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.
How to De-Stress Your Life
Guest: Natalie Shand-Spellman
Natalie Spellman is a USMC veteran who dealt with a lot of stress during and after her time in Iraq. She shares strategies for other veterans to conquer their stress.
Warrior Surf Foundation
Guest: Stephanie Dasher
Stephanie Dasher is a Navy veteran and the Executive Director of the Warrior Surf Foundation, which helps veterans heal through surf therapy.
How to Recover From TBIs
Guest: Brandy Lang
Brandy Lang is a 5x concussion survivor and Air Force veteran whose focus is now on helping other veterans recover from TBIs.
Helping Build Resilience in Military Kids
Guest: Renaye Thornborrow
Renaye Thornborrow discusses how to help build confidence and self-esteem in young children living in military families.
Shields & Stripes
Guest: Steven Nisbet
Steven Nisbet is an Air Force veteran and the President of Shields & Stripes, a non-profit, which takes a holistic mind/body approach to helping veterans and first responders heal.
How to Get Along With Anyone
Guest: Vicki Matthews
Dr. Vicki Matthews helps people better understand themselves and the people in their lives to nurture better relationships.
How a Prepared Mind Can Help Minimize PTSD
Guest: Brian Slade
Brian Slade discusses a harrowing experience as an Apache pilot in Afghanistan and how his mental preparation helped avoid catastrophe.
Creating Freedom in Our Minds
Guest: Kalliope Barlis
Kalliope Barlis is a Master Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, who helps others overcome their fears and bad memories.