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Published November 11, 2025 · 36:59

From Service to Support: Tom Sauer's Mission for Veterans' Mental Health

Guest: Tom Sauer

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  • Mental health and healing
  • Business and career
  • Benefits and VA process
  • Service stories
  • Community and nonprofits
  • Health and wellness

Show notes

Tom Sauer – Resilience, Service & Recovery In this powerful episode, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Tom Sauer, a Navy and Marine Corps veteran turned entrepreneur. Tom Sauer shares his inspiring journey from military service to building Miramar Health, a mental health and addiction recovery center for veterans. Learn how personal loss and experiences with addiction and suicide in the veteran community motivated Tom Sauer to make a difference. The conversation tackles challenges within the VA system, the critical importance of accessible care, and how Miramar Health is providing essential trauma support to those who served. Tune in for deep insights into resilience, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the mission to help fellow veterans thrive.

If you or someone you know needs support, visit miramarhealth.com.

*Contact Ed Parcaut:** - 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com) - 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

For more resources and support, visit HelpingTheBrave.com. #HelpingTheBrave #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AddictionRecovery #MilitaryToEntrepreneur #MiramarHealth #VeteransAffairs #CommunityCare #PTSDawareness #Resilience #NavyVeteran #MarineCorps #MilitaryService #SuicidePrevention #VeteranStories #VeteranCare #MilitaryTransition #SupportOurVets

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