Dr. Robert Houle, Ph.D. – Expert Vietnam Veteran, Army Counterintelligence Agent, Social Scientist, and Author of The Veteran’s Guide to Overcoming Loneliness

From Counterintelligence to Connection — Dr. Bob Houle Helps Veterans Beat Loneliness

Dr. Bob Houle speaks powerfully about one of today’s most pressing issues: loneliness among veterans. A Vietnam veteran and former Army counterintelligence agent, he knows firsthand how isolation and trauma can devastate lives. After earning his Ph.D. in psychology, he spent over five decades studying happiness and human connection, teaching thousands of veterans how to rebuild their emotional lives. His book, The Veteran’s Guide to Overcoming Loneliness, blends lived experience, science, and practical tools to help veterans rediscover purpose, form meaningful relationships, and live with renewed joy.

Drafted into the U.S. Army, Dr. Houle served in Saigon as a counterintelligence agent. Returning home to a divided America, he faced years of loneliness, PTSD, and disconnection. A professor encouraged him to pursue what he loved — a path that led him through careers in music, leadership as a senior VP in real estate, and ultimately, a Ph.D. in psychology. Along the way, he was recognized by the FBI with a Special Award for assisting in the capture of one of America’s Most Wanted fugitives and selected to serve on the President’s White House Communications Team. Today, Dr. Houle devotes his life to teaching veterans the steps to overcome loneliness, reclaim purpose, and thrive.

Dr. Houle combines credibility, lived experience, and warm storytelling. Listeners leave inspired with:

Insight into the epidemic of loneliness and its deadly effects
Veteran-to-veteran stories of resilience and connection
Practical, evidence-based steps to re-engage with life
He’s a fit for shows covering veterans’ issues, mental health, resilience, personal growth, spirituality, leadership, and current affairs.

Interview Dr. Bob Houle, Expert Vietnam Veteran and Army Counter, to discuss…

America’s Loneliness Crisis: Why Veterans Feel It the Most
The Hidden Battle After Service: PTSD and Isolation
From Combat to Comeback: A Veteran’s Path to Purpose
Faith, Creativity, and Service: The Real Keys to Resilience
What Every Civilian Needs to Know About Supporting Veterans
The Science of Happiness: Real Tools for Emotional Survival

Dr. Bob Houle Guest Expert Interview Credentials

Ph.D. in Psychology, expert in human connection and resilience
Vietnam U.S. Army Intelligence Veteran
Recipient of the FBI Special Award for assisting in the capture of America’s Most Wanted
Selected to serve on the President’s White House Communications Team
Senior VP of a regional real estate company
Author of The Veteran’s Guide to Overcoming Loneliness and founder of VetsStrong.com