Silent Wounds and Warriors Podcast

Silent Wounds and Warriors Podcast
Podcast Description
Silent Wounds and Warriors Podcast is dedicated to the voices of veterans, first responders, and those who stand beside them. Hosted by Alex Briggs, a combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and founder of the Silent Wounds and Warriors Foundation, this podcast dives deep into the unseen battles of those who serve—mental health, trauma recovery, resilience, and the journey toward healing.Through raw and honest conversations with experts, fellow warriors, and advocates, we explore groundbreaking treatments like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, share personal stories of triumph, and provide real resources for those seeking support. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone who cares about the well-being of our heroes, this podcast is here to inform, inspire, and ignite change.Join us as we break the silence and build a stronger, healthier community—one story at a time.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on mental health, trauma recovery, resilience, and healing, with specific episodes addressing topics like hyperbaric oxygen therapy and PTSD. For example, Episode 001 features Wren Murray discussing the importance of mental health support in relation to traumatic brain injuries, combining personal stories with expert insights to advocate for community support.

Silent Wounds and Warriors Podcast is dedicated to the voices of veterans, first responders, and those who stand beside them. Hosted by Alex Briggs, a combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and founder of the Silent Wounds and Warriors Foundation, this podcast dives deep into the unseen battles of those who serve—mental health, trauma recovery, resilience, and the journey toward healing.
Through raw and honest conversations with experts, fellow warriors, and advocates, we explore groundbreaking treatments like Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, share personal stories of triumph, and provide real resources for those seeking support. Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, or someone who cares about the well-being of our heroes, this podcast is here to inform, inspire, and ignite change.
Join us as we break the silence and build a stronger, healthier community—one story at a time.
Episode 2 – Franco ”Bebo” Santana: From the Battlefield to the Frontlines of Human Trafficking
In this powerful episode, Army veteran Franco “Bebo” Santana shares his incredible journey—from joining the military as a teenager in Puerto Rico to serving with Special Forces in Afghanistan, surviving multiple IED blasts, and becoming a drill sergeant. Bebo, a Bronze Star recipient with two purple hearts, opens up about life after the military, the challenges of transitioning, and how he's now using elite working dogs to combat human trafficking and child exploitation through his organization, Kaffjäger Canine. Packed with resilience, raw honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, this conversation is one you won’t forget.

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