Road to Hope Radio

A Vietnam Veteran Joins Us On This Mother’s Day

Welcome back Kacey. Welcome in, Jerome. Jerome is a veteran of the Vietnam War. It’s taken 53 years to get to Camp Hope. We have a lot to talk about with him including his revealing some very tragic life events he’s been through.

It's OK To Have Emotions

Welcome to the show Darren, and welcome back Kacey. We talk to Darren this week about his journey on his road to hope. While Darren is from Houston, he's been everywhere. Just wait and hear for yourself. Darren explains why when he got home he wouldn't stop at toll booths but instead would run through them. Darren speaks on other places he sought help and where they came up just short. Fortunatley circumstances brought him to Camp Hope working on a campaign. That's when Darren realized Camp H...

"I Wish I'd Found This Place Sooner"

Welcome back to the show Kacey. We welcome in Derek from Nacogdoches. Here at Camp Hope, we hope to never ever be the best kept secret. When we ask you to share our show with everybody, we mean it. We hear from Derek today and one of the things he mentions to us is that he wished he'd found out about Camp Hope sooner. We hope you will help people like Derek by sharing this show with everybody you know. Another thing we learn this week about Derek is that he's a master cupcake maker. So it's e...

Here's To Our Dogs

We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Ben. Ben comes from Philadelphia so the first question we need answered: Gino's or Pat's? (If you know, you know) While Ben was deployed, his was a very special task he carried out everyday. We talk further about Ben's story on his road to hope and discuss the fact that doing what you think you should do when you get home, may not be what you actually need to do. 

To The Veteran Listening Right Now

We welcome back to the show Kacey and welcome in Richard. We want to let you know that everyone has some way they can help us at Camp Hope and we pay respect to those volunteers that do just that for us everyday. We talk to Richard about how he got to Camp Hope. He explains the moment when service became "real" for him. 

"Understanding That I'm Not Alone"

We welcome back to the show Kacey, and welcome in Jack. Veterans learn early to "push it (the discomfort) down, walk over it and move on". That may work during deployment but once the vets get home, that's no longer a good option. We discuss that very thing. We also discuss what the families of the vets at Camp Hope go through. There are programs for them as well that many don't know about. Finally, we talk to Jack. He discusses why he felt like he couldn't come clean about having PTSD and te...

Being Held Accountable For Your Actions

We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Bradley. Bradley tells us about his first impressions of Camp Hope as well as how he got here. We also ask: "How long does it take to get through the program". Kacey has the answer to that. It's our Easter show and we hope you give it a listen. 

Being Given All The Ingredients For A Bad Ending

We welcome Kacey back to the show and welcome in Ray. We talk to Ray about the road he took to get to Camp Hope and it's a journey we seldom hear about. We discuss why peer to peer counseling is so critical and how when you're fighting an enemy that even the Taliban says is bad, you're dealing with some bad people.

Moving Forward

We welcome back Kasey and speak with Lewis about his deplyoments with the Marines and Army. He then shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.

Instilling Hope

We welcome back Will and welcome in Dan to the show this week. We talk about finding hope. It's out there and we also want to instill it in people. We read a Facebook post, and believe it or not, it's a Facebook post with heartwarming news. Then we talk to Dan. Dan gives us a lot of info about his deployment but the story about getting dumped while deployed was something else. He then shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.

“Camp Hope Saved My Life”

We welcome back Kacey to the show and welcome in Rob. We discuss the importance of being grateful for something everyday. We ask Rob how he heard about Camp Hope and the answer won't surprise you. Then we talk about trauma on trauma and feelings that haven't been felt before.

The Fight Is Still Worth Fighting

We welcome to the show, Bobby. Bobby leaves behind his family to come back to Camp Hope to get the peer to peer help he needs to get back to them. He talks about his better half and the inspiration she and his children are to him. We also discuss the difficulty of turning your emotions back on after coming home from deployment.

Love Other People

We welcome back Will and welcome in John. We want you to know that your help, no matter how small you perceive it to be, is of great value to us. We thank you for all that you do for us. We also talk about the power of reciprocation. Finally, we talk to John about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him what's helped John the most at Camp Hope. His answer is one we hear all the time.

You Can't Find It On Amazon

We welcome back Kacey and welcome in Lee. We talk about the transition coming home and not feeling you belong anywhere. Then we talk to Lee. We ask him what's changed in the 5 months he's been at Camp Hope and we get his story about his journey on his road to hope.

There's Always Ways To Find Meaning In Life

We welcome in Richie to the show. Richie talks about his journey on his road to hope. We also talk about getting the world out about Camp Hope. We do NOT want to be the best kept secret in town. We also discuss graduation week. What does that mean for our residents?

