May 12, 2026

The PTSD Nobody Talks About: Marine Sergeant Shares His Darkest Battle | Alfred Brenner | Ep. 138

Show Notes

Alfred Brenner, Purple Heart Marine Sergeant and former military K9 handler, joins Sam Tejada for one of the most emotional episodes of A Healthy Point of View.

In this powerful conversation, Alfred opens up about serving in Afghanistan alongside his German Shepherd partner, Grief, surviving a devastating IED explosion, battling PTSD, addiction, survivor’s guilt, and the emotional toll of losing his military working dog in combat.

From stories of brotherhood, purpose, trauma, grief, faith, and healing, this episode shines a light on the mental health struggles veterans and first responders face long after the battlefield. Alfred also shares how journaling, community, spirituality, and writing his book Surviving With Grief helped him rebuild his life and find hope again.

This episode is a reminder that healing is possible, purpose matters, and no one should suffer in silence.

Topics Covered:

• PTSD and mental health after combat

• Military working dogs and the bond with handlers

• Surviving an IED explosion in Afghanistan

• Grief, trauma, and emotional healing

• Addiction, recovery, and purpose

• Faith, resilience, and hope

• Veteran suicide and mental health awareness

• The story behind Surviving With Grief

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