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April 26, 2026: Justin Billard, Tools for Veterans / Faust Ruggiero, The Fix Your PTSD Handbook
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- Veterans Radio
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- Apr 27, 2026
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- 3403
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Summary
Our first guest is Justin Billard Justin Billard is a U.S. Marine and Iraq War veteran who turned his passion for craftsmanship into a mission of service for his fellow soldiers. After serving in Iraq, Billard founded Tools For Veterans. Based in Brighton Township, Michigan, the company is dedicated to employing and supporting veterans by collecting, restoring, and selling vintage hand tools. Through his “zero waste” approach, Billard provides a space where veterans can reconnect with their sense of purpose and community, proving that just like the rusted tools he saved, every veteran has a story that deserves to be restored and continued. Our next guest is Faust Ruggiero Faust Ruggiero is a clinical therapist with over 40 years of experience. He has developed counseling programs for prisons, corporations, and clinics. He is best known for his award-winning Fix Yourself book series. His latest work is The Fix Yourself Handbook. It offers a practical step-by-step approach to healing from trauma. Ruggiero focuses on internal balance through his “Process Way of Life.” He remains a leading voice in the field of mental health and recovery.