Make Somebody Smile

Happy New Year

Our Christmas Show

We bring in Eric to the show and welcome back Travis. Eric shares his story on his road to hope. We talk legacy donations and other ways to give to Camp Hope. We also discuss eating Bosnian food (good) and the moment Eric finally called for help.

People That Love You That Won't Ever Know Your Name

We welcome back in, Travis and welcome in Sterling. Sterling shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We talked about boy scouts, sharing this podcast and what the holidays are like for our residents at camp hope.

How To Deal With The Trauma

We welcome in Travis and Josh. Josh tells us about his journey on his road to hope. We talk about not being to resolve everything. What does that mean? How do you resolve not being about to resolve?

Day One At Camp Hope

We welcome back Kasey and welcome in Cody. Cody shares some stories about his time in Korea, he discusses what brought him to Camp Hope and what day one is like there. We also take a minute to recap Thanksgiving at Camp Hope and what pie overload looks like.

Full Of Thanks

We welcome in Rob and welcome back Casey this week. This time of year is hard enough on veterans but given all the combat that happend at this time of year, it makes it even harder on them. We discuss that with our vets today. We also ask "What is the biggest issue veterans have when coming back from service?". The answer surprised us but yet was so obvious.

Thank You To All Who Support Us

Will comes back and brings Gerald. Gerald shares his story with us and talks about his journey on his road to hope. Marine Birthday weekend, Veterans Day weekend, there is a lot that happened this weekend. We talk some more about our veteran's reactions to "thank you for your service".

Grounding Techniques

We welcome in Frank and welcome back Will. Will breaks down what he means when he talks about his grounding techniques. What does that look like? We also hear from Frank. He describes himself as a "crayon cruncher". We talk about his journey on his road to hope.

"Is There An Opportunity At Camp Hope For Me?" - Yes.

We welcome in Chase to our show this week. He talks to us about his journey on his road to hope. We discuss what it takes to bring someone into Camp Hope. It is a process that may surprise you. We dip into our mailbag and get asked: "Is there an oppurtunity for someone like me at Camp Hope?". The answer won't surprise you. Finally we talk about the cost of war. It's more than who we lose on foreign soil.

"I Was What I Became"

We welcome in Robert to the show and welcome back Kacey. We discuss a story that reveals Russian soldiers facing a PTSD crisis and how those that are least fit to serve are sent to the front lines. We discuss the dificulty of reiteration. We finally talk to Robert and discuss his path on his road to hope.

A Spark Of Hope

We welcome in Mikey to the show and welcome back, Will. There is still a massive need for what we do at Camp Hope. There is a misconception that because we aren't in Afghanistan or Iraq any longer that the need for peer to peer counseling for PTSD should be dropping. That's not accurate. We talk about that and we get into Mikey's very tough struggle on his road to hope.

The "Whole Person" Approach

We welcome in T.J and welcome back Kacey. We discuss what the "Whole Person" approach means. We talk about a gym at Camp Hope that is more than just a gym. Finally, T.J. tells us his story on his road to hope.

The Challenges Of Coming Home

We say hellow to Travis and welcome back Kacey. Travis shares his story on his road to hope. We read an email regaring the V.A. and the little bit of help they offer. It's a story told too often. We also discuss how leaving the military is like losing your identity.

The Inspiration That Comes From Seeing A Camp Hope Graduation

We welcome in this week, Anthony and we welcome back Will. A new study looks at statistics on suicide. The numbers seem to be off however. We talk about the last thing your loved one wants to do when they're in a dark place and what you should do to help.

Thanking A Vet

We welcome into the show, Mike. We welcome back, Will. During the course of the show, the topic of thanking a veteran came up. Ramon noticed Mike and Will weren't 100% comfortable when people approached them to "thank them for their service". So we asked them what would they prefer people say to them? We also asked the important question: what did you take to make your MRE's taste better? We also talked to Mike about his journey on his road to hope.

The Anxiety Of Getting Back To Civilian Life

We welcome to the show David and we welcome back, Will. We ask David what his first reaction was upon hearing about Camp Hope. How are things going for him after about 7 weeks at Camp Hope? We discuss how veterans in Camp Hope have to open up to their peers about things that perhaps they never even shared with their spouses. Then we hear David's story on his journey on his road to hope.

Two Years After Afghanistan

We welcome in Kurt to the show and welcome back Will. Kurt is a marine and an army veteran. We talk about the cost of the war in Afghanistan and not the dollar cost either. We also talk about becoming the best version of yourself, not for other people, but for yourself. Finally, we talk to Kurt about his journey on his road to hope.

