Vet with a Mic
97 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsContent driven by Veteran Issues. Host is a veteran, advocate for mental health issues trained at master's level in clinical psychology. Content is designed to help veterans of all eras make their way through life after the uniform. Listeners still in the uniform may benefit from hearing about the pitfalls that many fall into after their service.
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Brian US Congress Constituent Service Rep.
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBBrian is a retired naval officer who serves as the US TN 4th District Constituency Service Rep. He works with the veteran population that resides in his district. Brian has a blue belt in BJJ and was a coach of boxing at the Naval Academy. Brian has a Master's in Political Science and has taught courses at the University level. #congress #constituent #government #veteran #veteranaffairs #army #airforce #navy #marines #socialsupport #community Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetw...
Do Dreams Actually Have Meaning?
March 28, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBRyan talks about the fascination with dreams and why they are so captivating in the world of psychology. Also, Ryan talks about personality tests and recommends one to check out that free. Ryan gives his current reading list. #dream #dreams #personality #personalitytest #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #veteransupport #veteran #veterans #army #navy #airforce #marines https://www.healthline.com/health/do-dreams-have-meaning https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/IPIP-BFFM/ Ryan's Reading htt...
How Do I Check On My Military Buddies If I Am Worried About Suicide?
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBRyan talks about strategies to talk to people you may suspect are struggling. #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #22toomany #stressors #warningsigns #VASuicidedata #veteransuicide #army #navy #marines #airforce #veterans #veteransupport #vet #military https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/202008/7-questions-help-people-talk-about-their-mental https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide/warning-signs-suicide https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/c...
Veteran Suicide Help: VA Policy Change
February 06, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBRyan takes a special request to give his impression for the VA policy change designed to help combat veteran suicide. #mentalhealth #veteran #stressors #22toomany #22tonone #veteransupport #mentalwellness Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Work Life Balance
January 16, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBRyan talks about Work-Life Balance and how to deal with work related stressors. #WorkLife #stressors #veterans #boundaries #mentalhealth https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahlee/2014/10/20/6-tips-for-better-work-life-balance/?sh=3ba532b829ff https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-recognize-and-tame-your-cognitive-distortions-202205042738# Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
What the Hell is Mental Masturbation?
January 09, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBSpecial Request This week's episode deals with "Mental Masturbation" and how it derails your goals for the new year. Ryan gives his impression of the Intention-Behavior gap from the clinical literature and how this phenomena undermines success in behavioral change. #goals #probablilty #mentalmasturbation #focus #mentalwellness #mentalhealth #success #behavioralchange #veterans Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Tattered Soul Creative
December 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBJay is a former Marine who was medically retired after sustaining TBIs while on deployment. Jay is an incredibly talented artist who discovered his voice while going through therapy in life after the uniform. His creations are moving and contend with some heavy emotional material. Jay talks about the healing power of expression and learning to sit with emotions. He is currently featured in an art exhibit in Texas. Check out his material at IG tattered_soul_creative #veteran #arttherapy #ar...
Rohini- Loss, Trauma, and Emotion Lab.
December 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB#trauma #Loss #Emotion #TraumaLossEmotionLab #columbia #mentalhealth #veteran #resilience #flexibility #FamilyFlexStudy #Veteranresearch #socialscience @columbia Rohini, PhD student and clinical researcher, joins us to talk about the Family Flex Study at the Loss Trauma and Emotion Lab. We talk about her work with veteran families and the groundbreaking research that she is doing to help understand the unique lived experiences of military families. https://www.tc.columbia.edu/ltelab/f...
Jason- A Personal War Against Stigma
December 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBJason is a retired Master Sgt and former HR manager at Black Rifle Coffee Company. Jason talks about his struggles with alcohol and overcoming his personal demons. Jason is a profile in courage by discussing his struggles with such candor that he inspires others on their path towards sobriety. #mentalhealth #substanceabuse #alcohol #pain #vetwithamic #veteran #veterancommunity #fightstigma #smashstigma #marines Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Thanksgiving Hangover!!
