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.
In Loving Memory
Guest: Diana Soriano
Diana Soriano is an Army veteran who served in Afghanistan at the same time as her fiancé. During that deployment her fiancé, Bobby Pagan, was KIA. She shares her story in this episode and how she has healed from the loss.
Living A Free Life
Guest: Jay Ly
Jay Ly is the host of the Live Free Series, where he helps others eliminate the mindsets that hold them back from meeting their financial goals.
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Guest: Scott Harris
Scott Harris is an Army veteran who has a message for anyone who feels stuck in their lives, and how they can step outside their comfort zone to achieve great things.
Discovering Your Own Path
Guest: Wayne Shipman
Wayne Shipman served in the Army in the 90’s and found himself homeless years after leaving the Army. He considered ending it all when he decided he had to discover his own path in life.
Maintaining Healthy Military and Veteran Relationships
Guest: Elizabeth Polinsky
Elizabeth Polinsky is a marriage counselor for military and veteran families, and the host of The Communicate & Connect Podcast for Military Relationships. In this episode, we talk about maintaining healthy military families.
Developing Grit
Guest: David Fivecoat
David Fivecoat spent 24 years in the Army including tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He now runs The Fivecoat Consulting Group, which helps develop gritty leaders. In this episode, he discusses how to develop personal grit.
Learning How To Live Your Best Life
Guest: Jessica Jaber
Jessica Jaber is a USMC veteran who served in Iraq. She joins us to discuss her experiences, and how she’s worked to live her best life after returning home.
Healing With Meditation And Yoga
Guest: Jennifer Boileau
Jennifer Boileau is a trauma centered yoga and meditation teacher, reiki master, and a sound healing facilitator. Through these methods, she has helped veterans and first responders get better sleep, conquer their anxiety, and move beyond the intrusive thoughts that overwhelm and exhaust them. She does this all while using non-pharmaceutical methods.