About Scott DeLuzio
Scott DeLuzio is an Army infantry veteran, podcast host, and advocate for mental health awareness whose life changed forever during his 2010 deployment to Afghanistan.
While serving overseas, Scott learned that his younger brother, Steven—also deployed—had been killed in action. Though they were in the same country, they were not stationed together. That loss became the defining turning point in Scott’s life.
After returning home, Scott faced the quiet battles that so many veterans carry—anger, survivor’s guilt, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and struggles with alcohol. At first, he believed he could push through on his own. But over time, he realized he was becoming someone he didn’t recognize.
That realization led him to seek help through the VA, where he continues to receive treatment today. Through that process, Scott has found ways to manage his anger, navigate grief, and rebuild a life grounded in awareness, support, and purpose—even while acknowledging that healing is not linear.
Scott is the host of the Drive On Podcast, a show born out of both personal loss and a deep desire to create change within the military community. After witnessing multiple fellow service members take their own lives following deployment, Scott knew something had to shift.
On the Drive On Podcast, he creates space for honest, vulnerable conversations with guests who share their own stories of hardship, resilience, and growth. Each episode highlights not just what people have been through—but how they’ve found a way forward.
Today, Scott continues to speak openly about mental health, grief, and the importance of asking for help. He reminds others that no matter what they’re facing, they don’t have to carry it alone—and that even in the darkest moments, there is still a path toward healing.
When it comes to what makes him smile, Scott is honest: sometimes it’s real, and sometimes it’s something he works toward. But in the quiet, genuine moments—playing with his dogs or laughing with his wife and kids—he finds glimpses of light that keep him moving forward.
His message is simple, but powerful:
You are not a burden. You are not alone. And it’s okay to ask for help.
