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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

Untold Valor is a podcast sharing veterans’ stories of courage, recovery, and resilience. Hear firsthand experiences with mental health, addiction, and life after service, along with insights from experts supporting veteran recovery. Produced by Voice & Vision, the show is part of a mission to bring hope and healing through programs like CompeerCORPS, where veterans support one another through mentorship and friendship. Funded by a Veterans' Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action

Best of Season 1: Stories of Strength and Second Chances (Pt 1)

February 26, 2026 • Voice & Vision, Inc. & CompeerCORPS • Season 4

0:00 | 18:32

In this special “Best of Season 1” episode of Untold Valor, we revisit powerful conversations about addiction recovery, breaking stigma, and the strength found in the veteran community. Roy shares his journey from alcoholism and homelessness to sobriety and serving others. Marley reflects on the military’s cultural shift around mental health and asking for help. Dr. John Taylor highlights the life-changing impact of veteran organizations and shared knowledge. These stories remind us that healing begins with connection, and no veteran has to struggle alone.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

Overcoming the stigma of asking for help
The role of VA programs in long-term healing
The military culture shift around mental health
Why veteran organizations are critical after service
Helping others as the pathway to personal healing

0:00 - Intro

0:53 - Roy on stigma and barriers to seeking help

7:43 - Marley on military culture shift and mental health

11:29 - Dr. John Taylor on veteran organizations

Featured Episodes:

Military or Jail? Roy Remone’s Story of Finding Purpose After Trauma

Beyond Battlefield: Marley Ganthier’s Advice When Returning To Civilian Life:

The Power of Support: Why Veterans Must Share Their Stories with Dr. John Taylor

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