Road to Hope Radio: Recent Episodes
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The Mission of Road to Hope Radio is to reach out to our Military and Veteran community and their families with real, practical help. We understand that when a person serves in the military, their family serves along with them. Our show is designed be both informational and inspirational. Road to Hope Radio is hosted by David Maulsby Sunday nights at 6:00 PM on AM 950 KPRC. You can also like, follow and send us question us on Facebook. Join us on the Road to Hope!
Today on Road to Hope Radio, we chat with Justin and Arthur as they share their experiences during deployment and their transition to civilian life back home.
Brandon and Tommy explore life after active duty, sharing insights and experiences from their transitions into civilain life.
This week, we welcome back Will and welcome in James. We also welcome back "The Lifesaver Award". We discuss how some residents don't come for the right reason. But so long as they get here, things tend to happen for the better. We discuss how we measure success and what other measures of "success" looks like. Then James gives us his story on his road to hope.
We welcome in today Travis and Rickey. We taped this show this week on 9/11. So naturally we wanted to get our veteran's perspective on what that day means to them. One of the more underrated quotes we've heard in a while was when Rickey says "war is tough". He then goes on to tell us what that means exactly. We also learn that Rickey is moved when he sees people that care about him and his fellow veterans. Then Rickey shares his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined this week by David and Devin.
In this episode, they reflect on the sacrifices and impact of military service, particularly in light of September 11, 2001. They express deep gratitude for veterans' dedication and emphasize the importance of honoring their contributions to freedom and security. Personal stories highlight the emotional and psychological challenges faced by veterans, including PTSD. The discussion serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggles veterans face and the collective responsibility to support them.
Guests Casey Cox and Michael Parson delve into the pressing issues surrounding veterans' healthcare, particularly the challenges they face within the VA system. This episode is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by veterans and the ongoing struggles they encounter in accessing the care and support they need. Here, we break down the key themes and actionable advice discussed in the episode, providing a comprehensive guide for listeners.
In this episode of "Road to Hope Radio," host David Maulsby honors veterans and their sacrifices. Guests Travis Ellison and Travis Norwood share their military experiences and the challenges they faced upon returning to civilian life.
Ellison recounts his deployment in Afghanistan and the difficulties of reintegration, including struggles with anger and mental health.
Norwood discusses his extensive service and role at Camp Hope.The episode emphasizes the importance of community support, open discussions about veterans' struggles, and the availability of resources like Camp Hope for those in need.
In this episode of "Road to Hope Radio," David Maulsby leads a heartfelt discussion on veterans' experiences and the support provided by organizations like Camp Hope. Guests Will and Keenan share their military backgrounds, deployments, and the emotional toll of transitioning to civilian life. They discuss the challenges of reintegration, mental health struggles, and the impact of losing comrades. Keenan recounts his journey from a dark place to finding hope and faith at Camp Hope. The episode underscores the importance of community, understanding, and support systems in helping veterans heal and thrive.
We welcome into the show Devon and Danny. We hope to make Camp Hope the worst kept secret in America. We talk about how PTSD looks different to different people. We talk to Danny about his deployment and realizing you have a mental issue when you're deployed. We discuss what the toll of hypervigilance is on a person and how that translates when coming home.
We welcome back Kacey and say hello to Nick. We discuss how frequently we don't see the signs of PTSD until many years later. We ask Nick what finally motivated him to get help and we ask what he's looking forward to the most on the other side of Camp Hope. He then goes on to share his story on his road to hope.
We welcom back Kasey and welcome in Kevin. On this episode Kevin breaks down some of the highs and lows throughout his 17 year career with the Army and life after.
We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Amos. We talk about Independence Day, who is a "firework guy" and who isn't. We discuss appeasing family and friends to avoid a true intervention. Also we talk about how finding halfhearted attempts to get help don't work. "I believed I didn't deserve success". We talk about that and more on this week's "Road To Hope".
We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Mark to the show. Mark has had quite the journey and shares his story with us. We take a look at an article talking about a new Pentagon study that shows active duty soldiers are 9 times likely to die by suiced than by combat. We discuss with the group what Camp Hope does differently compared to what other programs do. We hope you take some time and give our show a listen, and spread the word about Road To Hope. You never know the affect it may have on someone.
We welcome in a trio of Marines this week. Kacey is back. We say hello to Jonesy and Earl. This week is our Father's Day show of Road To Hope. We talk about stories of redemption what was it like kicking down that 1st door as lead breacher, the biggest hurdle transitioning to civilian life and more. We ask what the biggest change you noticed about yourself after being at Camp Hope. We ask Earl what his hope is going forward, and we must push when he teases about the time he was manhandled by an Iraqi woman. A very packed week this week. We hope you give us some of your time.
We welcome in Chris and Steve. Both veterans share their stories with us on their road to hope. We talk about how it's not just the veteran at Camp Hope who is impacted by PTSD. Their family goes through the trama too. What does PTSD awarness mean? And we ask the question: "Why do we need Camp Hope"?
We welcome in Ray and welcome back Kacey. We remember D-Day as we near the 80th anniversary. We ask Ray and Kacey what this past Memorial Day ment to them and the veterans at Camp Hope. Then we talk to Ray. We talk about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him to look back and think about where he was Memorial Day '23 and to compare that to where he is now.
Welcome back, Kacey. Welcome in Zach. On this Memorial Day weekend, we take time to remember some of those that we lost. We talk on the cost of war, and not just the dollars spent. We look at the perceived stigma of PTSD and the conversation we think needs to be normalized. We ask Zach and Kasey what they think is the best looking uniform in the military and finally we get Zach's story on his road to hope.
Welcome back Kacey and welcome in Matt. Matt served in the Navy. So naturally we have lot of questions about the food he ate and the best part about being in the Navy. We also ask him what his reaction was when he found out when he was deploying and to where he was deploying. Then he talks to us about his journey on his road to hope.
Welcome back Kacey. Welcome in, Jerome. Jerome is a veteran of the Vietnam War. It’s taken 53 years to get to Camp Hope. We have a lot to talk about with him including his revealing some very tragic life events he’s been through.
Welcome to the show Darren, and welcome back Kacey. We talk to Darren this week about his journey on his road to hope. While Darren is from Houston, he's been everywhere. Just wait and hear for yourself. Darren explains why when he got home he wouldn't stop at toll booths but instead would run through them. Darren speaks on other places he sought help and where they came up just short. Fortunatley circumstances brought him to Camp Hope working on a campaign. That's when Darren realized Camp Hope was where he needed to be.
Welcome back to the show Kacey. We welcome in Derek from Nacogdoches. Here at Camp Hope, we hope to never ever be the best kept secret. When we ask you to share our show with everybody, we mean it. We hear from Derek today and one of the things he mentions to us is that he wished he'd found out about Camp Hope sooner. We hope you will help people like Derek by sharing this show with everybody you know. Another thing we learn this week about Derek is that he's a master cupcake maker. So it's even more awkward when we ask him what his favorite MRE was.
We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Ben. Ben comes from Philadelphia so the first question we need answered: Gino's or Pat's? (If you know, you know) While Ben was deployed, his was a very special task he carried out everyday. We talk further about Ben's story on his road to hope and discuss the fact that doing what you think you should do when you get home, may not be what you actually need to do.
We welcome back to the show Kacey and welcome in Richard. We want to let you know that everyone has some way they can help us at Camp Hope and we pay respect to those volunteers that do just that for us everyday. We talk to Richard about how he got to Camp Hope. He explains the moment when service became "real" for him.
We welcome back to the show Kacey, and welcome in Jack. Veterans learn early to "push it (the discomfort) down, walk over it and move on". That may work during deployment but once the vets get home, that's no longer a good option. We discuss that very thing. We also discuss what the families of the vets at Camp Hope go through. There are programs for them as well that many don't know about. Finally, we talk to Jack. He discusses why he felt like he couldn't come clean about having PTSD and tells us his story on his road to hope.
We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Bradley. Bradley tells us about his first impressions of Camp Hope as well as how he got here. We also ask: "How long does it take to get through the program". Kacey has the answer to that. It's our Easter show and we hope you give it a listen.
We welcome Kacey back to the show and welcome in Ray. We talk to Ray about the road he took to get to Camp Hope and it's a journey we seldom hear about. We discuss why peer to peer counseling is so critical and how when you're fighting an enemy that even the Taliban says is bad, you're dealing with some bad people.
We welcome back Kasey and speak with Lewis about his deplyoments with the Marines and Army. He then shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome back Will and welcome in Dan to the show this week. We talk about finding hope. It's out there and we also want to instill it in people. We read a Facebook post, and believe it or not, it's a Facebook post with heartwarming news. Then we talk to Dan. Dan gives us a lot of info about his deployment but the story about getting dumped while deployed was something else. He then shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome back Kacey to the show and welcome in Rob. We discuss the importance of being grateful for something everyday. We ask Rob how he heard about Camp Hope and the answer won't surprise you. Then we talk about trauma on trauma and feelings that haven't been felt before.
