Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Scott DeLuzio
556 episodes
6 days ago
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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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.
Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
57 minutes 17 seconds
1 month ago
Losing Sight Finding Strength
Aaron Hale's story is about what comes next after tragedy strikes. After serving as a Navy cook, he switched to the Army to become an explosive ordnance disposal tech, leading teams through dangerous missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. A blast left him blind, and years later, meningitis took his hearing. Instead of giving up, Aaron focused on how to move forward. He learned new ways to live, connected with other veterans who had faced similar losses, and found purpose in helping others do the same. This episode is a conversation about persistence, service, and learning to build a new life one step at a time.
Timestamps:
00:08:11 - From Navy kitchens to Afghanistan's front lines
00:17:49 - The meaning of "initial success or total failure"
00:27:42 - The explosion that changed everything
00:33:30 - Finding mentors and new purpose
00:45:12 - Turning his story into strength for others
Links & Resources
Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
Website: https://www.pointofimpactpod.com/
Follow Aaron Hale on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aclayhale
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Follow Aaron Hale on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hale-1861477/
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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.
