“I felt like I was losing my mind.” When unusual anxiety, nightmares and fear became a constant companion for Veteran Travis Ward, he didn’t understand what was happening. On today’s episode of Chick N Dude Stuff, Travis opens up about his journey—self-medicating to cope with PTSD, attempting to detox on his own, and ultimately landing on solid ground through his faith and support from Outer Circle Foundation. Travis’ advice to his fellow Veterans and First Responders feeling the same way he did? “Don’t wait to ask for help.” Do that now at OuterCircleFoundation.org.

Learn more about the Ingrained Recovery for Detox, Residential Treatment and Equine Therapy at ingrainedrecovery.com.

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For every prayer and positive note - thank you. Your support means the world to us. We have a special episode of the podcast for you today. Matt and Buffy share a bit more of their journey through Matt’s prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment protocol.

Detective Mary Swisher joins Matt and Buffy to talk about lifelong trauma, the impacts of being a first responder, and the benefits of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD. We're moving beyond just surviving. As Buffy says, this is about "continuing to life," not just enduring.

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https://youtu.be/yN6plPbOaic

Matt and Buffy are back to review what they loved most about the Inaugural Outer Circle Foundation Gala (held on May 2, 2025). Plus, they highlight Outer Circle's mission and dedication to our Veterans and First Responders... which has never wavered! And FEW Atlanta turns one!

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“I love being able to take the pieces of a story and bring it all together.” We’re excited to welcome John Baxter, Founder and Creative Director of Bannerlight Films, who produced the stunning recap video for our first Outer Circle Gala, to Episode 2 of The Chick N Dude Podcast! During our conversation, John highlights his travels to Uganda on mission work, his heart for nonprofits and the intricacies of capturing content to produce a stellar final product.

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Matt and Buffy discuss big plans for their nonprofit, Outer Circle Foundation, helping veterans and first responders overcome PTSD, prevent suicide, and build new careers. Hear about our upcoming inaugural Gala honoring our heroes, golf tournament, REBOOT trauma program and more.

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