We welcome to the show, Bobby. Bobby leaves behind his family to come back to Camp Hope to get the peer to peer help he needs to get back to them. He talks about his better half and the inspiration she and his children are to him. We also discuss the difficulty of turning your emotions back on after coming home from deployment.
We welcome back Will and welcome in John. We want you to know that your help, no matter how small you perceive it to be, is of great value to us. We thank you for all that you do for us. We also talk about the power of reciprocation. Finally, we talk to John about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him what's helped John the most at Camp Hope. His answer is one we hear all the time.
We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Lee. We talk about the transition coming home and not feeling you belong anywhere. Then we talk to Lee. We ask him what's changed in the 5 months he's been at Camp Hope and we get his story about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome in Richie to the show. Richie talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also talk about getting the world out about Camp Hope. We do NOT want to be the best kept secret in town. We also discuss graduation week. What does that mean for our residents?
We bring in Eric to the show and welcome back Travis. Eric shares his story on his road to hope. We talk legacy donations and other ways to give to Camp Hope. We also discuss eating Bosnian food (good) and the moment Eric finally called for help.
We welcome back in, Travis and welcome in Sterling. Sterling shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We talked about boy scouts, sharing this podcast and what the holidays are like for our residents at camp hope.
We welcome in Travis and Josh. Josh tells us about his journey on his road to hope. We talk about not being to resolve everything. What does that mean? How do you resolve not being about to resolve?
We welcome back Kasey and welcome in Cody. Cody shares some stories about his time in Korea, he discusses what brought him to Camp Hope and what day one is like there. We also take a minute to recap Thanksgiving at Camp Hope and what pie overload looks like.
We welcome in Rob and welcome back Casey this week. This time of year is hard enough on veterans but given all the combat that happend at this time of year, it makes it even harder on them. We discuss that with our vets today. We also ask "What is the biggest issue veterans have when coming back from service?". The answer surprised us but yet was so obvious.
Will comes back and brings Gerald. Gerald shares his story with us and talks about his journey on his road to hope. Marine Birthday weekend, Veterans Day weekend, there is a lot that happened this weekend. We talk some more about our veteran's reactions to "thank you for your service".
We welcome in Frank and welcome back Will. Will breaks down what he means when he talks about his grounding techniques. What does that look like? We also hear from Frank. He describes himself as a "crayon cruncher". We talk about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome in Chase to our show this week. He talks to us about his journey on his road to hope. We discuss what it takes to bring someone into Camp Hope. It is a process that may surprise you. We dip into our mailbag and get asked: "Is there an oppurtunity for someone like me at Camp Hope?". The answer won't surprise you. Finally we talk about the cost of war. It's more than who we lose on foreign soil.
We welcome in Robert to the show and welcome back Kacey. We discuss a story that reveals Russian soldiers facing a PTSD crisis and how those that are least fit to serve are sent to the front lines. We discuss the dificulty of reiteration. We finally talk to Robert and discuss his path on his road to hope.
We welcome in Mikey to the show and welcome back, Will. There is still a massive need for what we do at Camp Hope. There is a misconception that because we aren't in Afghanistan or Iraq any longer that the need for peer to peer counseling for PTSD should be dropping. That's not accurate. We talk about that and we get into Mikey's very tough struggle on his road to hope.
We welcome in T.J and welcome back Kacey. We discuss what the "Whole Person" approach means. We talk about a gym at Camp Hope that is more than just a gym. Finally, T.J. tells us his story on his road to hope.
We say hellow to Travis and welcome back Kacey. Travis shares his story on his road to hope. We read an email regaring the V.A. and the little bit of help they offer. It's a story told too often. We also discuss how leaving the military is like losing your identity.
We welcome in this week, Anthony and we welcome back Will. A new study looks at statistics on suicide. The numbers seem to be off however. We talk about the last thing your loved one wants to do when they're in a dark place and what you should do to help.
We welcome into the show, Mike. We welcome back, Will. During the course of the show, the topic of thanking a veteran came up. Ramon noticed Mike and Will weren't 100% comfortable when people approached them to "thank them for their service". So we asked them what would they prefer people say to them? We also asked the important question: what did you take to make your MRE's taste better? We also talked to Mike about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome to the show David and we welcome back, Will. We ask David what his first reaction was upon hearing about Camp Hope. How are things going for him after about 7 weeks at Camp Hope? We discuss how veterans in Camp Hope have to open up to their peers about things that perhaps they never even shared with their spouses. Then we hear David's story on his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome in Kurt to the show and welcome back Will. Kurt is a marine and an army veteran. We talk about the cost of the war in Afghanistan and not the dollar cost either. We also talk about becoming the best version of yourself, not for other people, but for yourself. Finally, we talk to Kurt about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome into the show, Cody and we welcome back Will. Seems like the world is always on fire. Everything is an emergency. So we have to find a way at Camp Hope to cut through that to relay the news of our veterans. That is our challenge week in and week out. We talk about that and we talk to Cody about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome back to the show Kenneth. We say hello to Jason. We talk about the power of peer to peer counseling, seeing the changes in the people who are at Camp Hope, and how it feels being on a campus full of some of the most well trained men in the world.
We welcome in Kyle to our show and welcome back in, Will. Kyle is from Pflugerville. (Did you know how to spell that before you read it?) We hear about his journey on his road to hope. We also talk about the people who genuinely love our veterans. It's apparent in their actions. Then we talk about control. Or rather, the perception of control.
This week we welcome back Robert (even if he's a Yankee's fan). We welcome in Michael. Michael was in the Navy for a couple of decades, spent a lot of times in countries he didn't want to visit. Michael shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.
This week we welcome back Will and we welcome in, Dustin. What we "feel" sometimes isn't reality. We dig deeper into that statement. Also Dustin shares his story about his journey on the road to hope.
We welcome back to the show, Kenneth. We welcome in Mike. Mike will share his story about his journey on his road to hope. We talk about self sabotage, being around other vets and why Mike is grateful that Camp Hope is more than just a 28 day program.
We welcome back to the show this week, Anthony and we welcome in John. John shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We discuss PTSD awarness month. We notice an upsetting trend where PTSD awarness month is not covered like the latest flashy news story. Actually, it's not even covered at all.
We welcome in this week, John. John shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We welcome back Lathan as well. We discuss Father's Day. What is it like that day at Camp Hope? We also want to make the point this week that the best gift to give is choosinig to change your own life. It's the best gift to give yourself and ultimately the ones you love.
We welcome back Lathan to the show and we welcome in Greg. Greg shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We discuss which country has the better food, Afghanistan or Iraq. Then we turn to a serious topic. We talk about veteran's brains after they come home. They spend time during training to wire their brain for war. When they return home however, it's not so simple to re-wire the brain back for civilian life. We discuss what that's like.
We welcome back Robert to the show and we say hello to Josh. Josh comes from Eros, Louisiana. Josh shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him what has changed from day 1 at Camp Hope to day 47 at Camp Hope. We also learn of the power of peer to peer counseling.
We are joined this week by Phillip and Michael. Phillip is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He gives us a veteran's perspective we don't often get here on Road To Hope. We then talk to Michael. He gives us his story on his road to hope. We also ask them both what Memorial Day means to them.
This week we welcome in Aaron. Aaron is an active duty police officer from Illinois. We are fortunate that he is able to be with us at Camp Hope and get the help he needs. We welcome back John who is now a graduate of Camp Hope. We ask what our 2 vets miss about being deployed. We also ask how they feel about the withdraw from Afghanistan. Plus the story of a special guest that came to Camp Hope and set it on a path to where it is today.
This week we welcome Kyle and welcome back Robert. Despite Kyle being a Philly fan, we welcome him in and listen to his unbelievable tale. Trust us, you haven't heard many stories like these. We also hear from Robert. Who as a graduate has a perspective from Camp Hope that many haven't heard.
But, we start the show with a truly tragic post we read on Facebook. It's one that is seldom told on social media, yet happens at least 22 times a day.
We welcom in Marcus and Lathan. We start off looking at a report from 2001-2019 and a stat that caught our attention regarding suicides. We also discuss the impact of childhood trauma and what role that plays in the decision to join the military.
We have 3 Davids and a Randal in the studio this week. One David sits on the sideline. David Q talks about his journey on his road to hope. Randal shares his story as well, he's a recent graduate and now a mentor at Camp Hope. We ask them what was the best food they ate while depolyed. You'll be surprised to hear the anwer.
We are joined this week by Terry and William. We learn of a reason one person in particular was denied entry into the military. Surprised us. We also talk about what William did after he got out of the military. Not the next step we've evered heard somebody take before. We also discuss William's journey on his road to hope.
