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New Normal Big LifeWalking From The Shadows: My Journey with Post Traumatic Stress DisorderSend us a textWhat if the way back from trauma isn’t a single breakthrough, but a stack of small, stubborn habits that actually hold you up? We sit down with Navy veteran and author Kevin Macomber to trace a path from complex childhood trauma and Beirut-era deployments to breakdown, suicidality, and a hard-won recovery built on practical daily steps.Macomber opens up about losing trust, withdrawing from the world, and slowly rebuilding with tools that require no perfection —j ust repetition. Journaling becomes a compass for messy minds, revealing patterns across hours and week...
2025-11-2048 min
This Sober Vet PodcastNavy Vet: Suicide/PTSD Survivor, Sober Thriver!Listen as Navy Vet Kevin Macomber, a 20+ year advocate for PTSD, tells his outstanding story of conquering alcohol and the tools that he used to navigate life with PTSD. He wrote a book on PTSD, Walking From The Shadows, that was accepted by multiple military academies. Check it out here!Our mission is to normalize sobriety with Veterans.Web: www.thissobervet.comIG: @thissobervetpodcastFB: This Sober Vet Podcast
2025-10-2052 min
Pit-Talk (Pulling Pits and Opinions)E97: Coping with PTSD and it's Negative Behaviors USMCIn this episode, Gunny G interviews Kevin Macomber, a veteran who shares his journey from a challenging childhood to serving in the Navy during a tumultuous time in Beirut. Kevin discusses the impact of his military experiences on his mental health, including struggles with PTSD and negative coping mechanisms. He emphasizes the importance of transitioning effectively from military to civilian life, finding faith, and using journaling as a tool for healing. Kevin also highlights the unique approach of his book, which addresses trauma in a relatable way, aiming to provide hope and support to...
2025-05-1533 min