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.
Lyrics That Kept Me Here
Guest: Tony Kessel
A lot of vets say music is the only thing that still makes sense, and for Tony Kessel, that idea runs deep. He built a 366-song playlist of his life, wrote the story tied to each track, and found himself looking at a full account of growing up in a foster home, serving in the…
How Cooking Supports Veterans After Military Service
Guest: Cory Brown
When the Army chapter closed, Cory Brown didn’t know what came next. A decade later, he’s a veteran, entrepreneur, and creator of “Eat Your Feelings,” a YouTube show that pairs cooking with honest talk about mental health. What started as a lighthearted project became a space for veterans and civilians alike to laugh, cry, and…
The Power of Stoic Thinking
Guest: William Spears
Ancient Stoic principles guide modern warriors in finding focus, control, and calm under pressure.
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.