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John Ray, Co-Host & Founder

John Ray brings over 30 years of dedicated experience from the healthcare world, driven by a commitment to quality senior care services. He began his journey as an aide caring for geriatric patients before becoming a licensed physical therapist. After several years working for large-scale corporate healthcare companies, both as a physical therapist and later as an executive team member, John recognized a significant gap in the industry.

Spencer Ernst, Co-Host & Public Relations Specialist

Spencer Ernst is an experienced content creator, storyteller, and marketing professional dedicated to bringing important conversations to life. A graduate of the University of Missouri’s broadcast journalism program, Spencer honed his visual storytelling and branding skills over four and a half years as a Promotions Producer at KY3 in Springfield, Missouri.

Our Latest Podcast Episode

Welcome to the Haven Home Health podcast. In Part 1 of this series, CEO John Ray sits down with USAF veteran Kevin Weaver, CEO of The Warrior’s Journey. Together, they discuss veteran mental health, navigating PTSD, and how community connection and specialized care help veterans heal from invisible wounds.

At Haven Home Health & Hospice, we are proud to be an approved provider for VA-covered home care and respite services for local veterans in Missouri. We know that the transition after military service can bring unseen emotional battles, including isolation, family struggles, and identity loss. In this powerful conversation, Kevin Weaver shares raw, honest stories about the weight of carrying trauma in silence and why brotherhood is essential for true recovery.

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In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, we sit down with Kevin Weaver, Co-Founder and CEO of The Warrior’s Journey, an organization dedicated to helping veterans, first responders, and their families navigate trauma, healing, and purpose after service. Kevin is a U.S. Air Force veteran and nationally recognized advocate for military resiliency and healing from invisible wounds.

This episode dives deep into the unseen emotional battles many warriors face after returning home: isolation, identity loss, PTSD, family struggles, and the weight of carrying trauma in silence. Through raw stories and honest conversation, we explore why connection, brotherhood, and community are essential for healing.

The Warrior’s Journey isn’t just about treatment — it’s about reminding people they are not alone.

Topics covered in this episode:
• Veteran mental health and trauma
• PTSD and family impact
• Warrior culture and identity
• Building trust through shared experience
• Why community matters in healing
• Supporting veterans beyond service

This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

Learn more about The Warrior’s Journey:
https://thewarriorsjourney.org/

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Kevin Weaver, Co-Founder and CEO of The Warrior’s Journey, we go deeper into the hidden challenges facing veterans, service members, and their families long after military service ends.

Kevin unpacks groundbreaking research from The Warrior’s Journey that reveals isolation, not PTSD, as the number one contributor to invisible wounds. Together, we explore the complex realities of identity loss, moral injury, family strain, deployment and reintegration challenges, grief, hopelessness, and the struggle to find purpose after service.

Through powerful stories from veterans he has personally helped, Kevin shares why connection, community, and meaningful relationships are often the most effective tools for healing. He also discusses the unique challenges aging veterans face, the importance of social connection in preventing suicide, and how organizations can work together to provide life-changing support.

This episode is a moving reminder that healing begins when people feel seen, valued, and connected, and that no warrior should have to fight their battles alone.

Topics covered in this episode:
• The hidden impact of isolation and loneliness
• Veteran identity and transition after service
• Moral injury and unresolved trauma
• Family dynamics, deployment, and reintegration
• Suicide prevention and restoring hope
• Aging veterans and social connection
• Finding purpose, community, and belonging
• How The Warrior’s Journey supports veterans and families

This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

Learn more about The Warrior’s Journey:
https://thewarriorsjourney.org/

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