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
Retired Army Major Sam DeBold on Trauma, Alcohol Addiction and Recovery
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What if the strongest thing a leader could do was ask for help?
In this compelling episode of This Sober Vet, retired Army Major Sam DeBold shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, alcohol addiction, and recovery after years of carrying burdens that few people ever saw.
Sam reflects on the childhood experiences that shaped his relationship with alcohol, the impact of military service and deployment, and how self-medication slowly became a way of coping with unresolved pain. He also explains the science behind addiction, why alcohol changes the brain, and the life-changing lessons he learned during treatment and recovery.
More importantly, Sam discusses how honesty, vulnerability, community, and self-awareness became the foundation for lasting sobriety—and why recovery has given him greater peace, purpose, and clarity than he ever thought possible.
Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, family member, or someone struggling with addiction, Sam's story offers practical insight and hope that recovery is possible regardless of how long you've been fighting.
In this episode:
- Life as a retired Army Major
- Trauma and alcohol addiction
- The neuroscience of addiction
- Military leadership and mental health
- Recovery through honesty and community
- Finding peace after addiction
Real strength isn't pretending you're okay—it's having the courage to face what's hurting you and choosing a different path.
Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.
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