We welcome back to the show, Lathan. We welcome into the show, Kevin. Kevin talks about "the illusion of control". What does that mean to him. We discuss putting names to our emotions and we give a big "thank you" to those of you who are generous enough to support Camp Hope.
We welcome in a group of Marines. This could be a big mistake. We welcome in Seth, Pat, Jake and Zack. Each one gives us there story on their journeys. Some have graduated Camp Hope, one is returning and one is 90 days in. We dive into each of their stories on this week's edition of Road To Hope.
We welcome in Jason and Thomas. We want to know how do we start taking better care of our vets when they come home. We also learn about Jason's journey on his road to hope.
This week we welcome in David. David shares his story on his road to hope. We ask him what it's like that first day at Camp Hope. What is the one thing he has learned over the 2 months he's been here? Also David can't swim and wanted to join the Navy. Is that odd?
We welcome in John and Ben. Ben shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We talk about not having a direction. We dive into what a day in the life was like for Ben while he was on active duty. Finaly we mention a new pull up challenge from our friend Jonathan Kim.
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We welcom in Mac from Camp Hope and we welcome Michael, a new resident at Camp Hope. We ask: how does Camp Hope change those that come through the program?
Then Michael opens up and talks to us about his journey on his road to hope.
Welcome back Thomas and we welcome Jeremiah. Jeremiah talks candidly about his life's journey. We talk about forgiving yourself and dive more into Jeremiah's details on his road to hope.
We welcome Tony back this week and welcome in Sam. Sam shares his story on his road to hope. We also start by looking at what is considered "PTSD News". It'll make you scratch you head.
We welcome back (finally) Anthony. We welcome in James Robinson. We ask the question "What is Camp Hope to you?" We also talk about James' journey on his road to hope.
Life is fragile and life is short. We discuss that in greater detail as well as "brotherhood". It was used a lot this past week and while it's not a perfect comparison, we look at how that word applies to athletes and veterans. We welcome George to the show and welcome back, Lathan. George shares his story on his road to hope.
We hope you had a great Christmas and wish you a happy new year. This week we welcome back Latham and we welcome in Carl. We reflect on those we lost last year and would hope you would remember two men in particular we lost at Camp Hope. Chris and Sam. We will tell you about them and we will hear from Carl who talks about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome in Clay and welcome back Thomas. Clay tells us about his increadible journey on his road to hope. We couldn't believe what we heard when Clay described what happened to him during his deployement.
Lathan and Albert join us this week. Albert talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also discuss how dumb some people are (we explain). "How dark do things have to be to walk away from family on Christmas Eve".
We welcome in Steven this week. We talk about his journey on his road to hope and the difficult "step 4". Welcome back to the show, combat medic, Oliver as well. We also search "PTSD" and talk about the things we found.
We welcome back Thomas to the show and welcome in David. He tells us about his journey on his road to hope. We also talk about worst parts of the Thanksgiving dinner and what we were most thankful for while serving.
We welcome back Oliver to the show and we say hello to Alex. Alex shares his story on his journey to hope. We look at what Veteran's Day means. We also discuss why "thank you for your service" perhaps falls a little short of its intended message.
We welcome in Nathan who shares his story on how he got to Camp Hope. What he says is a reminder to us all that are helping, to keep helping. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. We also welcome back Jeremy to the program. He talks to us about where he was just a short year ago.
We welcome back Tom and we welcome in, Steve. "Uncle Steve" shares his story on his journey on his road to hope. He's lived a full life and has had a cool run in with some big time celebrities while making a movie.
We welcome Lathan back to the show and we welcome Jacob. Jacob shares a very heart wrenching story that is his story on his road to hope. Listen in and be inspired by his willingness to continue through the hurt and pain. His is truly an inspiring story.
We welcome in Lathan and William this week. We talk about all of us doing our parts to help our veterans. No matter the number of vets we lose to suicide, that person lost is somebody's child, or father or friend. We can all do something. We also hear from William. He talks about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome Tom back and welcome James to the show. James told me to call him "Ski". So we welcome Tom back to the show and we welcome Ski. Ski shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.
This week David Maulsby digs down deep into the number of veterans we lose to suicide. It should come as a sad reminder that there is lots of work that needs to be done and each one of us can do something to help.
We are joined this week by Jeremy and Jason. Jeremy shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We also read from our mailbag and the letter is somewhat troubling in regards how the VA treated a veteran.
We are joined this week by Jeremy and Jason. Jeremy shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We also read from our mailbag and the letter is somewhat troubling in regards how the VA treated a veteran.
This week we welcome in Justin and Dylan. We discuss the importance of staying in touch with your friends and why it's critical to always check on them to see how they're holding up. We hear from both Justin and Dylan as they share with us their stories on their road to hope.
This week we welcome in Justin and Dylan. We discuss the importance of staying in touch with your friends and why it's critical to always check on them to see how they're holding up. We hear from both Justin and Dylan as they share with us their stories on their road to hope.
We welcome back Tom and say hello to Mark. Mark was born and raised in Houston and shares his rather turbulent story as he makes his journey on the road to hope.
We welcome back Tom and say hello to Mark. Mark was born and raised in Houston and shares his rather turbulent story as he makes his journey on the road to hope.
We are joined this week by Jeremy and Frank. They both share their stories on their roads to hope. We also talk about Mattress Mack and the impact he's had on Camp Hope and the entire community.
We are joined by Tom and Robert. Robert shares his story on his road to hope. We also discuss the sad reality most of us never see. That is what happens to a family when soldiers return home from war and are suffering from PTSD.
We have a full house this week. We're joined by Kendal, Brandon and Rick. The guys each share their story about their journey. We reach into the mailbag and tell the story of a woman who shares a story we won't soon forget.
We discuss an interesting article that claims by checking for enzymes in saliva, we can determine if you have PTSD.
We welcome to the show this week, Josh and we welcome back Oliver. Josh discuses his journey on his road to hope. We look at an article written that left us scratching our heads wondering "do people really need to be told this?"
Then sadly we have to say goodbye to a man we recently lost too soon in an accident.
We get nostalgic over 10 years of Camp Hope. We are joined this week by newly graduated Justin and one of our latest residents Andy. Andy shares his story about his road to hope.
We welcome in Will and Damien to the show. As we enter our 10th year of Camp Hope we are yet again reminded of the sacrifices our veterans make and of the toll that takes on them.
We are joined this week by Chris and Richie. Richie talks to us about what brought him to Camp Hope, what he left behind to come here and how extremely difficult that call was to make.
We welcome back Brandon to the show. We welcome Roy. Losing family via self destruction. How do you pick up the pieces and recover? Also, we once again call on you for help and again, it requires you to eat food.
We welcome Brandon and Kenneth to the show this week. Despite Kenneth's devotion to Carolina BBQ, we welcome him in and listen as he shares his story on his road to hope.
We welcome Tom back to the show and make way for Rufus, who joins us for the first time. There are many layers to Rufus' story, you don't want to miss that. Also, we wish all you fathers out there a very happy Father's Day.
We take a look at being diagnosed with a mental health issue. What does that mean? How does that relate, if at all, to recent mass shootings? We welcome back Chris and welcome in John. John shares his story on his road to hope.
This week we welcome Tyrone and Justin to the show. Justin describes his first weeks at Camp Hope and his description was surprising. We also welcome Tyrone. He gives us the very emotional details on how he got to Camp Hope and how one special lady in his life is the rock he needed.
We are joined this week by Kevin and Seth. Kevin is a mentor at Camp Hope and Seth is currently going through the program. We ask: "What does Memorial Day Mean to you". We also have a couple of sad goodbyes to two very special people we lost this week.
We are joined this week by Chris and Chris. Chris #1 is an employee with Camp Hope. He shares his insights of the goings on there. Chris #2 is a resident. He shares his story on his road to hope. We also take time to commemorate 10 years of Camp Hope.
We welcome Oliver back to the show. And we welcome Lance. Lance talks to us about his journey on his road to hope.
We're joined by recent graduate Justin. He talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also welcome in Derek. He shares what it's like going through the program. How he came to Camp Hope and what the future holds for him.
We are joined this week by Chris and Brenden. Our vets are often confronted with life and death decisions and have nearly no time to think about it. How do they cope with that? How do counselors at Camp Hope help them deal with that?
We are joined this week by Bo and Chris. The rise of suicides in the military is at a terribly high number. We also talk to Bo about his journey on his road to hope.
We welcome Kevin and Devon this week. Devon shares his story on his journey on his road to hope. We also have a deep conversion about forgiveness. How do we do that?
We welcome Dennis to the show this week. He's a recent graduate of Camp Hope and shares what it's like after his graduation. We also talk about a disturbing story out of Alaska that shines light on a serious problem for our soldiers stationed up there.
We're joined by Richard and Teddy. Richard shares his journey on his road to hope. We also have some big news to share. We are opening a new ranch that will give us a new way of helping out veterans who need help.
