Surviving Son - The Scott DeLuzio Interview (Ep:13)

In this episode I interview Scott DeLuzio, an Army veteran who served six years with the Connecticut Army National Guard, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. Scott’s brother, Steven, was also deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the Vermont Army National Guard. Tragically, Steven was killed in action on August 22, 2010. After returning home, Scott struggled with coping with the stresses of combat, the loss of his younger brother, and adjusting back to civilian life. In the years following Scott’s deployment, he noticed other veterans dealing with their struggles in unhealthy ways. Scott started his podcast, Drive On Podcast, to connect with current and prior service members. He interviews veterans and civilians to discuss personal triumphs, life experiences, and emotional hardships to give hope and strength to the military community.

Scott has written his book, Surviving Son: An Afghanistan War Veteran Reveals His Nightmare Of Becoming A Gold Star Brother, to share his personal story as well as that of his brother. He hopes that by sharing his story so publicly, he will encourage others to learn from his mistakes and seek the treatment they need.