712. Stories to Fill The Hope Gap: How Art is Healing Veterans - Richard Casper, CreatiVets

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This episode includes themes of combat trauma, mental health, and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Meet Richard Casper Richard is a Marine Corps veteran, Purple Heart recipient, CNN Hero, and co-founder of CreatiVets , a nonprofit that helps wounded veterans heal from PTSD and TBI through songwriting, visual art, and performance. His own healing started with one chalk pastel and a tribute to his friend Luke. That moment sparked a mission that led to 700+ songs, 25 million streams, and thousands of lives changed.