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Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

Shifting Veteran Mindsets by Healing PTSD with Gratitude

14 Aug 2025

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Military spouse Marla Ballard discusses her journey from a farm in Kentucky to navigating the challenges of being a military spouse in the bustling D.C. area. She shares her story of resilience and reinvention after her husband's severe injuries from an IED in Iraq that dramatically reshaped their lives. Marla faced her own internal struggles, questioning her worth and her future. Now, as the CEO of YU2SHINE, Marla has pioneered a powerful approach known as quantum personal development, helping veterans and military families break free from the limiting beliefs that hold them back. This conversation will challenge you to rethink your perceptions, cultivate gratitude, and build practical strategies to navigate life's toughest transitions. Timestamps: 02:00 - Marla's journey as a military spouse and overcoming her husband's combat injury 09:00 - Introduction to Quantum Personal Development 15:00 - Practical steps to shift negative beliefs through gratitude 22:30 - A daily practice for transforming your mindset 35:00 - Free resources and actionable support for veterans Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://empower-me-academy.yu2shine.com/marla-ballard Follow Marla Ballard on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marla.ballard.9 Follow Marla Ballard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marla.ballard/ Follow Marla Ballard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlafballard/ Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

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