Episode 58

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30th Jan 2026

058 | Chris Kruger: "Walking Away From The Ledge"

In this episode of the Veritable Veteran Podcast, Chris Krueger shares his journey from military service to writing his memoir, 'Walking Away from the Ledge.' He discusses the therapeutic nature of writing, his experiences in the Army, and the challenges he faced in pursuing a career in aviation. Chris reflects on the ups and downs of his military career, the impact of trauma, and the importance of personal growth and family. In this conversation, Chris Kruger shares his personal journey through marriage, alcoholism, and recovery. He reflects on the struggles he faced after deployment, the challenges of sobriety, and the importance of mental health support. The discussion highlights the normalization of alcoholism in military culture and the significance of seeking help. Chris emphasizes the power of sharing stories to break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourages others to reach out for support.

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The Veritable Veteran Podcast
The Veritable Veteran Podcast is a place for military veterans and their families to have real and raw conversations about the very real and raw emotions they are struggling with. Too often, veterans and their families depart the military and dive head-first into civilian life, leaving behind familiar territory and a support network of like-minded individuals. They are left to deal with the mental turmoil on their own, surrounded by people who cannot and will not understand what they are going through. The loss of purpose, crisis of identity, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt plague veterans daily, but they don't know how to verbalize what they are feeling.

This podcast helps put words to those thoughts. Through my family's and my own personal experiences, and through the experiences of others, we expose the lies we have believed and bring truth the conversation. You are not alone in what you are feeling, and this show will help you and those closest to you understand that.

Contact us at theveritableveteran@gmail.com

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