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Ep. 188 - Veteran Studies, Solidarities, and Solutions: A return to the research of Former AF EOD Tech & PhD Candidate Charles O. Warner III26 Dec 202501:01:34

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In this episode we follow back up with former Air Force EOD technician and PhD candidate, Charles O. Warner III who we last spoke to in Ep. 89, and who is now wrapping up his doctoral dissertation! 

In this episode Charles talks about how veterans shape collective memory, activism, and highlights veterans as important contributors to remembrance, dialogue, and peacebuilding across borders. 

The Veterans Eclectic:

https://theveteranseclectic.wordpress.com/ 

Contact Charles:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwarner3/ 

Wangachimutu, M-U-T-U 

While there isn't one single "official" website, you can find extensive information, exhibitions, and artwork details for Wangechi Mutu on major gallery sites like Pace Prints, museum pages (MoMA, New Museum

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Ep. 117 - Mike Vining and Donna Ikenberry: The Highpoint Love Story13 Feb 202501:04:33

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Join us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry.  

In this interview we are swept into a story of two soul mates who met on a mountaintop, and learn how their love story unfolds into the most adventurous courtship that spans across some of the highest summits in the world.

https://www.donnaikenberryphotography.com/about




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Ep. 108 - Lamarque Polvado & Dean Browell - CareStarter06 Aug 202401:17:52

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Join us for an exciting conversation with Lamarque Polvado, a serial entrepreneur whose career trajectory was forever changed by the diagnosis of his daughter with severe autism and Dean Browell, Social Listening Innovator and Chief Behavioral Officer of Feedback.  

In this episode you will learn about the remarkable results of a recent pilot study conducted at Travis AFB and an innovative app that is revolutionizing the way that military families with children with special needs are getting access to the resources that they need.   

https://carestarter.co/about

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Ep #18 - Behind the Warrior - Living Life to the Fullest - TSgt (Ret) Adam Popp08 Dec 202000:58:21

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Adam talks about growing up, joining the Air Force and becoming an EOD Technician. While conducting combat operations on December 7, 2007, his life changed. He speaks about the incident, the loss of his right leg above the knee, rehabilitation, and all of the support he received that gave him hope and  inspiration.  Facing and overcoming challenges is hard. He redirected his focus on habits to improve his physical and mental health and found a great passion for running.  He speaks candidly about his experiences and strives to live life to the fullest each day.  Adam continues to give back. He serves as a board member for the EOD Warrior Foundation and is a peer mentor for the Amputee Coalition. 

Resources:

EOD Warrior Foundation  - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org
Amputee Coalition  - https://www.amputee-coalition.org/

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Ep #17 - Behind the Warrior - Meet our new Chairman of the Board, Greg Mittelman 02 Dec 202000:57:47

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Mike and I were honored to interview our new Chairman of the Board, Greg Mittelman. Greg talks about his Air Force career as an EOD Officer, his influences and leadership style. We learned about his transition after the military and how he never lost sight of the importance of serving. Greg has been a positive influence for various EOD organizations and countinues to advocate for the EOD career field in Congress; all done with passion and dedication.  We are pleased to have Greg at the helm of the EOD Warrior Foundation as our new Chairman of the Board.  Thank you Greg!

Resources:
EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org

Books:
Five Years to Freedom - by authorJames N. Rowe
Asian Saga - by author James Clavell 

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Ep #16 - Behind the Warrior - Finding Balance; Navy EOD Couple, Heath & Elaine Brewer 24 Nov 202000:57:07

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Navy EOD Couple Heath & Elaine Brewer share their story with Mike and Sherri. This candid conversation is about their journey together in the military,  how they overcame challenges and found their way to balance in their lives. Heath describes his career as an EOD tech,  Elaine shares her experience as a spouse, their journey through NICOE (National Intrepid Center of Excellence) and how it led them to their own philanthropic purpose of Humble Warrior Wellness Center in Colorado Springs, CO.  It was such a pleasure to interview this awesome couple.