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBRyan fields questions about TBI's, Cognitive Dissonance, Holiday Depression, Domestic Abuse, and Teens and Social Media, #Thanksgiving #veterans #depression #cognitivedissonance #holidayhangover #domesticabuse #abuse #mentalhealth #military #socialsupport Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
The Change Process
November 21, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJust in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, We talk about the change process and Ryan shares his experiences: 1. Precontemplation 2. Contemplation 3. Preparation 4 Action 5. Maintenance 6. Recycling Prochaska "Changing For Good" Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Killer Sally- Vet with a Mic's Reaction
November 14, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBRyan reacts to the Netflix Doc "Killer Sally." He talks about the cumulative impact of trauma and how it effects people intergenerationally. We cover the history of Veterans' Day. #KillerSally #veteran #domesticviolence #mentalhealth #army #navy #marines #airforce #ptsd #Bodydismorphia #bdd #vetwithamic Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Mental Restorations
November 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBMicah is the founder of Mental Restorations, an organization that helps veterans plug into activities. He spoke candidly about his battles with alcohol and the change process. Mental Restorations uses the peer to peer model to help vets battle their demons in life after the uniform. #mentalhealth #veterans #socialsupport #veterancommunity #frankl #meaning #substanceabuse #sobreity #overcoming #army #navy #marines #airforce #mentalrestorations #vetwithamic mentalrestorations.org Support ...
Halloween with KP- The Morning Formation Podcast
October 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB @The Morning Formation Podcast KP and I talked all things Halloween and scary. Always great to catch up with KP. If you missed us live, do not fret @Vet with a Mic will be doing more live episodes to get your thoughts in real time. #halloween #halloween2022 #ghoststories #psychology #mentalhealth #veteran Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Kairi- "Gaming, Don't Call It A Phase!"
October 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBKairi opens up about her passion of playing video games and the "real" friends she makes while doing it. #gaming #gamingirl #veteran #vetlife #transition #lifeinthefastgame #mentalhealth #suicide #support #fyp #bestlife https://www.vgmhmission.org/meetourteam https://twitter.com/realKairi Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Millennial Veteran Ghost Stories!
October 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJenna joins us to talk about ghost stories and all things that are spooky. #ghost #ghoststories #ghoststory #ghosts #veteran #vetwithamic #spooky #halloween2022 #halloween https://www.instagram.com/themillennialveteran/ Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Conflict Resolution: Tips for modern life
October 10, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBRyan talks about conflict and a simple multi-step approach to handling it. #airforce #anniversary #army #navy #marines #miltary #conflict #coastguard #veterans #vetwithamic #mentalhealth #problemsolving #problems #counseling #psychology #anger #relaxation Free Counseling: How to Problem Solve Daily Life by C.C. Shaw Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
A year in review: Into the Future
October 03, 2022 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWelcome back! A short episode about the future and thinking about how far we have come. Hard to believe it has been a year. #veteran #podcast #support #miltary #army #navy #marines #airforce #spaceforce #coastguard #nationalguard #anniversary #weareback Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
Is Free Will a thing?
July 11, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBRyan gives his thoughts about Free Will, as requested. Free will has been conceptualized a few ways, but for this episode we speak about free will in regards to one's own control over their behaviors. We talk about the differences in thinking and how we are not always aware of our motivations or why we make the choices we do. www.vetwithamic.com IG: vetwithamic https://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMic #freewill #veterans #psychology #vetcommunity #community #army #navy #airforce #marines #ef...
Matthew- Don't Tell Me I Can't: Cognitive Scientist and Below the Knee Amputee
June 27, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBMatthew is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Cognitive Psychology Ph.D student. We talk about his research and how trauma changes how we think. Matthew researches how childhood experience shape us. We connected through another vet, Mike the Veteran Monk, and we may all three do an episode together. I hope you enjoy hearing Matt's insights. #trauma #CognitivePsych #ACES #adversivechildhoodexperiences #childhood #PTSD #effPTSD #bentnotbroken #meaning #purpose #army #navy #marines #airforce #coa...
Matthew- Don't Tell Me I Can't: Cognitive Scientist and Below the Knee Amputee
June 27, 2022 02:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBMatthew is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Cognitive Psychology Ph.D student. We talk about his research and how trauma changes how we think. Matthew researches how childhood experience shape us. We connected through another vet, Mike the Veteran Monk, and we may all three do an episode together. I hope you enjoy hearing Matt's insights. #trauma #CognitivePsych #ACES #adversivechildhoodexperiences #childhood #PTSD #effPTSD #bentnotbroken #meaning #purpose #army #navy #marines #airforce #coa...
Do Movies Impact Behavior?
