Combat veteran and author Cole Grace knows firsthand the daily battles many service members face long after leaving the field. In this powerful conversation, Cole shares PTSD Recovery Tools for Veterans that helped him shift from hypervigilance and perfectionism into a life of balance, purpose, and peace.

From EMDR therapy and gratitude practices to faith, affirmations, and crafting a personal mission statement, Cole opens up about what it really takes to rewire the mind after trauma. He explains why calm is a tactic, how to identify triggers, and why investing in your internal world transforms your external reality.

Whether you’re a veteran navigating mental health challenges, a family member seeking to understand, or simply someone who wants to learn proven strategies for resilience, this episode offers actionable PTSD Recovery Tools for Veterans that anyone can apply.

What We Discuss

• The combat experience that shaped Cole’s hypervigilance and perfectionism
• How EMDR therapy helped reframe traumatic memories
• Daily gratitude and affirmations as powerful PTSD Recovery Tools for Veterans
• The role of faith and a mission statement in building resilience
• Breaking stigma around masculinity and men’s mental health
• Tools for calming triggers like anger and road rage
• Shifting from external control to internal growth

Learn More About Cole Grace

• Book: Internal > External: Calming the Chaos Within
• YouTube: @cgrace21

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