EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 43 MIN
#6 Royce Herring - Coast Guard Veteran and Entrepreneur: PTSD Awareness Month
from World Changing Veterans · host World Changing Veterans
Royce Herring is a Coast Guard veteran and entrepreneur. In this episode, Royce openly discusses his struggles with PTSD, alcohol addiction, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. He emphasizes the importance of community, support, and having a mission, offering practical advice for veterans facing similar challenges. Royce's inspiring story highlights resilience, the value of supportive relationships, and the power of admitting when help is needed.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:31 Royce's Background and Coast Guard Service02:23 Family Military Heritage05:10 Joining the Coast Guard08:04 Coast Guard Experiences and Duties15:00 Transition to Civilian Life21:09 Dealing with PTSD24:32 The Immediate Aftermath of Injury25:16 Struggling with Feelings of Abandonment26:31 The Mental Toll of PTSD27:26 Turning to Substance Abuse28:27 A Friend's Intervention29:18 Recognizing the Problem30:41 Signs of PTSD and Addiction34:13 The Importance of Community Support37:57 Finding a New Mission41:51 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationWays to connectIf you would like to connect with Royce Herring, you can email him at [email protected] you would like to share your story on the podcast or connect with us at World Changing Veterans, email us at [email protected] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worldchangingveterans.substack.com
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