A heartfelt podcast honoring the sacrifices of first responders and their families. Through raw and inspiring stories, host Rico explores the bravery, resilience, and love that define their lives. Each episode sheds light on the personal challenges and triumphs behind the badge, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the human side of service. Together, we celebrate their dedication and preserve their legacy. 💙
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A heartfelt podcast honoring the sacrifices of first responders and their families. Through raw and inspiring stories, host Rico explores the bravery, resilience, and love that define their lives. Each episode sheds light on the personal challenges and triumphs behind the badge, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the human side of service. Together, we celebrate their dedication and preserve their legacy. 💙
Episode 22: Survivor’s Guilt, Suicide, and Second Chances | Buddy Lee Dobbertteen
8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice
1 hour 39 minutes
1 month ago
Episode 22: Survivor’s Guilt, Suicide, and Second Chances | Buddy Lee Dobbertteen
In this powerful episode of the 8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice, we sit down with Buddy Lee Dobbertteen—a Marine Corps veteran who served five combat tours in Iraq. His journey from an abusive childhood, to the battlefield, to rock bottom, and finally to healing through music and writing is raw, unfiltered, and inspiring.
Buddy opens up about survivor’s guilt, addiction, suicidal ideation, and loss. He also shares how music became therapy, what it took to write The Sword of Autumn (available on Amazon), and his vision for a nonprofit supporting “military brats” and a groundbreaking PTSD-centered video game.
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8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice
A heartfelt podcast honoring the sacrifices of first responders and their families. Through raw and inspiring stories, host Rico explores the bravery, resilience, and love that define their lives. Each episode sheds light on the personal challenges and triumphs behind the badge, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the human side of service. Together, we celebrate their dedication and preserve their legacy. 💙
