The Post Traumatic Survival Podcast

After a night out in 2014 with who she thought were her friends, 21 year old Mandy Horvath was involved in an incident where she was struck by a locomotive, severing her legs just above the knee . The doctors initially thought she had tried to kill herself, and by the time she could explain the situation, it was too late to test her for date rape drugs. Mandy shares her story of becoming a double amputee, struggling with alcohol, almost ending it and how she is turning it all around for the better now!Mandy Horvath www.lifeproofbionicwoman.comInstagram: @LifeProofBionicWomanFacebook: @LifeProofMandyHorvathConnect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caregiver turned widow of U.S. Navy Explosives Ordnance Disposal technician Ron Condrey (Ret.), Nicole Condrey is using Ron’s love, energy, and inspiration to propel her to new heights following his suicide. She shifted focus from her career as a U.S. Diplomat to focus on Ron’s challenges with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). The two became professional skydivers with Team Fastrax: “America’s Skydiving Team” after Ron retired from the Navy in 2017. Ron’s struggles with TBIs tragically resulted in him taking his life in 2018. In a quest for new purpose, Nicole found herself in an unexpected realm: politics. With Ron’s spirit at her side, she now serves as the Mayor of Middletown, Ohio (population ~50,000) and recently made the U.S. Parachute Team, scheduled to compete at the World Skydiving Championships in Siberia, Russia in 2021. Nicole recently accepted a position on the Veterans Advisory Board of Concussion Legacy Foundation, which partners with the Boston Brain Bank, to lead the research of TBIs.Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Brown is a retired, decorated 20-year FDNY firefighter, a survivor of the 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, a first responder to the 1993 terrorist attack on the WTC and a veteran of the New York Urban Search & Rescue Task Force team that responded to the 1995 terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in Oklahoma City. Tim lost 93 of his friends on Sept. 11th, including his two best friends.⠀⠀His last assignment in the FDNY was Rescue Co. 3 in The Bronx. He served several years in Mayor Giuliani’s Office of Emergency Management. Tim spent two years on special detail to the federal government, serving as a special assistant to the Secretary of Health and Human Services during the Anthrax terrorist attacks in 2001-2002 where he was a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.⠀Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Vendetti comes from a long line of combat veterans dating back as far as the American Revolution. Her father and grandfather served in WWII, and her brother was in most every conflict between 1992 and 2006 as a C 17 pilot. While not a veteran herself, she found herself in a fight for her life in 2018 with breast cancer, a diagnosis she first walked out on and went to Europe instead. She firmly believes the warrior mentality she fought with upon returning from the trip came both from her DNA, the principals her father taught her about life, and the combat veterans she serves as a VA volunteer. A hairdresser by trade and a veterans volunteer by passion, she is working on a SUP certification in order to take veterans with TBI out on excursions, as well as a Mermaid Certification for personal fulfillment and the opportunity to bring joy to adults and children alike! In addition to instigating a music program and teaching self-esteem classes to the children of St. Mary’s Home in Mobile, AL for 6 years (that were abused, neglected and abandoned), Laura has emceed a variety of events in the past several years to include Wounded Warriors In Action, Downs Syndrome Society of Mobile, AL, and numerous events for Gulf Coast Blues Society, which she founded. She has given her testimony three times for Victory Health Partners, the clinic that sent her on the path to wellness, and continues to speak on their behalf. She hopes to continue to have those speaking opportunities to educate people about cancer, and available treatments. You can connect with Laura on Facebook and Instagram.Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since Robert Rubenstein first opened, Rubenstein Law in 1988 as a plaintiff’s personal injury firm they have grown to over 45 attorneys in 8 cities across Florida. Rubenstein Law has grown from a leading auto and slip and fall accident firm in Miami to being recognized across the state for their personal injury practice handling all types of injury and accident claims. Today, they represent clients throughout the state in all manner of personal injury claims including product liability, catastrophic injuries, premise liability, medical negligence & nursing home abuse, child injury and dangerous drugs cases in addition to auto accidents and slip and fall injury cases.For more information please visit: WWW.RUBENSTEINLAW.COMConnect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody and I were in the same unit in 2004. We served along side each other, So when Jody called me after he heard a few of my episodes and told me he wanted to record, well that's exactly what we did.Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 13, 2004, 23-year-old Corporal Kolm was killed by hostile fire in Fallujah. He was serving in the First Marine Expeditionary Force, having volunteered for a transfer from the Third Assault Amphibian Battalion's Bravo Company to Alpha Company because he knew Alpha was bound for Iraq. He was the crew chief of an amphibious assault vehicle who volunteered his vehicle for an assault on an insurgent stronghold. Corporal Kolm, who was well-liked by all who served with him and often gave nicknames like "Jungle Jam" and "Shaky Jake" to his fellow Marines, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat. He was proud to stand side by side with his fellow Marines in battle.Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven Diaz, a United States Marine who was severely injured by an IED in Iraq 2005. Steven was left with numerous permanent scars to include Post Traumatic Stress, a seizure disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Steven's military service earned him the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Ribbon. After losing more friends to the trauma of post-war life than by enemy action, he knew what his next mission in life would be. In 2010 Steven became one of the founding members of Hidden Wounds. Steven serves as the Program Officer and oversees all areas of Hidden Wounds' daily operations to make sure the mission of providing veterans the help they deserve are met. Apart from his non-profit work Steven serves on various boards to help advocate for Veterans and to help the community better connect with them. Steven is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a bachelors in business administration. Steven is a founding member of USC’s newest alumni affinity group just for Veteran Alumni all across the country. Steven was recruited in 2018 by Northwestern Mutual and currently serves as a financial advisor. Steven currently lives in Columbia, South Carolina with his lovely wife, Laura and three year old son Thomas.Connect and follow us on:Steven Diaz: www.TheStevenDiaz.comInstagram @TheRealStevenDiazFacebook @TheRealStevenDiazTwitter @CplStevenDiazInstagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corporal Tyler Southern Tyler was on his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2010 when he lost both of his legs above the knees and his right arm above the elbow after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).Tyler retired from Active duty on September 21, 2012 in front of a large crowd of family, friends, and fellow Marines at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps who was in Afghanistan with Tyler was also in attendance.He now is a proud stay at home father, raising two kids with his wife Ashley. Works and Dreams only of being a stellar father, husband, and to honor the Fallen.Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim, a 28 year Firefighter who is still active. He shares his story with his struggle with PTSD and opioid addiction.Connect and follow us on:Instagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJrInstagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.