We are joined this week by Oliver and John. Oliver is a mentor's mentor. We talk to him about his important role at Camp Hope. John joins us and shares a very unique perspective of 9/11. He also talks about his journey on his road to hope.
We're joined this week by Kevin and Randall. Randall shares his story on his journey on the road to hope.
We welcome in Kacey and welcome back Jeffrey. We talk to Kacey about a couple of moments in his life that changed his life forever.
We talk to Cory this week. He's going through the program and he shares some news with us that will make you feel good. Did you know your shopping habit can help us at Camp Hope?
We are joined this week by Kevin and Michael. Special thanks this week to Mattress Mack for everything he's done and especially for what he did this past weekend. Also, we give thanks to Russell Ybarra and tell you what happened to him recently.
We are joined by Chris and Chris this week. One Chris is making his way through the program and is close to graduating. The other Chris is a transition mentor.
Sgt Blaylock tried to pick up the pieces after serving our country. We tell his story. We also welcome in Josh and welcome back Alex. Josh talks about his journey on his road to hope.
We're joined by Juan and Corey this week. Both have recently graduated from Camp Hope and discuss what is in store for them now.
We welcome back Chris and introduce you all to Teddy. Teddy will share history on his journey on the road to hope. We dial down into what makes peer to peer counseling so powerful and effective.
Reading an email that is a representation of the emails we get to Camp Hope- relatives reaching out on behalf of a veteran who are at their end.
We also talk about the process of going from defending your country to wanting to end it all. We have that honest conversation with Rick and Justin this week.
This week we are joined by Boley, Charles and Thomas. They each give us their story on their journey on their road to hope. We dig into the mail bag and share with you the messages that come through. The story we hear at least once everyday- loved ones reaching out on behalf of their veteran.
We welcome to the show, Bryan. Bryan is from Atlanta, and why we do our best not to let that bother us, we do learn about Bryan. He talks to us about his struggles on his journey on the road to hope. We also bring Alex back. Alex finally gets a chance to talk about his path on his road to hope.
We welcome Alex back and we welcome in Chris. Chris shares his story on his journey on the road to hope. We also listen back to powerful words we all need to hear today from the one and only Bob Hope.
We are joined this week by Alex and David. David shares his story on his journey towards hope. It hasn't been perfect but to his credit, it's still going. Also we talk about finding inner peace.
We are joined this week by Graham and Dan. They share their stories with us this week about their journeys on their roads to hope. We end the show this week on a very impactful note. It's a must hear last few minutes. Sure to make your blood boil.
Dustin and Shane join us this week. It's our Thanksgiving Day show and are we ever thankful for you all!
Supporting our veterans is more than just a bumper sticker. We tell you what we mean by that. We also welcome in Mark. Mark talks to us about his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined by Zack, Juan and John this week. We give thanks to all our veterans, talk about some questionable decisions made by law enforcement and learn more about John and Juan on their journeys on their roads to hope.
Class action lawsuits regarding discharges, particularly with the Navy. Plus the availability of "help" from the VA. We talk about that plus we welcome in Marcus. He talks to us about his journey on the road to hope.
Wishing the loss of 20 plus vets we lose everyday got as much attention as other stories deemed newsworthy.
We are joined by Zack and Justin this week. Justin shares his journey on his road to hope.
We discuss the way the VA can really help our veterans. Listen. No really. That's it. Listen.
We welcome Cory into the show. He discusses his journey on his road to hope.
This week we tell the tale of Camp Hope's trip to the Astros' game this past week. We sing the praises of Mattress Mack, once again coming through for veterans. We are joined by Tom this week. He's from the great state of Hawaii and tells us about his journey on his road to hope.
We discuss how to help younger service members cope with PTSD. A Combat veteran discusses his struggles and his road to hope.
We welcome Will to the show. He's a graduate of Camp Hope and we discuss his journey on his road to hope.
We discuss the ways Camp Hope helps reach out to our veterans. Will joins us to talk about his road to hope.
We are joined this week by a group of men who served over in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11. We get there stories on how that day changed them forever. We welcome Kevin, Boley, Rick and Dustin to the show.
We are joined by Tom and Erick this week. Tom shares his story on his road to hope and both veterans give us their perspective on what is happening in Afghanistan.
This week we welcome Mr. Elliot Williams a veteran from The Vietnam War and we welcome Carlton Johnson who served more recently in Iraq. These two give us their perspectives on Afghanistan and they tell us about their journeys on their road to hope.
We are joined this week by Jeff, Brad and John. All 3 are veterans of the war in Afghanistan. We talk to them for the hour about what these events mean to them.
We are joined by Justin who recently arrived at Camp Hope. He shares his story about how he got there and what the road to hope for him will look like.
Also we get a call from Dan who runs our Atlanta chapter. We talk to him about what he sees there and he shares stories about recovery.
We are joined this week by Able and we welcome back Roger to the show. They share their journey on their road to hope with us. We also take a look at a study that shows all indications things aren't getting better regarding suicide rates.
We are joined this week by Zack and David. David shares his story about his road to hope and where he is now. We also take a minute and ask you to appreciate your friends. Plus we talk about an outpouring of love and support from you all this week.
We are joined this week by David, Damian and Gretchen. Gretchen is from Code Of Vets. An organization that helps veterans in crisis. We talk to her about what she does for vets and what she has done for our veterans at Camp Hope.
We bring back Race, Brandon and Sam from last week. This week we learn about Race's and Brandon's journey on their road to hope.
We welcome Sam back to the show. We're also joined by Race and Brandon. This will be part 1 of a 2 part journey. This week we take a look at the number of veterans we have lost to suicide versus those we lost to actual combat. The numbers are eye opening.
We are joined this week by Zack, Chad and Cory. We discuss what it's like this time of year. Loud booms, bright lights and how that affects our veterans at Camp Hope. Things we take for granted just about everyday, can cause uncomfortable moments for our veterans dealing with PTSD.
We are joined by Eric, Adrian and Ryan. We discuss a PBS series about mental illness. Ryan was on that show and shares what that was like. We also talk to Adrian about his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined by Zac and Edward this week. Edward is a Vietnam veteran and has an amazing story you tell. Wait until you hear this. We also talk about a story out of Las Vegas involving a shooting of a Navy Veteran. The story places a stigma on PTSD and we break that down.
This week we are joined by Zack and Zac. Turning off your feelings while deployed. Then you come home and these feelings don't get addressed. We discuss that and Zack's story on his road to hope.
This week we welcome Erick and Damien to the show. Damien talks about his many deployments on his road to hope. We also discuss what the real cost of the lockdown will be for our veterans.
What does Memorial Day mean to you? What does it mean to our veterans? We discuss that very topic and ask Zack, Aaron, Andrew and Nick who they memorialize.
A troubling study shows that deaths by suicide of active military was up 25% year over year. We discuss that. Also we talk about getting rid of the stigma that comes with PTSD. Finally, we welcome in Juan to the show. Juan will share his journey on his road to hope.
We look closely at a story regarding suicide risk management. What does that tell us that we don't already know? (Not much) We welcome Charles into the show as he shares his story on his road to hope.
What were the top medical issues reported to doctors via telehealth checkups this past year? Surprisingly, guess where Covid ranks amongst those issues? We welcome in Jason this week. Jason shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined this week by Zack and welcome in William. We discuss movies about PTSD and William shares his story about his road to hope.
We welcome back Zack and welcome in Scaggs.
"A WORLD FIRST veteran's recovery program treats PTSD and substance abuse at the same time" opens up in Australia. Oh, really? We talk about that ignorance, and we hear from Scaggs. He tells us about his long journey on his road to hope.
We are joined this week by Jay and Jared. Jared shares his story on his road to hope. We also discuss a story that talks about the financial impact of suicide. It's a side of suicide that often goes overlooked.
We welcome Eric and Sam to the show this week. We are talking about hope. We all need it. Sam shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined today by Eric and Jeff. We talk about an article on the Department Of Defense's benefit of the lockdown. We can all relate. Also, they're blaming WHAT on PTSD? And finally, Jeff tells us about his journey on the road to hope.
As part of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we are joined by Jay and Shane this week as well as "Vietnam" John. He shares stories from that time and what it was like for him coming home.
We are joined this week by Tim, an Army vet. The VA has an article about asking "the" tough question. We discuss that question and hear Tim's story on his road to hope.
Headline: To some vets, the pandemic feels a lot like war time.
We also discuss the number of crisis calls that came into the VA.
Hope. Where do you go when you need it? We discuss where we look for it and where we find it. There are lots of things out there right now that certainly can take hope away. We think there’s a lot more out there though, if you just know where to look.
We are joined this week by Steve and Eric. We take a close look at the definition of the words "work" and "hero". It's in relation to a picture that went viral this week. It pairs well with our conversation we have with Steve and Eric about their "work day" over in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The V.A. has some new numbers on veteran suicides and it's really nothing new. We talk about that this week. Also we welcome Kendall and Dennis to the show. Dennis tells us about his journey on his road to hope and how it brought him back to his children.
