Therapy is NOT a bad word. This week we focused on the good, bad, and ugly of mental health. We talk about different options available and keep it real about how important it is to have a professional to talk to, especially once you have transitioned out of the military.
Nov 17, 2021
56 min
Transitioning out of the military not only affects you as the service member, but also greatly affects your kids. This episode focuses on the resiliency of military kids and how you can not only prepare yourself for your transition out of the military, but how you can prepare your kids as well.
Nov 3, 2021
54 min
Scott served 6 years in the National Guard. After his brother was killed in action in Afghanistan, Scott decided to leave the military. He started getting help for his mental health and in the process wrote a book and started a podcast to give other veterans a platform to share their stories of healing too.
Sep 22, 2021
1 hr 1 min
Katrina served 8 years in the Navy, before she was found to be ‘unfit’ for military service. She was devastated and struggled to find her new identity outside of her military service. Listen to her share how she overcame mental health services and what she is doing now to empower people to be the best version of themselves.
Sep 8, 2021
38 min
Brad served 20 years in the Army. He served as both an Army Ranger and Delta Force and fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. Listen to how Brad now uses music as a means to battle mental health and how he reaches other veterans through his songs!
Aug 25, 2021
57 min
Andrew served 4 years in the Army. After a trying deployment, it took Drew time to reintegrate into civilian life. Listen as he shares many lessons learned and what he still struggles with to this day!
Aug 11, 2021
52 min
Justin served 13 years in the Air Force when he was medically retired. Listen to how he turned his struggles with mental health into a way that now helps veterans and first responders in similar situations.
Jul 28, 2021
47 min
Ashlee served 14 years in the Coast Guard. After saving numerous lives during Hurricane Harvey, she was grounded due to an autoimmune disease that ultimately forced her to medically retire. Listen as she shares how writing a book has helped her cope with the experiences she had during her service and what it was like being a special guest at the State of the Union address.
Jul 14, 2021
57 min
Amanda served 5 years with the Air Force. After the birth of her child she realized that the possibility of deploying again shortly after the birth wasn't an option. Listen to how she bridges the gap between being a veteran and a military spouse all while helping other women veterans tell their stories.
Jun 30, 2021
41 min
Mike served 20 years in the Recon Marines and as a Navy Seal. Adversity and challenge were both things he met in stride during his career. After retirement, that was a different story. Listen to how Mike overcame adversity in finding employment and how he now teaches those in corporate America the value of hiring a veteran!
Jun 16, 2021
59 min
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