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In this conversation, Tom Spooner shares his remarkable journey from a soldier in combat to a voice for healing among veterans. He discusses his early life, the challenges he faced growing up, and how his military career shaped him. Spooner opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, the turning point of getting sober, and the importance of therapy in his emotional healing. He also delves into the complexities of moral grief and the cost of war, emphasizing the need for open discussions about mental health in the military. In this conversation, Tom Spooner shares his journey from military service to founding Warrior's Heart, a rehabilitation center for veterans and first responders. He reflects on the emotional toll of combat, the importance of mental health, and the unique approach of Warrior's Heart in healing warriors through peer support and nature. Tom emphasizes the significance of community, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the fulfillment he finds in helping others recover from trauma.----------------------------------------------------00:00 Introduction to Tom Spooner's Journey01:55 Early Life and Military Aspirations05:12 The Impact of Family and Environment08:01 Military Career Beginnings and Challenges11:03 Experiences in Combat and Personal Growth13:57 Reflections on War and Self-Identity16:55 Transitioning to Special Forces20:01 The Role of Self-Worth in Military Success23:06 Desert Storm: First Combat Experience25:58 Memorable Moments from the Gulf War28:48 Personal Struggles and Alcoholism31:55 The Decision to Get Sober and Its Impact36:16 Struggles with Alcohol and Military Life38:53 Turning Point: Seeking Help and AA41:23 The Journey of Sobriety and Self-Discovery46:55 Admitting Vulnerability and Emotions55:37 Therapy and Processing Trauma01:00:28 Moral Grief and the Cost of War01:14:41 The Weight of Choices in Combat01:17:16 The Journey to Special Forces01:21:28 The Impact of 9/11 on Military Careers01:26:22 Stepping into the Shadow of Giants01:30:05 First Combat Experience: A New Reality01:36:19 Comparing Combat Experiences: Iraq vs. Afghanistan01:38:07 Understanding the Bigger Picture of War01:42:43 The Reality of Being a Number in the Military01:48:01 Maintaining Humanity in the Face of Adversity01:51:23 Memorable Moments in Delta Force Training01:52:23 Navigating Personal Challenges During Training01:56:36 The Impact of Military Service on Family Life01:59:27 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life02:04:32 The Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery02:08:21 Warrior's Heart: A Unique Approach to Recovery02:15:29 Transformative Experiences at Warrior's Heart02:21:22 The Future of Warrior's Heart and Community Support02:27:47 NOMADIC COMMERCIAL 2.mp4

Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart Founder/President and Master Sergeant (Retired) who served our nation in the U.S. Army for nearly 21 years joins PAIN's Jason LaChance. Tom primarily served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016, which is the first and ONLY private and accredited addiction treatment center in the U.S. that is exclusively for military, veterans, and first responders struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, PTSD, and co-occurring issues. To make a tax-deductible donation to PAIN's Veterans In Need, visit https://gofund.me/c4b23093 For more on Tom Spooner & Warriors Heart: 24-hour hotline (866-955-4035) or visit https://warriorsheart.com/connect Tom and Jason discuss the following and more.Tom and Jason discuss the following and more.Intro 00:00Primary Issues Veterans & First Responders Face 01:47Varying Degrees Of PTSD 06:01Adjusting To Civilian Life 8:54Tom's Personal Story Of Recovery 14:00Suboxone Possible Long-Term Side-effects 24:32Support Systems And Recovery 27:16Vets & First Responders Ask For Help 29:34Helping Vets & First Responders With Trauma Response 35:01Warriors Heart 40:57

