S2:E85 Ricky Johnson

The Mettle of Honor Podcast: Stories of Courage, Strength, & Perseverance

USMC Veteran Ricky Johnson from Missouri shares his story of life prior to, during, and after military service. Ricky Johnson is a Marine Veteran and North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist (with Veteran stamp) and is trained in Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), Question Persuade Refer (QPR) suicide prevention and Trauma Informed Care. In addition, Ricky is certified in Critical Time Intervention and implements this model in his daily work activities. Mr. Johnson was also a mentor with the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court team and is a member of the Western North Carolina's Recovery Alliance. Most recently Ricky was awarded the 2019 NC Tides “Empowering Hope Award” for his tenacity, strength, and self-determination in overcoming adversity, while inspiring hope and empowering others through their own personal and life journey. In the year of 2020, Ricky was appointed by the North Carolina Speaker of the House Tim Moore to the North Carolina CFAC Committee (Consumer and Family Advisory Committee). Our mission is to spread awareness, discuss consequences and share the gift of hope. #YouveGotMettle

Next week's episode of The Mettle of Honor Podcast, we will hear from a retired US Army Ordinance Officer, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Robin Phoenix Johnson. Mental health is a topic that's near and dear to her heart. In her episode, we hear how she uses humor as means of healing of healing which is why she started her company Best Medicine Brigade. You will see how HEAL*arious she is as we talked about her organization.