About this episode

The episode discusses the struggles veterans face after returning home, focusing on suicide, belonging, and the importance of community support.

Friends, As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. But there is another group of veterans quietly fighting battles long after deployment ends, those struggling to transition home, find belonging, and rediscover hope in civilian life. In this deeply important conversation, I’m joined by retired Lt. Colonel John Garcia, host of the Regiment of the Cross podcast, to discuss the invisible struggles many veterans face after returning home from service. John shares the heartbreaking realities surrounding veteran suicide, the emotional and psychological challenges of transitioning into civilian society, and the ways advocacy, agriculture, storytelling, and authentic human connection can help restore dignity, purpose, and hope. Together, we explore: Why the transition home can feel isolating and disorienting The importance of belonging and being truly seen The emotional toll of military service and reintegration The alarming statistics surrounding veteran suicide How civilians can better support veterans in their communities Why storytelling and meaningful work can become pathways to healing This episode is both a…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Carron Silva

Guest: Lt. Colonel John Garcia

Topics covered

• veteran suicide
• belonging
• transitioning to civilian life
• mental health
• advocacy
• storytelling

Keywords

• veterans
• suicide prevention
• mental health
• transition
• community support
• storytelling
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Regiment of the Cross

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