Join us for a heartfelt and powerful episode, brought to you by Podcasthon's special international charity event! This poignant episode serves as a clarion call for American warriors grappling with the profound challenges of mental health, specifically highlighting the critical mission of *Warriors Heart*, the first accredited residential treatment program in the nation dedicated exclusively to active-duty military, veterans, Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMTs/paramedics. I am joined by the remarkable Tom Spooner, a former Special Forces/Delta Operator and co-founder of Warriors Heart, who shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming chemical dependencies, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries sustained during his 21 years of service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout our conversation, we confront the pressing issues of suicide prevention and the stigma associated with seeking help, emphasizing the vital message that true strength lies in acknowledging one's struggles and reaching out for support. Tom's narrative not only embodies resilience but also serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us that no warrior should ever feel alone in their battles. We urge anyone in need to seek help, as Warriors Heart stands ready to guide our heroes back to healing and purpose.(Revisit)Takeaways: This episode emphasizes the critical importance of seeking help and support for mental health challenges among those who have served in high-pressure professions. Tom Spooner shares his personal journey of overcoming PTSD and chemical dependency, highlighting that true strength lies in vulnerability and asking for help. Warriors Heart is a unique facility dedicated to providing treatment exclusively for active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs, ensuring a specialized recovery environment. The conversation addresses the stigma surrounding mental health in the warrior community, advocating for open discussions about struggles and the need for support. Listeners are encouraged to take proactive steps towards healing, emphasizing that reaching out for help is a sign of strength rather than weakness. The episode serves as a reminder that no one is alone in their struggles, fostering a sense of community and support among warriors. Links referenced in this episode:www.warriors.com/gethelpwarriors.com/gethelpwarriorsheartfoundation.orgPodcasthon.orgOne More Thing Before You GoThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

In Episode 049 of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Tom Spooner, retired Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army with 21 years of service, including 10 years in Delta Force and co-Founder & President of Warriors Heart.Tom shares his journey from a young man struggling with addiction to a seasoned warrior dedicated to helping fellow veterans, first responders, and law enforcement heal from PTSD, addiction, and moral injury.Chad and Tom discuss the challenges of military life, the importance of peer-to-peer healing, and the mission of Warrior's Heart. Tom's story of resilience, faith, and leadership is an inspiration to anyone facing hardship. Don't miss this raw and honest conversation about overcoming adversity and finding purpose beyond the battlefield.Learn more about Warriors Heart https://www.warriorsheart.com Follow Warriors Heart: https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealingRESILIENT:Join Our Patreon: https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowFollow Chad:⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official⁠https://www.x.com/chadroboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com/⁠Vortex Optics:https://vortexoptics.comGatorz Eyewear: ⁠https://www.gatorz.com/⁠Allied Wealth:https://alliedwealth.comBioPro+: ⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/⁠BioXCellerator:https://www.bioxcellerator.comThe Holy Waters:https://theholywaters.comGet The Resilient Show x Uncharted Supply Co Bag: https://liveresilient.com/shop—-------TRS is a proud supporter of military & first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation.

In honor of Veterans Day 2024, join me on this special Sunday Flashback episode as we delve into the inspiring story of the Warriors Heart foundation. This unique and accredited residential treatment program is the first and only one in the U.S. exclusively for "warriors only" – active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs/paramedics. Warriors Heart offers transformative support to American Warriors battling addiction, PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression, and more.My guest, Tom Spooner, a Former Special Forces/Delta Operator and Co-Founder of Warriors Heart, shares his incredible journey. With 21 years of service in the U.S. Army, including deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tom brings unparalleled experience and dedication to helping fellow warriors. Since retiring in 2011, he has focused on guiding warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand they are not alone.In this episode, Tom opens up about his personal battles with chemical dependencies, PTSD, and mild TBI from combat injuries. We discuss critical topics like suicide prevention and the challenges warriors face when seeking help. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and Warriors Heart is here to provide the support needed.If you or someone you know is a warrior in need of assistance, reach out to Warriors Heart at www.Warriors.com/gethelp or call 866-380-0023. You are not alone. Together, we can overcome any obstacle and build a brighter future.Find everything "One More Thing" here: https://taplink.cc/beforeyougopodcast#WarriorsHeartFoundation#RecoveryJourney #SupportForWarriors#PTSDAwareness#MilitaryAddictionHelp #HeroesAmongUs #StrengthThroughStruggles #MentalHealthMatters #BreakingBarriers #NeverAloneThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Master Sergeant Tom Spooner wants military men and law enforcement veterans to know that they are not alone. As a former Special Operations Veteran with more than two decades of military service, Tom Spooner has seen things that most humans only read about in books or see on the movie screen. Throughout his decorated military career, he spent time with the 82nd Airborne as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and with numerous deployments with the elite 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. Today, Tom Spooner is a retired military veteran who focuses on equipping men in healing their hearts and constructively working through their traumas from the battlefields of their vocations and the battlefield of their minds. As the co-founder of Warriors Heart, Tom's mission is to serve the most underserved member of the American population: Men. Don't miss this special episode with Master Sergeant Tom Spooner. Resources:  https://www.warriorsheart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-spooner-b988072b/ https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing/