Resources:
Humble Warrior Wellness Center - www.humblewarriorwellnesscenter.org
National Intrepid Center of Excellence - (NICoE)  https://tricare.mil/mtf/WalterReed/Health-Services/M_S/NICoE

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Ep #15 - Behind the Warrior - Director of Veteran Services for Okaloosa County, FL - Beatrice Love-Moore17 Nov 202000:35:49

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Mike and Sherri had a great discussion with the CVSO/Division Director Veterans Service Officer,  Beatrice Love-Moore. Beatrice is located in Okaloosa County here in the Panhandle of Florida. She talks about being a Navy Veteran, the importance of getting established with the VA prior to discharge or retirement. She encourages everyone to exercise patience, and also speaks about navigating the VA benefits process. We hope you find this interview helpful. 

Resources: 

Veterans Affairs - www.va.gov 
(At this website, you can enter the name of your county, state and find your local Veteran Service Officer to help you navigate the VA system,  prepare your claim, following up and much more) 

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Ep #14 - Behind the Warrior - Historian, EOD Veteran and World Traveler, Mike Vining 10 Nov 202000:59:24

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Our conversation with  SGM US Army (Ret) Mike Vining was awesome. We enjoyed learning about his career,  love for adventure, traveling with his wife Donna, and  his dedication in being a  key contributor to preserving  EOD History.  Mike talks about his early days in EOD, his assignment to Delta Force, and what Veteran's Day means to him . 

Books:
Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000 - Meter Peak - author, Maurice Herzog
Camping Utah  - author, Donna Ikenberry 

Resources:
National EOD Association -  https://www.nateoda.com/
National EOD Association - Vietnam Chapter - https://www.nateoda.com/VietnamEODVets/index.html
www.eodwarriorfoundation.org

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Ep #13 - Behind the Warrior - EOD Peer to Peer Support - After the Long Walk with Jeff Truex 03 Nov 202000:43:40

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Join us for our conversation with Jeff Truex , Chairman of After the Long Walk, an online EOD peer to peer support group. Jeff is retired Army EOD and this all volunteer organization  has been instrumental in reducing suicide within the EOD community. These volunteers answer the call 24/7 and provide a much needed voice  on the other end of the line.   You will learn why the organization got started, how it has evolved and where it is headed.

Resources:

Website: www.afterthelongwalk.com

After the Long Walk 24/7 Hotline - 1-888-412-0470

Facebook - After the Long Walk

Book recommendations:
Battle Cry   - author Leon Uris
Secret Warriors: A Men at War Novel  author - W.E.B. Griffin 




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Ep #12 - Behind the Warrior - Brain Blast Injury Prevention - Col (ret) Mike Evans & Major Aaron Foist 27 Oct 202001:03:48

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Join us for an informative interview with Col (ret) Mike Evans  and Major Aaron Foist, both US Army EOD.  They share insight on  the  Brain Blast Injury Prevention Initiative; this initiative involves  EOD leadership, EOD Caucus, DOD, Congress and Scientific Researchers.  They are collaborating to gain a better understanding of the effects on the brain after blast exposure(s). Their  important work is to put  policies, procedures and equipment in place to help minimize the  short and long term effects of brain blast exposure.  Due to the dangerous nature of their job,  EOD Technicians are inherently involved in blast exposure.. Learn more about what is being explored about brain health for our warriors.

Resources:
www.eodwarriorfoundation.org

Article: Protecting Warfighers from Blast Injury - Lauren Fish & Paul Scharre - 
https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/protecting-warfighters-from-blast-injury

Center for Neuroscience & Regenerative Medicine - https://www.researchbraininjury.org/

Brain Repository Registry - https://www.researchbraininjury.org/registry/


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Ep #11 - Behind the Warrior - Art is good for your Heart! - Melanie Moore, Education Director for Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation 20 Oct 202000:39:13

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Join us for a fun interview with Melanie Moore, Education Director of Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation located in Destin, Florida.  Melanie  shares her passion for art by connecting with the local Veteran community. She talks about the meditative practice of Zentangle Art and various health benefits that art can bring to your life.  Art is good for the Heart! 

