown
Michelle Brown explains how nutrition and neurotransmitters affect our stress responses, and discusses how somatic work aids healing.
Empowering Veterans Through Sailing
Guest: Sean Duclay
Sean Duclay shares how ‘Sail Ahead’, a veteran-focused sailing organization, uses the therapeutic power of sailing to help struggling veterans.