Warriors Heart

Warriors Heart
  • 5.0 (6)
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Warriors Heart is where Warriors heal Warriors. This channel shares real conversations from the military, veteran, and first responder community, stories of addiction, trauma, identity, brotherhood, loss, resilience, and rebuilding a life worth living. We don’t sugarcoat it. We don’t preach. We speak as those who have been there. If you’ve ever carried the weight and felt like no one truly understands, this is the place you’ve been looking for. Welcome Home.

  1. 6d ago

    She Got Sober in 1987. Now She’s Helping Thousands of Warriors Fight for Recovery.

    Vonnie’s recovery story began long before she ever stepped onto the Warriors Heart campus. After nearly eight years of sobriety, one relapse sent her life spiraling back into addiction. Her story would take her through meth, abuse, unimaginable loss, and moments that could have broken her completely. But on Halloween 1987, Vonnie got sober, and she has been sober ever since. What started as a fight for her own life eventually became her life’s work. Vonnie built a career in addiction treatment and, in 2016, found her way to Warriors Heart. Over the last decade, she has helped thousands of warriors navigate addiction, trauma, anger, identity, and the difficult work of rebuilding a life in recovery. Today, as Warriors Heart’s Sober Living Director, she continues that mission by helping warriors take what they learned in treatment and put it into practice in the real world. In this episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Vonnie opens up about her own battle with addiction, the relapse that nearly cost her everything, surviving abuse, finding faith and purpose, and the experiences that shaped the counselor so many Warriors know today. She also explains why recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does, why 42 days isn’t enough to build a new life, and why continuing care can make all the difference when a warrior prepares to go home. After nearly four decades of recovery, Vonnie’s message to anyone who believes they’re too far gone is simple: It’s never too late. As long as you wake up tomorrow, you have another chance to get back up and fight.

    She Got Sober in 1987. Now She’s Helping Thousands of Warriors Fight for Recovery.

  2. Sep 8

    Caring for the Fallen: An Air Force Mortuary NCO’s Story

    Justin Jordan spent 20 years in the United States Air Force, but one assignment would change the course of his life. As part of Mortuary Affairs, Justin was responsible for caring for fallen service members and their families through some of their most devastating moments. He saw things most people never will, and for years, he convinced himself that staying strong meant carrying it alone. Eventually, the nightmares started. The anxiety followed. He began experiencing the sights and even smells of past trauma long after the events were over. It took Justin a month of sitting outside Mental Health before he finally found the courage to walk through the door. In this episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Justin talks about the military career that shaped him, the cumulative trauma that followed him home, becoming one of the first active-duty service members permitted to work with a PTSD service dog, inpatient treatment, writing And Then I Cried, and the unexpected road that ultimately brought him to Warriors Heart. Nearly a decade later, Justin has served Warriors Heart in admissions, business development and now as Special Operations Director, helping create the same environment of understanding and purpose that continues to help him heal today. This is a conversation about service, identity, PTSD, asking for help, leadership and what it really means when we say Warriors Healing Warriors. If you are a military member, veteran or first responder struggling with addiction, PTSD or co-occurring challenges, reach out to Warriors Heart at 855-610-1003.

    Caring for the Fallen: An Air Force Mortuary NCO’s Story

  3. Aug 30

    Why Would Someone WANT to Go Back to Rehab?

    Cale is back, but this time, the conversation isn't about how he got sober. It's about what he's doing to stay that way. After nearly years of opioid use and an addiction to fentanyl that nearly took his life, Cale came through the gates of Warriors Heart believing he might be too broken to recover. Seventeen months later, he keeps coming back. In this follow-up episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Cale sits down with Robert to talk about the Warriors Heart Weekend Recharge, an opportunity for eligible alumni to return to campus, reconnect with the brotherhood and sisterhood, participate in groups, and continue strengthening their recovery. For Cale, a recharge isn't something he waits to use when life falls apart. It's part of his defense. He talks about why he plans to return five or six times a year, what happens when alumni share their experience with warriors currently in treatment, and the moment a warrior approached him and said Cale's story was the reason he chose Warriors Heart. Because recovery doesn't end when you leave the gate. Sometimes you need to come home and recharge. To learn more about Warriors Heart or ask about scheduling a Recharge, call 855-610-1003.

    Why Would Someone WANT to Go Back to Rehab?