Resources: 
www.zentangle.com 
www.MKAF.org (Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation) 

Books: 
Zentangle Primer
Yoga for your Brain
Totally Tangled 

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Ep #10 - Behind the Warrior - Ken Falke - Founder, Boulder Crest Foundation 13 Oct 202001:06:39

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Sherri and Ken had a great conversation and covered many subjects. They talked about a his Naval career, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy and more.  We discussed the importance of setting goals, how he defines success, the history of Boulder Crest Foundation, and the implementation of PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes. Ken gives some solid advice to new EOD techs, and those transitioning into civilian life. Enjoy! 

www.bouldercrest.org
www.eodwarriorfoundation.org

Books: 
Struggle Well, authors Ken Falke & Josh Goldberg 
Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Post-traumatic Growth, authors Richard Tedeschi, PhD, Bret A Moore, PsyD, with Ken Falke & Josh Goldberg 

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Ep #9 - Behind the Warrior - Part 2 - Meet the EOD Warrior Foundation Team 07 Oct 202001:18:22

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This week, you will learn about our Director of EOD Memorial Care & Events, Melissa "Mo" Tackitt; Director of Programs, Sherri Beck; EOD Family Caseworker, Mike Mack; and Marketing and Scholarship Coordinator, Caroline Miller. These conversations highlight their important roles with the EODWF and a little personality too! This concludes our Team Interviews, thank you for listening! 

Resources: 

EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org 

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Ep. 107 - Aaron Harris, Kilo 9 and the Bestie Boost25 Jun 202400:44:22

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Do you have a service animal that is your best friend? Join us for an interview with Army EOD Veteran Aaron Harris, whose service dog, Noveske, goes everywhere he goes! 

In this interview we will hear some stories from Aaron's time in the Army, and we'll learn about Kilo 9,  a veteran owned and operated company he started whose mission is to provide comfortable and safe transportation for your pet or service animal, through a device called the Bestie Boost! Service animals play a huge role in rehabilitation and day-to-day life for many of our veterans and the Bestie Boost is a more reliable way for our service animals to travel with us.

In partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation, for every 22 Bestie Boosts sold, 1 will be donated to an EOD Technician.  

https://kilo9usa.com/

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Ep #8 Behind the Warrior - Part 1 - Meet the EOD Warrior Foundation Team!!29 Sep 202000:58:08

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Part 1 - Meet the EOD Warrior Foundation Team! This episode consists of three interviews highlighting our Executive Director, Nicole Motsek; Development Officer, Patricia Adelmann and Accountant, Jaclyn Diep.  Listen and learn about their important roles with the EODWF, what motivates them, and a few personal touches too! 

Resources: 
www.eodwarriorfoundation.org 

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Ep #7 Behind the Warrior - Creative Connection- Mary Judd, co-founder, Songwriting with Soldiers 22 Sep 202000:51:28

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Mike and I had a wonderful time chatting with Mary Judd, co-founder of the non-profit organization, Songwriting with Soldiers. The discussion is focused on the creative connection that everyone can have through music, regardless if you are a veteran, active duty service member or a member of the civilian community. Mary explains how Songwriting with Soldiers came to be, their mission, and the creative outlet people experience when sharing their story and commonalities with a songwriter. 

Resources: 
Songwriting with Soldiers - www.songwritingwithsoldiers.org  

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Ep #6 - Behind the Warrior - A journey of hope with writer, author & military spouse, Melissa Seligman 15 Sep 202001:07:32

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Listen to Melissa's story of her journey as a military spouse, caregiver, mother, their transition from military to civilian life, positive experiences with the Asheville VA and the support of a great community. Everyone has their own story, this is hers.  A story of hope and encouragement. Enjoy!!
 
