From Combat to Clarity: Understanding PTSD in Veterans

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join us in this powerful episode as we sit down with Cole Grace, a dedicated advocate and expert on mental health issues within the military. Together, we dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of Combat-Related PTSD. Cole shares his personal experiences, insights, and the challenges faced by service members dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).We explore:What PTSD is: A mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events.Common causes: From military combat to natural disasters and assaults, discover the various triggers.Symptoms: Learn about the signs, including re-experiencing trauma, avoidance, negative changes in mood, and increased arousal.Treatment options: Gain insight into effective therapies, medications, and support systems available for those affected.Cole also shares his own journey:His challenging childhood and how it influenced his perception of trauma, emphasizing the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health.Experiences in the Army National Guard, including combat roles and the emotional repression that followed.Struggles with health issues and addiction after returning from Iraq, leading to a transformative path through rehab.Insights from his book, "Internal > External: Calming the Chaos Within," which offers practical ways to manage mental health and improve quality of life.His belief in focusing on internal factors like integrity, joy, and mindset to influence external success, highlighting the necessity of addressing internal struggles for overall well-being.Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or just someone interested in understanding this critical issue, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the realities of Combat-Related PTSD and the path to healing.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/vfl4u52_TqQRate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: September 12, 2025