We talk about a terrible story of an officer taking his own life. We have Eric and Philip joining us this week as well. Phillip tells us about his time in Afghanistan and about his journey on the road to hope.
What do we do when voices that are important to us, go away? We discuss that with Zack and Brad this week on Road To Hope Radio
We welcome Zack and Pete to the show this week. Pete was in Somalia (Operation Restore Hope) and shares his story on what went on there. We also talk about a study that looked at suicides among veterans and what factors kept suicides lower.
Taking a deep dive into Camp Hope this week. What do we do? What does it take to do what gets done?
We are joined this week by Kendall and Zack. Some may be wondering if there is still hope left. We talk about that. Also the nonchalant tossing around of the word "PTSD". What that actually does to veterans who suffer from PTSD.
We are joined this week by Zack and Andrew. Andrew gives us a heartfelt account about his journey on the road to hope. We focus on hope for 2021.
This week we welcome Erick and Pete to the show. We discuss a new bill that was passed in Congress that will bring some relief and aid to veterans. We also talk to Pete who talks to us about his journey on his road top hope.
Zack and Quenton join us this week. Quenton shares his story on his journey on the road to hope. We also talk about the military joining the world of e-Sports. If you don't now what e-Sports is, ask your kids. It's a billion dollar industry.
This week we are joined by Erick, Zack and Jacob. Jacob tells us about his journey on the road to hope. We also give a big thanks (yet again!) to Gringo and Jimmy Changas for what they did for us this week.
We are joined this week by Erick and Alvin. Alvin shares his long, journey that eventually saw him get onto his road to hope.
We welcome David Maulsby back to the show! We bring in Zack, Erick and Taylor to talk about what they're thankful for this year and give much deserved thanks to those who make the show possible.
We are joined by Sam, Erick, Zack and Jay. We talk about the war in Afghanistan and veteran entitlement. It is an eye opening show.
We are joined this week by Eric and Taylor. Taylor shares his story on his journey on the road to hope. David Maulsby is out sick this week. Ramon takes over hosting duties and the show will probably never be the same again.
We are joined this week by Chris and Zack. We discuss an article regarding the lockdown and suicides. We also hear about Chris' journey on his road to hope.
We are joined this week by Erick and Daniel. Daniel came to Camp Hope in July, right in the middle of the Covid pandemic. Daniel shares his story on how he got to Camp Hope and talks about his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined this week by Erick and Justin. Justin shares his story about falling and getting back up and falling again.
We welcome Sam back after a long break from the show. We talk about a more gentle military. Is that really becoming a thing? Seems that way. Then we talk to Rula. Rula has an incredible, unbelievable, and inspiring story to share. You do not want to miss her interview.
We welcome Noe and Erick to the show this week.
We're talking about a troubling survey about mental and physical health and how this social distancing has affected our veterans. It's not good.
Then we get into Noe's story. His deployment in Iraq and what went on there on a daily basis and what eventually got him to Camp Hope.
Dave and Eric join us this week as Suicide Prevention Month continues. We talk about an article stating that PTSD is a human issue. Not just a veteran issue. Also we discuss the transition for our vets back to civilian life and how we need to really reach out to help those that are in need.
The NFL started up this week and it couldn't have been a worse start for them.
It's national suicide awareness month. Unfortunately we have some very somber stories to share with you all regarding veterans we lost to suicide this week. We are joined by Erick and Oliver who shares his story on his journey on the road to hope.
We are joined this week by Erick and JD. We tell the tale of a veteran who tried to commit suicide on the Galveston Causeway. Also, as we approach the anniversary of 9/11 we ask our vets in studio how that day changed them and put them on the road to where they are now.
Why is it so hard to get help from the VA for our Veterans? Then when you add Covid to the mix, it's dang near impossible. We give out our lifesaver awards to some lifesavers and we share the story of a real life A-Team and how they were awarded the Silver Star.
A very special show this week. Mattress Mack has once again come to the aid of our community. This time to the tune of raising a substantial amount of money for our Veterans at Camp Hope. We dip into this past Thursday's Michael Berry Show to replay that announcement and the interviews with Mack and David that followed.
We are joined by Zack and Mike. Mike tells us about his journey on the road to hope and what Camp Hope means to him. We also tell the story of a special tactics Airman that earned him the Silver Star. Then we look at the use of the word "hero". Let's think about who we give that title to.
We are joined this week my Zack and Mark. Mark talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also discuss a Senate bill that is aimed at helping our veterans get the help they need. There's still a ways to go and hurdles to clear, but it's a step in the right direction. And we talk to Jimmy Sanchez. He runs a business that has come to the aid of Camp Hope on many occasions and a service you will most likely need at some point, hopefully no time soon.
Moral injuries. What does that mean? What do they look like? We discuss in great detail with our guests Derek, Zack, Kendall and Detron.
A study on veterans has revealed how much they drink. And what types of veterans drink the most. We welcome Zack back to the show and welcome Anthony. Anthony tells us about his journey on the road to hope.
We are joined this week by Zack, Vince and Ali. All giving us their perspectives on what happens at Camp Hope. We talk about 8 Marines and what they did to receive their valor awards. Also we discuss of story about a Green Beret we lost recently to suicide.
We are joined this week by Zach and Travis. Travis is currently going through the program and talks to us about his journey on the road to hope.
We also discuss the troubling fact that suicides are on the rise and it's not just from combat veterans.
Our post July 4th show. We are joined by Zach, Marcus and James and are talking all things Independence Day playlists, BBQ and more. Is there a Disney Baghdad? And we'll give you reasons why Afghanistan and Iraq make good vacation destinations.
We are joined this week by Tyler and Eric. Tyler shows us his inner DJ skills and surprises us in many other ways as we discuss his journey on his road to hope.
We are joined by a fun group this week. Shane, his son Cody. Brandon and his son Kaidon join us. As well as Zack. It's our Father's Day show on The Road To Hope this week. What does Father's Day mean to our guys at Camp Hope?
Failure. What does that word mean? Is that the word we mean to use? We bring in Zack and David to talk about what that word means to them and what it means to the veterans at Camp Hope.
We are joined this week by Joel and Dylan. We turn to words of wisdom during these times from someone who knows real pain and sacrifice. Also, the crazier the world gets, the more the phone rings at Camp Hope. We discuss what that's like in some detail as well.
A very emotional show this week. We take a look at the reality of what our veterans go through everyday. What they deal with and how they deal with it. Ali and Zack join us this week on The Road To Hope.
A very special episode this week. We celebrate 8 years of Camp Hope. Our guest are Doug Brown and Russell Ybarra. Shane joins us again to help move the show along as well.
We are joined this week by Zack and special guest Bobby. Bobby is at Camp Hope right now and talks to us about his journey on the road to hope. We discuss "contact tracing" and a couple of special anniversaries. 7 years ago Michael Berry took a tour of Camp Hope and 5 years ago Russell Ybarra helped break ground for the Russell Ybarra Home For Heroes.
Joel joins us this week as we talk to Connie Stagner from Acori Diamonds and a Marine vet named Burns. What a cool name! We talk about the times we're living in now and how that affects Camp Hope and its residents.
We are joined by Zack and Ricky this week. Ricky talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also take note of some important (and not so important) events in history that took place today. Also, a reminder: Mother's Day is next Sunday the 10th. You've been warned. We talk about persevering during times like this.
Joel sits in with us this week as we talk to Chris. Chris talks about his journey on the road to hope. We also hand out our lifesaver awards, discuss the pandemic that is going on in Houston and talk about the importance of queso.
We are joined this week by Eric and Lee. Ali calls in. He's currently at Camp Hope and he tells us his story on his road to hope.
On our Easter edition of Road to Hope we talk to Zack. We discuss what's going on at Camp Hope during these times. We tell the tale of a man who survived the Bataan death march and what exactly that was. We also talk about the importance of helping yourself first before you can help others.
We are joined this week by Brandon and Sam. Brandon shares his story on his road to hope and what a journey it's been. We also talk about mentoring and personal responsibility.
We are joined this week by Fred and Ben. They talk about their journey on the road to hope. We also talk about our mission. How that mission doesn't change because society's situation has. We ask the question: what does mentoring mean at Camp Hope.
This week's show is about hope. Sure, it's in our name at Camp Hope, but we will talk about what that word means to us and those that have gone through and are currently going through the program.
We're joined by Sam, Ricky and Brandon this week. We hope you'll give this show a listen.
We lost 2 Marines this week by enemy forces. We tell that story. Being skeptical of treatments like AA. We analyze their effectiveness.
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Funny how Congress can come up with 8 BILLION dollars for Corona. Meanwhile our veterans...
We talk about the peace agreement with the Taliban.
We are joined this week by David and Eric.