 Resources:
 
 The Day After He Left for Iraq - author Melissa Seligman 
 
Her War, Her Voice - www.herwarhervoice.org 

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Ep #5 - Behind the Warrior - Wellness Practices - Part II with Dr. Tonice Krueger08 Sep 202000:43:22

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A great conversation with Dr. Tonice Krueger of the Krueger Wellness Institute about various wellness practices. We discussed the importance of nutrition, sleep hygiene, relaxation and exercise.  Dr. Krueger provides practical tips that everyone can do to be a better version of themselves. Taking care of your body, mind and spirit. 

Books:

Why we Sleep; Unlocking the Power of Sleep & Dreams
- Author -  Matthew Walker, PHD
Intuitive Eating - Author - Evelyn Tribole 

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Ep #4- Behind the Warrior - PTSD - The possible causes, affects and therapies; a chat with Dr. Tonice Krueger01 Sep 202000:39:03

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PTSD – The possible causes, affects and therapies. A conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Tonice Krueger of the Krueger Wellness Institute about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Krueger provides great insight on PTSD, how it affects the warrior and those who love them. She shares valuable resources and offers encouraging words. 

Resources: 

Krueger Wellness Institute – www.kruegerwellness.com 

PTSD – Family Coach App https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/familycoach_app.asp

Coaching into Care   https://www.mirecc.va.gov/coaching/

Helpguide.org   https://www.helpguide.org

Suicide Hotline – 1-800-273-TALK  

Books: 

The Body Keeps Score  - Author- Bessel van der Kolk, MD 

I always sit with my back to the wall – Authors - Dr. Harry A. Croft, MD, Rev. Chrys L. Parker, JD

Haunted by combat – Authors - Daryl S. Paulson, Stanley Krippner 

One a warrior, always a warrior – Author - Charles Hoge 

 

 

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Ep #3 - Behind the Warrior - Help for Veterans with TBI - Interview with Dr. Ryan Brewster - WRIISC Program25 Aug 202000:44:00

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This chat with Dr. Brewster, clinical neuropsychologist for the VA medical center in Washington, DC focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury and the dedicated second opinion study called WRIISC ( War Related Illness and Injury Study Center).  This program at the Washington DC Veterans Administration is open to EOD Veterans in the Southeast region. Your participation in this second opinion study contributes to your own health but also to research  that will impact future treatment and care of Traumatic Brain Injury. 

Resources:

Flyer on how to apply for the WRIISC program: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#search/brewster/FMfcgxwJXCFxTSNMNdMSLxJhljvlWsNs?projector=1&messagePartId=0.1

EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org

Books: 
Bouncing Back - Richard Wanlass, MD 
The Last Lecture - Randy Pausch 

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Ep #2 - Behind the Warrior - SHARE Military Initiative Program for TBI with Dr. Gregory Brown18 Aug 202000:40:58

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Our interview with Dr. Gregory Brown, Neuropsychologist with the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA provides a great overview of their program SHARE Military Initiative. This program focuses on a holistic approach in treating Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), brain health and other symptoms that contribute to overall health of U.S. active duty military members and veterans. 

Resource : Shepherd Center - www.shepherd.org 
SHARE Military Initiative 


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Ep #1 - Behind the Warrior Intro - Reaching out in troubled times 12 Aug 202000:24:20

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This introduction episode tells the story of why we chose a podcast platform. We also have a great discussion with an EOD spouse who shares a few resources and thoughts on reaching out when troubled times are afoot.  Resource links are as follows: 

EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org 
Military One Source - www.militaryonesource.mil 

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Ep. 106 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Retired Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Read14 Jun 202401:01:50

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Join us for the fourth interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our fourth interview is with former Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Reed.   Jacquelyn grew up in a small country town in Colorado dreaming of being a war hero and spy, and as an adult her dreams came true.  Join us for a riveting  interview with a woman who never gave up and became an American Hero and the first female NSW Team Leader. 

