Episode 3
From Elite Gymnast to Brain Specialist: Dr. B on Veterans, Trauma & Holiday Survival
From the mat to the military to the mind, Dr. Leyla Brusatori “Dr. B” has lived it all. In this Veterans Day episode, host Brooke Scharli uncovers how an Air Force veteran and former elite gymnast turned psychologist is helping veterans reclaim peace through brain-based care, practical holiday stress tools, and community connection.
Expect real talk on triggers, sleep, boundaries, and belonging plus Dr. B’s grassroots outreach like Cars & Coffee for PTSD/TBI awareness. This episode blends story, science, and strategies veterans can use right now to protect their calm and strengthen their community.