In this deeply moving episode of the Veterans Growing America Podcast, Coach RL Simmons sits down with Dr. Ariel Jordan — Army veteran, trauma-informed therapist, author, and founder of Mindset Quality — to discuss post-traumatic growth, racial healing, and redefining resilience for veterans, leaders, and first responders.

After serving in the U.S. Army as a culinary specialist, Dr. Jordan experienced a series of personal traumas that led her to become a powerful force in the mental health and healing space. She now dedicates her life to helping others transform pain into purpose through therapy, EMDR, wellness retreats, and her signature program: Mission Redefine.

This episode is a masterclass in emotional resilience, leadership after loss, and the critical role of support systems, community, and healing conversations in veteran entrepreneurship.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

What post-traumatic growth really means
How trauma shows up in leadership & entrepreneurship
Why veterans & first responders need more than motivation
Dr. Jordan’s personal journey from survival to service
The story behind Mindset Quality and Mission Redefine
The connection between racial trauma and mental health
How to build your “battle buddy” and “starting five” in business
Why healing must happen before legacy can be built

📚 About Dr. Ariel Jordan:

🪖 U.S. Army Veteran (Culinary Specialist)
👩🏽‍⚕️ Licensed Therapist, EMDR & Trauma Specialist
✍🏾 Author of Holding Space & United We Serve, United We Heal
🧠 CEO of Mindset Quality
🌿 Retreat Leader | Mental Wellness Advocate | Speaker
🔗 Resources & Links:
🔗 Website: https://bio.arielandjordan.com
📘 Books: Holding Space, United We Serve, United We Heal
🌐 Follow @MindsetQuality on Instagram and LinkedIn
💼 VGA Community: veteransgrowingamerica.com

Keywords: Dr Ariel Jordan,Veterans Growing America Podcast,Mindset Quality,post traumatic growth,trauma healing for veterans,emdr therapy,black woman veteran,mental health leadership,mission redefine program,racial trauma healing,black therapist podcast,healing from trauma,military women entrepreneurs,veteran mental health support,veteran owned business podcast,army culinary specialist,coach RL Simmons,black veteran therapist,mental wellness for first responders,holding space book,united we serve united we heal