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Ep. 105 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Marine Corps EOD Veteran, Michelle R.08 May 202400:46:56

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Join us for the third interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our third interview is with former Marine EOD Tech and now Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Aerialist, Michelle R.  Michelle shares stories from her combat deployments and how she navigated through her grief and loss and found a new path helping others heal.   Plus she has some great advice for women entering the EOD career field! 


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Ep. 104 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Air Force EOD Techs, MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka11 Apr 202400:36:00

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Join us for the second interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our second interview is with Active Duty Air Force EOD Tech's  MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka.  Giselle and Tiffany share their perspectives on what makes the EOD community so unique and how female EOD students are benefiting from the mentorship of the JANES (Joint Advocacy for Naval EOD Students).

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Ep. 103 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Kotula29 Mar 202400:36:04

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Join us for the first interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our first interview is with Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Katula.  Brie shares highlights from her life, her EOD career and words of wisdom that have helped her along the way.  

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Ep. 102 - Conversations on Ketamine with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard08 Mar 202400:59:29

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Join us for an interesting conversation with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard to learn obout Ketamine and how it is helping veterans struggling with depression and suicidal ideation and the science behind it.  

Mindspa:   
https://mindspadenver.com/about/

Patriot PowerUp: Veteran Mental Health
https://www.innercept.com/veteran-inpatient-treatment/

Wayne Packard is a proud ambassador for Consequence of Habit and Bigger Than The Trail, two non profits that promote positive mental health and well being.

https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/

https://www.bttt.run/



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Ep 101 - EOD Veteran Luke Ryker & Track Heroes01 Mar 202401:03:06

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Join us this week for an exciting conversation with Air Force EOD Veteran Luke Ryker as he shares some wild stories from his time in EOD and learn how racing high performance cars can help improve your mental health and heal your brain.   

https://www.britannica.com/topic/ziggurat-at-Ur

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/321893

https://trackheroes.org/

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Ep. 100 - Former EOD Tech Joe Fetzer & Innovative Organizational Development25 Jan 202401:17:42

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Are you looking to bolster your life and career and be the best version of yourself in the new year?  Join us for an informative interview with former Marine EOD Tech Joe Fetzer to learn about Innovative Organizational Development, and for some great information on how you can develop your leadership skills, find your tribe, and cultivate a fulfilling career and life.  

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Ep. 99 - Operation Hat Trick with Dot Sheehan15 Dec 202300:42:39

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Join us this week for a lively interview with Operation Hat Trick Founder, Dot Sheehan to learn about this incredible  501(c)3 non-profit serving our veteran family as they recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war. 

OHT is dedicated to all American service members and Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed in Iraq in 2008 and are buried side by side at Arlington National Cemetery, OHT never forgets their sacrifice. 

"They Promised to Defend.  We Promise to Support.”

https://operationhattrick.org/

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Ep. 116 - CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer10 Dec 202402:12:02

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In the second interview in this two part series on ice baths, we are speaking with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer.  In this episode Jason shares his winding career path, which ultimately led him to the discovery of the powers of ice baths, his journey of cofounding Morozko Forge, and the powerful benefits of ice baths. 

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Ep. 98 - Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Rick Swift01 Dec 202300:52:48

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Want a heart-pounding thriller with a cause?

Join us this week as we speak with Actress and Filmmaker, Julia Ling, and Producer, Movie Critic and Podcast Host, Rick Swift to learn about Veteran Powered Films and how they are working to empower veterans and servicemembers to create and tell their stories through film. 

You can support their efforts by watching their new trailer for the movie 'Homestead'!

“Homestead” is a story about father-son relationships and struggling family dynamics in a post-apocalyptic era where man-eating creatures lurk about.

Your views, subscribes, likes, and shares will help them get the support we need to make this feature film.

