Latest Afghanistan Podcast Episodes
Shattering the Sky: Retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal, the First and Only Black Female U-2 Pilot
AVIATE with Shaesta - January 03, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIntroduction: Introduction of Col. Merryl Tengesdal (Retired), author of "Shatter the Sky: What Going to the Stratosphere Taught Me about Self-worth, Sacrifice, and Discipline." Brief overview of her unique achievement as the first and only African American woman to fly the U-2 spy plane. Bac...
EP:208 Whole Health Care is About YOU!
Coming Home Well - December 29, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDiscover the revolutionary shift in veteran healthcare with Meghen Erboe from the Richmond VA Medical Center, as she joins Tyler, to shed light on the VA's Whole Health approach. From health behavior specialists to psychologists, dietitians to movement experts, we discuss the collaborative effor...
EP:207 Veterans Villages: Providing Housing for Veterans
Coming Home Well - December 22, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHave you ever wondered about innovative solutions to end veteran homelessness? We're bringing you an inspiring conversation with Dana Spain, the founder and president of Veteran Villages. This visionary organization is reshaping the concept of housing for veterans, redefining the roadmap from ho...
Domestic Operations (S5 E3)
Canadian Army Podcast - December 20, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutesEver wonder what it takes to get soldiers out the door and responding to domestic emergencies? It’s more than just filling up a truck with troops, shovels, sandbags and rolling out, that’s for sure. Lieutenant-Colonel Geneviève Bertrand from the Canadian Army Headquarters Operations cel...
From PR and Sales to the Corner Office: Emily Deaton's Climb to CEO of JetAVIVA
AVIATE with Shaesta - December 19, 2023 17:50 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of the 'AVIATE with Shaesta' podcast, we're joined by Emily Deaton, an influential leader in the aviation industry. Born and raised on Florida's Space Coast, Emily shares stories from her childhood, describing her childhood memories as a 'river rat' kid amidst rocket launches. Sh...
EP:206 From Addiction to a Life of Purpose with Timothy Murray
Coming Home Well - December 15, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat does it take to truly overcome addiction, to find a purpose, and create a meaningful life after military service? Join me, retired Major John Donovan, as I host a deep and enlightening conversation with Timothy Murray, a stalwart in long-term recovery advocacy. Timothy takes us through his...
Flight and Family: Julia Harrington's Aviation and Motherhood Journey
AVIATE with Shaesta - December 11, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAbout Julia Harrington: Lead Captain and Base Manager at Axis Jet in Chicago. Known for her pioneering role as a woman in the aviation industry. Balances her professional career with motherhood. Early Interests and Influences: Julia shares her initial fascination with Business Aviation. Re...
From Family Legacy to Aviation Leadership: Jenny Showalter's Journey
AVIATE with Shaesta - December 04, 2023 15:15 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week on the "AVIATE with Shaetsa" podcast, Jenny Showalter delved into her family's aviation legacy and career trajectory. She reminisced about growing up in Orlando, the origins of Showalter Flying Service, and the family's deep connection to the Orlando Executive Airport. Jenny shared fon...
The Multinational Brigade - Latvia (S5 E2)
Canadian Army Podcast - December 04, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutesThis is a big one, and it’s happening now. The Canadian Army is significantly increasing its footprint in Latvia as part of Operation REASSURANCE. This mission is shaking up the Army’s training and deployment cycles, and will bring new kit into the hands of the troops. Lieutenant-Colone...
EP:205 Transitioning from service into the VA Healthcare System
Coming Home Well - December 01, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn the episode, Tyler is navigating the crucial transition from military to VA with our esteemed guest, Dr. Omekio Riggins. As the program manager for the POST 9-11 Military to VA program at the Hampton VA, she offers us unique insights into the challenges faced by veterans and the myriad of res...
EP:204 Highs and Lows of Force Life from the Longest Serving Female Chinook Force Crewmember
Coming Home Well - November 24, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat if you could step inside the mind and experiences of an incredible woman who bravely served as a helicopter crewman in the British Air Force? Would you be captivated by her tales of deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, or her journey as the only female crewman in her unit for five years? Jo...
EP:204 Highs and Lows of Forces Life from the Longest Serving Female Chinook Force Crewmember
Coming Home Well - November 24, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhat if you could step inside the mind and experiences of an incredible woman who bravely served as a helicopter crewman in the British Air Force? Would you be captivated by her tales of deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, or her journey as the only female crewman in her unit for five years? Jo...
From NASA to the White House: Ezinne Uzo-Okoro's Journey and AVIATE Principles in Space Policy
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 17, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week on the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, I speak to Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director of Space Policy for the White House. With her incredible career in aerospace, I asked Ezinne specific questions around the AVIATE (Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, and Evolve) theme. From humbl...
EP:203 Peter Hubbard ~ My Addiction was in the driver's seat
Coming Home Well - November 17, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsMeet Peter Hubbard, the man who is using his personal journey of addiction and recovery to lead philanthropic initiatives for mental health and addiction at the University of Minnesota. His roller coaster ride from his teenage years of experimenting with substances, to his transformative work in...
Kodey Bogart, Retired Army Aviator, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author: turning adversity into her superpower.
