The Hidden Mental Health Battle After Military Retirement — Tyler Burgett | EP 9

Tyler Burgett is a retired Special Warfare operator who faced some of the hardest battles of his life after leaving active duty.Following medical retirement, a divorce, and the loss of close family members, Tyler found himself struggling with substance abuse and thoughts of suicide. The identity he built through service felt stripped away. The mission was gone. The structure was gone. And for a while, so was hope.But this is not a story about defeat.With the help of close friends and veteran-serving nonprofits, Tyler began rebuilding his life. Today, he is on the path to becoming a therapist — committed to helping others navigate the same darkness he once faced.In this episode, we discuss:Identity loss after military transitionSubstance abuse in the veteran communitySuicidal ideation and breaking the silenceThe real impact of nonprofit support organizationsRebuilding purpose after rock bottomIf you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.Explore veteran and first responder nonprofits nationwide:https://www.theoutreach-project.com/nonprofitdirectoryListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3K3Ysh7IntL4sCiQgYklhY?si=86cd961bcbe84f41Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheOutreachProjectHqThe Outreach Project exists to connect people with real resources — and the stories behind them.