The link for the trailer is https://youtu.be/14IkF4DO-p8

https://veteranpoweredfilms.com/

Julia Ling
SREstudios.com
Instagram.com/lingtime
Facebook.com/lingtime
Twitter.com/julialing
Linkedin.com/in/lingtime

Rick Swift - www.filmgrouch.com
Twitter: @filmgrouch
Letterboxd: RickSwift
Podbean: The Film Grouch Show

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Ep. 97 - Bubbles for Vets with EOD Veteran Tony Joyce21 Nov 202300:37:02

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From his first dive in Lake Moultrie with catfish the size of volkswagens Tony was hooked on diving!   Join us for a candid interview about the twists and turns Tony's life has taken and how he is using his passion for diving to help reconnect disabled veterans with their families with his non-profit Bubbles for Vets! 

https://bubblesforvets.org/

https://2wolvesadventures.com/

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Ep. 96 - John Barnes & Myofascial Release 03 Nov 202300:59:36

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Are you one of the hundreds of EOD Techs that deal with chronic pain, or PTSD?  

Join us this week for a fascinating interview with John F. Barnes, PT, an internationally recognized physical therapist, lecturer, author, and the leading authority on Myofascial Release.  Through his 50 years of experience and creative insight, he has developed an innovative and highly effective whole body approach for the evaluation and treatment of pain and dysfunction.

Myofascial Release has exploded on the therapeutic scene with an unprecedented impact and is recognized as the most effective form of healthcare therapy and in some area's is covered by the VA.

https://myofascialrelease.com/

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Ep. 95 Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families01 Nov 202301:02:10

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Join us for a delightful interview with Dr. Paula Kapp Greene and Joseph E. Shaffer III, authors of the book  Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families, and Rylee Ratton, adult child of a Navy EOD Technician as we discuss Navy EOD and the important role that families play in supporting our warriors at home!

You can purchase a copy of Unsung here, and 50% of your proceeds will be going to the EOD Warrior Foundation!

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Ep. 94 The Emerald Coast Science Center with Diane Fraser11 Aug 202301:20:29

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Step outside the box and learn how you can experience science first hand at the Emerald Coast Science Center! This week we sit down for a chat with Diane Fraser, the Executive Director of the ECSC, who is passionate about science and sharing it with the community. 

In this interview Diane gives a special shout out to EOD student volunteers who helped build outdoor exhibits at the Science Center and to show the EOD community what a lasting impact their good deeds had on our community!  Great job NAVSCOLEOD!

Join us Saturday, August 26th at 3:30pm at the ECSC, 31 Memorial Parkway, SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, ecscience.org, as Diane opens the doors to the museum and offers free admission for all EOD Warriors & their families!

Special Activities will include Creature Feature, which is a hands-on animal encounter and a sciPad activity featuring  SMALLab Learning Courtesy of Impact100 of Northwest Florida.

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Ep. 93 Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Michael Workman04 Aug 202300:32:58

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Join us on an exciting journey with Michael Workman, as he shares stories from his recent adventure to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for the EOD Warrior Foundation! 

Subscription travel    https://www.pomelotravel.com/

Travel company that did the safari, climb, permits, etc   https://www.climbing-kilimanjaro.com/

Meme    https://www.facebook.com/reel/1208839729820884?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=0NULKw

Watch on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0gCF-R5naY

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Ep. 92 Jerron Clark - Echo Oscar Delta Podcast 14 Jul 202300:33:44

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Join us as we flip the tables on Jerron,  an Active Duty Navy EOD Tech, and podcast host of Echo Oscar Delta Podcast!   

Echo Oscar Delta highlights Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians and the stories they want to share.  The stories range from training, time off, and war throughout the years. Through the podcasts, Jerron enjoys learning the history of Navy EOD along with you.  In his podcast you can learn what makes this small and very quiet community the "Navy's best-kept secret." 

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Ep. 91 - EOD Veteran turned actor Chris Weakley22 Jun 202301:11:45

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Join us for an interview with former Army EOD Tech and now actor Chris Weakley, who  shares with us, how acting helps him channel his emotions and deal with his PTSD, and how the arts are helping many veterans find true healing. 

