Redefining Sobriety: Jesse Carrajat on Recovery within the Veteran Community

#10: This week Liz and Bryce The Third are joined by Jesse Carrajat (he/him), Host of the Sober Strength podcast and Founder of Altum Fitness. Jesse opens up about his own recovery, the wisdom he's learned throughout the journey, and how he redefines sobriety. He discusses his acceptance of life's unpredictability and how he has learned to intentionally make space to sit and reflect.

Tune in to the episode as we delve into Jesse's story, his mission to support fellow veterans, and how he's working to reduce the stigma surrounding mental heath challenges in the veteran community.

Check out Altum Fitness at www.altumfitness.com.

Listen to the Sober Strength Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-strength/id1720379887 and follow them on Instagram @soberstrengthpodcast.

Check out episode #104 with Brian Sims, the Founder & National Director of Project Rebirth: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0T5NxiXJHDn7gU2JkkjgjM?si=WrWYWoavSzy1I-L2jnpSGA.

To learn more about Project Rebirth, visit their space in the Phoenix Mobile App ‎at https://links.thephoenix.org/e179CEyo0Ob ‎ and check out their Instagram @_projectrebirth_ 

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.

- Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7.
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
- Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only.  This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix

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