June 20, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBRyan talks about how movies, games, and television have been described to impact our behavior. He talks about the roots of the argument and weighs in on his opinion about the validity of the claim that violence in media impacts our behavior. #movie #videogames #veterans #airforce #airforce #navy #marines #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarness #music #behaviour #military #veteran https://www.vetwithamic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMic https://www.instagram...
What the Hell Do I Need to Know as a Vet going to College?
June 06, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBSpecial Request- Ryan tackles all the things he wishes he knew as a Veteran going to college. He talks about the strategies he wished he knew about and all struggles it would have prevented. #college #veterans #education #veterancollege #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #collegelife #veteran #post911 #vabenefits https://www.vetwithamic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMic https://www.instagram.com/vetwithamic/ Support the show Twitter vetwithamic IG vetwithamic
What are Cognitive Distortions and Why do I have them?
May 30, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBRyan talks Cognitive Distortions after a special request. Ryan pulls from the "Feeling Good" book by Dr. David Burns. This episodes talks about the 10 cognitive distortions and how they pop up in all of our lives. 1. All or Nothing Thinking 2. Overgeneralization 3. Mental Filter 4. Disqualifying the Positive 5. Jumping to Conclusions 6. Magnification/ Minimization 7. Emotional Reasoning 8. Should Statements 9. Labeling 10. Personalization #cognitivedistortions #feelinggood #veterans #...
Do I have a Sleep Problem?
May 23, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThis episode talks about sleep hygiene and how to get some quality rest. Ryan talks about tips you need to know to help get quality sleep. He reviews an online article from Harvard that gives solid advice on how we should get our sleep cycle back on track. #sleepproblems #sleepcycle #veterans #effptsd #veteran #sleep #qualitysleep #rest #depression #mentalhealth #stress #militarylife #socialscience #army #navy #marines #airforce #sleephygiene Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Hors...
How does Anger Destroy Relationships?
May 16, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBEpisode 1 of Season 3. This episode revisits anger and relationship issues and how the two interact. We take another look at the two most downloaded episodes from Season 1. #Anger #Relationships #veterans #army #navy #marines #airforce #military #vetlove #family #veteran #relationshiptroubles #doublebinding #mindreading #angerissues #angerproblems #effptsd #effdepression #community #fusion #militaryfamily #ED www.vetwithamic.com https://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMic https://www.patreon.co...
Mike Kim Veteran- Psychoanalyst and Warrior Monk
May 09, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBMike Kim is currently a doctoral student/independent researcher at Columbia University TC. Before retiring with distinction from government, He was a Director in (RCS) readjustment counseling services at the VA Vet Center and started working with vets in 1993. He is a licensed psychoanalyst with over 20,000 clinical hours in war trauma therapy. Mike was also a Dominican Friar Monk and a veteran: He served in the National Guard, Coast Guard , Army, and the Marine Corps. He is an expert in...
Q&A- You asked and I answered.
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBToday's episode is the second Q&A episode dedicated to answering your questions about life from the perspective of Ryan. 1. What advice would you give to better prepare a military family for a vet's return home?- Shawn 2. What change can civilian culture to show respect and solidarity with the veteran experience? Anthony 3. Can veterans be against war and have gratitude for their experiences in serving? Jenna 4. Why do people ask if I killed anyone?- Tom 5. Why do I feel uncomfortable when ...
Q&A- You asked and I answered.
May 02, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBToday's episode is the second Q&A episode dedicated to answering your questions about life from the perspective of Ryan. 1. What advice would you give to better prepare a military family for a vet's return home?- Shawn 2. What change can civilian culture to show respect and solidarity with the veteran experience? Anthony 3. Can veterans be against war and have gratitude for their experiences in serving? Jenna 4. Why do people ask if I killed anyone?- Tom 5. Why do I feel uncomfortable when ...
Will C- Veteran Comic: A Dark Humor
April 25, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWill C is a veteran of the three branches (AF, USMC, and USArmy) and the founder of the Veterans of Comedy. Will speaks about how humor has helped him find purpose in meaning after the uniform. Will has worked in television on shows like Modern Family and Sons of Anarchy, and has performed standup with some of the greatest comic in the business. He is a regular touring act and can be found on the Carnival Cruise Liners. Will C describes some of his hardships and how the use of humors was a ...
Average Joe- A story of F15's and a Not-So Average Life
April 18, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBJoey is a former F-15 weapons officer (think Goose from Top Gun) and had quite an interesting life in the uniform. He decided to step away from the cockpit to focus on establishing meaning in life outside of the battle space. He is the founder of the Another Average Joe Blog that provides helpful tips for veterans in life after the uniform. He has expanded into the podcast world and produces episodes that focus on actionable information and philosophical thoughts for the listener. Joe is a g...
