🎙️ Episode 43: Dr. Brian Livesay — Moral Injury, PTSD, and the Healing Journey

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Dr. Brian Livesay—Army veteran, psychologist, and innovator of Critical Memory Integration (CMI)—joins Tom and Chris Faust to dive deep into the unseen wounds veterans carry after service.

From redefining PTSD as a survival response to exposing the silent epidemic of moral injury, Dr. Livesay brings a raw, compassionate, and expert perspective to the complex mental health challenges faced by transitioning service members.

He shares:

* His own journey from the battlefield to the therapy room
* The emotional cost of leaving the uniform behind
* A story of transformative healing through CMI
* Why moral injury needs more attention, and how we begin to heal from it

Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or someone who supports the military community, this is a must-hear conversation about hope, pain, purpose—and the power of facing your story head-on.

🫡 “Faith moves mountains... I’ve seen people transform the topography of their lives.” — Dr. Brian Livesay

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What happens when your military service ends, but the battle within continues?

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Navy veteran Robert Wheeler shares his unfiltered story of identity loss, trauma, depression—and how he found hope again. From military police service to struggling through the dark aftermath of his transition, Robert opens up about holding a gun in his hand, nearly giving up, and what saved him: connection, coaching, and a mindset shift rooted in gratitude.

Today, Robert leads Battlefitted, helping veterans and first responders navigate trauma, rediscover purpose, and build resilience through fitness, mindset, and discipline.

This is a must-watch for anyone seeking real talk about what it takes to heal after service.

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🎧 Robert's Podcast: Battle Harder
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In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with veteran and lifelong "word nerd" Gail Marie Beckman—a trailblazing cruciverbalist who's been crafting custom crossword and word search puzzles since 1991.Gail shares her inspiring journey from enlisting in the Army to escaping the family construction business to building a one-of-a-kind puzzle business from scratch. Learn how a typo-filled cable company sparked her first custom crossword, how her puzzles have brought joy and healing to families and corporations alike, and why she believes puzzles offer mental clarity and therapeutic escape—especially for veterans.We also explore:Her service in Baumholder, Germany in the late '70sCreating puzzles for brands like Purina, Humana, and Johns HopkinsA special veteran-themed puzzle supporting suicide preventionHer heartfelt Betty White tribute puzzleAdvice for veterans looking to turn their passion into a businessPlus, don’t miss the exclusive word search puzzle Gail created for the Be The One campaign — available to download for free!🎁 Free Puzzle Download (Suicide Prevention & Veteran Support):👉 https://veteranvoices.us/be-the-one🛒 Check out Gail's puzzle books:Available via Barnes & Noble Print-on-Demand — titles include Mind, Body, Crosswords and More, Cannabis & Crosswords, and her upcoming Fur & Feathers puzzle collection!👉 http://veteranvoices.us/beckman-books💬 Connect with Gail:Find her on LinkedIn to inquire about custom puzzles for your next event, family celebration, or corporate training.👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-marie-beckman-638725309/———🪖 Veteran Voices: SITREP is your go-to podcast for real conversations that empower, uplift, and inform veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.🎧 Subscribe and follow for more inspiring veteran stories and resources.📢 Veteran Voices: SITREP — Where your voice matters.#VeteranVoices #CrosswordCreator #VeteranEntrepreneur #MilitaryToCivilian #PTSDSupport #PuzzleTherapy #WomenVeterans #BeTheOne #VeteranTransition #GailBeckman #SuicidePrevention #PodcastInterview👉 https://www.veteranvoices.us👉 Email Us: sitrep@veteranvoices.us

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