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EP:197 Into the Storm: Encouraging Young Adults to change the World

Coming Home Well - September 22, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Liz 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...

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EP:196 Veterans Benefits for You: Get What You Deserve

Coming Home Well - September 08, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Unlock 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...

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EP:195 Suicide Prevention, Crisis Intervention & Community Policing

Coming Home Well - September 01, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
We're grateful to have Charles Stamper, a former Air Force member, law enforcement officer, and current Operations Manager for the Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, as our guest. Charles' military service, coupled with his law enforcement experience, has given him a unique perspecti...

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EP:194 Igniting Dreams with Thunderbird Pilot Michelle "Mace" Curran

Coming Home Well - August 25, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Get ready to be inspired as we take to the skies with guest Michelle Curran, a former Air Force Major Fighter Pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Team Pilot. She's here to share how she's using her experiences to ignite dreams in young girls' hearts through her new picture book. With an emphasis...

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EP:193 A Veteran's Journey: Embracing Recovery

Coming Home Well - August 18, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Recovery isn't a solitary journey but something that's deeply entwined with the power of connection and empathy.  Join me, retired Major John Donovan, and my guest, Navy veteran Dave Wehlage, as we unravel the threads of our military experiences and the unique challenges we've faced in our recov...

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EP:192 Experiencing the Magic of Storytelling through Music with Operation Song

Coming Home Well - August 11, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Experience the magic of storytelling through music as we converse with Mike Byer, the executive director of Operation Song. Stay hooked as we unveil the power of music in helping veterans to transform their unique stories into touching songs. Operation Song is a unique initiative that connects v...

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EP:191 In the Trenches of Mental Health: Combatting Suicide Among Veterans

Coming Home Well - August 04, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Are you ready to explore the labyrinth of mental health among veterans, particularly the pressing issue of suicide? Let us guide you in this deep dive, with the assistance of our experienced guest, Megan Flaherty, a licensed clinical social worker from Hampton VA, who shines a light on suicide p...

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EP:190 Breaking Barriers: The Extraordinary Life of Valerie Andre, medevac helicopter pioneer and the first woman to fly a helicopter in combat

Coming Home Well - July 28, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dive into the thrilling world of aviation and military history as we explore the awe-inspiring life of Valerie Andre with acclaimed author Charles Morgan Evans. A woman of unparalleled courage and determination, Valerie Andre shattered gender stereotypes to become the first female pilot and doct...

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EP:189 Dr. Kim Moore: Bridging the Gap Between Military Experience and Teaching Career

Coming Home Well - July 21, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Ever wondered how your military experience can be the foundation of an education career? Join me as I welcome Dr. Kim Moore, a 20-year veteran of the United States Army with a doctorate in educational leadership. She shares her inspiring transition from the military to the classroom, revealing h...

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EP:188 From Veteran to Recovery Champion: Katie Blue's Inspiring Journey

Coming Home Well - July 14, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Join me on a heartwarming journey as we welcome Katie Blue, an inspiring woman who has tirelessly battled substance use disorder, on Veterans for Recovery. Her unbelievable transformation to a recovery champion, coupled with fascinating tales from her Army career and an invigorating passion for ...

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EP:187 An ambulance is a TERRIBLE place to make decisions!

Coming Home Well - June 30, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Did you know 1 of every 4 medicare patients in hospice are veterans? Comfort and quality at the end of life is the topic today as Tyler talks with Helen Bauer, host of The Heart of the Hospice, a podcast that supports people who are providing the care as well as the people who are consuming the...

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EP:186 Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open The Door To Fly In Combat

Coming Home Well - June 23, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Author, retired Air Force Colonel, former flight test engineer, and Executive Director of the Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, Eileen Bjorkman, talks about her new book, FLY GIRLS REVOLT: THE STORY OF THE WOMEN WHO KICKED OPEN THE DOOR TO FLY IN COMBAT. Eileen weaves he...

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EP:185 Veterans 4 Recovery ~ CSM Andy Miller, U.S. Army, Ret. - My Journey of Recovery

Coming Home Well - June 16, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this monthly podcast, Major John Donovan is chatting with SGM Andy Miller, U.S. Army, Ret. Andy is a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder.  Andy shares freely and candidly his insights, thoughts and suggestions on how service-members can find recovery and bring others in...

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EP:184 Veterans Club Inc ~ Jeremy Harrell

Coming Home Well - June 02, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Veterans Club Inc  This organization runs the gamut of resources for our veteran and veteran families. Get your paper and pen ready because Tyler's guest Jeremy Harrell, founder of Veteran Club Inc and Army Combat Veteran, is going to give you a very long list of what they do at this incredible ...

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EP:183 Military Aviatrix ~ LCDR Ronaqua Russel, USCG

Coming Home Well - May 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this interview, Liz Booker talks with Lieutenant Commander Ronaqua Russell about how she found her way into Coast Guard aviation, her participation in hurricane relief efforts as an HC144 pilot, the experience of receiving the Coast Guard Air Medal at Moton Field, home of the Tuskegee Airmen,...

