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Artwork for Warriors Heart: Tom Spooner on Helping Veterans and First Responders Heal

Published June 11, 2024 · 33:31

Warriors Heart: Tom Spooner on Helping Veterans and First Responders Heal

Guest: Tom Spooner

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  • Transition to civilian life
  • Mental health and healing
  • Family and caregivers
  • Service stories
  • Community and nonprofits
  • Health and wellness

Show notes

Join Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Tom Spooner for an enlightening and heartfelt conversation on the Helping The Brave Podcast. In this episode, they delve into the crucial need to support veterans, first responders, and their families. 🎙️ **Topics Covered:** - The significance of reaching out to 22 veterans or people weekly to check in and offer support. - Challenges faced by military spouses and families. - Resources like Warriors Heart for addressing self-medication issues, PTSD, moral grief, and injuries. - The importance of finding a supportive community and seeking help. - Fundraising and charitable activities to support veteran initiatives. - Personal experiences with military service, addiction recovery, and the founding of Warriors Heart. - The role of organizations like Operation Surf in providing unique therapeutic experiences. Tom Spooner, a former Army Special Forces and Delta member, shares his journey of serving for 21 years, transitioning to civilian life, and his mission to help those struggling with PTSD and addiction. Tom and Ed discuss the importance of human interaction, effective leadership, and the goals of establishing treatment facilities catering to our heroes. 🌟 **Guest:** - **Tom Spooner:** Co-founder of Warriors Heart, Army veteran with 21 years of service, sobriety advocate, and dedicated supporter of veterans and first responders. 📍 **Resources Mentioned:** - [Warriors Heart](https://www.warriorsheart.com) **Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes!** 📢Follow us for updates: - Website: [Ed Parcaut] - Facebook: [Ed Parcaut] - Twitter: [@parcaut] - Instagram: [@edparcaut] Thank you for supporting "Helping The Brave"!

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