Ryan Reitmeier: A Journey Through Trauma and Healing

A candid conversation with a former athlete-turned-sailor who navigates baseball ambitions, service in the Marines and Army, family struggles with a special-needs child, a serious car accident, and a long path through trauma. Through faith, EMDR therapy, and reconnecting with coaching and home, he shares how treatment and support are helping him heal and rebuild his life. _______________ MENTORS4MIL SHOW LINKS: SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Mentors4mil Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/Mentors4mil Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mentors4Mil/ Follow on X: https://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Mentors4mil Website: https://www.mentorsformilitary.com #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary 00:00 Intro 17:35 Joining the Navy & Choosing RP (Religious Program Specialist) 19:50 Marine Corps Duty Station — Yuma, AZ & Faith Journey 23:47 Family Challenges — EFMP & Daughter’s Diagnosis 27:35 Generational Trauma & Mental Health Realizations 31:00 Transition to the Army — Commissioning & OCS 55:00 Car Accident — Injuries & Start of Medical Board Process 01:16:00 Coping Tools, Light-Bar EMDR Techniques & Next Steps Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/