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.
Terror to Triumph
Guest: Chris Whittemore
Chris Whittemore is a Marine veteran who has written the book Terror to Triumph. His book is a journey through the eyes of a Marine scout sniper in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2005. It continues through Fallujah, Iraq, in 2007, and finally finishes flying as a crew chief / door gunner through Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Facing Addiction Recovery Together
Guest: Brandon Roman
Brandon Roman is an Army veteran who works with Face it Together, which is an addiction resource center that works to help get people with addiction and their loved ones well again.
How to Recover from Grief
Guest: Victoria Volk
Victoria Volk is the author of the book The Guided Heart. She is also a grief recovery specialist, and host of the Grieving Voices podcast. In this episode we dive into the topic of grief and how you can recover from the grief you may be dealing with.
From Grief To Gold
Guest: Melissa Anne
Melissa Anne is an Army veteran, military spouse, and tragically, a Gold Star Wife. She is also the author of the book Darkness Within, which discusses her journey after the loss of her husband.
Shift 6 Connecting The Auto Industry With Veterans
Guest: Curtis Rutledge
Curtis Rutledge is an Army veteran and the creator of the non-profit Shift 6, whose mission is to bridge the auto industry with the veteran community by raising veteran awareness through the teaching of automotive and technical skills.
Physical Health’s Impact On Mental Health
Guest: Jeff Clark
Jeff Clark is an Air Force Veteran, host of the Course of Action podcast, and author of the new book Hear These Truths. In this episode, we discuss how his physical health impacted his mental health, and how unprepared he felt when transitioning out of the military.
Hot Mess to Wellness
Guest: Amanda Zeine
Amanda Zeine is a pediatrician in the Army who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2018. After her injury, she had secondary conditions that caused a loss of identity, depression, amongst other issues. She discusses her experience with a TBI, treatment, and how she created a new vision of herself. She is also the author of the book Hot Mess to Wellness.
PTSD Unplugged
Guest: Dr. Pamela Hall
Dr. Pamela Hall is a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. She is on a mission to get the facts about PTSD into the hands of veterans and their families. Dr. Hall’s book, PTSD Unplugged is a guidebook for combat survivors and their loved ones.