Sam Cachola
Erich February 1, 2025
This podcast interview features Sam, a veteran with a background in intelligence and real estate, and Dr. Parton, a cognitive psychologist. Sam discusses his experiences with trauma, PTSD, and his journey toward post-traumatic growth, illustrated through his poetry inspired by Colonial Beach, Virginia. Dr. Parton provides expert insight into post-traumatic growth, contrasting it with post-traumatic stress disorder and emphasizing the importance of healing and growth. The conversation highlights Sam’s creative process and the role of poetry in his recovery, as well as his relationship with Colonial Beach and its community.