Tom Spooner is a Former Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder/President whose service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011), primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan (including 12 deployments and 40 months in combat). His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the U.S. Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Spooner helped build the curriculum for Warriors Heart's Full Continuum of Care, which includes Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, Sober Living and Aftercare on 500+ acre ranch locations in Texas and Virginia. Warriors Heart is the first and only private and accredited treatment center in the United States that is exclusively for warriors (military, veterans and first responders) struggling with addiction, PTSD and co-occurring issues. Spooner speaks from the heart about personally struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI, a suicide attempt and more to help his fellow warriors heal. Spooner's work has been featured by the TODAY Show, A & E's Intervention, Stars and Stripes, National Defense Radio Show, Military Families Magazine, San Antonio Express-News, FOX 11 Los Angeles, WNCN CBS 17 Raleigh, KSAT ABC San Antonio, and many more media. https://www.warriorsheart.com/about-us/staff/#tom-spooner This interview highlights why both legal and illegal substances can be more deadly for warriors.  Social Media  Website Https://warriorsheart.com/connect Social Media https://www.facebook.com/warriorsheart - 190k followers https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing https://twitter.com/WarriorsHeart22 https://www.linkedin.com/company/warriors-heart/ Special Offer: If you or a warrior need help with addiction, PTS or co-occurring issues, please contact Warriors Heart's 24-hour hotline (866-955-4035).

Tom Spooner is a former Special Operations Veteran with a twenty one year career. His incredible service included time in the 82nd Airborne as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and culminated with numerous deployments with the elite 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta. In addition to his military success, Spooner is also highly regarded for his work off of the battlefield with Warriors Heart–a comprehensive treatment program for veterans, law enforcement and first responders. As co-founder and president of the organization, Spooner's mission is to "bring our warriors home." Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://lairdsuperfood.com - USE CODE "SRS" https://babbel.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/shawn https://shopify.com/shawn https;//helixsleep.com/srs https://blackbuffalo.com https://ShawnLikesGold.com | 855-936-GOLD #goldcopartner Tom Spooner Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/1factfinder LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-spooner-b988072b Warriors Heart - https://www.warriorsheart.com Documentary - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08MWNGKKN/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Please leave us a review on Apple & Spotify Podcasts. Vigilance Elite/Shawn Ryan Links: Website | Patreon | TikTok | Instagram | Download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Veterans Radio welcomes Kirk Lanam, Veterans Service Dogs Organization, a non-profit organization that provides free service dogs and training. Our second segment includes Zach Harrison and Jessee Lee, with their Operation Song titled “THAT KID AGAIN”, and Chris Couture with “TATOOS and SCARS”.   The dog and the training are provided to the Veteran for FREE. There are no fees to participate in the program. The Veteran is merely responsible for the care and maintenance of the dog. For more information on Veteran Service Dogs Organization: vsdo.us OPERATION SONG FEATURING GREEN BERET ZACH HARRISON AND JESSEE LEE Operation Song® empowers veterans, active-duty military members, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Those served need no musical or writing skills, only a willingness to share their stories and, with the help of professional songwriters, transform them into song. For More Information about Operation Song Zach was attending a Warriors Heart Retreat in February of 2023 when he was offered the opportunity to share his story with Operation Song artist Jessee Lee and photographer Chris Couture. This was an awesome experience for Zach and he appreciated the opportunity to participate in the retreat. In 2020 Veterans Radio interviewed Tom Spooner, Co-Founder of Warriors Heart. Here is that interview.

