This Sober Vet Podcast

Most veterans struggle silently with internal battles—trauma, shame, addiction. Andrew Farrer, a Marine veteran and eight-year sober hero, opens up about how faith, community, and relentless resilience helped him turn the darkest moments into purpose-driven victory. His story isn’t just about quitting alcohol; it’s a powerful testament to the transformative power of vulnerability, service, and self-work that can i...

Special episode: Joe's 4-year anniversary!

Most people see sobriety as a challenge, but for Joe Yurick, it's become his greatest gift—and it can be yours too. In this heartfelt episode, Joe and his wife Katie open up about the raw, emotional journey of overcoming addiction and rebuilding love, trust, and family after years of struggle. Discover how a brave ultimatum became a turning point, leading to four years of sobriety tha...

Most veterans hide their struggles behind strength — until trauma, shame, and burnout threaten to break them. Kristen Domke, a retired Air Force staff sergeant turned Warrior Games athlete, reveals how she turned her pain into purpose and found resilience through faith, community, and relentless grit.

In this episode, Kristen shares her rollercoaster journey from overseas deployments and alcohol dependence to hitting rock bott...

Most veterans don’t realize that finding a trauma-competent therapist requires specific credentials and cultural understanding—missing this can prolong suffering. In this eye-opening episode, retired Army Sergeant Major Mark Baylis and Dr. T reveal how veterans can seek out specialized care that truly understands military trauma, combat hypervigilance, and moral injury.

Discover the little-known directories and key quest...

Most veterans carry unseen scars, but few talk about the journey from trauma to sobriety with raw honesty. Army veteran Sam DeBold reveals how a decade of addiction, traumatic experiences, and unresolved pain finally led him to reclaim control — and how he’s now helping others do the same. If you're a veteran struggling in silence or someone who believes addiction has your life on hold, this episode will challenge your ...

Most veterans hide their pain behind alcohol and trauma—Marie Henriksen's raw storytelling shatters that illusion. In this episode, she takes us through her tumultuous journey from trauma, addiction, and PTSD to healing, faith, and hope. Her poetry reveals a raw human experience, showing that even in our darkest moments, resilience, connection, and God's love can guide us to true freedom.

You'll discover how a combat medic tur...

Most veterans and high performers struggle with an inner battle—conquering addiction and redefining what true strength really means. Kevin Stark, a Navy SEAL turned purpose-driven mentor, shares how his journey from the battlefield to sobriety transformed his life and leadership.Discover the untold story behind Kevin’s humble warrior spirit—despite being a Navy SEAL BUD/S instructor, he’s one of the most rel...

Summary

In this episode of the SoberVet podcast, host Joe Yurick and Dr. T engage in a deep conversation with Air Force veteran Wes Cornett, who shares his journey from military service to sobriety and writing. Wes discusses the challenges of alcoholism, the importance of therapy, and how he found healing through writing his novel 'Tumbling Dice' and participating in ultra marathons. The conversation emphasizes the significa...

In this episode of the Sober Vet podcast, host Joe Yurick speaks with Marine veteran Dan Bridges, who shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding sobriety. Dan discusses his military service, struggles with alcohol, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. He emphasizes the importance of community and support in recovery, as well as the parallels between marathon running and sobriety. Dan's story serves as an i...

In this conversation, Joe Yurick and Anthony Dyer discuss the transformative journey of sobriety, particularly in the context of military veterans. Anthony shares his experiences in the Air Force, his struggles with alcoholism, and the pivotal moments that led him to choose recovery. They explore the importance of support systems, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the significance of living with intention. Antho...

Listen as Marine Veteran, Matt Boelhower, discusses his deployment in 04 where his unit held Ramadi, Iraq for 7 months. Matt lost 34 Marines and about 3 times that were wounded. First night back, Matt got dunk. That continued until one night, enjoying some bingo at his golf club followed by some drinks at a friends caused a hang over that made Matt miss a family event. That motivated a change. Now, over 600 days sober, Matt is rock...

Listen as Jimmy takes us on a pretty wild ride of his life during and after enlisting in the Air Force as a load master. Each deployment he sent home 75-100 human remains, worked with multiple special forces and earned the nick name “Pew Pew.” After his first divorce, drinking became heavy to the point where at the beginning of this second deployment, he went through withdraw.  During a deployment he was struck by ...

Listen as Marine Veteran, Ryan, recalls his deployment during OIF and losing many brothers. Ryan discusses the normalcy of drinking in military culture. His transition from military to civilian. 3 traumatic experiences that led to his rock bottom. His true test came after he put down the bottle. He found his tribe in a local men's group. He worked his way up to CEO of a non-profit, Clear Path for Veterans. They provide service dogs...

Listen as Marine Vet, Jerry, takes us on a journey. Starts with drinking, progresses to opioids, then crystal meth. After being incarcerated and working with Veterans Court, Jerry finds God and begins his sobriety journey. Now 8 years sober, he discusses his new love for his family and how good sobriety is!

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Listen as, Grunt Style CBO, Tim Jensen tells his story of surviving the triangle of death in Iraq to his life with alcohol and drugs. A story we can all relate to. Tim brings a new conversation to TSV when he discusses the profound impact of medically supervised psychedelics and how they help Veterans reset their brain to dissolve addictions! This episode is a MUST LISTEN!

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