This Sober Vet Podcast
This Sober Vet Podcast
Podcast Description
Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans.
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The podcast delves into themes of recovery, addiction, and personal transformation, with episodes spotlighting individual stories such as an Army veteran overcoming opioid addiction, an Air Force vet shifting from binge drinking during the pandemic to sobriety, and an Army vet's journey from homelessness to hope, emphasizing relatable experiences and spiritual growth.
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.
Can someone who feels completely broken build a life filled with peace, purpose, and hope?
In this inspiring episode of This Sober Vet, Navy Veteran Barry shares his remarkable journey from childhood trauma, addiction, and despair to lasting sobriety, faith, and a renewed mission of serving fellow Veterans.
Barry reflects on how his early experiences with alcohol, family history, and personal struggles shaped his addiction. He also shares the extraordinary moments that changed everything—including a life-changing encounter with a police officer that became a turning point in his recovery.
Today, Barry is dedicated to helping other Veterans find healing through faith, community, and the vision of Second Mission Veteran Sober House, providing support and hope for those rebuilding their lives after addiction.
The conversation also explores Barry's emotional journey of uncovering his family's military legacy and how reconnecting with that history strengthened his commitment to service.
Whether you're an active-duty service member, Veteran, first responder, family member, or someone struggling with addiction, Barry's story is proof that recovery can transform even the darkest chapters into a life of meaning and purpose.
In this episode:
- Life as a Navy Veteran
- Addiction and recovery
- Faith as a foundation for sobriety
- Family history and military legacy
- Second Mission Veteran Sober House
- Serving other Veterans after recovery
- Finding peace after trauma
Recovery isn't about erasing your past—it's about allowing it to become the foundation for helping someone else find hope.
Our mission is simple: Normalize sobriety with Veterans.
Learn more at www.thissobervet.com
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