Kevin Odom: Recovery, Service & Trauma-Informed Leadership After War

On this episode of The ToosDay Crue, we welcome US Army National Guard Veteran Kevin Odom—a seasoned behavioral health clinician, leader, and person in long-term recovery—whose life and career sit at the intersection of service, healing, and purpose.

Kevin honorably served as a mechanic in the Army National Guard before dedicating their post-military life to behavioral healthcare. Drawing from lived experience in recovery, Kevin now works on an inpatient unit at Novant Health, providing clinical assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and patient advocacy. Their work also includes trauma-informed care for vulnerable populations, including screening undocumented patients for trafficking risks and connecting them with life-saving resources.

Beyond direct care, Kevin is a respected leader in the field—overseeing SAMHSA-funded initiatives, guiding major EMR transitions, supervising counselors, and mentoring future clinicians through national fellowship programs. This conversation dives into recovery, ethical leadership, mental health in the veteran community, and what sustainable healing really looks like.

This episode covers:
• Recovery-informed leadership
• Trauma-informed and ethical care
• Veterans and behavioral health
• Building sustainable clinical programs
• Service beyond the uniform

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