We are joined this week by Mikey and Bethany. They share their amazing story of Mikey's road to recovery and how it took a strong woman like Bethany to keep things together.
This week we are joined by Lee, a Marine. Lee gives us his story about his road to recovery and it's one that will stay with you for a long while.
We also take time to talk about our friend Russel Ybarra. He won an award this week and we'll tell you all about it.
It's our post Valentine's Day show. We give an update on how that went for us. The President signed a new law that helps veterans get jobs in the science fields. And sad news to report regarding our troops overseas. It's Road To Hope Radio. Heard live every Sunday at 2pm on 950 KPRC Houston.
A Purple Heart Awarded 14 years later. What a story to tell here. We also give our our Lifesaver Awards, we hear from a certain radio personality you may know and a titan of the furniture world. Both of them talking about Camp Hope.
Zach and Shane join us.
We walk through the process of getting someone through the program.
We are joined this week by Zack and Dan. Dan, an army vet, shares his amazing story about his journey on the road to hope.
We welcome Earl Becker to the show this week. We talk about his time in combat during the 1st Gulf War and his journey on the road to hope. Join us every week here on Road To Hope on 950 KPRC every Sunday from 2p-3p.
Welcome to all you new listeners/podcasters to our little show. The Road To Hope is heard live every Sunday at 2pm on KPRC 950AM. This week we welcom Joel and Joseph to the show. We spend time talking to Joseph about his journey on his road to hope.
Happy New Year to you all. This week we are joined by Zach. We discuss the holiday season of 2019. Its impact on the residents of Camp Hope, what went on during the holidays and the people that made it a special event.
Our last show of the year and a great time to look back and remember those we lost. If you are a vet and in need of help, give us a call. 877-717-7873. A combat vet will answer the phone 24/7.
This is our Christmas Special. We have Zac in to talk about his journey on his road to hope. He also updates us on a big life event he had recently. Reminder, if you're a vet and things this holiday season aren't going the way you wanted and you're not in the best frame of mind, remember this number: 877-717-7873. A combat vet, will answer that call. 24/7. God bless y'all. God bless the United States. Merry Christmas!
We are joined this week by Eric and Chad. Chad shares his story with us on his road to hope.
Stories in the news this week include: Charges of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and a sexual abuse lawsuit. All involving our VA at the cost of millions of dollars to us, the taxpayer.
This week we are joined by Dwayne. He talks about his journey on his road to hope.
Chicago Tribune ran a story of repressing emotions after war and thoughts on considering suicide.
It's officially Christmas Time. Hope y'all had a great Thanksgiving. This week on "Road To Hope" we welcome Ron, James and Mikey. We ask them what it was like being deployed during Thanksgiving. What does Camp Hope mean to them. And one of our guests got a call from the President of the United States one Thanksgiving. We talk to him about that phone call.
We are joined by Ryan and Joel this week. Ryan is Camp Hope’s newest employee. We hear about Ryan’s journey on his road to hope.
Sadly this week, the Pentagon has ID’d 2 service members from Ft. Hood we lost in Afghanistan.
Folks, have a good Thanksgiving. Please remember the blanket of freedom we are provided. The cost is paid every day for that freedom.
We are joined this week by Ed and Zack. Ed is from the Southern California branch of Camp Hope. He is a Chaplin in the Army and we get to hear his story on his road to hope.
Zach, Alex, Brad, Nick join us and share with us their story on their Road to Hope.
We also discuss a story that says suicide has been more deadly than combat for our vets.
Zack and Mitch join us this week. Mitch tells us about his journey on the road to hope.
Also, the president awarded the nation's highest military honor to active-duty Green Beret Master Sgt. Matthew Williams for his heroic actions in Afghanistan. We play that audio and share Master Sgt. Williams' story.
We have a very special episode this week. A Marine and his family all discuss how PTSD affects everyone in a family. Vets who are married have a higher rate of suicide. This, according to a news story. That will be our focus of this week's show.
We revere Master Sgt Mark Allen who died 10 years after being shot looking for Bowe Bergdahl.
We are joined by Mikey and Joel. We talk to Mikey about his journey on the road to hope.
Finally, we discuss what it's like to suffer from PTSD and attend an Astros' game. Something most of us don't have to deal with.
This week we welcome back Zack. We also welcome Jeff to the show. We listen to Jeff's road to recovery and discuss "The Warrior Group". What goes on during these meetings? How does it help our veterans?
We are joined this week by Eric and Joel. We discuss some pretty awful suicide numbers regarding our military. Then we have a long discuss with Eric. He walks us through his journey on his road to hope.
On this very emotional episode, we talk to Roger and Sarah Cross. This husband and wife share their story of how PTSD affects not only them but their 4 children as well. This is a powerful story and we hope you can find time to listen to it.
We are joined this week by Cisco and Jay. They discuss their journey on the road to hope.
The Army has hit its recruiting numbers for this year. How did they do it? We will tell you the new ways the went about recruiting.
We are joined this week by Joel and John. John is a very special guest this week. He's going through the program and is from the Vietnam War era. He's 71 years old and it took him over 50 years to get to us at Camp Hope. But he's here. And he has a story to tell.
We also reflect on 9/11. What does 9/11 mean to our vets?
We welcome Joe and Joel this week. They discuss their journey on their Road to Hope. And as we approach the anniversary of 9/11 we look at where we are as a country.
We are joined this week by Joel and Zack. They discuss their past and what put them on the road to hope.
Ron Youngblood calls in. He was in Nashville attending the Suicide Prevention Conference put on by the Department of Defense and the VA.
And we talk about Fighting Seabee. If you don't know, he's our 4 legged fundraiser. Every time he wins a horse race, part of the winnings go to Camp Hope. He's 2-0 so far.
What our media decides is "news" is unfortunate. We try to put things in perspective.
What does it mean to really support our troops?
Joel and Steve share with us their stories on their road to hope.
Marine killed in Iraq identified as Gunnery Sgt. Scott Koppenhafer. We pay tribute to him and his service.
Also you should know about "Liberation Wine". They are doing great things for Camp Hope and you can help!
We are joined this week by Eric and KC. They talk about their journey on their road to hope.
We are joined by Eric and Colby who share their stories on their road to hope. Also, The Clay Hunt SAV Act is questioned for its effectiveness. and finally we lost another vet to suicide in the parking lot of a VA.
We pay our respects to Spc. Michael Nance, of Chicago, and Pfc. Brandon Kreischer of Stryker, Ohio. They were members of Company B., 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division killed by small arms fire in Afghanistan.
Joel and Jeffrey from Camp Hope join us as well to talk about their journey on their road to hope.
This week we bring in Eric and Todd. We talk about Veteran homelessness and what, if anything can be done about it.
This week we honor those involved with the Apollo 11 Mission as the 50th anniversary is this week. Eric and Bret join us to talk about their road to hope as well.
Congressman Dan Crenshaw called in to Road To Hope Radio to talk about his transition from Navy Seal to civilian. He also was kind enough to say nice things about Camp Hope.
We welcome Congressman Dan Crenshaw to The Road To Hope this week. We talk about his transition from Navy Seal to civilian life.
We are joined this week by Nilo and Joel. Nilo shares his story about his road to hope.
There is a court ruling that people claim can help veterans. But as always it's not that simple.
We talk about David Belivida. The Medal of Honor recipient.
Finally, what does July 4th mean to our vets?
There is a new PTSD treatment being tested. Is this a good idea? Does it work? We talk about that. Eric and Gustavo join us this week too to talk about their journey on their road to hope.
On this week's Road To Hope it's a little more emotional than usual. It's of course Father's Day. We talk to Jennifer about her husband she lost. As well as to Pete who lost his son. Ben and Joel join us in studio too. Road To Hope Radio, heard live every Sunday at 2pm on 950 KPRC
This week on Road To Hope Radio we pay tribute D-Day. Joel and Roger join us to discuss their road to hope as well.
Finally, we talk about the V.A. They are giving us The Mission Act. We break that down and ask if this is doing enough for our vets.
We talk about a Marine who tells the story about he didn't lose a guy during combat. However since coming home he has loss track of the ones he's lost..
Seth joins us to tell us about his road to recovery as well.
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On this Memorial Day Weekend we are joined by Joel and Rob. We remember that this weekend isn't about hamburgers and hot dogs and mattress sales. We share a story about a Deer Park veteran who needed help. He got that help. Thanks to Camp Hope and a baseball game. We also hear a speech from Ronald Reagan. It's a perfect speech for Memorial Day.
Joel and Ryan join us this week. We talk about a WW2 Medal of Honor Recipient, Robert Maxwell. He was the oldest Medal of Honor Recipient. How he earned that medal will amaze you. We also hand out our Life Saver Award and more. Road to Hope Radio, every Sunday afternoon at 2pm on 950, KPRC.
