Episode Details

In this episode of Chitty Chats with Stacy, Stacy sits down with her longtime friend Bryce—someone she met during her time in the military—for an unfiltered, honest conversation about mental health, military culture, parenting, and what it really looks like to grow after hard experiences.

Bryce shares his personal journey into mental health support, sparked not by himself—but by his children. Together, they unpack the stigma around getting help, the myth of “suffering in silence,” and why so many veterans struggle to transition from a team-based military life to feeling like they have to carry everything alone.

This conversation dives into:

•  The truth about mental health stigma in the military 
•  Why “suck it up” was never actually how soldiers operated 
•  The powerful role of the gym and counseling in long-term health 
•  Parenting after divorce, guilt, and learning to let go of control 
•  What veterans actually need when transitioning to civilian life 
•  How educators can better support military-connected kids 
•  The importance of rebuilding your “team” after service 

Bryce brings humor, honesty, and real-life perspective—reminding us that growth doesn’t come from pretending you’re fine… it comes from doing the work.

Whether you’re a veteran, a parent, an educator, or just someone trying to figure it out as you go, this episode will challenge the way you think about strength, support, and what it means to truly take care of yourself.