  4. Aug 24

    Special Operations, Addiction & the Fight to Come Home | Drew LaBoon

    17 years in the military. Multiple combat deployments. A career built around performing at the highest level. But when Drew LaBoon's military career ended, the identity he had built his entire adult life around disappeared with it. In this episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Drew shares the road from childhood trauma and military service to traumatic brain injury, addiction, suicidal ideation, homelessness, and eventually recovery. At his lowest point, Drew was drinking around the clock, using cocaine, burning relationships, sleeping wherever he could, and wondering how he had gone from serving at the highest levels of the military to having almost nothing left. In 2019, that road finally brought him back to treatment, and this time, something changed. Drew opens up about confronting trauma he had buried since childhood, learning the difference between being a victim and becoming a survivor, rebuilding his identity outside of the uniform, surrendering to recovery, and discovering a life he says he never could have planned for himself. Today, Drew serves as Chief Operating Officer of Warriors Heart, helping build the very kind of community and purpose he once desperately needed himself. There is significance in this being Episode 22. 22 veterans a day are lost to suicide. Drew came dangerously close to becoming one of them. Instead, he stayed. He got help. And today, he dedicates his life to reaching the next warrior who may be sitting where he once sat. His message to the warrior who is still struggling is simple: Get out of your own way. Recovery is possible. Your past does not have to define what comes next. Episode 22. For the 22.

    Special Operations, Addiction & the Fight to Come Home | Drew LaBoon

  5. Aug 17

    Why Asking for Help Saves Lives | Frontline Healing Foundation x Warriors Heart

    What happens when the people who dedicate their lives to protecting others need help themselves? For National Nonprofit Day, Josh and Jordyn Jureczki from Frontline Healing Foundation share their own recovery journeys and discuss how they're helping veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders access life-changing treatment regardless of financial barriers. From addiction and recovery to leadership, Jiu-Jitsu, community, and second chances, this episode is a powerful reminder that no one has to fight alone. Learn more about Frontline Healing Foundation: https://frontlinehealingfoundation.org/ Support their mission or register for Rally Point: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rally-point-tickets-1997174773510?aff=oddtdtcreator Learn more about Warriors Heart: https://warriorsheart.com/

    Why Asking for Help Saves Lives | Frontline Healing Foundation x Warriors Heart

  6. Aug 10

    From Combat to Fentanyl Addiction: How One Veteran Took His Life Back

    Some wounds can't be seen. After serving in Afghanistan, Cale returned home with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and prescriptions for pain medication. What started as prescribed opioids turned into a 15-year addiction that eventually led to fentanyl. He lost careers, relationships, trust, and nearly his own life. After multiple treatment attempts, Cale reached a point where he believed he was beyond saving. Then everything changed. In this episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Cale shares the truth about military trauma, addiction, suicide, recovery, and why asking for help became the strongest thing he has ever done. If you're a Veteran, First Responder, Active Duty Service Member, or someone struggling with addiction, this conversation is proof that recovery is possible, even when you believe it's too late. If this episode helped you, please like, comment, and subscribe to help us reach more Warriors who may need to hear this message. If you or someone you know needs help, Warriors Heart is here.

    From Combat to Fentanyl Addiction: How One Veteran Took His Life Back

  7. Aug 3

    One Bottle Away From Losing It All | A Cop's Recovery Story

    What happens when the person everyone depends on is quietly falling apart? In this episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Mike C.a law enforcement officer, shares the deeply personal story of his battle with alcoholism, unresolved childhood trauma, and the emotional toll of policing. Mike discusses the culture of law enforcement, the expectation to always appear strong, and how years of compartmentalizing trauma eventually led him to a breaking point. He reflects on the moment he realized he needed help, the lessons he learned through recovery, and how sobriety transformed not only his personal life but also the way he serves others. From conversations about hypervigilance and burnout to hope, healing, and purpose, this episode offers an authentic look at the realities many first responders face behind the badge. If you're a first responder, military service member, veteran, healthcare professional, or someone supporting a loved one in recovery, this conversation will remind you that asking for help isn't weakness, it's one of the strongest decisions you can make.

    One Bottle Away From Losing It All | A Cop's Recovery Story

  8. Jul 27

    A Homeless Veteran's Journey Home

    One traumatic day changed Shane's life forever. After witnessing one of the deadliest air show disasters in history, Shane spent the next 35 years battling PTSD, alcoholism, homelessness, and suicidal thoughts. What began as invisible trauma slowly cost him his family, his sense of purpose, his home, and nearly his life. In this powerful episode of the Warriors Heart Podcast, Shane shares the raw truth about living with untreated trauma, what led him to attempt suicide by cop, and the moment he finally admitted, "I need help." Today, Shane is living proof that healing is possible. If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD, addiction, or mental health challenges, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone, and that asking for help is a sign of strength. If this episode impacted you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear Shane's story. 📍 Learn more about Warriors Heart: https://www.warriorsheart.com 📞 Need help? Call Warriors Heart at (866) 955-4035.

    A Homeless Veteran's Journey Home
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Warriors Heart is where Warriors heal Warriors. This channel shares real conversations from the military, veteran, and first responder community, stories of addiction, trauma, identity, brotherhood, loss, resilience, and rebuilding a life worth living. We don’t sugarcoat it. We don’t preach. We speak as those who have been there. If you’ve ever carried the weight and felt like no one truly understands, this is the place you’ve been looking for. Welcome Home.

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  • Creator
    Warriors Heart
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Warriors Heart

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