Your Story Doesn't End Here

Dec 09 2024 159 ep. 45 mins 2
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Welcome to Your Story Doesn't End Here, the mental health podcast of military and veterans who refuse to be silenced. Our mission is to be a voice for those who don't have a voice, bring awareness to mental health issues, provide value and solutions, and to change the culture when it comes to mental health within the DoD organizations. Sign the petition for Better Mental Health in the US Navy here: https://chng.it/K4rr9PBp Visit us at www.ysdeh.com

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Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Forward to the Future

Dec 09 2024 28 mins  
Host, Rachel Oswalt reflects on her 3-year journey with the "Your Story Doesn't End Here" podcast, opening up about her recent experience with burnout and her all-or-nothing mentality. She shares her plans to transition the podcast to a nonprofit model in 2025, with the goal of expanding the platform's reach and impact within the military mental health community. Throughout the epi

100 Fore 22: A Veteran's Mission to Support Mental Health Through Golf

Nov 25 2024 30 mins  
TW: Discussion of combat experiences and violence, mention of suicide and mental health struggles Josh Sears, a 20-year Army veteran, shares his powerful story of transitioning to civilian life and finding purpose in founding the 100 FORE 22 Foundation, which raises funds and awareness to support the mental health of veterans and first responders. Through personal anecdotes and

Revving Up Mental Health: A Veteran's Journey Through Motorsports and Healing

Nov 11 2024 55 mins  
T/W:The episode discusses topics related to trauma, PTSD, and mental health challenges faced by veterans. In this episode, Tia May, a veteran, shares her inspiring story of how she combined her love for motorsports and passion for helping others to raise awareness for veterans and mental health. After facing physical and mental health challenges following her military service, Tia

Nicole S. - Resilience, Reinvention, and the Reserves

Oct 28 2024 61 mins  
TW: Weight/body image Nicole Stott, a Navy veteran of 15 years, shares her journey of balancing military life, family responsibilities, and her transition to entrepreneurship in the fitness industry. She discusses the unique challenges faced by reservists, the importance of mental health and nutrition education in the military, and provides advice for others on prioritizing self-ca

Reflections on MIC 2024

Oct 28 2024 26 mins  
Host, Rachel, reflects on her experience at the 2024 Military Influencers Conference and shares her key takeaways. ------------------ If you are experiencing suicidal ideations or have experienced sexual assault and need help or someone to talk to, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673** **Any

MIC 2024: How to empower the most vulnerable veterans through mental health and community

Sep 30 2024 31 mins  
This episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here" focuses on the importance of empowering vulnerable, younger veterans through mental health support and community engagement. Guests Jenna Carlton and Michelle Lang, along with host Rachel Oswalt, discuss the challenges younger veterans face in connecting with traditional veteran organizations and the need for more inclusive, family-frie

Open Letter to the MCPON

Sep 16 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Rachel analyzes a recent memo from the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy regarding the importance of self-awareness and self-assessment for chief petty officers, expressing concerns about the lack of tools provided to develop these skills. Rachel emphasizes the need for individual and small group responsibility in creating a safe, non-toxic culture within mili

Leah S - The Hidden Secrets of Navy Chief Season

Sep 02 2024 67 mins  
TW: Eating Disorders Today's episode features guest Leah Stiles, who is a 20 year retired US Navy Senior Chief and the founder of the nonprofit SEA WAVES which focuses on a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for, educating, and supporting active duty service members, veterans, and their families who are dealing with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dys

Saving Lives Through Faith and Peer Support: The PTSD Foundation of America's Mission

Aug 19 2024 42 mins  
Trigger Warnings: This episode discusses topics related to veteran suicide, PTSD, and addiction. In this episode, David Maulsby, the founder of the PTSD Foundation of America, shares the inspiring story of how his organization's faith-based, peer-to-peer support program, Camp Hope, has transformed the lives of thousands of veterans struggling with PTSD and other mental health c

Overcoming Trauma and Mental Illness: A Poet's Inspiring Story of Resilience and Self-Expression

Aug 12 2024 51 mins  
TW: Trauma, abuse, addiction This episode features a powerful interview with Mary Elizabeth Himes, an emerging poet from Whidbey Island, Washington. Mary Elizabeth shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming mental illness, trauma, and adversity, and how she found healing and self-expression through poetry. The episode explores themes of resilience, self-acceptance, and the im