On this Sunday Flashback, join me as I share an incredible story about the Warriors Heart foundation, the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the U.S. exclusively for "warriors only" – active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs/paramedics. This extraordinary program offers life-changing support to American Warriors battling drug and alcohol addiction, as well as other co-occurring issues like PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression, and more.In this episode, my guest is Tom Spooner, a Former Special Forces/Delta Operator and Co-Founder of Warriors Heart. With a remarkable 21-year service in the U.S. Army, including deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Tom Spooner brings unparalleled credibility and experience to the forefront. Since retiring from the military in 2011, he has dedicated his life to helping fellow warriors acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone.Throughout our conversation, Tom shares his personal journey of battling chemical dependencies, PTSD, and mild TBI resulting from a combat injury. We delve into the critical topics of suicide prevention and the challenges warriors face when seeking help for themselves. As warriors, we voluntarily put our lives on the line to protect and serve, but sometimes the weight of our experiences catches up to us. It's important to realize that seeking help is a sign of strength, and the Warriors Heart foundation is here to provide the support we need.If you or someone you know is a warrior in need of assistance, please visit our website HTTPS://beforeyougopodcast.com to learn more about how you can get help or support someone on their journey to recovery. You can also reach out to Warriors Heart directly by visiting www.Warriors.com/gethelp or calling 866-380-0023.Remember, you are not alone. Together, we can overcome any obstacle and build a brighter future.Hashtags#WarriorsHeartFoundation#RecoveryJourney #SupportForWarriors#PTSDAwareness#MilitaryAddictionHelp #HeroesAmongUs #StrengthThroughStruggles #MentalHealthMatters #BreakingBarriers #NeverAloneThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

I discuss Mental Health utilising a visual I had seen from Mike Glover (Fieldcraft Survival) and Tom Spooner (Warriors Heart). Let's keep talking about mental health and continue to make progress. Below are some links to some resources- apologies that it is only divided into the three regions they are just the areas that I am either familiar with or have had folks tell me about the services. This is by no means an exhaustive list but just some valuable resources I have come across: Australia: https://www.code9ptsd.org.au/ https://mates4mates.org/ https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/education-services/communities/resources/ https://www.ruok.org.au/ UK: https://www.who-dares-cares.com/ https://www.policecare.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ https://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/ US: https://www.warriorsheart.com/ https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org/ https://allsecurefoundation.org/ https://survivefirst.us/ https://hunterseven.org/ Https://brccfund.org Thank you to Mike Glover and Tom Spooner for sharing the visual representation I showed in relation to trauma. ***I am not a Mental Health professional and all content in this episode should not be treated as medical information or advice.

Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner's service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011). His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the US Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the U.S. that is exclusively for warriors (active-duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/paramedics) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other co-occurring issues (PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression and co-occurring issues). Tom speaks from the heart about personally struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI and more to help others. Visit https://www.warriorsheart.com (https://www.warriorsheart.com) to learn more.

Brief Episode Summary:"The chains which are unseen, are the heaviest of them all!"This podcast episode is about angels, their mission, to heal our nation's warriors. It's about warriors healing warriors...the warriors way. Welcome...to Warrior's Heart!Key Topics:Discover the three (3) invisible wounds that are the causes of so much veteran and first responder suicide.What are the greatest threats to the mental health of our military, frontline workers, doctors, nurses, other healthcare providers and their families?Female members of the military, deal with PTSD on a very different level than their male counterparts. With the numbers of female military rising, what specialized resources is Warrior's Heart bringing to the table to meet their unique needs?There are those who "suffer in silence," the spouses, life partners and children of those who return home after deployment and are suffering with PTSD. What's the real challenge and how is Warrior's Heart advocating for the families?There are about 900,000 law enforcement officers experiencing the same mental health challenges as those in the military. What is Warrior's Heart doing for them? From the perspective of Warrior's Heart, welcoming someone home is a really big deal. Discover what this is. It's a "heart-changer!"#chains #angels #heal #warriors #warriorsheart #wounds #suicide #mentalhealth #healthcarepoviders #PTSD #substanceabuse #MilitarySexualTrauma #drugaddiction #chemicaldependency #alcoholism #LawEnforcementOfficers Resources: Shareable link to this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/859273/10687628 WarriorsHeart.com (Warrior's Heart website). Don't miss the documentary!Alan's email address: therabbi@thewalkbook.comAlan's link to register to receive new podcasts and other updates: http://eepurl.com/g1DSf9   Link to tell us what podcast themes you'd like to  see us cover: https://form.jotform.com/210597899275071  Sheri Sperry's website to connect with her, https://sellsedona.com/sedona-lifestyleCall to Action If you enjoyed this week's podcast episode, I would greatly appreciate it if you would rate and review it where you listen to your podcasts. Thank you!    Sheri Sperry is YOUR SOLUTIONS  REALTOR!A Realtor in AZ for 10 years, her main goal is to take the stress off you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=NYYG9FE928BF6)   Support the show

Tom Spooner is an Army veteran who served nearly 21 years as a Green Beret and Delta Force Operator. Since retiring, he has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone.

