Veteran Health, Purpose, and Sustainable Fitness After Service | Joey Carzoli

About this episode

Joey Carzoli discusses sustainable health and wellness for veterans transitioning from military service.

Joey Carzoli, Physical Health & Wellness Coach with Wounded Warrior Project , joins VET S.O.S. to dive into what sustainable health really looks like for veterans after service. From chronic pain and weight gain to mental health, identity, and purpose, this episode explores how physical wellness can become a powerful anchor during military transition. In this episode, we explore: • Why purpose matters more than motivation• How physical and mental health are inseparable after service• What veterans can expect from Wounded Warrior Project wellness programs• How to build realistic, sustainable fitness habits after the military Whether you're navigating military transition, rebuilding your health, or searching for purpose after service, this conversation gives you clear, actionable steps you can use today. Joey Carzoli is a Physical Health & Wellness Coach with the Wounded Warrior Project and holds a PhD in Neurophysiology. His work focuses on helping veterans translate health science into practical, sustainable lifestyle changes that improve long-term well-being. The VET S.O.S. Network connects veterans, spouses, and service members with real resources and real people who…

People in this episode

Hosts: Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder, Hira Paulin, Kingsley Scott

Guest: Joey Carzoli

Topics covered

• veteran health
• sustainable fitness
• military transition
• mental health
• purpose
• wellness programs

Keywords

• veterans
• physical health
• chronic pain
• weight gain
• identity
• fitness habits
• mental health
• well-being

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wounded Warrior Project

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