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Entertainment ROKAVET Veterans Music Festivals Rocklahoma Christian Hopkins Army Addiction Recovery Today's Boondoggle

In this episode Bill talks with Army Veteran and ROKAVET member, Christian Hopkins.
We talk about his journey from Soldier Boy to Strudel Boy, becoming a cook in the Army, military injuries and medications leading to being addicted to heroin, the very real battles with PTSD, from serving in Iraq to serving time in prison, the healing power of music, and how ROKAVET non-profit has saved his life.

We also talk about the very real battles with our inner demons, suicide attempts, meeting his wife in a military rehab facility, becoming Trippy Vet, how helping others helps us, serving breakfast burritos in speedos, working with Rocklahoma, providing veterans with a positive escape at live music events, how Corey Taylor and the Taylor Foundation has supported them, plus so much more.
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So kick back with your headphones and cold one for this latest episode.
Enjoy our additional segments featuring music from the Flo White Show and Stories from the VFW Hall.
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