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.
Overcome the Enemy Inside You
Guest: Brandi Benson
Brandi Benson is an Army veteran, who served in Iraq before being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. She’s written a book about this experience, and she shares how she overcame the physical and mental enemy inside of her.
Hold My Guns Suicide Prevention
Guest: Sarah Albrecht
In this episode, Sarah Albrecht talks about her nonprofit, Hold My Guns, which hopes to help gun owners store their firearms safely in a time of need.
The Enduring Campaign Helping Homeless Veterans
Guest: Rachelle LaFleur
Rachelle LaFleur is a Marine Corps veteran, and the founder of The Enduring Campaign, which is a non-profit that serves veteran transitional centers around the country that offer housing and re-integration programs.
Special Ops Vet and Signs of PTSD
Guest: Cliff Van Rickley
In this episode, Cliff Van Rickley, a Special Ops veteran talks about a personal story of PTSD, how he helped friends who were struggling and more.
Surviving Son
Guest: Scott DeLuzio
Learn about Scott’s new book, Surviving Son, and how to enter to win a free signed copy of your own!
What Happens Behind the Therapy Door
Guest: Dr. Leah Blain
In this episode, we pull back the curtain to discover what it is like behind the therapy door. We walk through everything from the initial phone call, the first few meetings, and how to decide on a course of care.
A Rocky Transition and Choosing to Change Course
Guest: John Rowley
John Rowley is one of the hosts of the Beyond The Barrel Podcast. The goal of his podcast is to highlight the paths taken by veterans to find success after their service.
Dual Military Couple on Mental Health and Deployments
Guest: Heath & Jamie Britt
Heath & Jamie Britt talk to me about their podcast, E-14 Podcast, being a dual military couple, grief, loss, PTSD, and so much more!