
The Post Traumatic Survival Podcast
After serving in the United States Marine Corps. Ozzie came back home and was never the same. He has struggled with his PTSD for over 10 years now. At one point separating from his wife for over two years and eventually hitting rock bottom to the point of wanting to end it all and just die.In June of 2015 Ozzie started an Organization dedicated to serving combat wounded veterans suffering with PTSD and TBI. WWW.OPERATIONWETVET.ORGOzzie has an AA in Psychology and is currently a full-time college student working on his bachelors degree. He is also a Mindset Coach with The Overcome Army which offers group coaching and one on one coaching in hopes to be able to continue helping individuals to Survive and Thrive after trauma.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 1min
Ep: 4 - Jason Redman
On September 13, 2007 while acting as Assault Force Commander on an operation to capture an Al Qaeda High Value Individual LT Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he along with two other Teammates were wounded in the ensuing firefight. Despite being shot twice in the arm and once in the face, as well as multiple rounds to his helmet, Night Vision Goggles, body armor, and weapon, Jason and his Team fought valiantly winning the fight, ensuring everyone came home alive.In November of 2013, after 21 years of service, Redman retired from the Navy and launched SOF Spoken LLC, a speaking company which provides inspirational presentations on leadership, teamwork and overcoming adversity for businesses, first responders, sports teams, and government organizations. Redman published the New York Times bestselling book, “The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader”. His book details lessons learned in leadership and overcoming adversity throughout his SEAL career while also discussing his combat deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as his personal journey with his wife Erica and their three children. Today, Jason has expanded his programs with his focus on helping individuals, companies and teams to “GET OFF THE X” ™ from “Life Ambushes. He provides, speaking, workshops, online programs, executive coaching and business consulting to businesses around the world and group coaching through his “Get off the X Training and Overcome Army™ group coaching programs.Jason has appeared on numerous national news networks including Fox News, CBS, CNN, and CBN. He has appeared frequently on Fox and Friends and the Huckabee show. Jason has appeared in multiple documentaries including History Channel’s, Navy SEALs, America’s Secret Warriors. Connect and follow us on:Jason Redman: www.jasonredman.comOvercome Book: www.overcomebook.comInstagram @JasonRedmanWWFacebook @JasonRedmanWWTwitter @JasonRedmanWWInstagram @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.

Mar 9, 2020 • 45min
Ep: 3 - Andy Sziraki
DOSE:DopamineOxytocinSerotoninEndorphinsAndy is an entrepreneur who is passionate about every aspect of fitness, wellness and it’s convergence with technology to complete the user and client experience in the new age. He is leveraging his background in business and fitness to build the new world of technology and training. His mission is to MAKE AMERICAN FIT AGAIN!After losing his brother, Cory Sziraki, a United States Marine, to the effects of PTSD, Andy has been a big supporter of military charities. Since that tragic day in 2012, Andy has raised over a hundred thousand dollars and continues to support and raise awareness. Whether it‘s running a marathon or triathlon at a moment’s notice,or a 24-hour "GoRuck" mental and physical challenge to honor our military. From 5Ks to all-days count on Andy to be there.Connect and follow us on:Andy Sziraki: www.andysziraki.comInstagram @AndySzirakiTwitter @AndySzirakiInstagram @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.

Mar 2, 2020 • 54min
Ep: 2 - Shawn Lopez
Ozzie Is joined by Shawn Lopez, a Marine Corps Combat Veteran and Purple Heart recipient who served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Shawn served two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. During his tour in Afghanistan Shawn experienced heavy combat with the Taliban including exposure to multiple explosions from IEDs and indirect fire. These blasts had a significant impact on Shawn’s brain, leaving him with a Traumatic Brain Injury and for a period of time, even impacting his ability to speak. From his challenges as a young Marine leader, learning to lead men in the hardships of combat to the challenges of learning how to overcome his injuries and speak again, Shawn now shares his lessons for others to grow.Connect and follow us on:Shawn Lopez: https://eaglerisespeakers.com/2020/02/13/shawn-lopez/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.

Feb 26, 2020 • 40min
EP: 1 - An introduction to Post Traumatic Survival
After serving in the United States Marine Corps, doing two deployments to Iraq. Ozzie came back a different person. He has struggled with PTSD since then. Eventually hitting rock bottom to the point of wanting to ending it all. Ozzie now runs a non profit called Operation WetVet, where they are dedicated to serving combat wounded/disabled veterans who suffer from PTSD and TBI. He is now full-time college student studying psychology and has now started this podcast.Connect and follow us onInstagram @OzzieMartinezJrFacebook @OzzieMartinezJrTwitter @OzzieMartinezJr Instagram @PostTraumaticSurvivalFacebook @PostTraumaticSurvivalTwitter @ThePTSPodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-post-traumatic-survival-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.