Episode 44 – Dr. Tony Dice: After the Trident

Former Navy SEAL, firefighter, paramedic, and now clinical therapist, Dr. Tony Dice has lived through both the highs of service and the depths of addiction. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Dr. Dice opens up about the darker side of military culture, how alcohol and drugs became “emotional currency,” and the spiral that led him to rock bottom.

He shares powerful moments from his fight for sobriety—what he calls “passive suicide”—and the turning point that came when he realized his son might follow in his footsteps. Now 15 years sober, Dr. Dice has dedicated his life to helping veterans and first responders through Bishop & Dice Defense, a unique program that builds trust through tactical training before bringing in mental health support.

We talk about:

• The transition from SEAL teams to civilian life—and the dangers of unchecked freedom
• Why veterans need specialized treatment approaches for PTSD and addiction
• How asking for help goes against military conditioning, yet saves lives
• His upcoming book After the Trident: A Navy SEAL’s Battle with Secret Shame and Addiction
• Why “even heroes need heroes”

This episode is a gut-punch reminder that the toughest fight often begins after the uniform comes off—and that recovery and redemption are always possible.

Dr. Dice's Links:

Bishop & Dice Defense: http://www.bishopdicedefense.com/
Get the Book: http://www.drdicebook.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bishopdicedefense
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tonydice
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.dice.5
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.tonydice

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🎙️ Episode 43: Dr. Brian Livesay — Moral Injury, PTSD, and the Healing Journey

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Dr. Brian Livesay—Army veteran, psychologist, and innovator of Critical Memory Integration (CMI)—joins Tom and Chris Faust to dive deep into the unseen wounds veterans carry after service.

From redefining PTSD as a survival response to exposing the silent epidemic of moral injury, Dr. Livesay brings a raw, compassionate, and expert perspective to the complex mental health challenges faced by transitioning service members.

He shares:

* His own journey from the battlefield to the therapy room
* The emotional cost of leaving the uniform behind
* A story of transformative healing through CMI
* Why moral injury needs more attention, and how we begin to heal from it

Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or someone who supports the military community, this is a must-hear conversation about hope, pain, purpose—and the power of facing your story head-on.

🫡 “Faith moves mountains... I’ve seen people transform the topography of their lives.” — Dr. Brian Livesay

Dr. Brian Livesay's BIO: https://www.veteranvoices.us/livesay-bio

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What happens when your military service ends, but the battle within continues?

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Navy veteran Robert Wheeler shares his unfiltered story of identity loss, trauma, depression—and how he found hope again. From military police service to struggling through the dark aftermath of his transition, Robert opens up about holding a gun in his hand, nearly giving up, and what saved him: connection, coaching, and a mindset shift rooted in gratitude.

Today, Robert leads Battlefitted, helping veterans and first responders navigate trauma, rediscover purpose, and build resilience through fitness, mindset, and discipline.

This is a must-watch for anyone seeking real talk about what it takes to heal after service.

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🎧 Robert's Podcast: Battle Harder
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