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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helping Veterans With Dr. Sherry Walling
Guest: Sherry Walling
Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, speaker, yoga teacher, podcaster, entrepreneur, and best-selling author.
We touched on a wide range of subjects. Veteran suicide, the VA, when the right time is to seek help, relational and moral injuries, and a whole lot more.