EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 1H
Episode 269 | PTSD in Veterans: Alternative Approaches to Healing with Dr. Charlie Powell, MD
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Charlie Powell, former Naval Lieutenant Commander, multi-boarded physician, and founder of Solo Vive about PTSD in veterans. We discuss his documentary Healing Heroes - No Mind Left Behind and the inspiration behind it. We discuss PTSD in veterans and some of the common symptoms and risk factors veterans experience when it comes to PTSD, including Dr. Charlie's own journey with PTSD. We also discuss suicide in veterans and some of the reasons it is so prevalent in this population. Dr. Charlie shares the current "standard" treatment for PTSD and alternative approaches that have been effective in treating PTSD in veterans. We end the episode with Dr. Charlie sharing some words of advice or encouragement for veterans who are struggling with PTSD and their families.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Charlie:Website: www.healingheroes.comIG: @healingheroestvIG: @drcharliepowellYoutube: Healing Heroes: No Mind Left BehindSolo ViveConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Dr. Charlie Powell, former Naval Lieutenant Commander, multi-boarded physician, and founder of Solo Vive about PTSD in veterans. We discuss his documentary Healing Heroes - No Mind Left Behind and the inspiration behind it. We discuss PTSD in veterans and some of the common symptoms and risk factors veterans experience when it comes to PTSD, including Dr. Charlie's own journey with PTSD. We also discuss suicide in veterans and some of the reasons it is so prevalent in this population. Dr. Charlie shares the current "standard" treatment for PTSD and alternative approaches that have been effective in treating PTSD in veterans. We end the episode with Dr. Charlie sharing some words of advice or encouragement for veterans who are struggling with PTSD and their families.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with Dr. Charlie:Website: www.healingheroes.comIG: @healingheroestvIG: @drcharliepowellYoutube: Healing Heroes: No Mind Left BehindSolo ViveConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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