The Veritable Veteran Podcast
by Evan Eldridge
Latest episode
074 | Are we asking the wrong questions? : Reframing what we ask…
074 | Are we asking the wrong questions? : Reframing what we ask…
About this podcast
The Veritable Veteran Podcast is a place for military veterans and their families to have real and raw conversations about the very real and raw emotions they are struggling with. Too often, veterans and their families depart the military and dive head-first into civilian life, leaving behind familiar territory and a support network of like-minded individuals. They are left to deal with the mental turmoil on their own, surrounded by people who cannot and will not understand what they are going through. The loss of purpose, crisis of identity, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt plague veterans daily, but they don't know how to verbalize what they are feeling.
This podcast helps put words to those thoughts. Through my family's and my own personal experiences, and through the experiences of others, we expose the lies we have believed and bring truth the conversation. You are not alone in what you are feeling, and this show will help you and those closest to you understand that.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 75 episodes
- 074 | Are we asking the wrong questions? : Reframing what we ask ourselves · 34 min · Episode 74In this episode, Evan explores the power of reframing thoughts and questions to improve mental health, emotional resilience, and communication. He shares practical techniques…
- 073 | Bilateral Stimulation: Walking and Running for Emotional Regulation · 38 min · Episode 73This episode explores how walking and running can serve as effective bilateral stimulation techniques to aid emotional processing and trauma recovery. The host shares personal…
- 072 | Learning Your Brain Like You Learned Your "AO" · 1 h 10 min · Episode 72In this episode, The Veritable Veteran and his wife Lydia explore their personal journeys with therapy, ADHD, and emotional regulation. They share insights on understanding…
- 071 |The Power of Personal Stories: Why Every Veteran Has a Worthwhile Voice · 1 h 37 min · Episode 71Join Dan Baker, Roger Vogel, and The Veritable Veteran as they share compelling stories from military veterans, discuss the importance of storytelling, and explore the challenges…
- 070 | 2025 RAND Veteran Suicide Study · 1 h 2 min · Episode 70An in-depth analysis of the recent RAND study on veteran suicide, exploring vulnerable groups, prevention strategies, and the role of community and government efforts. Article…
- 069 | The Power of Failure, Psychedelics, and Perspective with Josh Mach · 1 h 46 min · Episode 69On this episode, I interview Josh Mach, Marine veteran and host of the JMach Podcast. We discuss the "opportunities" presented by failures, his experience with Ayahuasca therapy…
- 068 | David X. Cook and "The Sane Read" Series: A News Media Field Guide · 1 h 27 min · Episode 68In this in-depth interview, David X Cook, a 20-year Air Force veteran and author of "The Sane Read" series, shares his journey from military service to writing and community…
- 067 | Blast Exposure and its Invisible Effects On Veteran's Brains · 51 min · Episode 67This episode explores the hidden effects of blast exposure on veterans' brains, the challenges in diagnosing invisible brain injuries, and recent scientific studies revealing how…
- 066 | Critical Thinker ≠ Conspiracy Theorist · 8 min · Episode 66The Veritable Veteran emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, respectful questioning, and humility when evaluating official narratives and information, especially in the…
- 065 | Moral Injury, OnlyVets, and Kat's Swear Jar Part 2 · 1 h 46 min · Episode 65In this episode, the hosts delve into the complex topic of moral injury, its distinction from PTSD, and how the mental health system and insurance influence treatment. They share…
- 064 | Moral Injury, OnlyVets, and Kat's Swear Jar · 1 h 34 min · Episode 64In this episode, the hosts delve into the complex topic of moral injury, its distinction from PTSD, and how the mental health system and insurance influence treatment. They share…
- 063 | Military Sexual Trauma: Sarah's Story of Survival · 1 h 29 min · Episode 63In this episode of the Veritable Veteran Podcast, Sarah DuFour shares her powerful story as a survivor of military sexual trauma (MST). She discusses her journey from a small…
- 062 | Regarding the VAs shenanigans, Project 2025, and the CBO Options Affecting Veterans · 35 min · Episode 62In this episode of the Veritable Veteran podcast, the host discusses the recent VA rule amendment regarding disability ratings and its implications, particularly in relation to…
- 061 | "An American In Kyiv" John G Sennett Sr. · 1 h 6 min · Episode 61In this episode of the Veritable Veteran Podcast, John Sennett shares his unique journey from military service to living in Ukraine during the ongoing war. He discusses his…
- 060 | Standing In The Gap For Veterans with Kat and Aaron Dugan: Part Two · 1 h 37 min · Episode 60In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts navigate through technical challenges while sharing personal stories about their military experiences, parenting, and the journey of…
- 059 | Standing In The Gap For Veterans with Kat and Aaron Dugan: Part One · 1 h 35 min · Episode 59In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts navigate through technical challenges while sharing personal stories about their military experiences, parenting, and the journey of…
- 058 | Chris Kruger: "Walking Away From The Ledge" · 1 h 46 min · Episode 58In this episode of the Veritable Veteran Podcast, Chris Krueger shares his journey from military service to writing his memoir, 'Walking Away from the Ledge.' He discusses the…
- 057 | Great Faith and Great Struggle Can Exist In The Same Place... · 49 min · Episode 57In this episode of the Veritable Veteran podcast, the host discusses the intersection of faith and mental health, emphasizing that struggles with mental health do not negate…
- 056 | That caught me off guard... · 26 min · Episode 56In this episode of the Veritable Veteran Podcast, the host reflects on recent life changes and opportunities that have caused stress and contemplation about his future. He…
- 055 | Taking Ownership To Get Stuff Done · 45 min · Episode 55In this episode, Evan discusses the importance of taking ownership of what you need done and following up with people who you may be waiting on to do their job. No one is going…
