Recovery is a marathon, but it requires a tactical mindset. Mike Van Meter and Aaron Love join forces to treat the path to sobriety like the mission it is. By blending the "Recovery is Possible" philosophy with the "Ones Ready" commitment to excellence, this podcast provides listeners with a roadmap for overcoming trauma, addiction, and the "quiet" battles fought after the uniform comes off. If you’re looking for no-nonsense strategies and a community that refuses to leave anyone behind, you’ve found your extraction team.
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Episode 188 - "Riding the Wave"-Beating Your Urges To Use

Mike has witnessed the devastating impact of addiction in his life, work, and community. He began his career as a Navy helicopter pilot and went on to serve as a Corrections Officer, DC Police Officer, and FBI Agent. In 2010, while teaching at the FBI Academy, he developed a course to help police executives better understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence. After retiring from the FBI in 2019, he earned a Master’s in Addiction Counseling and now works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a major nonprofit hospital. Together with his wife, Lillie, he draws on personal and professional experience to have honest and compassionate conversations about addiction, recovery, and mental health, focusing on breaking stigma, offering support, and sharing resources that remind people they are not alone and that recovery is possible. To connect with Mike and Lillie, subscribe to their weekly newsletter, or simply learn more about them, visit vanmeterwellnessolutions.com. 