REWIND | Tom Spooner| (Original Air Date July 28, 2020) #151 Tom Spooner joined The Protectors Podcast™ to talk about his military career, how he became involved with Warriors Heart, stigma, and tons of other great topics.  I am a solid proponent of Warriors Heart's mission, during our conversation I discuss the loss of my brother to the effects of addiction and understand firsthand how hard it is to find the right fit for those struggling with addiction, especially those in The Protector community.  Please check out Warriors Heart and share their message.About Tom: Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner's service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011), who is now dedicated to healing his fellow warriors struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI (which he also faced after a combat injury) and other recurring issues. His career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the US Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY accredited treatment program in the U.S. for “warriors only” (military, veterans and first responders) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other reoccurring issues. Tom built a "training program" approach to residential treatment that helps our protectors overcome the stigma and shame of asking for help. Warriors Heart is a 543-acre ranch outside San Antonio, Texas, that is the opposite of a hospital. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Tom has successfully enabled thousands of military and law enforcement personnel to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Former Special Forces / Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner's service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011). Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the U.S. for “warriors only” (active-duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/paramedics) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other co-occurring issues (PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression, and co-occurring issues). https://www.warriorsheart.com/ https://youtu.be/nwpF0rS7yko --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-lamonica/support

For more on the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast and to follow us on social media https://linktr.ee/knockindoorzdown Jason sat down with the Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner on the Knockin' Doorz Down podcast. They discussed Tom's service to our nation in the U.S. Army which spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011). Tom is in recovery from alcoholism as well he suffered a traumatic brain injury during his time in the service. This led him on the path to not only become an advocate for others suffering from addiction but soldiers and first responders also suffering from addiction and mental health issues.  His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group, and, ultimately, in the US Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the U.S. that is exclusively for warriors (active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs/paramedics) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other co-occurring issues (PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression and co-occurring issues). Tom speaks from the heart about personally struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI, and more to help others.  For more on Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart and to follow him on Social Media Website - Warriors Heart Https://warriorsheart.com SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook @WarriorsHeart - 118k followers https://www.facebook.com/warriorsheart Twitter @1FactFinder https://twitter.com/1factfinder Twitter @WarriorsHeart22 Https://twitter.com/warriorsheart22 Instagram @1FactFinder https://www.instagram.com/1factfinder Instagram @WarriorsHeartHealing https://www.instagram.com/warriorshearthealing/ LinkedIn - Thomas Spooner https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-spooner-b988072b/ For 51FIFTY use the discount code KDD20 for 20% off! https://51fiftyltm.com/ For Carlos Vieira's autobiography Knockin' Doorz Down https://www.carlosvieirafoundation.org/programs/race-2b-drug-free/knockin-doorz-down.html 

