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Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

Are you a veteran struggling with PTSD, combat stress, or adjusting to civilian life? Tired of feeling isolated and unsure where to turn for support? You deserve solutions from mental health experts, veteran nonprofits, and fellow veterans who truly understand what you're facing. Each week, host Scott DeLuzio, an Army veteran and Gold Star Brother, shares interviews and practical steps to help you regain purpose, rebuild confidence, and thrive after military service. Find hope and take the next step forward.

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every 3 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
527
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Total Force Plus Making Military and Veteran Connections

Total Force Plus Making Military and Veteran Connections

Transitioning out of the military brings challenges that don't end when the uniform comes off. Benefits, family readiness, and the search for a new purpose can all feel overwhelming. In this conversa…

00:42:04  |   Thu 18 Sep 2025
Overcoming Perfectionism and Combat Stress

Overcoming Perfectionism and Combat Stress

Cole Grace knows danger up close. In Iraq, he spent his days disarming IEDs and dodging sniper fire. But coming home wasn't the relief he'd expected. Instead, he found himself at war again, trapped i…

00:55:14  |   Tue 16 Sep 2025
How Military and Veteran Families Make Homeschool Work

How Military and Veteran Families Make Homeschool Work

If you're active duty or a veteran with kids, you already know the school system doesn't move with you. New duty station, new rules, new problems, and your kids pay the price.

Natalie Mack has be…

00:50:14  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
Why Veterans Crave Chaos

Why Veterans Crave Chaos

Veterans often return home to a world that feels muted. Mark Haddad, a former Army soldier and contractor, breaks down the reason why: our body-mind-soul system gets rewired by trauma and adrenaline,…

01:09:00  |   Tue 09 Sep 2025
The Real Cost of Military Transition

The Real Cost of Military Transition

He gave the Army 20 years, 8 months, and 8 days, nearly all of it in special operations. From Ranger Regiment to Green Beret team sergeant, Joshua Daniel lived and breathed the mission. But when the …

00:59:39  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
One Vet’s Fix for the VA’s Failures

One Vet’s Fix for the VA’s Failures

Kris Searles got blown out, broken down, and pushed out. The VA gave him pills. He gave them the finger.

Instead of numbing out, he wrote a check, got stem cell therapy, fixed his back, got his li…

00:59:39  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
PTSD is Wrecking You. Fix it Now.

PTSD is Wrecking You. Fix it Now.

If life after the military feels like it's constantly on edge, you need tools that actually help you get your head straight.

Dr. Barbara Thompson is an Army veteran and psychologist who worked dir…

00:51:28  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Veteran Suicide Awareness Through Rock

Veteran Suicide Awareness Through Rock

What happens when music becomes a lifeline, capturing the stories and struggles veterans carry silently? Today's guests, Bronson Hetzer and Cody Doench, from The Filthy Heathens, take us on an emotio…

00:42:31  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
A Marine’s Mission For Mental Health and Fitness

A Marine’s Mission For Mental Health and Fitness

A troubled past led one Marine to find redemption and purpose, turning adversity into a powerful mission. After struggling through his own difficult transition from military to civilian life, Logan S…

00:42:08  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
Psychedelic Therapy for Combat Veterans

Psychedelic Therapy for Combat Veterans

When the pills stop working and therapy feels like talking to a brick wall, where do you turn? Dr. Charlie Powell, a veteran and multi-board certified physician, opens up about a journey most in his …

00:44:56  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
Shifting Veteran Mindsets by Healing PTSD with Gratitude

Shifting Veteran Mindsets by Healing PTSD with Gratitude

Military spouse Marla Ballard discusses her journey from a farm in Kentucky to navigating the challenges of being a military spouse in the bustling D.C. area. She shares her story of resilience and r…

00:44:51  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
Overcoming Isolation as a Veteran

Overcoming Isolation as a Veteran

After the service, feeling isolated can hit harder than expected. You move to a new place, start a new chapter, and suddenly realize that building real connections isn't easy anymore. That's where to…

00:49:25  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
From Deutschland to Devil Dog

From Deutschland to Devil Dog

Sometimes, the funniest stories are also the most revealing. Andy Dietrich takes us from his teenage years in Germany to the icy roads of Alaska and eventually into the structured chaos of the Marine…

00:51:57  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Finding a Community After Military

Finding a Community After Military

Losing the uniform doesn't mean losing your mission. That's the focus of this episode with Marine veteran Sean Abrusci and Warrior Strong founder Tom Tice. Warrior Strong has created a way for vetera…

00:55:10  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
How One Dog Saved a Veteran

How One Dog Saved a Veteran

Losing the uniform doesn't mean losing your mission. Daniel O'Dell opens up about the brutal reality of life after service. Physical limitations, mental health battles, and the crushing loss of ident…

00:51:12  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Fixing the Flaws in Veteran Transition

Fixing the Flaws in Veteran Transition

You've heard the lie: "You'll do great after the military. Companies are lining up to hire vets." But what if that's exactly what's breaking us?

Jason Anderson spent 20 years in the Air Force, le…

00:55:49  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
Life After Blackwater

Life After Blackwater

Morgan Lerette didn't grow up dreaming about being a private military contractor. Like a lot of veterans, one thing led to another. He got pulled into Blackwater during the height of the Iraq War, ro…

00:57:01  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
How False Strength Keeps Men Stuck

How False Strength Keeps Men Stuck

Strength doesn't always look like what you think. For years, Adam Kasix wore the mask, the intense energy, the warrior mindset, the high-functioning chaos. But behind the scenes, his life was crumbli…

01:17:40  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Surviving the War After the War

Surviving the War After the War

What happens when the mission ends but the war inside you doesn't?

Ryan Reichert opens up about life after nearly two decades in the Army, including leading troops in combat, battling chronic PTS…

00:56:51  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Rebuilding Purpose Through Veteran Fitness

Rebuilding Purpose Through Veteran Fitness

After getting out of the Marine Corps, Rob Bracero found himself stuck, detached from purpose, struggling with chronic pain, and missing the community that used to push him forward. He's not alone. A…

00:47:59  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
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