Veteran & APA Member Dr. Bob Houle Launches $7 Guide to Help Veterans Overcome Loneliness and Reclaim Connection

Affordable New Resource Aims to Tackle the Growing Loneliness Epidemic Among Veterans Through Practical, Psychology-Backed Strategies

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Veterans Day approaches, Dr. Bob Houle, Ph.D.—a U.S. Vietnam veteran, musician, and member of the American Psychological Association— announces The Veteran's Guide to Overcoming Loneliness, a $7 ebook designed to help veterans and families rebuild belonging and emotional strength.

"Loneliness is not the absence of people—it's the absence of connection," says Dr. Houle. "But connection isn't just possible—it's teachable. Veterans already have the courage. They just need a roadmap."

Available exclusively at VetsStrong.com. His message arrives just in time for Veterans Day—a reminder that service and connection don't end when the uniform comes off. "Loneliness can be deadlier than smoking," Dr. Houle adds, citing U.S. Surgeon General reports on social isolation.

Dr. Bob Houle has turned his personal journey—surviving covert intelligence operations in Saigon and battling decades of post-war PTSD—into a blueprint for healing and recovery. Drafted in 1966, Houle trained as an intelligence agent before deploying to Vietnam. He avoided the dangerous traps that captured his fellow agents, sending them to the notorious Hanoi Hilton prison. Returning home to a divided nation, he carried the invisible scars of PTSD into adulthood and began a lifelong pursuit of understanding human connection.

One of his lifelines became music. Also known as "Bob the Entertainer," Houle has given hundreds of performances at retirement communities, where his voice and guitar lifted spirits and inspired both veterans and elders. Singing gives you a sense of relief, Houle told Voice of America, "You're spreading love."

That passion for connection later inspired him to earn a Ph.D. in Psychology under Carl Rogers, Ph.D., the father of humanistic psychology. Combining science, personal experience, and decades of consulting, Houle developed a framework to help veterans overcome isolation and rediscover meaning in daily life.

A Roadmap Out of Isolation
Unlike generic self-help books or expensive treatment programs, The Veteran's Guide to Overcoming Loneliness is veteran-written, field-tested, and available for just $7. It delivers:

• Science-Backed Strategies - grounded in decades of psychology research.
• Field-Tested Insights - lessons from life as a covert intelligence agent and the long road back to civilian ground.
• Actionable Tools - simple steps like the 5-Foot Rule and hobby meetups.
• Accessible & Affordable - just $7, no recurring costs.

"Dr. Houle's guide is the first resource I've seen that speaks to veterans in our own language. It's practical, affordable, and it works," says Army veteran Tim Coy.

"This isn't therapy or theory—it's a battle plan for building real friendships," adds Navy veteran Jack Dominicello. "Every veteran should read it."

About Dr. Robert Houle
Dr. Robert Houle is a Vietnam veteran, musician, and social scientist specializing in veteran reintegration and connection. He has been featured on Voice of America, KUSI-TV San Diego, and other local and national media. Houle continues to create a legacy of friendship, healing, and belonging for America's veterans through The Veteran's Guide to Overcoming Loneliness.

Veterans and their families can learn more or download the guide at VetsStrong.com.

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SOURCE VetsStrong