"Terror to Triumph: A Scout Sniper's Story of Healing"
April 11, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBChris is a Marine Corps veteran and a 13 year scout sniper. Chris shares about his struggles in life after the uniform and the healing process that led to him writing his book "Terror to Triumph." Chris is a case manager for a Veteran Court in Texas and has his master's degree in Forensic Psychology, where psychology and legal settings intersect. We spoke about PTSD, TBI, and the social pressures of life in and out of the uniform. Chris is an outstanding member of the veteran community and...
Dennis- How to Recover from a Billion Dollar Crash
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBDennis is a retired Naval officer who found himself in a world of trouble when is vessel the, USS Taylor, ran aground. He describes how the event changed his life and took him to some dark spots in his life. Dennis found a way to recover from the event and focused on sharing his story with others who may benefit from his story of overcoming adversity. He has dedicated his life to helping others from the uniform in the transition process and is the author of "Transition on Purpose". Dennis an...
Ricardo- Army Sniper of the Forgotten Brigade.
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBRicardo came from the wide open space of south Texas where target shooting and growing up tough were the norms. He joined the Army and soon found himself competing against Army Rangers for a spot as a sniper. Ricardo was a member of the infamous 5th brigade who was struck with high casualty rates and a blemish that forever soiled the unit. 5th brigade has gone down in history for the terrible story of the "Kill Team" that caused an international incident that left host nation relationship...
Jai- Act Now: Offering Opportunities for Life After the Uniform
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBJai is a naval officer and founder of the Act Now Education organization. The Act Now Education organization has a large presence online with over 20,000 members on their Facebook group. Their website is filled with opportunities for active, reserve, veteran, and dependents for free. Act Now helps those from the military community find new opportunities in life after the uniform by providing training in a plethora of areas. Jai founded the organization as he was staring into the great divide...
Travis- Oscar Mike Radio and Finding Meaning in Equine Therapy.
March 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTravis is a veteran of the Marine Corps and has been a voice in the veteran community in media for years. Travis is the founder of Oscar Mike Radio and is active in the veteran advocacy space. Travis is the President of the board of an organization name Wild Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Program. The program's mission is to transform the lives of participants, their families, and all who work within the program through the healing power of horsemanship. The program was established in 2009, W...
Jesse Warrior Surf
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBJesse is a navy veteran and a fleet marine force corpsman. Jesse after spending time downrange had trouble adjusting and ended up battling depression while still in the uniform. He was stigmatized by his chain of command for asking for help and decided to leave the uniform. In a chance meeting with the founders of Warrior Surf, Jesse discovered a love for surfing. Jesse was one of the first classes to go through an intensive program designed to take a holistic approach to health and mental w...
Evan- Fight Oar Die: A Story of Overcoming the 22 a Day
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBEvan is a former Marine who spoke openly about his time in theater and subsequent battle with mental health issues that lead to an attempted suicide. Evan is member of the Fight Oar Die organization that rows in the Taliskir Whisky Atlantic Row Challenge. Fight Oar Die is an all veteran team that rows the 3000 miles with a focus on mental health and finding meaning in life after the uniform. Even is a great advocate that speaks from experience and sincerity. #22aday #FightOarDie #effPTSD #...
Aaron- From Explosive Ordinance Disposal to Confectionery Delights
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBAaron is a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. In 2011, Aaron was blinded when an IED exploded while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Shortly after he survived the blast, Aaron contracted a bacterial meningitis that took his hearing. He found himself engulfed in darkness with no way to receive messages from others. Aaron spent months in this condition before receiving cochlear implants. Aaron then spent time having to regain his balance and relearn the movements we all take for granted. A...
Aaron- From Explosive Ordinance Disposal to Confectionery Delights
March 03, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBAaron is a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. In 2011, Aaron was blinded when an IED exploded while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Shortly after he survived the blast, Aaron contracted a bacterial meningitis that took his hearing. He found himself engulfed in darkness with no way to receive messages from others. Aaron spent months in this condition before receiving cochlear implants. Aaron then spent time having to regain his balance and relearn the movements we all take for granted. A...
