Therapy is NOT a bad word. This week we focused on the good, bad, and ugly of mental health. We talk about different options available and keep it real about how important it is to have a professional to talk to, especially once you have transitioned out of the military.

Transitioning out of the military not only affects you as the service member, but also greatly affects your kids. This episode focuses on the resiliency of military kids and how you can not only prepare yourself for your transition out of the military, but how you can prepare your kids as well.

Scott served 6 years in the National Guard. After his brother was killed in action in Afghanistan, Scott decided to leave the military. He started getting help for his mental health and in the process wrote a book and started a podcast to give other veterans a platform to share their stories of healing too.

Katrina served 8 years in the Navy, before she was found to be ‘unfit’ for military service. She was devastated and struggled to find her new identity outside of her military service. Listen to her share how she overcame mental health services and what she is doing now to empower people to be the best…

Brad served 20 years in the Army. He served as both an Army Ranger and Delta Force and fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. Listen to how Brad now uses music as a means to battle mental health and how he reaches other veterans through his songs!

Andrew served 4 years in the Army. After a trying deployment, it took Drew time to reintegrate into civilian life. Listen as he shares many lessons learned and what he still struggles with to this day!

Justin served 13 years in the Air Force when he was medically retired. Listen to how he turned his struggles with mental health into a way that now helps veterans and first responders in similar situations.

Ashlee served 14 years in the Coast Guard. After saving numerous lives during Hurricane Harvey, she was grounded due to an autoimmune disease that ultimately forced her to medically retire. Listen as she shares how writing a book has helped her cope with the experiences she had during her service and what it was like…

Amanda served 5 years with the Air Force. After the birth of her child she realized that the possibility of deploying again shortly after the birth wasn’t an option. Listen to how she bridges the gap between being a veteran and a military spouse all while helping other women veterans tell their stories.