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Veterans in Crisis: Ernest Lopez Speaks Out on Addiction, PTSD & Recovery
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Military Veteran Struggling with Addiction or PTSD? You're Not Alone.
Welcome to the SEALs in Recovery Podcast—a lifeline for veterans, active-duty military, and first responders battling alcoholism, drug addiction, PTSD, TBI, and the silent wounds of war.
“If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business.”
In this powerful episode, host John Hawley sits down with fellow Navy SEAL John Richter for raw, real #CoffeeTalk about life after service—and how brotherhood, recovery, and spirituality are saving lives.
Whether you're a Navy SEAL, combat veteran, or anyone who’s served and feels lost, hopeless, or stuck in addiction—this podcast is for YOU.
What You’ll Learn:
How Navy SEALs are overcoming PTSD, addiction, and brain injuries
How spirituality and mental health support recovery
Real stories of strength, relapse, and redemption
Tools and resources for taking the first step
Take the first step today. Visit www.SealsInRecovery.com for support, resources, and connection with others who understand.
Share this with a veteran who needs to hear it. You are not broken. You are not alone. There is hope—and it starts here.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Ernie Lopez (00:00:00)
2. Growing up with an absent mother (00:03:21)
3. Riverside Military Academy transformation (00:10:25)
4. Breaking cycles through hard work (00:26:06)
5. Mentorship and overcoming adversity (00:36:03)
6. Supporting family through addiction (00:47:32)
7. Racing as family healing (00:59:10)
8. Finding purpose through helping others (01:12:24)
9. Final thoughts on connection and service (01:19:28)
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