Inspiring Healing through Post-Traumatic Growth
Meet Brian Cain!
Brian Cain is the visionary co-founder of Second Responder, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering post-traumatic growth for first responders and veterans. At Leatherneck Creek, his regenerative agriculture homestead, he blends mental, physical, financial, and spiritual wellness to create a sanctuary for healing.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with service as a Military Police Officer and K9 Handler, as well as a career in Law Enforcement, Brian brings years person experience and first-hand knowledge of the pitfalls of service. Having faced PTSD and TBI firsthand, his journey through post-traumatic growth fuels his mission to help others heal.
Brian’s innovative approach integrates the therapeutic power of nature, homesteading, and sustainable farming, demonstrating the deep connection between caring for the land and nurturing the soul. As a speaker, he shares inspiring stories and practical strategies for recovery and resilience, empowering audiences to embrace their own growth journeys.
Whether you're a veteran, first responder, or someone seeking transformation, Brian’s work inspires hope, purpose, and a path to fulfillment.
What Am I Up To?
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Second Responder
I am the Founder and Executive Director of Second Responder, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to helping heal out nation’s heroes. First responders and veterans are the unsung heroes who have stood on the frontlines, selflessly safeguarding our lives. It’s our duty to reciprocate, to extend a hand when they stumble, to listen when they speak, and to offer solace when their hearts ache.
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Leatherneck Creek
I believe deeply in the transformative power of nature and the strength of community to nurture recovery and inspire personal growth. We’ve created a space where regenerative agriculture and therapeutic activities come together to offer a unique, healing experience. All therapy doesn’t happen on a couch - it can happen when you reconnect with the land, your food, and the cycles of nature.
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Speaking
I am a passionate advocate for mental health and post-traumatic growth, blending lived experience as a veteran with PTSD and TBI and over two decades of marriage into a mission of healing and resilience. Traditional therapy didn’t help me. My family feels it actually made it worse. I know the struggles that come with a life of service. I’ve dedicated my life to telling others where I have found hope.