The Generosity Of So Many

We welcome into the show, Cody and we welcome back Will. Seems like the world is always on fire. Everything is an emergency. So we have to find a way at Camp Hope to cut through that to relay the news of our veterans. That is our challenge week in and week out. We talk about that and we talk to Cody about his journey on his road to hope.

The Okie From Muskogee

We welcome back to the show Kenneth. We say hello to Jason. We talk about the power of peer to peer counseling, seeing the changes in the people who are at Camp Hope, and how it feels being on a campus full of some of the most well trained men in the world.

The Perception Of Control

We welcome in Kyle to our show and welcome back in, Will. Kyle is from Pflugerville. (Did you know how to spell that before you read it?) We hear about his journey on his road to hope. We also talk about the people who genuinely love our veterans. It's apparent in their actions. Then we talk about control. Or rather, the perception of control.

Time To Start Using Your Gift Again

This week we welcome back Robert (even if he's a Yankee's fan). We welcome in Michael. Michael was in the Navy for a couple of decades, spent a lot of times in countries he didn't want to visit. Michael shares his story about his journey on his road to hope.

It's Called 'Camp Hope' For A Reason

This week we welcome back Will and we welcome in, Dustin. What we "feel" sometimes isn't reality. We dig deeper into that statement. Also Dustin shares his story about his journey on the road to hope.

Our Independence Day Show

We welcome back to the show, Kenneth. We welcome in Mike. Mike will share his story about his journey on his road to hope. We talk about self sabotage, being around other vets and why Mike is grateful that Camp Hope is more than just a 28 day program.

Having Your Identity Stripped

We welcome back to the show this week, Anthony and we welcome in John. John shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We discuss PTSD awarness month. We notice an upsetting trend where PTSD awarness month is not covered like the latest flashy news story. Actually, it's not even covered at all.

From Cereal To Syria

We welcome in this week, John. John shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We welcome back Lathan as well. We discuss Father's Day. What is it like that day at Camp Hope? We also want to make the point this week that the best gift to give is choosinig to change your own life. It's the best gift to give yourself and ultimately the ones you love.

Better Food: Afghanistan or Iraq?

We welcome back Lathan to the show and we welcome in Greg. Greg shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We discuss which country has the better food, Afghanistan or Iraq. Then we turn to a serious topic. We talk about veteran's brains after they come home. They spend time during training to wire their brain for war. When they return home however, it's not so simple to re-wire the brain back for civilian life. We discuss what that's like.

Fishing And Frog Legs And Gators, Oh My.

We welcome back Robert to the show and we say hello to Josh. Josh comes from Eros, Louisiana. Josh shares his story about his journey on his road to hope. We ask him what has changed from day 1 at Camp Hope to day 47 at Camp Hope. We also learn of the power of peer to peer counseling.

Road To Hope - May 21st, 2023

A Special Guest That Changed The Course Of Camp Hope

This week we welcome in Aaron. Aaron is an active duty police officer from Illinois. We are fortunate that he is able to be with us at Camp Hope and get the help he needs. We welcome back John who is now a graduate of Camp Hope. We ask what our 2 vets miss about being deployed. We also ask how they feel about the withdraw from Afghanistan. Plus the story of a special guest that came to Camp Hope and set it on a path to where it is today.

Road To Hope - May 7th, 2023

Camaraderie. Why It's Critical To Our Cause.

This week we welcome Kyle and welcome back Robert. Despite Kyle being a Philly fan, we welcome him in and listen to his unbelievable tale. Trust us, you haven't heard many stories like these. We also hear from Robert. Who as a graduate has a perspective from Camp Hope that many haven't heard. But, we start the show with a truly tragic post we read on Facebook. It's one that is seldom told on social media, yet happens at least 22 times a day.

Coming Home Is Usually Not That "Hallmark Movie" Moment

We welcom in Marcus and Lathan. We start off looking at a report from 2001-2019 and a stat that caught our attention regarding suicides. We also discuss the impact of childhood trauma and what role that plays in the decision to join the military.

Our Easter Show

We have 3 Davids and a Randal in the studio this week. One David sits on the sideline. David Q talks about his journey on his road to hope. Randal shares his story as well, he's a recent graduate and now a mentor at Camp Hope. We ask them what was the best food they ate while depolyed. You'll be surprised to hear the anwer.

Life On Base In Iraq

We are joined this week by Terry and William. We learn of a reason one person in particular was denied entry into the military. Surprised us. We also talk about what William did after he got out of the military. Not the next step we've evered heard somebody take before. We also discuss William's journey on his road to hope.