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 Painting Helped an Air Force Veteran Recover Her Sense of Self
Guest: Cheri Carandanis
After a brain injury ended a USAF veteran’s nursing career, she found calm and purpose through painting.
The Truth About Treatment Resistant Veterans
Guest: Brian Livesay
A look at how veterans heal through trust, courage, and rediscovering their own strength from an Army veteran & psychologist.
Losing Sight Finding Strength
Guest: Aaron Hale
After losing his sight and hearing, EOD veteran Aaron Hale built a new mission and a life full of purpose.
Learning to Feel Like Yourself Again After the Military
Guest: Timothy Wienecke
A conversation about life after service, masculinity, and finding balance when everything feels different than it used to.
Why Veterans Struggle To Sleep
Dr. Leah Kaylor
Practical tools and science-backed fixes to help veterans reclaim sleep and break the cycle of nightmares.
The Warning Signs Military and Veteran Families Can’t Afford to Miss
Guest: Ashley Sylvester
A military spouse shares her family’s story of warning signs, loss, and lessons that could save another family.
Tools Veterans Need to Heal
Guest: Erik Lawrence
Erik Lawrence shares lessons on healing from service, covering toxic exposure, TBIs, fasting, and finding a new path.
Fighting the Rush After Combat
Guest: Ben Sykes
A Marine machine gunner’s battle from Iraq’s frontlines to the fight for life after war.