The Hard Truth About Veterans, PTSD & Addiction (No One Talks About This)
🚨 Veteran mental health, PTSD, addiction, and recovery—this is the conversation that NEEDS to be heard.
In this powerful episode of HeroFront, Marine Corps veteran Mike Rocco Howard shares his raw and unfiltered story of overcoming PTSD, addiction, and isolation—and how his service dog, Cooper, saved his life. 🐕🦺
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The dark reality of veteran addiction & PTSD 💔
✔️ How service dogs help save veterans’ lives 🐾
✔️ The mental health struggles of transitioning out of the military 🎖️
✔️ The importance of honoring fallen heroes & their families 🇺🇸
✔️ How community & human connection can bring healing 🤝
🎧 This is more than a podcast—it’s a wake-up call.
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💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop a comment below & let’s talk!
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📌 Key Moments in This Episode:
⏳ 0:00 - Mike’s Military Journey & Marine Corps Experience
How Mike joined the Marines and his life in service.
🧠 5:30 - Battling PTSD & Military Isolation
The unseen struggles of transitioning out of the military.
🐕🦺 14:45 - How My Service Dog Saved My Life
The life-changing impact of Cooper on PTSD and mental health.
💊 25:10 - Addiction & Recovery in the Veteran Community
The harsh reality of painkiller addiction and finding sobriety.
🔥 37:20 - Hitting Rock Bottom: My Turning Point to Sobriety
How Mike fought addiction and found a new purpose.
🇺🇸 48:55 - Honoring Fallen Heroes: Delivering Memorial Plaques
Heartfelt stories of supporting Gold Star families.
⚠️ 1:02:30 - PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention (22 a Day Crisis)
A raw discussion on mental health & preventing veteran suicide.
💪 1:15:40 - Breaking Toxic Masculinity in the Military
The power of emotional vulnerability for veterans.
🤝 1:27:15 - Why Veteran Community & Connection Matter
The role of support networks in healing after service.
🚀 1:38:50 - Future Plans: Growing the Mission for Veterans
Mike’s vision for supporting veterans and fallen heroes’ families.