In this episode your going to hear the journey of PTSD, depression, mood swings, alcohol, drugs, escape, on the verge of suicide... where do you go when you're a warrior who has given your life to helping others…get help for ourselves? We as warriors; veterans, active-duty military, active and retired law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, first responders volunteer for our job. We chose to serve others put our life on the line, protect and serve, defend the freedom that we all have, and take care of the injured. Sometimes those horrors of the world catch up to us and we need help. Not everyone understands, but if you stay tuned, we're going to talk with an individual that walked that path for more than 20 years which culminated in a very unique facility that is designed to help warriors, and their families get the help they need. I'm your host Michael Herst and this is That Thing About “Warriors Heart, Warriors Helping Warriors” "With a voice nearly unmatched in credibility and experience, Tom has successfully enabled thousands of military and law-enforcement personnel to admit their struggles, seek treatment, understand that they are not alone." My Guest in this episode is Tom Spooner a Former Special Forces/ Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder ….Tom Spooner's service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Spooner has successfully enabled thousands of warriors to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone. He's dedicated his life to healing fellow warriors and speaks from the heart about struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI (which he had after a combat injury), suicide prevention (he almost took his own life and got help from a fellow warrior) and more. His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the US Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the U.S. for “warriors only” (active-duty military, veterans, first responders and EMTs/paramedics) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other co-occurring issues (PTSD, mild TBI, trauma, depression and more). Today we're gonna have a conversation with Tom to learn more about his journey and hell warriors heart created in environment for healing. Find out more, how you can get help and or get someone else help on our website HTTPS://beforeyougopodcast.com. If you as a Warrior, or someone you know is a warrior and is struggling and needs help please contact warriors heart, the following website www.Warriors.com/gethelp or call at 866-380-0023 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Former Special Forces / Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner (U.S. Army veteran with 21 years of service, 1990-2011) played an integral role in developing the Warriors Heart healing programs based on his first-hand experience battling PTSD, TBI, substance abuse, depression and more.Spooner shares how he has overcome/is overcoming PTSD, TBI, substance abuse and depression and is using his experiences as a co-founder of the Warriors Heart healing programsWounded Heart provide military, veterans and first responders with a next-phase for healing when struggling with addiction, PTSD and co-occurring issues to rebuild their lives and reduce suicide rates through a in-patient program based in Bandera, Texas.You can visit Warriors Heart at https://www.warriorsheart.com/ or call toll-free from the United States by dialing 866-868-9383.  You can support Warriors Heart through the Warriors Heart Foundation at https://www.warriorsheartfoundation.org/Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunityHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell. I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June. Guests should identify as both successful and disabled. So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you. Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com. That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

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On this week's special podcast SOFREP senior editor and SOFREP Radio host Steve Balestrieri talks with Tom Spooner former Delta Force member and Co-founder of Warriors Heart. Warriors Heart is an organization, which provides healing from a variety of issues, including PTSD and drug problems, for veterans, law enforcement agents, and first responders. Yet, its approach is unique. At Warriors Heart healing is achieved communally and holistically; and not in a clinic, but at an idyllic ranch in Hill Country, Texas. In 2006 Tom suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) which went undiagnosed. His condition deteriorated eventually forcing him to retire from the military. He talks with Steve about his journey to overcome his TBI and how his commitment to the welfare of the troops led him to eventually create Warriors Heart in 2016. Since the organization's creation Warriors Heart has treated 2,000 men and women. Tune in to another informative episode of SOFREP Radio. You can find more about Warriors Heart, including how to attend or donate at their website at https://www.warriorsheart.com/about-us/.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week Drew is joined by US Army Veteran and co-founder of Warrior's Heart Tom Spooner. They discuss Tom's work in Post Traumatic Stress treatment and support and his new documentary 'Warriors Heart – Warriors Healing Warriors'. Learn more at Tom's website WarriorsHeart.com Visit AirMedCareNetwork.com/drew and use offer code DREW. Visit BetterHelp.com/DrDrew Go to www.bioptimizers.com/drew and use coupon code DRDREW

Tom Spooner, retried Army Special Forces and co-founder of Warriors Heart shares his struggle to wellness, finding sobriety and creating a way to give back to others that may have a similar story.  His experiences led to co-founding Warriors Heart,  a treatment center located in Bandera, TX that is exclusive  to active duty  warriors, veterans and first responders who are struggling with addiction and PTSD.  Tom explains elements of the program and the hope of returning sober, confident warriors to their communities. You will also learn about their future plans for expansion. This is  great conversation you won't want to miss. Resources: Warriors Heart - www.warriorsheart.org Call - 866-868-9383 - to speak to an Admissions Advocate Books: The Road Less Traveled  - by M. Scott Peck, M.D. Gates of Fire -  by Steven Pressfield Miracle Morning  -  by Hal Elrod & Robert Kiyosaki Support the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BehindTheWarrior)

Check us out as we welcome two guests from the 18th Airborne Corps to help get their new #sexual​-assault and #sexual​-harassment program ideas up and running! Tom Spooner discusses Warriors Heart check out more info at warriorsheart.com

