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
Air Force Veteran Wes Cornett's Journey from Alcohol Addiction to Sobriety
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Can healing begin when you're finally willing to face the pain you've been trying to escape?
In this thoughtful episode of This Sober Vet, Air Force Veteran Wes Cornett shares his journey from deployments, military drinking culture, and alcoholism to lasting sobriety, therapy, writing, and endurance athletics.
Wes reflects on how alcohol gradually became part of his life during military service, the challenges it created in his relationships, and the difficult but rewarding process of learning self-forgiveness. He explains how therapy, writing his novel Tumbling Dice, and training for ultra marathons became meaningful parts of his recovery and personal growth.
Joe, Dr. T, and Wes discuss why healing requires honesty, why asking for help takes courage, and how sobriety can open the door to a completely different life.
Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, family member, or someone struggling with alcohol addiction, Wes's story demonstrates that recovery is built through consistent action, self-reflection, and hope.
In this episode:
- Life as an Air Force Veteran
- Military drinking culture
- Alcohol addiction and recovery
- The value of therapy
- Writing Tumbling Dice
- Ultra marathons and resilience
- Self-forgiveness and rebuilding relationships
Healing begins the moment you're willing to believe that your past doesn't have to define your future.
Be sure to check out Wes's podcast and his novel Tumbling Dice to learn more about his journey.
Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.
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