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The Strategic Veteran

The Strategic Veteran

By: Adam Peters
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 Welcome to The Strategic Veteran, a raw and unfiltered journey into military transition. Host Adam Peters challenges the status quo by sharing authentic stories of veterans navigating life after service while advocating for real systemic change in how our military prepares service members for civilian life. Each episode dives deep into the human transition experience - from the struggles that many face but few discuss to the transformative moments that shape new paths forward. Through honest conversations with fellow veterans, Adam explores the challenges of identity, purpose, and belonging that come with hanging up the uniform. More than just a podcast, The Strategic Veteran is a movement. It's about proving that meaningful change is possible, even in systems others claim can't be changed. Whether you're a veteran seeking connection, a service member preparing for transition, or someone passionate about supporting our military community, these stories will inspire, challenge, and empower you to be part of the solution. Join us as we work to bridge the gap between military and civilian life, one story at a time.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Bhargav Patel

    Bhargav Patel
    Oct 7 2025
    What happens when the science of psychiatry collides with the future of AI and the timeless wisdom of healing? Dr. Bhargav Patel is a physician, psychiatrist, wellness entrepreneur, and CEO of My Peak. He’s also a leader in AI healthcare solutions through Sully AI and the author of Trauma Transformed. In this conversation, we explore the full arc of healing—from childhood adversity and PTSD, to plant medicine, to building systems that empower both patients and doctors. We dig into: The truth about psychiatric medications, trauma therapy, and why the VA often misses the mark Plant medicine, psychedelics, and the emerging science behind healing PTSD and moral injury The role of nutrition, fasting, and supplements in creating sustainable change Why ADHD and curiosity can actually be superpowers for entrepreneurs How AI is reducing physician burnout and transforming healthcare workflows Dr. Patel’s “core four-step framework for healing”: trauma processing, neuroplasticity/neurogenesis/epigenetics, overriding experiences, and post-traumatic growth This episode is a raw, evidence-based look at what it actually takes to move from surviving to thriving.
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    1 hr
  • Brett Baker

    Brett Baker
    Sep 29 2025
    What happens when the mission you’ve given your whole life to suddenly ends? When the uniform comes off and all that intensity has nowhere to go? Brett Baker knows that moment well. After thirteen years and nine combat deployments as an Army Ranger, his body gave out before his will ever did. What followed was a storm of loss, faith, rebuilding, and the fight to create a new mission outside the wire. Today he’s the co-founder of VA USA, a faith-driven company building jobs and community for military spouses, and his story is proof that purpose doesn’t die with transition—it just changes shape. The thrill of war colliding with the emptiness of coming home Losing identity when the one thing you’re best at is taken away Starting over with nothing but faith, family, and a broken knee Turning failure into feedback and fear into fuel Finding out purpose isn’t found—it’s built, brick by brick Guest Links: Website: https://www.hirevausa.com
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • David Maulsby

    David Maulsby
    Sep 22 2025
    This week on The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with David Maulsby, Executive Director of the PTSD Foundation of America, and Anthony Muro, Afghanistan war veteran and graduate of the Camp Hope program. David shares how his calling as a minister led him to walk the streets of Houston in 2009, supporting homeless veterans long before there was a program to back him. That leap of faith grew into Camp Hope, a six-to-nine-month peer-to-peer, faith-based residential program that has saved countless lives. Anthony brings the raw truth of lived experience—his near decade-long prison sentence was diverted when the foundation stepped in. He opens up about hitting rock bottom, how peer mentorship at Camp Hope turned his life around, and why he now helps other veterans reclaim their lives. Together, we explore: How faith and moral injury shape the healing process Why peer-to-peer mentorship is a cornerstone of Camp Hope The role of family education and support in breaking cycles of trauma Alternative healing modalities, from equine therapy to plant medicine The urgent need for veteran and family-centered programs across America If you or someone you know is struggling, call the Combat Trauma Helpline at 877-717-PTSD (7873). You are not alone. Learn more at PTSDUSA.org.
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    58 mins
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