Latest Disabledveterans Podcast Episodes
EP:226 Breaking Down the Walls of Substance Abuse
Coming Home Well - June 21, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode of Veterans for Recovery, host Major John Donovan welcomes Jeremy Drucker to discuss the multifaceted journey of recovery. Jeremy's talks about his background in English literature, his career in public service, and his personal recovery journey. The conversation touches on the c...
EP:225 Who Qualifies as a Veteran?
Coming Home Well - May 31, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn this episode of "Straight to the Point," hosts Dr. Paul Lawrence and Dr. Tyler Pierron tackle the complex question: "Who qualifies as a Veteran?" They discuss the misconceptions surrounding veteran status, particularly the belief that only combat Veterans are eligible for benefits. Dr. Lawren...
EP:224 Veterans Rebuilding Life
Coming Home Well - May 17, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDamia December, Program Director of Veterans Rebuilding Life joins Tyler today to share the organization's mission to catch those who fall through the cracks, providing direct impact services and a comprehensive reintegration program known as Project 360. This initiative is not just about addres...
EP:223 A Liberating Path of Recovery
Coming Home Well - May 13, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode is a deep dive into the transformative journey of V4R guest Mike from the grips of alcoholism to the liberating path of recovery, particularly within the Veteran and service member communities. This episode is not just a story of personal triumph but also a testament to the service...
EP:222 Peg Andrae with Guitar for Vets
Coming Home Well - May 03, 2024 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsStrum the chords of healing with Peg Andre from Guitars for Vets. Discover how this incredible organization orchestrates the power of music to soothe the souls of Veterans battling PTSD, TBI, and other challenges. Peg shares the journey of Guitars for Vets, from its humble beginnings in Milwauke...
EP:221 Straight to the Point - VA Home Loan for Veterans
Coming Home Well - April 26, 2024 04:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsTyler and Paul talk about the Home Loan Guarantee with the VA with no money down and no private mortgage insurance. Get your pad of paper and pen ready so you can get your ducks in a row to purchase your own home. Call 877 827 3702 to learn more. Support the Show. Tune into our CHW Streaming ...
EP:220 The Lost 74 of the USS Frank E Evans
Coming Home Well - April 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsIn the early morning hours of 3 June 1969, off the coast of Vietnam, the USS Frank E Evans collide with Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21). As a result, we lost 74 sailors. Joining Tyler today is one of the survivor's of the Frank E Evans, Stephen Kraus to talk about that tragic da...
EP:219 Tom Rempfer - Unyielding and Hoping4Justice
Coming Home Well - March 29, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe are catching up with a previous guest, ret. Col. Tom Rempfer as we continue the conversation about finding justice for those who have served. Tom uses his organization Hoping4Justice.org to request Vaccine Mandate Record Corrections by the POTUS. To learn more: Thesis award from the Naval ...
EP:218 Straight to the Point - A Guide to Veterans Survivor Benefits and Planning
Coming Home Well - March 22, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDiscover the crucial steps to take after the passing of a veteran loved one as Tyler and Paul engage in a conversation offering a compassionate guide through the complexities of veteran benefits. This episode is a beacon for those grappling with loss, shedding light on the cessation of disabilit...
EP: 217 Chris Ellis ~ Managing Recovery
Coming Home Well - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis month, John’s guest is Chris Ellis. Chris holds an MBA from Duke University, spent a career as a business consultant and is a person in long term recovery. Chris grew up with a military father and spent much of his career traveling around the country. He shares openly his experiences wit...
EP:216 VA Disability Rating Reductions: Strategies and Rights for Veterans
Coming Home Well - March 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsNavigating the murky waters of VA rating reductions can feel like an uphill battle, but with the right knowledge and guidance, it's a fight you can win. In today's episode Tyler talks with Bill Libby, Legal Liaison for the Virginia Department of Veteran Services as he walks you through the maze ...
EP:215 The Invisible Generals: Honoring American's First Black Generals
Coming Home Well - February 23, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsOn Coming Home Well, we shine a light on the incredible journeys of America’s first Black generals, Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Jr., a father and son who helped integrate the American military and created the Tuskegee Airmen. Their stories, brought to life by Doug Melville, are a testament to pers...
EP:214 From Combat to Recovery: A Vietnam Marine's Journey
Coming Home Well - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsAs a Marine, you quickly learn that the line between chaos and discipline is razor-thin. That's a truth for my friend and fellow Vietnam War veteran, Samuel Verdeja. Samuel lays bare the road from civilian to combat Marine, revealing the raw transformation under the weight of military service an...
EP:213 Straight to the Point - Preparing Your Loved Ones
Coming Home Well - February 15, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsDr. Paul Lawrence and Tyler highlight the critical, yet often neglected, practice of veterans discussing their benefits with their loved ones. Paul sheds light on the emotional and financial chaos that can befall a family when a veteran's passing leaves them uninformed and vulnerable, emphasizin...
EP:212 The PACT Act: Filing with your VSO
Coming Home Well - February 02, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSamantha Allen from the Department of Veterans Services honors us with her presence to unravel the transformative PACT Act in our latest episode. She brings to light the profound strides in healthcare and benefits for our heroes, a testament to their endurance and our nation's commitment to them...
EP:211 Combat Art with Marine Corps Kris Battles
Coming Home Well - January 26, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsBrushstrokes meet battle lines with Kris Battles, Artist in Residence at the National Marine Corps Museum. Kris unveils the valor and vulnerability of the Marine Corps through the kaleidoscope of combat art, sharing tales from his dual role as both creator and curator. The Marine Corps Combat Ar...
EP:210 Sobriety through SMART Recovery
Coming Home Well - January 19, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWhen Alan Swanson speaks about his battle with alcohol addiction, it's not just a story—it's a roadmap for transformation and hope. Alan joins us to recount his journey to sobriety through SMART Recovery. His candid sharing on how he moved from the grip of addiction to a place of empowerment is ...
EP:209 From Service to Success: Former Air Force Major CEO Bob Taylor
Coming Home Well - January 05, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHaunted by the specter of war long after his plane touched down, Bob Taylor, a Desert Storm veteran and former B-52 navigator, bravely opens up about his personal battle with PTSD, a struggle many of our valiant servicemembers confront in silence. As Bob recounts the haunting nightmares and the ...
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...
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...
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 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...
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: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...
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...
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...
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