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Drive On Podcast We are committed to helping veterans learn about the mental and emotional struggles they face.
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Our goal is to give hope and strength to veterans and their loved ones who might be struggling with their own situation, whatever that may be. On “Drive On With Scott DeLuzio," we are committed to helping veterans learn about and deal with the mental and emotional struggles they face both during their deployment and after they come home. We cover topics such as mental health, PTSD, relationships,

leadership skills, and we interview other veterans about their experiences and how they've dealt with them.

11/11/2025

🎙New episode: Why Veterans Struggle To Sleep - Sleep can feel like the enemy when nightmares, racing thoughts, or old deployment habits keep you wired at night.

In this episode, Dr. Leah Kaylor, a prescribing psychologist and sleep expert for the FBI, explains why so many veterans and first responders struggle to rest and what happens in the brain when we avoid sleep altogether.

This episode will help you understand how REM sleep helps process trauma, and learn why caffeine and alcohol quietly sabotage your nights. Dr. Kaylor shares simple, cost-free fixes like getting morning sunlight, adjusting caffeine timing, and creating better sleep routines to help you finally get real rest. If you've ever wondered why your body won't shut down or how to stop the cycle of sleepless nights, this conversation delivers both clarity and hope.

Timestamps

09:00 - Veterans avoiding sleep to escape nightmares

11:30 - How REM sleep acts like overnight therapy

17:15 - The hidden cost of caffeine and late-night pre-workouts

37:15 - Why alcohol is the worst "sleep aid"

41:30 - Building self-awareness with sleep logs

Links & Resources

Veteran Su***de & Crisis Line : Dial 988, then press 1

If Sleep Were A Drug Book: https://driveonpodcast.com/recommends/if-sleep-were-a-drug/

Website: https://DrLeahKaylor.com

Follow Leah Kaylor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drleahkaylor/

Follow Leah Kaylor on Twitter/X: https://www.tiktok.com/

Follow Leah Kaylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-kaylor-ph-d-mp-rxp-a75497222/

Follow Leah Kaylor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/.LeahKaylorShorts https://www.youtube.com/

Transcript

View the transcript for this episode. https://episodes.fm/1467824319/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly9wZXJtYWxpbmsuY2FzdG9zLmNvbS9wb2RjYXN0LzIyOTYvZXBpc29kZS8yMTYzNzg0

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On “Drive On With Scott DeLuzio,” we are committed to helping veterans learn about and deal with the mental and emotional struggles they face both during their deployment and after they come home. We cover topics such as mental health, PTSD, relationships, leadership skills, and we interview other veterans about their experiences and how they’ve dealt with them. Our goal is to give hope and strength to veterans and their loved ones who might be struggling with their own situation, whatever that may be.