I Broke the Cycle of Military Trauma: Recovery x Elle

I Deserve Sobriety: Recovery x Christine

APN alum, Christine, shares how a battle with prescription drugs marred her early adulthood. After stealing, using, and ending up unconscious while on the job, she was terminated from her position as a nurse and finally had to confront her addiction. At APN, she underwent a transformative shift in perspective with therapy and peer support, allowing her to fully show up for herself and her recovery. The bonds she formed during treatment and her experience with sober fun continue to ground her as she reclaims her wellness and career. APN on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apnlodge/] Learn More [https://apn.com/podcasts/recovery-x-apn/] This episode was created and produced by Keith Weiner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithweinerinfo/]. Show design by Jenn Hu [https://www.jennhu.com/], Molly Eddington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-eddington-269673106/], and Eber Marin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebersmarin/]. Copy editing and quality analysis by Jess Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-j0hns0n/]. Special thanks to Vanessa Detwiler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-d/] for supporting this program and spreading awareness through email marketing.

Connection Broke My Opioid Addiction: Recovery x Dave

APN alum Dave shares how a back injury led to a decades-long struggle with opioid addiction rehab, personal losses, escalating drug and alcohol misuse, deteriorating health, and concerned family members – with fleeting periods of sobriety throughout it all. Dave reached his turning point when the physical effects of his addiction began to show in his outward appearance. Soon after, he entered treatment at APN, where he found support and therapeutic connections in process groups, rebuilt his physical and mental health, and worked closely with a therapist to release shame and reshape his life story. APN on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apnlodge/] Learn More [https://apn.com/podcasts/recovery-x-apn/] This episode was created and produced by Keith Weiner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithweinerinfo/]. Show design by Jenn Hu [https://www.jennhu.com/], Molly Eddington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-eddington-269673106/], and Eber Marin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebersmarin/]. Copy editing and quality analysis by Jess Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-j0hns0n/]. Special thanks to Vanessa Detwiler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-d/] for supporting this program and spreading awareness through email marketing.

I Broke the Cycle of Military Trauma: Recovery x Elle

APN alum, Elle, shares how unresolved childhood trauma, internalized rage, and military sexual assault led to trauma, complex PTSD, and suicidal ideation. After she survived a sexual assault as a public affairs officer in the Marines, the military failed to seek justice for Elle. Later, she fell into a suicidal crisis with no support. Elle pushed herself into treatment at APN Lodge, received specialized Veteran care, and found community among other military sexual assault survivors. Now, outside treatment, Elle continues prioritizing her mental health with HBOT, deep TMS, ketamine-assisted therapy, personal training, and other healing modalities. APN on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apnlodge/] Learn More [https://apn.com/podcasts/recovery-x-apn/] This episode was created and produced by Keith Weiner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithweinerinfo/]. Show design by Jenn Hu [https://www.jennhu.com/], Molly Eddington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-eddington-269673106/], and Eber Marin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebersmarin/]. Copy editing and quality analysis by Jess Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-j0hns0n/]. Special thanks to Vanessa Detwiler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-d/] for supporting this program and spreading awareness through email marketing.

I Found Safety on the Other Side of Anxiety: Recovery x Stephen

APN alum, Stephen, shares his story: how he left the military and entered a world of anxiety, insomnia, emotional dysregulation, and flashbacks from a traumatic childhood. After therapy and breathwork failed to relieve his panic attacks, his brother helped connect him with APN Lodge. Stephen entered treatment feeling hesitant but eventually let his guard down to experience a significant transformation. He recalls the support he felt in group therapy, the sense of safety he found among therapists and other clients, and how the APN Professionals Program helped him build confidence. Stephen describes how the security he found in treatment has helped him improve his quality of life, develop better relationships within his family, and practice patience with himself when difficult emotions arise. APN on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apnlodge/] Learn More [https://apn.com/podcasts/recovery-x-apn/] This episode was created and produced by Keith Weiner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithweinerinfo/]. Show design by Jenn Hu [https://www.jennhu.com/], Molly Eddington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-eddington-269673106/], and Eber Marin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebersmarin/]. Copy editing and quality analysis by Jess Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-j0hns0n/]. Special thanks to Vanessa Detwiler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-d/] for supporting this program and spreading awareness through email marketing.

Discovering My Autonomy After Trauma: Recovery x Jennie

APN alum, Jennie, shares her story: how her battle with bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation started in elementary school and worsened throughout decades of trauma. She survived multiple sexual assaults, near-death experiences, catastrophic losses of loved ones, and a mysterious physical illness. After her daughter endured a devastating loss, Jennie's fight-or-flight response became inescapable. She found safety and validation among other APN Lodge clients who became her lifelong friends and embraced every opportunity for healing with group therapy, trauma exercises, dTMS, and an SGB. With time, Jennie gained a sense of personal agency and learned how to create balance in her relationship with her daughter. She closes the episode with some enduring questions about the human experience. Follow APN on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/apnlodge/] Learn More [https://apn.com/podcasts/recovery-x-apn/] This episode was created and produced by Keith Weiner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithweinerinfo/]. Show design by Jenn Hu [https://www.jennhu.com/], Molly Eddington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-eddington-269673106/], and Eber Marin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebersmarin/]. Copy editing and quality analysis by Jess Johnson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-j0hns0n/]. Special thanks to Vanessa Detwiler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-d/] for supporting this program and spreading awareness through email marketing.