The week we are joined by Joel and Phillip. This is our Mother's Day show and we discuss the best gift you can give to your mother. (Hint: it's not flowers)
We are joined this week by Joel and Charles on this Cinco De Mayo episode. US military bases around the world have decided to not play news channels on their bases. We have another tragic story of a suicide committed at a VA facility. And finally we discuss US representative's ideas for fixing veteran's needs. Spoiler alert: they're not going to help.
We're joined this week by Chris and Joel. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says the VA isn't broke. So why should we try to fix it? Oh boy, we have fun with this.
The Big Ass Crawfish Bash was a huge success. More hearings that are held to help vets. Let's go ahead and stop the hearings and start helping vets, what you say? We are joined by Joel and Chris this week. We talk about their resurrections on this Easter.
Huge turnout Friday at our suit drop at the RCC. We discuss that. But we focus on the sad reality of dealing with PTSD. A couple of stories out of the Atlanta area and one in Austin reminds us of the battle going on everyday that our veterans fight.
We talk about a story out of Tampa Florida. A non profit is accused of talking advantage of our vets to the tune of $6.5 million. Over the course of years, this non profit allegedly helped ONE veteran. If this story doesn't make your blood boil, we don't know what will.
We also have a big event on April 20th at Gulf Greyhound Park. "The Big Ass Crawfish Bash" will start at 11am and is $25 before April 20th. It's ALL YOU CAN EAT crawfish. This fundraiser raises money for Camp Hope and it's ALL YOU CAN EAT crawfish.
We're joined by Joel and Jake this we. We discuss:
"PTSD" being used on social media as the punchline on social media posts.
The VA released a press release announcing a partnership to help stop suicides. We break that release down and point out the foolishness.
Here's this week's episode of Road To Hope Radio. Happy to talk about Camp Hope's expansion across the state. Sam Askins joins us to discuss that. As well as more news out of the VA. You'll never believe what they're doing now. Plus our Life Saver awards.
We're joined this week by Joel and Kendall. We talk about President Trump signing an executive order that gives help to our vets that specifically targets suicides.
On this week's Road To Hope:
Vandals, in their ignorance, burn down the wrong "Lee" statue. Bless their hearts.
The V.A. seems to be catching up to common sense matters. Finally.
We talk to Ray about his time in Falluja. Spoiler: it's not a fun place to be.
The Plastic Revolt! People are now raging over plastics. Plus the attention brought to the Jussie Smollett story. What do these stories have to do with PTSD? Attention. The attention brought to these stories pale in comparison to the attention 22 vets committing suicide a day gets.
We also talk about God's forgiveness. It's there folks. You can receive it.
This week we bring Nilo back in again. He has an amazing tale to tell about the time he got blown up. (You need to listen to understand) We talk about his experience and Joel's while they were deployed and how to process anger that vets have after they've come home.
We are joined this week by Joel and Nilo.
Nilo tells us his story of being blown up by an IED. (No, YOU aren't having a bad day)
Also, come by the rodeo on February 27th. It's Armed Forces appreciation day.
This week we talk more about TBI. What is it?
We are joined by Mike and Joel and we explain what Amazon Smile is and how it helps Camp Hope.
We are joined by James, Justin and Joel. What is TBI? We talk about that. We ask about the most realistic war movies of all time. The average wait time that vets wait to get help for PTSD is 4 years. We talk about that staggering number and what needs to be done to help our vets.
We are joined this week by Joel and wish Godspeed to Justin as he heads off to Atlanta to help veterans out there. We lost 2 servicemen in Afghanistan this week. We pay tribute to them. Listen to Road To Hope Radio, every Sunday at 2pm on 950 KPRC.
We offer our hand to you all who may need help. If you're a vet suffering from PTSD, call us: 877-717-7873. A combat vet will be waiting to take your call.
This week we are joined by Justin and Samuel. We hear from Samuel on his road to hope. We offer our hand to you all who may need help. If you're a vet suffering from PTSD, call us: 877-717-7873. A combat vet will be waiting to take your call.
On our Christmas Eve, Eve show we bring in Jay, Justin and Zack. We hear about Jay's experience deployed overseas and how he started his journey on the road to hope. We also talk about being offended during Christmas season and we remember Col. Jim Turner.
The Road To Hope. Heard every Sunday on 950AM from 2p-3p. This week we talk about the spiritual aspects of trauma. We give out our lifesaver awards and we look back at the USO shows with Bob Hope from Christmas long ago. We're joined by Zack, Sam and Phil.
An eye opening survey showed of the 33,000 bets interviewed, 79% say they suffer from some sort of PTSD. We talk about that, and also about the Polar Bear Plunge that happened this week. We would never do it, but glad there are people out there who do.
This week we are joined by Ron, Cory and Addison. We talk about a surprising list that names the best cities for veterans to live. It made us scratch our heads. We also of course hear from the guys about their journey on the road to hope.
The Road To Hope Radio Show. Heard every Sunday at 2pm on KPRC. Veterans helping veterans with PTSD. We are joined by Justin, Bill and his wife Michele. We talk about Bill's road to recovery and we look at it from the family perspective.
This show before Thanksgiving we ask you to remember those that can't be home with family this year. We discuss more of the "PTSD Stigma" associated with the shooting in California. We are also joined by Michael. He discusses his road to hope with us.
On this Veteran's Day show we take a look at the tragic shooting in California. Specifically the stigma put on PTSD.
This week we talk about energy drink overuse may exacerbate PTSD according to a study. Also a study from the WSJ targeting a fight against plastic- they're going after paper coffee cups. How does this tie in to our vets? You'll understand when you listen!
We're joined by Daniel and Justin this week. We talk to Daniel about his road to hope. We also talk about a mechanic who destroyed a fighter jet by accident. That's a big accident. We also talk about a Sgt Major who is finally honored for his heroic actions in Vietnam.
This week on The Road To Hope we talk about a new appeals process for veterans regarding the VA.
We also talk about a group of people that spent 28 hours trying to save a whale that was stranded on the beach. How does that relate to PTSD? You'll have to listen.
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This week we are joined by Zack and Kyle.
We talk about an article about a mayoral candidate who dropped out of race because of his PTSD and how he decided to take care of himself first.
Also we talk about a special Medal of Honor winner.
This week we talk about something no one else is talking about. A VA published report says suicide rates are up among younger veterans. Specifically with veterans aged 18-44.
This week we're joined by Sam, Zak, Thomas and Michael. We're talking about fraud in charities. Sadly, it's a real problem. We tell you what to look for to be better informed when you donate.
This week we are joined by Sam, Zack and Justin. We are discussing the disconnect between the veteran population and the civilian population.
We are joined this week by Sam, Zack, Bill and Justin. As we come to another 9/11 anniversary we tell the story of Sgt. Major Timothy Bolyord, who we lost this week in Afghanistan. We talk to our guys about what it's like to lose a combatant in war. We also talk to Michael, a gold star dad. It's a moving show this week. It's a show about sacrifice. A show we think everybody should listen to.
Camp Hope is in Atlanta. And we talk about the man who is helping run their new location. We are joined by Sam and Mark. Mark shares his story about his road to hope.
Camp Hope is expanding across the country. We talk about our new city. We also talk about Sgt. John Chapman. John A. Chapman was a Combat Controller in the United States Air Force who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Battle of Takur Ghar during the War in Afghanistan.
The Space Force is happening!
We hear the story of a Marine with PTSD saving the life of a 2 year old.
And we are joined by JC and Brandon who shares his story about his road to hope.
We are joined by Drew (Marine) and Justin (Army). We discuss a blog called Good Therapy. The question it asks is: Is it possible for military spouses to get PTSD.
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This week we welcome Fred, a Marine to share his story about his road to hope. We also tell you about a Vietnam War reunion that will stay with you for a while. And finally David shares some numbers about Camp Hope that he shared with the board this week.
Illegal immigrant family in Connecticut is separated and a judge rules that they must be reunited. Judge goes on to say the kids suffered in part, with PTSD and orders the Federal Gov't to come up with a solution to help the kids with PTSD.
This week we welcome Ron and Justin to the show. If you've ever wondered how you can help Camp Hope with day to day items, listen to this week's episode. Short answer: think about all the stuff you use in a day at your house. Now multiply that by a lot.
More issues at the V.A. (You know, we could just leave that sentence in all these descriptions)
We also have Derrick Cavaco in Vegas at the World Series of Poker playing for the vets at Camp Hope.
This week we are joined by Sean and Blake. A couple of Marines that will share their story on their road to hope. We also, of course, talk about the July 4th holiday. Road to Hope Radio is heard every Sunday at 2pm on 950 KPRC
We have a very special show this week for y'all. We are joined by a very special man. His name is Tim Lee. If you don't know Mr. Lee or his story, you are in for a treat. If you know him and his story you are still in for a treat!
This is our Father's Day episode. We're joined again by Sam and Zack. Plus we welcome Shawn and Justin to the show.
Reminder: June is PTSD awareness month.
