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.

Kruse Corner

Guest: Lani Hankins

Lani Hankins talks to us about the struggles that service members face after leaving the military and coping with the loss of their friends.

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Wellness for Vets

Guest: James Conner

James Connor is a Marine Corps veteran who has been working to help veterans replace medications with alternative therapies that help PTSD and other causes of anxiety or depression.

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Heroic Gardens

Guest: Collie Turner

Collie Turner talks to us about her company Heroic Gardens and how it helps veterans and service members “grow hope” by connecting them with plants and nature.

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Hope And Healing For The Veteran Community

Guest: Jennifer O'Neill

Jennifer O’Neill talks to us about the power of an equestrian form of therapy to help vets and their loved ones.

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Perfectly Hidden Depression

Guest: Margaret Rutherford

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Margaret Rutherford, the author of the book Perfectly Hidden Depression. We talk about the book, seeking mental health treatment, and a lot more.

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Having an Operational Mindset

Guest: Jeff Banman

Jeff Banman talks with us about having what he calls an operational mindset. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone

Guest: Jason Mosel

Jason Mosel has made incredible physical accomplishments. But he’s not a natural born athlete. He keeps pushing himself outside of his comfort zone though, which enables him to attempt these huge tasks.

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Loss of Identity After 17 Years of Service

Guest: Annette Whittenberger

In this episode, Annette Whittenberger talks about the loss of identity she experienced after serving in the Army for 17 years.

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