The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This) With Coop_N

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HeroFront

Josh White

164 episodes

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HeroFront is hosted by Josh White, a retired U.S. Air Force MSgt and viral storyteller named Veteran Podcaster of the Year. We dive deep into raw, unfiltered conversations about military life, trauma recovery, mental health, leadership, and resilience. Each episode features real stories of adversity and triumph from veterans, leaders, authors, and global changemakers—from war zones and Special Ops to the challenges of post-service life. Josh brings two decades of military experience to every interview, creating space for powerful dialogue that heals, educates, and uplifts listeners to action.

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The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This) With Coop_N_Mike

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1 hour 41 minutes 23 seconds

8 months ago

The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This) With Coop_N_Mike

The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This)🚨 Veteran mental health, PTSD, addiction, and recovery—this is the conversation that NEEDS to be heard.In this powerful episode of HeroFront, Marine Corps veteran Mike Rocco Howard shares his raw and unfiltered story of overcoming PTSD, addiction, and isolation—and how his service dog, Cooper, saved his life. 🐕‍🦺🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The dark reality of veteran addiction & PTSD ✔️ How service dogs help save veterans’ lives ✔️ Mental health struggles of transitioning out of the military ✔️ The importance of honoring fallen heroes & their families ✔️ How community & human connection can bring healing 🎧 This is more than a podcast—it’s a wake-up call.

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💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop a comment below & let’s talk!📢 Subscribe to HeroFront for more real stories from real heroes.🔥 Follow Mike Rocco Howard & Cooper: @Coop_N_Mike

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📌 Key Moments in This Episode:⏳ 0:00 - Mike’s Military Journey & Marine Corps ExperienceHow Mike joined the Marines and his life in service.🧠 5:30 - Battling PTSD & Military IsolationThe unseen struggles of transitioning out of the military.🐕‍🦺 14:45 - How My Service Dog Saved My LifeThe life-changing impact of Cooper on PTSD and mental health.💊 25:10 - Addiction & Recovery in the Veteran CommunityThe harsh reality of painkiller addiction and finding sobriety.🔥 37:20 - Hitting Rock Bottom: My Turning Point to SobrietyHow Mike fought addiction and found a new purpose.🇺🇸 48:55 - Honoring Fallen Heroes: Delivering Memorial PlaquesHeartfelt stories of supporting Gold Star families.⚠️ 1:02:30 - PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention (22 a Day Crisis)A raw discussion on mental health & preventing veteran suicide.💪 1:15:40 - Breaking Toxic Masculinity in the MilitaryThe power of emotional vulnerability for veterans.🤝 1:27:15 - Why Veteran Community & Connection MatterThe role of support networks in healing after service.🚀 1:38:50 - Future Plans: Growing the Mission for VeteransMike’s vision for supporting veterans and fallen heroes’ families.