We are joined this week by Chris and John from Camp Hope. We also talk to Alfonso, a boxer who will be fighting June 22nd at the Humble Civic Center. Proceeds will benefit Camp Hope.
The Road To Hope Radio is on every Sunday at 2pm. We are joined by Arthur, Zach, and Sam. We talk to Arthur about his journey on the road to hope. We also talk about tacos because what's the point of fighting for freedom if we can't have good tacos in this country?
The Road To Hope Memorial Day Show. We remember some of the veterans we've lost and discuss the affects Memorial Day has on us. We also talk about what happens during a call to our Veteran's hotline. Zach and Richard join us this week to talk about their road to hope too.
Veterans can't get Rx refills at major pharmacies? We discuss that. We talk to William from Atlanta. He's about to graduate Camp Hope and is a chef. We like William. A lot.
The Road To Hope Radio, Mother's Day Edition. We talk government waste, some great kids at Clear Creek high school and more.
This week on Road To Hope Radio we talk to Chris and Zachary about their road to recovery. We also hear a story about a WW2 vet being carried to his wife's grave site to pay one more bit of respect to her.
We are joined this week by William from Camp Hope. He tells us his story about he got to Camp Hope. We also talk about how religion is now being used to help vets. We know something about that ourselves!
We discuss the morale in the military and how the government wants to monitor smart phones to see if vets have PTSD.
This week we are joined by Josh from the Colorado chapter of Camp Hope. Also Ben joins us to tell us about his journey on the road to hope.
The week we talk about "Pull Ups for A Purpose" happening on Memorial Day. (May 28th)
We also talk to Reagan. A feller who is going through Camp Hope currently.
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This week we talk to Alex from Camp Hope. Then we tell a heartbreaking story of a soldier we lost recently.
We are joined this week by Sam, Ricky, and Richard. An Op-Ed says the VA would hurt vets if it was privatized. Also, we discuss prescription meds and how they're given out too frequently to try to 'cure' what is ailing our vets.
Road to Hope- Now on at 2pm Sundays on 950 KPRC. We find out this week that combat vets like to talk to combat vets when they come home. We also talk to Dylan. A vet at Camp Hope.
This week we are joined by Ryan, Brent, Stephanie and Ron to discuss the tragic event in California. It's a story that hits pretty close to home.
Reminder: We are now on at 2pm on Sundays.
This week we talk of the sad nature of a nation that spends nearly limitless amount of money on stadiums but not on our vets. We talk about a story describing the failed leadership at the VA. And we talk to Pete, a vet with PTSD.
This week we talk to Josh, a vet battling PTSD. We also get a call from Derek from the Dallas branch of Camp Hope. Plus BIG, BIG, BIG announcements regarding the show.
We talk about one of the heroes to come out of The Parkland massacre. We also talk to a Camp Hope resident, Andrew and what he's been through dealing with PTSD.
We're joined this week by Jay, a wounded vet who shares his story. As usual, we'll laugh, get serious and hopefully entertain you for the hour.
We are joined by a Marine and his family to discuss how PTSD affects everyone in a family. This is a very special show. We hope you listen in.
We are joined this week by some good people from The Houston Sabercats. Veteran's nights is February 3rd at Constellation Field. We had a busy week this week. Special thanks to Gringo and Jimmy Changas as well as Texas Grand Ranch. We are also joined by Shade, a hero from the San Antonio area. We hear about what he did and what he continues to do for our veterans.
We're joined once again by vets currently at Camp Hope. We hear from them what Camp Hope means to them and how YOUR help gives them hope everyday.
We talk to David Gordy, managing director of the PTSD Foundation, Arkansas chapter. How do we deal with PTSD? We discuss "Your Brain on War", an article written about PTSD.
The last show of the year. We reflect on 2017, we give thanks to those that keep us safe on New Years Eve and throughout the entire year. And bless his heart, David was hoping for OU to win Monday.
Road to Hope got to sneak in and do a (short) show on Christmas Eve! We talk about the VA and how they hired people with revoked medical licenses. We also hear from a lot of veterans currently at Camp Hope.
Our last show before Christmas. We talk to veterans and ask where they were at Christmas in years gone by. Count your blessings. Merry Christmas to all!
SNOW IN HOUSTON! We talk a little about that. We also talk about another hero who came out of the attack on Midway (the same day as the attack of Pearl Harbor) Aaron, an Army vet, joins us on the show to discuss his life after coming home from war. Finally, we discuss the top 9 war movies of 2017.
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We talk about a veteran who turns 100 years old and what his family did to celebrate. And once again we discus VA hospitals and their ignorance when it comes to taking care of our vets.
The Pentagon is paying for a sex change. That's YOUR tax money folks. Meanwhile a vet with a brain tumor is told he can't get the medical care he needs.
We discuss that ignorance and more on this week's episode of Road To Hope Radio.
A very special Veteran's Day show this week. Thank you to all military! We also talk to Dustin Williamson, a resident of Camp Hope.
Does the VA have a sexist motto? There's a group that says so. Meanwhile a settlement has been made in a Marine's death at a VA in Wisconsin. We hear about a Vietnam medic and his story, and of course we weigh in on Bo Bergdahl and his trial.
What is Camp Hope? What can you do today to help? What can Camp Hope give to everybody that listens to this show? All those answers and more are on this episode of Road To Hope Radio.
We hear from Marsha, author of a book called "Where is My Daddy Now". Hear her story about her granddaughter who lost her dad to PTSD. We are also joined in studio by a sniper returning home and his story on what he put his family through dealing with PTSD.
VA doctors being let go for poor performance is one thing. Letting them go into private practice afterwards is another. This is happening and it needs to stop. We discuss this and more on this week's Road to Hope Radio
In the studio this week are 3 veterans: Ron (Army), Patrick (Air Force), Ben (Marine). They share their stories about being deployed, what it's like at Camp Hope and what was going on at Camp Hope during Harvey.
A story about a Bronze star recipient. The DOD spent $50 million on what? This is hard to believe. Or not. We also bring in Brady, a current resident of Camp Hope.
Jeremy visits us this week and tells his story and how he came to Camp Hope. We also talk about the Vietnam documentary on PBS and so much more. Road to Hope Radio. Every Sunday at 6pm on KPRC 950.
September is suicide prevention month. We talk about that. We talk to Marine Brevik Harris. He tells us how he came to Camp Hope.
Also a reminder:
www.PTSDUSA.org. Click on "get help". There are lists of all chapter meetings for Camp Hope.
On the eve of the 9/11 anniversary Road to Hope Radio honors all those that serve and have served our country. Listen to Road To Hope Radio live every Sunday at 6pm on 950am.
Veterans learning to cope with PTSD can come to Camp Hope. 877-717-7873. If you know somebody who is suffering from PTSD, tell them to call. A veteran will answer. A veteran will always answer. Nearly 40% of Afghanistan mission personnel experience PTSD. We discuss this story with guys at Camp Hope to get their perspective.
39,000 service members volunteered for a research study. We discuss that study, we talk about the Korea situation as well. And finally we talk to Jerry Reed and Police Chief David Hartley about their Watermelon Run for the Fallen.
Let's not forget those that put on the military uniform. Remember the cost of our freedoms everyday. We bring in today with Brandon, Jacob and another Brandon to tell their stories.
Reports from the Army and suicide numbers. Some PTSD and VA issues. Plus Lyle and Lauren join us this week to share their stories as well.
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We talk about a family that came in to Camp Hope this week. What is it like to experience something like that? There's always hope in these scenarios.
We talk about the media's quick use of "He had PTSD" in the telling of a tragic story of a veteran killing his wife. What are the consequences of throwing that term around? What does that do to veterans with PTSD?
A couple of Camp Hope events announced this week. A July 4th updated from our friend Dustin. And our interview with "resident #1" of Camp Hope, Sam.
The US wasted 28 million dollars on uniforms for Afghanistan army. Plus more ignorance from our gov't and their spending.
We also have a veteran in studio who is talking about his journey on his road to hope.
Special Father's Day edition of Road to Hope Radio. Vets, remember we know holidays can be special, but also can be difficult. We understand. Combat vets, peer to peer support available any time. 877.717.7873
This week we talk with a Vietnam vet, hear about Gold Star Dads serving the troops, and much more.
This week on Road to Hope Radio we talk about veterans and guns. Should they be taken away from veterans who may have PTSD? An article suggests so.
Remember the Secretary of the V.A. who said something like: we have great healthcare. It's like going to Disney World, it's not the wait in line, it's the experience? We play out that scenario.
This week we give thanks and pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It's our Memorial Day show on Road to Hope Radio.
Every week on Road to Hope we give the "Lifesaver Award". This week we celebrate another award recipient. We also celebrate 5 years of Camp Hope here in Houston.
The VA messing up things for our vets again. We get 1st person perspective from soldiers with PTSD. Join us this week and help us build a road to hope.