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.
Stop, Breathe, Think, Act
Guest: Mark Weisman
Mark Weisman has spent over three decades researching religion throughout the world. He has combined his experience with religion and psychology to offer hope for those suffering from depression, and PTSD by building successful coping mechanisms that lead to happier lives.
Helping Veterans Tell Their Story and Jiu Jitsu
Guest: Lexi Casiday
Lexi Casiday is a Navy veteran who is collecting poems, artwork, and short stories from post 9/11 OEF/OIF veterans. She plans to put those collections into a book, which will help support combat disabled vets.
StoryTime Project
Guest: Christopher LaBeause
The Storytime Project started as a way to check in on fellow veterans, and has become a movement where veterans check in on each other on the 22nd of each month.
Warrior Monk – Living a Balanced Life
Guest: Lance Radford
Lance Radford is currently serving in the US Air Force. He joins us to talk about his experiences, his podcast the Warrior Monk, and living a balanced life.
Gold Star Mother & America’s Mighty Warriors
Guest: Debbie Lee
Debbie Lee is the mother of Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. She shares an inspirational message and continues to work to help other Gold Star Families and veterans.
Wrestling To Help PTSD
Guest: Jan Ohrstrom
Jan Ohrstrom is an Army veteran and former pro-wrestler who has worked to help veterans who are struggling with PTSD through his documentary called The Valhalla Club.
The Soldier’s Guide to PTSD
Guest: Virginia Cruse
Virginia Cruse is a counselor who specializes in military and combat-related trauma. She is also the author of The Soldier’s Guide To PTSD.
Tribute to Wes: Burn Pits and Cancer
Guest: Wesley Black
On November 7, 2021, Wes Black lost his battle with cancer due to his exposure to toxic burn pits. This is a re-airing of the conversation Wes and I had back in Episodes 13 & 14.