In this episode, Dr. Saarah Nicolas, Ph.D. joins Adam for a clear, practical conversation about veteran mental health. Drawing on her background in a military family and clinical work with service members, Dr. Nicholas explains how evidence-based therapies help veterans process trauma, reduce symptoms, and rebuild daily functioning.
What You’ll Learn
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Path & Purpose: How a military upbringing shaped Dr. Nicholas’s mission to serve veterans.
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PTSD & MST 101: What these diagnoses mean, common misconceptions, and how to talk about them.
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Treatments that Work: Plain-English breakdowns of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE)—who they’re for, what sessions look like, and expected outcomes.
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“King & Queen” Symptoms: How hallmark trauma symptoms show up—and strategies to manage them.
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Tackling Stigma: Why seeking help was once seen as a career risk in the military, and how the culture is changing.
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Therapy with Authenticity: The pivotal moment that led Dr. Nicholas to bring more authenticity into sessions—and why it improves results.
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Action Steps: Practical ways service members, veterans, and families can prioritize mental wellness now.
If this episode resonates, share it with a veteran, spouse, or leader who can help move the conversation, and the culture, forward.
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