Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service
Why Veterans Crave Chaos
09 Sep 2025
Veterans often return home to a world that feels muted. Mark Haddad, a former Army soldier and contractor, breaks down the reason why: our body-mind-soul system gets rewired by trauma and adrenaline, and everyday life just can't compete. This episode talks about the science behind why vets crave danger, sabotage stability, and feel disconnected from "normal." From surviving a parachute malfunction to confronting evil in Africa, Mark shares stories that any vet who's struggled to slow down will understand. You'll learn how to stop blaming yourself for what your brain and body were trained to do. Timestamps 00:02:15 - Surviving a combat parachute malfunction 00:06:45 - Realizing your purpose isn't downrange 00:10:15 - Why veterans chase chaos after war 00:16:30 - The adrenaline bar theory explained 00:44:30 - How to regain control over your internal chemistry Links & Resources Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Website: https://www.markhaddadauthor.com Follow Mark Haddad on Instagram: www.instagram.com/markhaddadauthor1 Transcript View the transcript for this episode.
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