Episode
Drug Rehab For Veterans
Guest: Sam Huss
Sam Huss is with RehabSpot, which helps helps get people struggling with addiction get back on the road to recovery.
Cultural Differences and Rebuilding a Nation
Guest: Amanda Huffman
Amanda talks about her time in Afghanistan as part of the PRT in Kapisa. Part of her job was building schools and other facilities, which is not an easy task in a war torn country like Afghanistan.
Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone
Guest: Jason Mosel
Jason Mosel has made incredible physical accomplishments. But he’s not a natural born athlete. He keeps pushing himself outside of his comfort zone though, which enables him to attempt these huge tasks.
Loss of Identity After 17 Years of Service
Guest: Annette Whittenberger
In this episode, Annette Whittenberger talks about the loss of identity she experienced after serving in the Army for 17 years.
Helping Veterans With Dr. Sherry Walling
Guest: Sherry Walling
Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, speaker, yoga teacher, podcaster, entrepreneur, and best-selling author.
We touched on a wide range of subjects. Veteran suicide, the VA, when the right time is to seek help, relational and moral injuries, and a whole lot more.
Year End Recap and Looking for Feedback
Guest: Scott DeLuzio
In this episode, I take a look back at the first six months of the podcast. Reflect on some of the lessons learned from the guests, and ask for suggestions from the listeners for content in the new year.
Christmas Eve Episode Handling The Holidays
Guest: Scott DeLuzio
The holidays can be tough. It doesn’t have to be a dreaded time of year though. Let’s get through it together.
PTSDog Service Dogs For Vets With PTSD
Guest: Joaquin Juatai
Joaquin Juatai is a disabled veteran and an author of the book PTSDog: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Service Dog. He also hosts The Service Dog Show with PTSDog, which is broadcast on WDVR. He educates, supports, and advocates for other veterans who have chosen to use a service dog as part of their own recovery, which has effectively turned his disability into a mission.
Overcoming Mental Health Hurdles After Combat
Guest: Dave Pecirep
Dave Pecirep was a combat veteran who struggled with his own mental health after returning home from Afghanistan. He spent some time getting his own mental health in order before eventually returning to college to get his Master’s in psychotherapy.
Army Mom on Post Traumatic Stress and Suicide
Guest: Valerie Pallotta
Valerie Pallotta is an Army mom, whose son Josh deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. After returning home, Josh suffered with Post Traumatic Stress for several years. Unfortunately he lost that battle in 2014.
Being Your Own Advocate And Other Lessons Learned From Depression
Guest: Brooke Siem
Brooke Siem is unlike many of our guests in that she’s not a veteran. However, her story is one that sounds all too familiar to many veterans.
Soldier And Educator On Resiliency
Guest: Chip Rankin
Chip Rankin is an educator and a soldier in the Army National Guard. Chip has found through mentoring others that those who have been more resilient and not been caught up in “mind traps” have been able to work through their struggles easier.