Dr. Tyler Pieron- Coming Home Well
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBTyler is an Army veteran who worked for the Criminal Investigation Division and was active in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Tyler described his life in and out of the uniform and adjusting to life after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Tyler achieved the highest level in academics and received a PhD in Computer Science. Tyler is a remarkable member of the veteran community and works within advocacy for the entire military community. His podcast "Coming Home Well" is a part of network of podcaste...
Tre Trotter IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Servicemember
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBTre is still active in the uniform and has achieved great heights in the sport of bodybuilding. Tre has received his International federation of bodybuilding pro card and has competed at the highest levels of the Men's physique. Tre has deployed to Iraq and we spoke about the perspectives that accompany service abroad. Tre spoke about the dedication and sacrifice that the sport of bodybuilding requires, as well as the ramifications of distorted body images. We spoke about how the sport is ch...
Canadian Dave- Our Brother to the North and Host of The Hard to Kill Podcast
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBDave is a veteran and officer of the Canadian Army. After Dave's time in Afghanistan, he struggled with the complex feelings that accompany a war zone. Dave has a masters degree and spent time as an educator, but found that his life was still lacking a sense of purpose. Dave has since began a life of coaching and has worked with some athletes competing at the highest levels and is an author. His podcast "Hard to Kill" has spoke to operators and academics alike and has quickly became a voice...
Dr. Diandra Poe- Champion Against Human Trafficking and MST
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBDr. Diandra Poe is a veteran of the United States Army and founder of the Glass Soldier nonprofit organization. Diandra received her doctorate in Social Work and has dedicated her life after the uniform to helping victims of Human Trafficking and Military Sexual Trauma. Dr. Poe is on the Human Trafficking Taskforce for the state of Maryland and works as an advocate for change. Diandra was kind enough to share her story of MST and the resulting trial that took 2 years to conclude. She spoke o...
Dr. Diandra Poe- Champion Against Human Trafficking and MST
February 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBDr. Diandra Poe is a veteran of the United States Army and founder of the Glass Soldier nonprofit organization. Diandra received her doctorate in Social Work and has dedicated her life after the uniform to helping victims of Human Trafficking and Military Sexual Trauma. Dr. Poe is on the Human Trafficking Taskforce for the state of Maryland and works as an advocate for change. Diandra was kind enough to share her story of MST and the resulting trial that took 2 years to conclude. She spoke o...
Those Dang Hollywood Military Tropes and Why They Suck!
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHost Special- Ryan talks about Hollywood portrayals and why we should take them with a grain of salt. He speaks about civilians not knowing how inaccurate they are and how we move past them as a community. Ryan talks about the word "Just" and how that cuts down our service to others and how we feel about our sacrifice Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a Mic Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate l...
BJ Lange- Laughing Through the Tears: A Veteran Cancer Story
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBBJ is an Air Force Reserve veteran who was diagnosed with testicular cancer while in the middle of medic training. BJ continued through training while receiving active cancer treatment and was enrolled in AFW2, the Air Force Wounded Warrior program where he found adaptive sports, mentorship, and the ambassador programs helpful in his recovery. But that's not all. BJ found a true calling in using laughter to help ease the pain of life's struggles. He soon became the applied improv comedy coac...
Ray & Solo- Marines creating to battle PTSD
February 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBRay and Solo are two marines who met after the uniform but found that they had a similar passion to help fight the symptoms of PTSD. These marines spoke candidly and passionately about their pain and struggles during and after the uniform. Although both marines create in different ways, they both found that working with their hands to produce something had helped them feel more connected to life. Ray goes by Smoot Paleta on Instagram and works with glass bottles to create works of functiona...
Reden- Iraq Veteran, Founder of Fortis et Fidelis, and Creator of the Brave an Faithful Podcast
February 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBReden is an FMF Corpsman who deployed with the Marines. His foundation creates coins to send to fallen servicemembers families. His podcast the Brave and Faithful Podcast spotlights people's "second service" or actions that add purpose to life after the uniform. Our conversation was a crossover and you can check out his part of the conversation on his channel. Reden is an outstanding member of the military community and I am happy to call him a friend. Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Li...
Althea- She Vets It, Healing after Traumatic Brain Injury
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAlthea is an Army veteran who has deployed to Afghanistan, but would have never thought that in Germany was where her life would change so radically. Althea was injured in a serious collision and was medically retired from the uniform. She found herself battling physiological and psychological changes as a result of her injury while navigating the great divide that is the transition from the uniform. In her life after the uniform, she has established She Vets It, which is more than just a cl...