This podcast is about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD in later life; it is also about resilience as we age. PTSD is a mental health condition that can occur by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While some of us may be familiar with the idea of PTSD as a result of combat or natural disasters or other traumatic events, many people are less familiar with the ways PTSD can resurface, or emerge for the first time, as we age. Each episode of “Talking Later” begins with a real Veteran’s story. They’ll share their ups and downs, and sometimes the ways that they coped – or found meaning – in what they’ve gone through. Then we’ll discuss what the Veteran’s story can teach us about PTSD in later life. We hope these stories and conversations will help people with PTSD, as well as those who care for them.
Talking Later: Veterans' Stories of Late-Life PTSD
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Podcast Overview
This podcast is about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD in later life; it is also about resilience as we age. PTSD is a mental health condition that can occur by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While some of us may be familiar with the idea of PTSD as a result of combat or natural disasters or other traumatic events, many people are less familiar with the ways PTSD can resurface, or emerge for the first time, as we age. Each episode of “Talking Later” begins with a real Veteran’s story. They’ll share their ups and downs, and sometimes the ways that they coped – or found meaning – in what they’ve gone through. Then we’ll discuss what the Veteran’s story can teach us about PTSD in later life. We hope these stories and conversations will help people with PTSD, as well as those who care for them.
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Recent Episodes
October 12, 2023
S2E10: The Friend
Two young men leave to fight, but only one comes back.<b> </b>Meet a Vietnam Veteran who mourns the death of his best friend. Afterwards, the hosts discuss grief, what draws people to work with older adults, and this podcast series. The following episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please use discretion. <b> </b><br /><br />For this episode, our co-hosts are Rachel Weiskittle, an assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Her research focuses on grief, trauma, aging, and the role of creative art therapies in helping people heal from loss. Hannah Heinz is a graduate student pursuing geropsychology at Virginia Commonwealth University interested in a career serving older adults as a therapist and researcher.<br /><br /><b>Resources for this episode:</b><br /><ul><li>Understanding PTSD and Aging: <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/publications/print/understandingptsd_aging_booklet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">English Version</a> ; <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/spanish/docs/understandingptsd_aging_booklet_SP.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spanish Version</a></li><li><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-va-presents-my-life-my-story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The My Life My Story Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VHA Office of Rural Health</a></li></ul><b></b><br /><b>Further Reading: </b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Center for PTSD</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VA Mental Health</a></li></ul><b></b><br /><b>Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night</b> To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:<br /><ul><li>Call <a href="https://tel:1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">800-273-8255</a>, then select 1.</li><li>Start a <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confidential chat</a>.</li><li>Text 838255.</li><li>If you have hearing loss, call TTY: <a href="https://tel:1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">800-799-4889</a>.</li></ul>
September 13, 2023
S2E9: The Skyhook Man
What does it mean to survive trauma? Sometimes you take a new path, one that’s unexpected, but full of the love and hope you thought you’d never get to experience again. Meet a Vietnam Veteran who did just that. The following episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please use discretion. <b> </b><br /><br />For this episode, our co-hosts are Rachel Weiskittle, an assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Her research focuses on grief, trauma, aging, and the role of creative art therapies in helping people heal from loss. Jenn Daks is a clinical psychologist at VA Boston Healthcare System. Her work focuses on promoting resilience in late life, particularly among older adult couples and families, as well as pain management. <br /><br /><b>Resources for this episode:</b> <br /><ul><li>Understanding PTSD and Aging: <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/publications/print/understandingptsd_aging_booklet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">English Version</a> ; <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/spanish/docs/understandingptsd_aging_booklet_SP.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spanish Version</a></li><li><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-va-presents-my-life-my-story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The My Life My Story Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VHA Office of Rural Health</a> </li></ul><b>Further Reading: </b> <ul><li><a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Center for PTSD</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VA Mental Health</a> </li></ul><b>Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night</b> To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night: <ul><li>Call <a href="https://tel:1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">800-273-8255</a>, then select 1. </li><li>Start a <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confidential chat</a>. </li><li>Text 838255. </li><li>If you have hearing loss, call TTY: <a href="https://tel:1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">800-799-4889</a>. </li></ul><br /><br />
August 9, 2023
S2E8: The Most Difficult Thing
Being brave and being courageous can get you through war. But asking for help? Well, sometimes that’s the hardest part. Today we hear from a Veteran who asked for help. Our hosts discuss therapy for PTSD and the VA’s commitment to rural Veterans.<b></b> The following episode may contain descriptions of violence. Please use discretion. <b> </b><br /><br />Rachel Weiskittle is an assistant professor in the department of psychology at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Her research focuses on grief, trauma, aging, and the role of creative art therapies in helping people heal from loss. <br /><br />Bret Hicken is a clinical psychologist and the Aging Program Manager with the VHA Office of Rural Health’s Veterans Rural Health Resource Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. His research and policy work focuses on improving access to and quality of healthcare for aging rural Veterans and those who care for them.<b></b><br /><br /><b>Resources for this episode: </b> ·<br /><ul><li>Understanding PTSD and Aging: <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/publications/print/understandingptsd_aging_booklet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">English Version</a> ; <a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/spanish/docs/understandingptsd_aging_booklet_SP.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spanish Version</a></li><li><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-va-presents-my-life-my-story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The My Life My Story Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VHA Office of Rural Health</a></li></ul><b>Further Reading:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Center for PTSD</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VA Mental Health</a></li></ul><br /><b>Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? Find support anytime day or night</b>To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:<br /><ul><li>Call <a href="https://https//tel:800-273-8255" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">800-273-8255</a>, then select 1.</li><li>Start a <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confidential chat</a>.</li><li>Text 838255.</li><li>If you have hearing loss, call TTY: <a href="https://https//tel:800-799-4889" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">800-799-4889</a>.</li></ul>
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