This Sober Vet | Veteran Sobriety & Recovery Podcast
This Sober Vet is the podcast where military Veterans share their real stories of addiction, alcoholism, PTSD, trauma, recovery, and the life-changing power of sobriety.
Hosted by Army combat Veterans Joe Yurick and co-host Dr. T, this podcast exists to normalize sobriety within the Veteran community by proving that life after alcohol and drugs isn't just possible—it can become the greatest mission you'll ever complete.
Each episode features honest conversations with Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force Veterans who have faced combat, military transition, mental health challenges, substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and life's toughest battles—and found purpose through recovery.
Whether you're an active-duty service member, a military Veteran, a first responder, a family member, or someone searching for hope in addiction recovery, you'll discover practical wisdom, inspiration, and proof that lasting sobriety is achievable.
Topics include:
- Veteran sobriety
- Military addiction recovery
- Alcoholism and alcohol recovery
- Drug addiction recovery
- PTSD and trauma healing
- Mental health and resilience
- Family relationships after addiction
- Leadership and personal growth
- Faith, purpose, and service after military life
You are not alone. Thousands of Veterans have fought this battle—and won.
If you're ready to reclaim your life, restore your relationships, and discover what's possible on the other side of addiction, you've found your community.
Subscribe to This Sober Vet and join the mission to normalize sobriety among America's Veterans—one story at a time.
This Sober Vet | Veteran Sobriety & Recovery Podcast
Marine Veteran Survives Ramadi and Finds Sobriety | Matt Boelhower's Recovery Story
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How do you move forward after witnessing the realities of war?
In this powerful episode of This Sober Vet, Marine Veteran Matt Boelhower reflects on his deployment to Ramadi, Iraq, where his unit held The Combat Outpost for seven months under relentless combat conditions. During that deployment, his unit lost 34 Marines, while many more were wounded—experiences that would shape the years that followed.
Like many Veterans, Matt turned to alcohol after returning home. What started as a way to unwind gradually became part of everyday life until one missed family event caused by a night of drinking forced him to reevaluate what mattered most.
Today, with more than 600 days of sobriety, Matt serves as a law enforcement officer, trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and has found another outlet for healing through writing. He is also the author of Heroes and Dirt: A Collection of Poems from a Marine Corps Veteran of the Iraq War.
Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, family member, or someone considering a life free from alcohol, Matt's story is a reminder that healing often begins with one decision—and grows through daily commitment.
In this episode:
- Combat in Ramadi, Iraq
- Serving at The Combat Outpost
- Life after combat
- Alcohol recovery and sobriety
- Family as motivation
- Law enforcement after military service
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and resilience
- Writing Heroes and Dirt
Recovery doesn't erase the past—it gives you the strength to honor it while building a better future.
Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.
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