Navy Veteran Discusses His PTSD Journey

27/10/2025 1h 35min Episodio 30
Navy Veteran Discusses His PTSD Journey

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Dr. Chase Spears welcomes Navy veteran Chris Pierce to Finding Your Spine, sharing his 22-year career in boarding operations and combat systems. Chris discusses intercepting smuggling vessels in the Persian Gulf, the USS Cole bombing aftermath, and his PTSD journey, including therapy and a service dog. They explore courage in civilian life, his city council run in Lansing, Kansas, and the importance of faith and accountability. Chris reflects on family, hard truths, and mentoring.00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:57 - Military Background00:02:24 - Boarding Operations00:04:46 - Combat Experiences00:07:04 - Post-Service Challenges00:09:50 - Civilian Transition00:13:48 - PTSD Diagnosis00:16:11 - Service Dog Story00:19:19 - Leadership Accountability00:21:22 - City Council Run00:23:42 - Faith and Reflection00:26:51 - Family Impact01:35:00 - Closing RemarksYou can follow Chase Spears on X @DrChaseSpears. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite episodes to keep the conversation going. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, or sign up to receive monthly email updates. #Faith #ChristianLiving #Military #Discipline #Morality #Politics #BiblicalMasculinity #Masculinity #ChristianPodcast #American #America #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #NationalGuard #ChristianMen