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.
Importance of Telling Your Story
Guest: Aaron Marshall
Aaron Lee Marshall served in Iraq, and has written a book about his experiences over there. His book is written in a way to help the reader understand the causes of the traumas that modern soldiers face.
American Savage
Guest: Christian Lopez
Christian Lopez is an Army veteran who founded American Savage. Through this company he continues serving through his mission to serve veterans.
The Hurricane Within
Guest: Ashlee Leppert
Ashlee Leppert is a Coast Guard veteran, who was awarded the Air Medal for her role in the heroic efforts during the 2017 Hurricane Harvey rescues where she and her crew saved over 40 people from the flood waters.
Warriors Ethos
Guest: David Smith
Warriors Ethos is a non-profit that provides career planning, professional development, and placement assistance to service members, veterans, as well as their spouses and caregivers.
Bottled Away Sharing a Veteran’s Story
Guest: Lani Hankins
Repeat guest Lani Hankins, discusses her new book Bottled Away, and the importance of sharing your story.
Make Veterans Great Again
Guest: Josh Mach
Josh Mach is a fellow podcaster who emphasizes the importance of reaching out to fellow brothers/sisters in arms to conquer our mental health together.
Art After Combat
Guest: Brian Holt
Brian Holt is an Army veteran who is spreading the message of healing through artwork and is on a mission to help veterans use art to express themselves.
Claymore Vets
Guest: Maria Salazar
Maria Salazar is a USMC veteran who has found the benefits of art therapy and founded Claymore Vets to provide veterans a way to explore their creative side.