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"Veterans 4 Life USA" - Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 6 - 12/17/2019
"Veterans 4 Life USA" - Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 6 - 12/17/2019
"Veterans 4 Life USA" - Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 6 - 12/17/2019
Tuesday 17th December 2019
Brian from Veterans 4 Life USA shares his recovery journey and innovative approaches like horse therapy to help military personnel and first responders overcome addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Brian's Journey: Healing Heroes with Veterans 4 Life USA
I think we go through such depth of like depravity and really like put ourselves through our own personal hell, that when you come out of that on the other side, you have this level of almost like fearlessness.
Brian, the founder of Veterans 4 Life USA, sits down with Krissi to share his deeply personal story of addiction and recovery in this episode of the Recovery Speakers Podcast. From his time in the military to his experiences as a firefighter, Brian opens up about the intense trauma and long-term stress that led him down the path of addiction. But his journey didn't end there.
After achieving sobriety, Brian channeled his struggles into something profoundly positive by founding Veterans 4 Life USA, a non-profit dedicated to helping military personnel and first responders battling addiction and trauma. Veterans 4 Life USA stands out with its innovative approaches to recovery, including horse therapy, which has shown remarkable results in healing emotional wounds. Brian emphasizes the importance of overcoming shame and guilt—barriers that often prevent individuals from seeking the help they desperately need.
The organization’s mission is to provide affordable treatment options and create a supportive community for those who have served. Throughout the episode, Brian discusses upcoming events hosted by Veterans 4 Life USA, aiming to raise awareness and support for those struggling. His story is not just inspiring; it's a testament to the power of resilience and the impact one person can have on countless lives.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or know someone who is, this episode offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that recovery is possible for everyone.