When Tom Spooner enlisted in the Army, he had every intention of becoming a Ranger. But, a last minute change in orders would send him to the 82nd Airborne, where he quickly found, Ranger or not, that he was in his element as a paratrooper. From then on, wherever Spooner went in the military he would find his element along with seasoned veterans who mentored him into a proven combat leader and special operator. Aside from serving in the 82nd, Spooner went on to earn his Green Beret and serve in Special Forces for a little bit before being selected to serve in the Army’s top special mission unit. His experience in combat, coupled with the tools given him by the mentors who fought before him would also help him find a way to heal his mind and body after 12 deployments, and suffering the effects of traumatic brain injury. Make no mistake about it Tom Spooner is a warrior in the truest sense of the word, and today, he helps run Warriors Heart, which he co-founded - a veteran service organization where warriors help other warriors heal through treatment for chemical dependency, alcohol abuse, and co-occurring psychological disorders relating to PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury, carrying on his legacy of service while helping other warriors heal after combat. Hear his powerful story of combat and survival on this latest episode of HAZARD GROUND! www.warriorsheart.com Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors at www.hazardground.com/sponsors! Shop Amazon! As an Amazon Associate We Earn From Qualifying Purchases...You Know The Deal! (Paid Link) Help grow the show! Spread the word, tell a friend!! Subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts!

WARRIORS HEART Tom Spooner – Former Special Forces/ Green Beret and Warriors Heart Founder – dedicated his life to helping fellow warriors “Win the War at Home” against addiction, PTSD and suicide. AND WHY Warriors Heart recently launched the New ‘Warriors Anonymous’, a sanctioned A.A. Twelve Step – exclusively for warriors to heal with peers. Learn More: www.warriorsheart.com  NATIONAL VETERAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NVBDC) NVBDC certification provides the assurance to corporate partners that the veteran suppliers that they intend to contract with have gone through a rigorous vetting process.  Corporate partners will be provided access to a database of certified SD/VOBs.  The NVBDC will participate in and co-sponsor networking and educational events with our corporate partners.  The organization commits to launching a strong outreach campaign to grow its sponsorship to ensure success in finding the best qualified SD/VOBs.   Learn More: www.nvbdc.org

Tom Spooner joined The Protectors to talk about his military career, how he became involved with Warriors Heart, stigma, and tons of other great topics.  I am a solid proponent of Warriors Heart's mission, during our conversation I discuss the loss of my brother to the effects of addiction and understand firsthand how hard it is to find the right fit for those struggling with addiction, especially those in The Protector community.  Please check out Warriors Heart and share their message.  Thank you, Tom.    This episode brought to you by Combat Flags, use code Protectors for 10% off. @combat_flagsAbout Tom: Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner's service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011), who is now dedicated to healing his fellow warriors struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI (which he also faced after a combat injury) and other recurring issues. His career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the US Army's 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY accredited treatment program in the U.S. for “warriors only” (military, veterans and first responders) that helps American Warriors struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and other reoccurring issues. Tom built a "training program" approach to residential treatment that helps our protectors overcome the stigma and shame of asking for help. Warriors Heart is a 543-acre ranch outside San Antonio, Texas, that is the opposite of a hospital. Since retiring from the military in 2011, Tom has successfully enabled thousands of military and law enforcement personnel to acknowledge their struggles, seek treatment, and understand that they are not alone.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

In this episode, Mike and Kevin speak with the founders of Warriors Heart - an outstanding organization that helps service members, veterans, and first responders overcome their struggles with addiction, chemical dependency, and PTSD. Tune in to learn how Warriors Heart is going above and beyond to help our brothers and sisters in need. “You can’t do a good deal with a bad partner.”-Josh LannonHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: UNDERSTANDING COMPATIBILITY AND FINDING A GOOD PARTNER CREATIVE WAYS OF USING REAL ESTATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCETHE IMPORTANCE OF SOVEREIGNTY WHEN OPERATING A BUSINESSHOW TO ALIGN YOUR PASSION AND BUSINESS A GREAT PLACE TO RECOMMEND TROOPS RETURNING FROM OVERSEAS Special References and Episode LinksFavorite BookConnect With Tom and JoshWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedin Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/adpi)

