Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Scott DeLuzio
557 episodes
1 week 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
55 minutes 41 seconds
2 months ago
Why Veterans Struggle To Sleep
Sleep can feel like the enemy when nightmares, racing thoughts, or old deployment habits keep you wired at night.
In this episode, Dr. Leah Kaylor, a prescribing psychologist and sleep expert for the FBI, explains why so many veterans and first responders struggle to rest and what happens in the brain when we avoid sleep altogether.
This episode will help you understand how REM sleep helps process trauma, and learn why caffeine and alcohol quietly sabotage your nights. Dr. Kaylor shares simple, cost-free fixes like getting morning sunlight, adjusting caffeine timing, and creating better sleep routines to help you finally get real rest. If you've ever wondered why your body won't shut down or how to stop the cycle of sleepless nights, this conversation delivers both clarity and hope.
Timestamps
09:00 - Veterans avoiding sleep to escape nightmares
11:30 - How REM sleep acts like overnight therapy
17:15 - The hidden cost of caffeine and late-night pre-workouts
37:15 - Why alcohol is the worst "sleep aid"
41:30 - Building self-awareness with sleep logs
Links & Resources
Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1
If Sleep Were A Drug Book: https://driveonpodcast.com/recommends/if-sleep-were-a-drug/
Website: https://DrLeahKaylor.com
Follow Leah Kaylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drleahkaylor/
Follow Leah Kaylor on Twitter/X: https://www.tiktok.com/@drleahkaylor
Follow Leah Kaylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-kaylor-ph-d-mp-rxp-a75497222/
Follow Leah Kaylor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.LeahKaylorShorts https://www.youtube.com/@DrLeahKaylor
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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.
