Episode
Military Transitions To A Post Military Career
Guest: Cliff D. Payne
Cliff D. Payne offers advice on post military careers including when a good time is for current servicemembers to start planning their transition into civilian life, things you should consider in your post military career, the benefit of using a recruiter to help you find a job, common issues that veterans have when they enter the workforce, and more.
Claymore Vets
Guest: Maria Salazar
Maria Salazar is a USMC veteran who has found the benefits of art therapy and founded Claymore Vets to provide veterans a way to explore their creative side.
Ghosts Of The Valley
Guest: Sean Ambriz
Sean Ambriz is the author of the book Ghosts of the Valley, in which he talks about his experiences during his time in Afghanistan. One of the goals of the book is to help veterans with PTSD.
VetPark
Guest: Robert Dabney, Jr.
VetPark is an organization whose mission is to help veterans and provide funding to non-profits with a veteran focus. Robert Dabney Jr. tells us about the company and it’s mission.
Breaking Barriers
Guest: Jodi Watkins
Jodi is a veteran, author, and host of the Breaking Barriers Now podcast, which has a similar mission to this podcast in that they talk about real life issues and stories to lift others up and support each other on their journeys.
Real Talk Saves A Rocky Military Transition
Guest: Roman Roberts
Roman Roberts tells us his story of transitioning out of the military and how “real talk” helped him get back on track.
MyMilitaryBenefits.com
Guest: Garrett Fitzgerald
Garrett Fitzgerald from MyMilitaryBenefits.com talks to us about everything from education to employment opportunities for veterans.
Recorded Live: Sharing Your Story [Veterans Day 2020]
Guest: Scott DeLuzio
This episode was recorded live at a ceremony on Veterans Day 2020 where I had the opportunity to share my story and the stories of several of my past guests. It was an honor to share these stories with this audience and I’m pleased to be able to share the stories with you on this podcast.
Deployment Stresses and Leadership Lessons From A Navy Seal
Guest: John Havlik
After a 31+ year career in the Navy, John Havlik discusses his research into deployment stress, burnout prevention, and leadership lessons learned as a Navy SEAL.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Finding Purpose
Guest: Ryan Britch
Ryan Britch, an OEF veteran, talks about his experience with PTSD and how prolonged exposure therapy helped him overcome it.
Preventing Burnout
Guest: Bunny Young
Feel like you’re experiencing burnout or just don’t have enough time in the day? This episode will give you tips and strategies to help avoid burnout in your life.
Veterans Day
Guest: Scott DeLuzio
All about Veterans Day. In the COVID era, many schools are cancelling their traditional Veterans Day assemblies, so I thought I’d put together a little something that parents and teachers could use.