Former Special Forces and Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner’s service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011). His career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 7th Special Forces Group and, ultimately, in the US Army’s 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta as an Operator. Tom Spooner joined forces with successful treatment providers Josh and Lisa Lannon to open Warriors Heart in 2016. Warriors Heart is the first and ONLY accredited treatment program in the US for “warriors only” (military, veterans and first responders) created to help the over 13.3 million American Warriors struggling with chemical dependencies, PTSD, mild TBI and other reoccurring issues. Together with the Warriors Heart team, Tom built a "training program" approach to residential treatment that helps warriors overcome the stigma and shame of asking for help. Spooner's work has been featured on FOX 11 Los Angeles, Forbes, The American Legion Magazine, Addiction Pro, Let's Get Healthy Radio Show and more. https://www.warriorsheart.com/about-us/staff/#tom-spoonerVIDEO of Tom Spooner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3dsjYDZADILaura will be offering a free distance healing and meditation on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Time). Watch your inbox or contact bookings@laurapowers.net for more information. It will be interactive and there will be opportunity for questions as well. To learn more about the powerful antioxidant Carbon 60 visit www.myvitalc.com/healingpowers. You will also get $15 off your order!In this month's podcast review giveaway Laura is offering her manifesting course, a signed book, some Charlotte's Web CBD products, and other surprises. The total value of these gifts is over $400! Send a screenshot or link to your review to bookings@laurapowers.net.For more information about Laura and her work you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @realhealingpowers and on instagram @laurapowers44.

Stopped by Warriors Heart in Texas to see Tom Spooner and Teddy Lanier. Of course Mat Best heard about the get together and decided to crash our party. We had some fun here. In all seriousness, thanks to Warriors Heart my friend Teddy has his life back. Thanks to Mat and his bride for a great donation to the cause as well. Check out Mat at Black Rifle Coffee or Article 15 Clothing. If you are looking for a good place to spend money for a great cause please check out https://www.warriorsheartfoundation.org/ God Bless America!!

Coming from the Bull Room in Aberdeen, NC. John Zumwalt better know as J.D. from the Zumwalt Zone. A man who has done it all from Tug Boat Pilot, to Arabic speaking Special Forces soldier, JD is a character. Also joining us today in North Carolina is my old buddy Tom Spooner from Warriors Heart. Lots of laughs with two great Americans. God Bless America!!

Steffan speaks with Wayne Connell from Invisible Disabilities and Tom Spooner, veteran and honoree of the Invisible Disabilities Gala on October 19th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Green Berets and members of Delta Force, Scot and Tom Spooner, kick off the Original Freedom Podcast talking about what they've come together to do and what Original Freedom is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Warrior’s Heart Founder Tom Spooner and Black Rifle Coffee Canada boss Darren Weeks join me at the Warrior’s Heart compound in Bandera, Texas. Tom and I served together for many years, he is a tactical wizard and shooter extraordinaire but his true passion is taking care of soldiers. Along with Lisa and Josh Lannon, Tom helped launch Warrior’s Heart, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility that helps Military, Law Enforcement, and First Responders who have addictions and Post Traumatic Stress. Darren has worked for many years with Josh and Lisa and has helped to raise capital to start this great facility. This is a fun podcast but in the end please send us your broken Warriors so we can bring them home. God Bless Warrior’s Heart and God Bless America!!

Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1KCAr2G. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwitunes or on Stitcher by clicking here: http://bit.ly/ymotwstitcher. Every day, an average of 22 veterans take their own lives. This tragic reality motivated Josh and Lisa Lannon and Tom Spooner to do something. They founded Warriors Heart, an addiction treatment center that provides peer-to-peer solutions to help veterans, law enforcement and first responders who struggle with addiction and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Josh Lannon took the time to explain the challenges that veterans face, what Warriors Heart is doing and what he hopes will come of their efforts. Lannon says the VA isn’t the answer. “While the VA (Veterans Administration) has good people, they can’t keep up with the needs of veterans after 14 years of war.” The program, Lannon says, is holistic in its approach. “We are looking at the “whole body” versus sending a warrior to multiple doctors because so many are dealing with multiple issues including addiction, PTSD and MTBI (mild traumatic brain injury).” Read the full Forbes article and watch the interview here: http://onforb.es/1KCAr2G. Please consider whether a friend or colleague might benefit from this piece and, if so, share it.

Thousands of American vets survive war overseas but come home haunted and driven to end their own lives. Mission 22 helps them heal in the communities they fought for. K-LOVE's Kenny Noble Cortes talks with Josh Lannon of Warriors Heart and Tom Spooner, E

Thousands of American vets survive war overseas but come home haunted and driven to end their own lives. Mission 22 helps them heal in the communities they fought for. K-LOVE's Kenny Noble Cortes talks with Josh Lannon of Warriors Heart and Tom Spooner, E