Episode
Stop, Breathe, Think, Act
Guest: Mark Weisman
Mark Weisman has spent over three decades researching religion throughout the world. He has combined his experience with religion and psychology to offer hope for those suffering from depression, and PTSD by building successful coping mechanisms that lead to happier lives.
Helping Veterans Tell Their Story and Jiu Jitsu
Guest: Lexi Casiday
Lexi Casiday is a Navy veteran who is collecting poems, artwork, and short stories from post 9/11 OEF/OIF veterans. She plans to put those collections into a book, which will help support combat disabled vets.
Transforming Service to Veterans
Guest: Paul Lawrence
Paul Lawrence is an Army veteran and also served as the Under Secretary of Benefits at the VA. During his time with the VA, he worked to streamline the bureaucracy to help veterans get the benefits they apply for quickly and accurately.
StoryTime Project
Guest: Christopher LaBeause
The Storytime Project started as a way to check in on fellow veterans, and has become a movement where veterans check in on each other on the 22nd of each month.
Warrior Monk – Living a Balanced Life
Guest: Lance Radford
Lance Radford is currently serving in the US Air Force. He joins us to talk about his experiences, his podcast the Warrior Monk, and living a balanced life.
Gold Star Mother & America’s Mighty Warriors
Guest: Debbie Lee
Debbie Lee is the mother of Marc Lee, the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. She shares an inspirational message and continues to work to help other Gold Star Families and veterans.
Wrestling To Help PTSD
Guest: Jan Ohrstrom
Jan Ohrstrom is an Army veteran and former pro-wrestler who has worked to help veterans who are struggling with PTSD through his documentary called The Valhalla Club.
The Soldier’s Guide to PTSD
Guest: Virginia Cruse
Virginia Cruse is a counselor who specializes in military and combat-related trauma. She is also the author of The Soldier’s Guide To PTSD.
Veteran Product Marketplace Apex Gear
Guest: Drew Everett & Nick Wyatt
Drew Everett and Nick Wyatt started Apex Gear Company, which is a marketplace for veteran-owned companies. In this episode, they talk about the marketplace and veteran-owned businesses.
Connecting With Veterans
Guest: David Dezso
David Dezso is the founder and CEO of Banyan Risk Group. Prior to starting Banyan, he served 10 years as an Army Green Beret. David is here today to talk about his career in the military as well as what he’s done after leaving the military to help veterans.
Tribute to Wes: Burn Pits and Cancer
Guest: Wesley Black
On November 7, 2021, Wes Black lost his battle with cancer due to his exposure to toxic burn pits. This is a re-airing of the conversation Wes and I had back in Episodes 13 & 14.
Military Service Vaccine Injuries
Guest: Sara Boyd
Sara Boyd is the president of Operation Truth – Gulf War Suffering Unite, which is a non-profit that helps bring awareness to the illnesses that many Gulf War-era veterans were exposed to.