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.
Dogs For Our Brave
Guest: Bryan Pieschel
Bryan Pieschel shares his military journey, PTSD struggles, and work with Dogs for Our Brave, aiding veterans through service dogs.
Art, Service, and Healing
Guest: Fred Johnson
Fred Johnson shares his journey from military service to utilizing the arts for veterans’ healing and community reintegration.
Navigating Life as a Caregiver
Guest: Elisa Glass
Elisa Glass shares her journey as a caregiver to a 100% disabled veteran and her battle with a rare autoimmune disease, plus advocacy work.
Triumph Over Trials
Guest: James Kuczykowski
Veteran James Kuczykowski discusses his military life, overcoming addiction, and finding joy and purpose through recovery and faith.
A Journey Through Military Service and Combatting Eating Disorders
Guest: Leah Stiles
Leah Stiles shares her battle with eating disorders and how her non-profit, SEA WAVES, helps combat eating disorders in the military.
The Journey of Resilience and Growth
Guest: Jeremy Hancock
Jeremy Hancock, a combat veteran, discusses his journey overcoming PTSD and finding post-traumatic growth through ketamine therapy.
Crafting Your Own Happiness
Guest: Bona Normandeau
Guest Bona Normandeau discusses her journey to find happiness after her military career, the importance of resilience, and how happiness is a process, not an endpoint.
Veteran Mental Health, Military Experiences, and Film ‘Tribal’
Guest: Mark Kershaw
Army combat veteran Mark Kershaw discusses his documentary “Tribal,” which explores the unique struggles veterans face.