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EP:182 Michael Croan ~ Echoes of the Vietnam War Podcast

Coming Home Well - May 19, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
If you have not tapped into Echoes of the Vietnam War you MUST check out this podcast.  Tyler talks with Michael Croan, host of Echoes of the Vietnam War Podcast and part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, about this amazing podcast that honors our warriors and their sacrifices. Michael is ...

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EP:181 Paul Dillon and the Kennedy Forum Part 3 of 3

Coming Home Well - May 05, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Paul Dillon joins Tyler for Part 3 of 3 to discuss mental health parity and the Kennedy Forum.  The Kennedy Forum is a national non-profit organization formed by former U. S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy in 2013 to erase the stigma of mental illness in the United States, and to ensure mental ...

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EP:179 Military Aviatrix: Mandy Hickson, a British Royal Air Force Tornado FR4 pilot

Coming Home Well - April 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this conversation with Mandy Hickson, author of An Officer Not a Gentleman, she talks about her experience as a Tornado GR4 combat pilot for the British Royal Air Force and how she has translated that experience to the business world as a motivational speaker. Mandy faced many of the challeng...

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EP:180 Gary Powers Jr. ~ Preserving History With the Cold War Museum

Coming Home Well - April 21, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode Tyler is honored to chat with Gary Powers Jr., Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the Cold War Museum at Vint Hill and son of Gary Francis Powers. Gary revisits what happened to his father after he was shot down by the Soviets while flying the U2, his captivity and the aftermath. ...

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EP:178 Straight To The Point ~ Other Than Honorable Discharge

Coming Home Well - April 15, 2023 04:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Today Tyler and Paul discuss OTH, Other Than Honorable Discharge and how a Veteran can gain benefits if they were not honorably discharged from service. There is different gradation of dishonorable discharges but in this episode Tyler and Paul will discuss only OTH. If you are disabled and have...

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EP:177 Mary Kelly ~ Leaders have to be the Certainty

Coming Home Well - April 07, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Stress Tested, Crisis Aware and Ready to Bounce Tyler talks with Mary Kelly, about her 6 stages of every crisis, challenge, or change and how to push through these stages. Applying your leadership skills when needed in effective ways to give certainty to those you lead. Listen in as Mary is a p...

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Evie King ~ In-Dependent Wellness for Military Spouses

Coming Home Well - March 31, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In-Dependent makes wellness accessible and creates opportunities for all military spouses to connect for friendship, accountability, and inspiration. In-Dependent envision a time when all military spouses thrive through connection to community and resources that results in healthy decision-maki...

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EP:176 Evie King ~ In-Dependent Wellness for Military Spouses

Coming Home Well - March 31, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In-Dependent makes wellness accessible and creates opportunities for all military spouses to connect for friendship, accountability, and inspiration. In-Dependent envision a time when all military spouses thrive through connection to community and resources that results in healthy decision-maki...

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EP:175 Military Aviatrix ~ Bev Weintraub, Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators

Coming Home Well - March 24, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this interview Liz talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Beverly Weintraub, about her book Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators. On Feb. 2, 2019, the skies over Maynardville, Tennessee, filled with the roar of four F/A-18F Super Hornets streaking overhead in clo...

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Military Aviatrix ~ Bev Weintraub, Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators

Coming Home Well - March 24, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this interview Liz talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Beverly Weintraub, about her book Wings of Gold: The Story of the First Women Naval Aviators. On Feb. 2, 2019, the skies over Maynardville, Tennessee, filled with the roar of four F/A-18F Super Hornets streaking overhead in clo...

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Paul Dillon ~ Characteristics, Landscape & Resources to Veteran Entrepreneurship

Coming Home Well - March 17, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dr. Paul Dillon, a Certified Management Consultant with more than 47 years of experience in the professional services industry and a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran who served in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals. Paul is also an Adjunct Instructor at the Sanford School ...

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EP:174 Paul Dillon ~ Characteristics, Landscape & Resources to Veteran Entrepreneurship

Coming Home Well - March 17, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dr. Paul Dillon, a Certified Management Consultant with more than 47 years of experience in the professional services industry and a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran who served in Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals. Paul is also an Adjunct Instructor at the Sanford School ...

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EP:173 Straight To The Point ~ Aid and Attendance Benefit

Coming Home Well - March 15, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance provides a monthly payment which increases a current VA benefit based on your situation. This additional income assistance opens up the opportunity to hire a home health aide to assist with organizing medication, bathing, eating or other needs...

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Straight To The Point ~ Aid and Attendance Benefit

Coming Home Well - March 15, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Aid and Attendance Benefits and Housebound Allowance provides a monthly payment which increases a current VA benefit based on your situation. This additional income assistance opens up the opportunity to hire a home health aide to assist with organizing medication, bathing, eating or other needs...

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EP:172 Pam Barragan ~ 2200TAPS Podcast

Coming Home Well - March 03, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
What you see is what you get with Pam Barragan! Real, Raw and Unashamed! Tyler is joined by our newest team member to the Coming Home Well Family and she couldn't be a more perfect fit. Pam is the host of 2200TAPS and her story is the inspiration behind the podcast. In today's episode she brief...

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