Combat Squad leader to Social Worker: Keith’s Mission to Change Veteran Treatment | Episode 31

In this episode of Sober Spill, Jana sits down with Mountainside's own Keith Appleton, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who shares the profound challenges of his military to civilian transition. After a medical retirement, Keith struggled with the abrupt loss of structure, community, and his identity as a soldier. Keith breaks down two often misunderstood topics: trauma and moral injury - while trauma is a fear response, moral injury is a deeper shame response—an injury to one's core moral identity. This is a must-listen for veterans, their families, and anyone supporting military reintegration.#VeteransMentalHealth #RecoveryMindset #VeteransRecovery #SoberSpillPodcast #MilitarySupport #PTSDRecovery #MentalHealthMattersMission: Recovery— explore our Veteran resources at https://www.mountainside.com/veteransFamilies heal together — explore our Family Wellness services at https://www.mountainside.com/treatment/offerings/family-wellness/Stay connected, stay grounded — explore our support groups at https://www.mountainside.com/resources/support-groups/