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 10, 2023 13:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsKodey Bogart, Retired Army Aviator, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author: turning adversity into her superpower. As many of us are familiar, adversity is a universal and inevitable part of life that most of us face through challenges like illness, loss, financial hardship, and the growing pain...
Elevating the Future: A look into Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and the opportunities for women with Elan Head
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 03, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn 2018, I was invited to be a speaker at a conference in the Midwest. Before I got on the stage to present my keynote, the session before me was talking about a new concept that I remember briefly hearing about as a student at Embry-Riddle, Advance Air Mobility (AAM). The speaker mentioned how ...
EP:202 Dan Joseph ~ Because you're worth it!
Coming Home Well - November 03, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThere's a quiet storm rumbling in our military ranks—one that's unspoken yet devastating. It's the mental health crisis affecting our service members, and it's a topic we're not afraid to tackle head-on. Join us as we have a conversation with Dan Joseph, a combat engineer who understands this co...
Tanks (S5 E1)
Canadian Army Podcast - November 01, 2023 16:01 - 23 minutesLove tanks? So do we! Hear all about how the heavy metal of the battlefield helps the Canadian Army support the fight on the ground, how the crews make it all work, and the role they’re playing in modern day warfare. Lieutenant-Colonel Darryn Gray, Commanding Officer of the Lord Strathc...
EP:201 Balancing Flight and Motherhood: Caroline Blaze Jensen's Story
Coming Home Well - October 27, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this interview Liz Booker talks with USAF Academy graduate, F-16 combat veteran pilot, former no. 3 Thunderbird demonstration team pilot, and boy-mom Caroline ‘Blaze’ Jensen about her sweet new picture book, Thundermouse, her career, and how she managed one of the most visible and demanding j...
EP:200 Jay Donovan - DAC Substance Abuse Counselor
Coming Home Well - October 20, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTransitioning from the personal to the professional, Jay Donavan recounts his life-altering move to Honolulu, Hawaii in 2000, and how it marked the beginning of his career in substance use counseling in the military. As a part of the Department of the Army Civilian in Addiction Medicine Intensiv...
EP:199 CAHOOTS - Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets
Coming Home Well - October 06, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAre you ready to shift your perspective on mental health crisis response? We're tearing down the barriers with Harley Christensen, an EMT, QMHA, and community education specialist with Cahoots, a mobile crisis intervention program that has been in existence since 1989. Harley enlightens us about...
EP:198 Shaping Corporate Opportunities for Veterans: Insights from Matt Lewis
Coming Home Well - September 29, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEver wondered what it takes for a veteran to transition into the corporate world? Join us as we sit down with military transition expert, Matt Lewis. Matt's a beacon of light for veterans trying to find their footing in the corporate landscape. Drawing from his own experience, Matt shares the pe...
The Troubles, so called: Britain's war in Ireland (EP3)
Warrior Nation - September 28, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhether it is Brexit or historical allegations, the colonial legacy of Northern Ireland haunts British politics. With a controversial bill on the war having just been approved in Parliament, Forces Watch found three unique voices whose lives and work have been profoundly shaped by the so-called ...
EP:197 Into the Storm: Encouraging Young Adults to change the World
Coming Home Well - September 22, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsLiz Booker @LiteraryAviatrix talks with fellow retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot Darcy Guyant @dolph_and_gwen about his picture book, Into the Storm: The Coast Guard Adventures of Dolph and Gwen. Darcy started his aviation career in the US Army and transitioned to the Coast Guard, which hires...
(S8E3) A Little Something
Threads of The War - September 20, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsYou can become a patron of this work here. This episode and all my other stories can be found here. You can sign up to receive all of Threads of The War, Volume 1 for free here. All of my books are available for purchase here. If you'd like to support Threads of The War consider using Wise f...
The Troubles, so called: Britain's war in Ireland (EP2)
Warrior Nation - September 19, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhether it is Brexit or historical allegations, the colonial legacy of Northern Ireland haunts British politics. With a controversial bill on the war having just been approved in Parliament, Forces Watch found three unique voices whose lives and work have been profoundly shaped by the so-called ...
The Troubles, so called: Britain's war in Ireland (EP1)
Warrior Nation - September 13, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhether it is Brexit or historical allegations, the colonial legacy of Northern Ireland haunts British politics. With a controversial bill on the war having just been approved in Parliament, ForcesWatch found three unique voices whose lives and work have been profoundly shaped by the so-called T...
(S8E2) Alone
Threads of The War - September 11, 2023 07:11 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsYou can become a patron of this work here. This episode and all my other stories can be found here. You can sign up to receive all of Threads of The War, Volume 1 for free here. All of my books are available for purchase here. If you'd like to support Threads of The War consider using Wise f...
EP:196 Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve
Coming Home Well - September 08, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsUnlock the secrets of navigating the maze of Veterans Benefits in today’s insightful discussion with Paul Lawrence, the former Undersecretary for Benefits at the Veterans Affairs. Offering an insider's perspective, Paul unravels the complexities surrounding veterans benefits, clarifying common m...
(S8E1) Discovery
Threads of The War - September 06, 2023 23:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis episode features the amazing and extremely talented Órla Mc Govern (https://www.facebook.com/TheOrlaMcGovern). Please share with your community and check out her other work at Moth and Butterfly (https://www.facebook.com/mothandbutterflystories) You can become a patron of this work here. ...
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