Are you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/books


About Today's Guest:

JJ Pinter is the Executive Director of Team Red, White, and Blue. As Team RWB’s 2nd employee, he has played a key role the development, growth, and operation of the organization. JJ works closely with board members, staff, and volunteer leaders to ensure the delivery of excellent programs that deliver impact. He provides strategic guidance in addition to building and managing critical partnerships.

JJ is a West Point graduate and combat veteran, serving as a Field Artillery officer. After his military service, he held both leadership and analytical positions in the construction, defense and medical industries. He currently resides outside Louisville, KY with his wife and 3 kids, where he loves to coach youth sports and be outdoors with his family.

In this Episode, you will learn:

JJ's background and experienceShifting from corporate culture to the veteran support spaceBeginning of Team RWBTeam RWB ProgramsImpact of RWB's core mission on mental healthQuantifying the value of wellnessA benefits-centric transition mindset compared to a well-being centric mindsetKeys to successful transition:FitnessFriendshipCommunity ActivitiesTransactional transition versus Transformation transitionSelf-agency in transition Giving veterans what they want rather than what organizations think they needResisting the idea that military service is something that needs to be recovered fromJournal Article: Team Red, White & Blue: a community-based model for harnessing positive social networks to enhance enrichment outcomes in military veterans reintegrating to civilian lifeRWB as an outcomes-based organizationThe Enriched Life ScaleIntegrating mental health into transitionEagle Nation PodcastSoling problems at the lowest level with the least resources requiredUsing data to back up results

Links Mentioned in this Episode:

Team RWB Web Site

Eagle Nation Podcast

Team RWB on Social Media:

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JJ Pinter on Social Media:

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Facebook

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Are you looking for more ways to learn about military and veteran mental health and wellness? Check out Duane's books by going to www.veteranmentalhealth.com/books

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