Healing Trails Overland

12/05/2025

Tonight’s video is one I’ve been looking forward to sharing.
This year, I had the chance to be part of MAO Friendsgiving 2025, and it turned into a weekend I didn’t expect — full of fog, old stories, good food, historic places, and moments that pushed me to grow.

We explored Devil’s Elbow, wandered through the quiet weight of Mayfield Cemetery, and sat around campfires with people who’ve lived a lot of life. There were moments of honesty, laughter, anxiety, gratitude… and a reminder that I’m still learning how to slow down, breathe, and let myself be part of something instead of always standing on the outside.

This one is emotional. It’s reflective.
And it’s a piece of the journey I’m walking — trying to heal, trying to understand myself, and trying to find God in the small moments out on the trail.

If you want to watch the episode, here’s the YouTube link:
👉 https://youtu.be/h26sreYU_Z8

Thank you for always supporting this journey.
I hope this episode meets you where you are tonight.

— John & Charlie | Healing Trails Overland

This weekend with Midwest Adventure Outfitters became more than an overland meet-up.It turned into a meaningful mix of fog, friendship, history, unexpected c...

11/24/2025

This is the reality of policing. Officers respond to whatever they are called to and try their best (for the most part) to do their job with nobility. Stuff like this is hard to see, yet it chips away at the souls of those who respond to it, and eventually they break... like me.

In policing, we are 20 years behind the military so far as our support system. There are currently over 44,000 non-profits for veterans, and I'm glad that there are. I'm not bashing them, but there is such a disparity for those of us whose battlefield was our own towns and cities. I don't know the answer, but I know that we need to do better for our first responders. And I know that we can learn a lot from our veteran brothers and sisters in healing post-service.

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11/18/2025

24 years as a police officer left me with scars that don’t show on the outside. After years of therapy, treatments, retreats, and trying everything I could, I finally decided to try a Stellate Ganglion Block — a procedure that can sometimes help people break out of constant fight-or-flight.

I filmed the entire thing. Not for shock value. But because someone out there needs to see that healing is possible… or at least worth trying.

If you’ve ever wondered what SGB feels like or whether it might help with PTSD or trauma, this is my honest experience:
👉 https://youtu.be/uIQoYDI3tuc

If this helps one person breathe easier, it was worth it.
— John

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For years, I’ve been fighting a battle I never asked for — PTSD after 24 years as a police officer. I’ve tried everything: therapy, EMDR, medication, journal...

11/16/2025

After this last weekend meeting some amazing people, I had this sent to me. They talk about some upcoming events they have planned in Arkansas, as well as meeting me at the event & Waypoints. Please go give them a follow and a listen! Thanks, Jason and Ken, for the shoutout for my video and the kind words. I had a great time listening to this and look forward to camping with you all again.

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Hosts Ken Ekenseair and Jason Hussey recap recent Arkansas Bronco adventures: a scenic Kinder drive‑in ride through vivid fall colors and the Illinois Bayou, and the Whiskey & Waypoints fundraiser — sharing trail stories, food highlights, and community moments from campouts and water crossin...

11/16/2025

11/14/2025

I haven’t posted since June after losing my mom, and it’s taken some time to find my footing again. But last weekend at Whiskey & Waypoints, I met Dan from The Crayon Brotherhood and the Overland 870 Podcast, and the conversations we had out there lit that creative spark back up. Thank you, Dan, for challenging me without even knowing it.

This new video is my first one back — and it features that connection, the trail time, and the reminder that healing happens in community.

If you like real conversations, meaningful trail miles, and a glimpse at a guy trying to do the work…this one’s worth watching.

The new episode is live now 👇