Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS

Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS

  • Never Fight Alone with Chad Robichaux

Never Fight Alone with Chad Robichaux

Thursday 16th November 2023

Explore Chad Robichaux's journey from Marine to MMA champion and founder of Mighty Oaks Foundation, highlighting PTSD recovery and faith.
31 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative

About this podcast

Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action
Author:
Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS
Overview:
Categories:
Body & Mind
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
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Chad Robichaux: From Battlefield to Brotherhood

Episode Overview

  • Chad Robichaux's military journey and struggles with PTSD and panic attacks
  • The profound impact of faith and mentorship on Chad's path to healing and purpose
  • The establishment and mission of Mighty Oaks Foundation in supporting veterans
  • Chad's commitment to serving others and advocating for veteran care and policies
  • The inspiring story of personal redemption and resilience
I think the reason I ended up in the situation I ended up in is because I tried to do it alone. When that anxiety and panic attacks first hit, it first surfaced out of frustration and anger... I tried to justify it... And by not dealing with that behavior early on and telling people and asking for help, that anger and frustration turned to manifest these physiological symptoms that I never thought in a million years I would deal with.
Ever wondered how a battle-hardened Marine finds peace? Meet Chad Robichaux, a USMC Force Recon veteran, MMA champion, and founder of the Mighty Oaks Foundation. In this episode of 'Untold Valor', Chad opens up about his military journey, the toll of PTSD, and the healing power of faith. From enlisting at 17 to facing the horrors of 9/11, Chad's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
He talks candidly about his struggles with mental health and the panic attacks that followed his deployments. But it's not all gloom; Chad's tale is one of redemption and resilience. Discover how he turned his life around through faith and mentorship, leading him to create the Mighty Oaks Foundation. This organization is a lifeline for veterans, offering faith-based peer-to-peer mentoring and recovery programs.
Whether you're a veteran or someone supporting one, Chad's story is a beacon of hope and a testament to the strength found in vulnerability.