Struggle Well Podcast
Struggle Well Podcast
Boulder Crest Foundation
Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from the Boulder Crest Foundation, a series focused on transforming struggle into strength and growth. We believe every person has the capacity to live a great life filled with passion, purpose, and service. Through real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, this podcast explores what it means to live well through life's challenges.
Art Grau: The Long Journey Back From Vietnam
Vietnam veteran and author Art Grau spent decades carrying experiences from war that he rarely spoke about. Art shares what he has learned about growth after trauma, the role storytelling has played in his journey, and how serving fellow veterans through Gilchrist's We Honor Veterans program has given him a renewed sense of purpose.
Aug 26
1 hr 3 min
Jesse McQueen: It Gets Better From Here
Jesse McQueen enlisted in the U.S. Army just days before September 11, 2001, beginning a career shaped by war, service, and constant readiness. Years later, he was succeeding professionally while quietly struggling at home. Jesse shares how Warrior PATHH and Posttraumatic Growth changed the way he understood his experiences, strengthened his family, and helped him discover that asking for help wasn't the end of his story. It was the beginning of something better.
Aug 12
1 hr 5 min
Dana De La Rosa: Removing the Mask
What if the thing everyone admires most about you is also the thing that's keeping you stuck? Army veteran and musician Dana De La Rosa spent years hiding behind excellence, discipline, and service while silently carrying grief she never allowed herself to face. In this powerful conversation, Dana shares how Warrior PATHH helped her uncover the beliefs driving her life, confront years of hidden pain, and discover that real strength begins with honesty.
Jul 29
47 min
Andrew Dotas: Surviving the Fargo Ambush
On July 14, 2023, Fargo Police Officer Andrew Dotas was critically wounded in the ambush that claimed the life of Officer Jake Wallin, injured Officer Tyler Hawes and forever changed the Fargo Police Department. Three years later, Andrew reflects on the road back — from the ICU to full duty — and how faith, community, and the principles of Struggle Well helped transform the worst day of his life into a foundation for growth.
Jul 14
57 min
Travis Gribble: Who Helps the Helpers?
After more than two decades in law enforcement, Travis Gribble had spent a lifetime taking care of everyone else. In this episode, the former SWAT team leader shares how years of service, accumulated trauma, and a deeply held belief that he had to handle everything alone nearly cost him everything — and how Warrior PATHH helped him discover a different way forward.
Jul 1
40 min
Tony Hofmann: Team Leadville and the Race to Save Veteran Lives
What started with seven runners and a simple idea has grown into a movement that has impacted hundreds of lives. In this episode, retired Army Colonel Tony Hofmann shares the story behind Team Leadville, why challenge brings people together, and how a marathon became a vehicle for connection, purpose, and veteran suicide prevention.
Jun 17
57 min
Dr. Richard Tedeschi: The Question That Changed Everything
Before Posttraumatic Growth became a global field of study, it was simply a question.As a psychologist, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Richard Tedeschi became fascinated by people who seemed to emerge from life's most difficult experiences with greater wisdom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Alongside colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, he began exploring a possibility few researchers were studying at the time: Can people really grow through trauma? This episode explores the origins of Posttraumatic Growth, the question that sparked a global movement, and how that work continues to impact thousands of lives through Boulder Crest Foundation.
Jun 3
28 min
Ben Iobst: "The Warrior Culture Is Waking Up"
After years serving in combat zones and high-crime streets, Ben Iobst discovered a truth that changed his life: healing does not happen alone. This episode explores war, policing, anxiety, recovery, and how community became the foundation for a healthier way forward.
May 21
39 min
Sheldon Creed: Life at 200 MPH
Sheldon Creed shares the journey that took him from a kid obsessed with racing to competing on some of the biggest stages in NASCAR. This episode explores ambition, identity, fatherhood, and what it means to build a life beyond the track.
May 13
1 hr 6 min
Josh Goldberg: Finding Meaning the Hard Way
Before leading Boulder Crest as CEO, Josh Goldberg was on a very different path. In this episode, Josh shares his story — from growing up in Texas to building a career in international business, and ultimately confronting the question that would change everything: Is this the life I want to live? 
May 6
1 hr 7 min
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