Veteran Trauma-based Recovery Podcast
Military Appreciation Month

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Military Appreciation Month: More Than Ceremony
This podcast a special episode of Hope, Healing, and Wellness with David Burke, LAADC-CA / ICADC.
The Military Appreciation Month: More Than Ceremony podcast is focused on honoring veterans through meaningful support, trauma-informed care, and access to effective PTSD and addiction recovery resources.
In this episode, David Burke highlights the importance of veteran health, compassionate treatment, and recovery pathways that recognize the invisible wounds many veterans carry after service.
Many veterans carry invisible wounds long after military service ends. PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, substance use, and reintegration challenges can affect not only veterans, but also their families and communities. True appreciation means helping veterans access the care, understanding, and support they deserve.
Topics in this episode include: ▪ Veteran health and wellness ▪ PTSD recovery and trauma-informed care ▪ Substance use and co-occurring disorders ▪ Compassionate support for veterans and families ▪ Why Military Appreciation Month should inspire action ▪ Hope, healing, resilience, strength, and purpose
About David Burke LAADC-CA / ICADC

David Burke LAADC-CA / ICADC is an addiction recovery industry consultant, behavioral health advocate, and recovery program development leader with more than 20 years of experience in the addiction recovery field. Throughout his career, David has worked to strengthen recovery organizations, expand access to care, and support the development of treatment models that address the complex realities faced by individuals, families, veterans, first responders, and communities affected by substance use, trauma, and mental health challenges.
David’s projects include New Start Recovery Solutions, Sierra Health + Wellness, and Aspen Intervention Wellness Center.
Heartfelt compassion guides his work with families and individuals in interventions, addiction awareness, and addiction recovery.