Episode
Resilience, Perseverance, and Inner Strength
Guest: Josh Thompson
Guest Josh Thompson shares his experiences with mental and physical health issues due to toxic leadership and discusses the value of faith and mindfulness in recovery.
Combatting PTSD and Building Resilience
Guest: Thyron Heyward
Thyron Heyward, a Navy veteran and mental health counselor, discusses combating PTSD, the importance of support, and personal transformation.
Unleashing Forgiveness
Guest: Katharine Giovanni
Katharine Giovanni discusses the process and benefits of forgiveness, highlighting its transformative power for personal wellbeing.
Understanding Secondary Trauma and Family Healing
Guest: Dr. Michael Barnes
Dr. Mike Barnes discusses the concept of secondary trauma and its impacts on military families, suggesting open conversation and therapy.
Military Transition and Entrepreneurship
Guest: Sean Knudsen
Army veteran Sean Knudsen discusses his transition into a business consultant and coach, aiming to assist others in starting their own ventures post-military life.
Transforming Military Experience into a Life of Purpose
Guest: Zorina Pritchett
Zorina Pritchett, an army veteran and entrepreneur, discusses her military experience, being a caregiver, and developing children’s games.
Emotional Intelligence in Law Enforcement and the Military
Guest: Gene Reid
Gene Reid discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, focusing on self-awareness, self-management, and stress management.
Missile Attacks, TBIs, and New Beginnings
Guest: Aaron Futrell
Army veteran Aaron Futrell discusses surviving a missile strike in Iraq, his TBI recovery, and the therapeutic power of the outdoors.
Understanding Medicare & VA Benefits
Guest: Toni King
Healthcare expert, Toni King, explains the complexities of navigating Medicare and its overlap with VA benefits.
The Value of Military Leadership Skills in Civilian Life
Guest: John Berry
John Berry discusses how military skills like leadership and teamwork can be applied in the civilian world, and the importance of veterans pursuing service-connected benefits.
Honor Flights Celebrating Our Heroes
Guest: Stephen Garrington & Jim Carson
Stephen Garrington and Jim Carson discuss Honor Flights, a program that brings war-era veterans to D.C. to visit war memorials.
Connection between Trauma, Biology, and Mental Health
Guest: Michelle Brown
Michelle Brown explains how nutrition and neurotransmitters affect our stress responses, and discusses how somatic work aids healing.