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Bill Anthes is a Special Forces Veteran continuing his service as a therapist with a unique approach of using physical fitness to improve mental health. Upon leaving the military to better serve his family, Bill founded BETWEEN THE EARS (BTE) a coaching and experience-based brand that trains physical, mental, and emotional fitness for individuals and teams. In 2020 Bill and his wife, Karianne, launched BTE Fitness, a daily fitness training methodology that connects physical training and mental health through a trauma-informed and nervous system based approach. BTE Fitness has both a brick and mortar training site in NJ and serves clients remotely all around the world.

Sara Johnson sit down with Magnus Johnson, Jeff Kyle and Ryan Welch to discuss the documentary film, United We Heal. Johnson and Kyle are both executive producers, as well as appearing in the film. Welch is the director of the documentary. They discuss the origins of the film and it’s importance is focusing on growth after trauma. Magnus Johnson is the founder of Mission 22. Jeff Kyle is a part of American Valor Foundation, and co-executive produced the film with Johnson. Welch is a producer and director for AO Films.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Founding Master. Specialist In Complex PTSD. Best selling international Author of 'Emotional Healing in Minutes'. Creator of 'The colour of pain'.

In this book, former police officer Eric Basek interviews 5 military veterans and 4 police officers in an attempt to discover the common battles with post traumatic stress, from the events they experienced, through their deep personal struggles and into their internal recalibration efforts as they make strides towards healing. It provides the reader with an honest and unfiltered look at the internal monologue of men and women who are fighting the battles to recover and re-establish their identities. Discover their truth strength by witnessing their vulnerability with you, the reader.

Stacy L. Pearsall got her start as an Air Force photographer at the age of 17. During her time in service, she traveled to over 41 countries, and attended the Military Photojournalism Program at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University from which she is a 50 Forward distinguished graduate. During three combat tours, she earned the Bronze Star Medal and Air Force Commendation with Valor for combat actions in Iraq. Though combat disabled and retired from military service, Pearsall has not let her disabilities hold her back. With her service animal America’s VetDogs Charlie by her side, she continues to work worldwide as an independent photographer and is an author, educator, military consultant, BRAVO748 public speaker and founder of the Veterans Portrait Project.

Empowering Women to heal from secondary PTS. Author of "Arsenal of Hope, Tactics for Taking on PTSD Together" and Founder of Virago a platform for educating and empowering military spouses facing challenges of PTSI and Secondary PTSI. Jen Satterly has made it her mission to not only help the service member but also the families who often suffer from secondary PTS.

Dr. Rucklidge, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, mental health and nutrition research. Author of "The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.

Served from 2010 -2019 battled with PTSD TBI and a Heart condition. Dealt with attempted suicide after being told he would not be able to do much of anything anymore. He sought out a therapist, received a "service dog" through Guardian Angels" which gave him purpose and courage. He had become very unhealthy with his weight and walked back into his Jituzu gym where his now head coach is one of his main support systems. Vets have reached out to Justin and others from the gym who were contemplating suicide and were shown the program for Veteran Suicide Awareness as Justin competes in 22 tournaments over the next year. Family and his Coach have given him purpose and he has a brand new baby girl at home!

Leanne began her PhD in the OHAIRE Lab in August of 2019. She earned her Master of Science in Communication and her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at the North Carolina State University. Prior to joining the OHAIRE Lab, her research focused on the human-horse interaction during equine assisted mental health sessions. At Purdue, Leanne is part of the NIH-funded study focusing on the efficacy of service dogs for veterans with PTSD. She has a special interest in the influence of service dogs on family dynamics.