The Veterans Writing Project
https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project

Watch on  YouTube: https://youtu.be/50qT_lm9nr4


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Ep. 90 - Active Duty Army EOD Tech Katie Hernandez 01 Jun 202300:35:11

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Join us for an interview with Katie Hernandez, an active-duty Army EOD Tech, who is passionate about the importance of physical & mental fitness! 
 
 Katie talks about her recent tour with The Human Performance Project’s 7X World Tour, a collaborative effort of navy and army special warfare operators, professional extreme sports athletes, elite medical professionals and human performance specialists who are dedicated to prevent veteran suicide and improve public health.  
 
 She also shared her experience setting the women's world record for mile run in the bomb suit, how she takes care of her mental health, and what it's like being a female in a male dominated career field. 

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Ep. 89 - Charlie Warner & Service Continued – From EOD to Academia10 Apr 202301:08:50

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Join us for a dive into the fascinating world of social anthropology with former Air Force EOD Tech, Charles O. Warner III, who is now a social anthropologist working on a PhD at the University of Leuven in Belgium.  Charlie's research is focused on transnational veteran relations as well as contributions to the emerging academic field of veteran’s studies.    

In this interview Charlie shares stories of his travels through former Yugoslavia to include a motorcycle ride across Croatia with veterans, and talks about his passion for empowering the veteran voice.

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Ep. 115 - Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess - Ice Baths09 Dec 202401:00:32

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Join us for the first in a two part series on Ice Bathes!  

The series starts with a candid interview with Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess.  In this interview Kris and Jess share the struggles with mental health that Kris dealt with after retiring from the Marine Corps, and how Ice Bathes have been instrumental in his journey to health and wellness.

The second interview we will speak with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. 

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Ep. 88 - Learning, growing, thriving with Zanna from Honor the Brave24 Mar 202300:43:48

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Join us this week for an interview with the lovely Zanna Wolfgang,  where she shares her story on how she and her family went from Surviving to Thriving after a tragic accident. 

Zanna also talks about Honor the Brave, and how they are giving back to current or previous law enforcement, military, and first responders,  her podcast , VST - Victim - Survivor - THRIVER, and tops it all off with love and shenanigans and her funny farm!

Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xXTwtK6S1I

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Ep. 87 - The Heroes Project with Tim Medvetz09 Mar 202301:05:27

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Join us today for a podcast full of adventure, with Tim Medvetz, extreme athlete, a former member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and founder of The Heroes Project.

In this podcast, we will learn about the motorcycle accident that changed Tim's life forever, and the journey that led him to the summit of Mount Everest.  Tim talks about his post-summit calling to visit soldiers returning injured from the middle east and how he dedicated his life to helping veterans to explore the farthest reaches of themselves and the world they live in through climbing some of the highest summits all over the world.  

He also shares some exciting news that The Heroes Project is breaking ground in Mt. Baldy, California this year on a facility that will allow veterans from all over the world to participate in their mountain climbing programs. 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wo-GXVploBU

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Ep. 86 - AD Marine EOD Tech and Financial Enabler, Jaime Gallardo 23 Feb 202300:52:00

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Are you ready to start taking steps towards your financial freedom and finding more joy in your life? Join us the week, as we speak with Jaime Gallardo, a Financial Enabler with a passion for helping others to reach their financial goals and and not just  survive, but thrive!   Jaime shares his personal story of hitting rock bottom, how he got on the path to financial wellness, and the importance of planning ahead for retirement.

https://www.instagram.com/financial.enabler/

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Ep. 85 - Stephen O'Donnell & Master Blaster Coffee29 Dec 202200:42:22

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Looking for a great cup of coffee to bring in the New Year?  Join us for a motivating and uplifting conversation with Stephen, aka "the Push-Up Guy", where we learn about how Master Blaster Coffee is making waves in the community and where his inspiration for 22 push ups a day came from.  

Master Blaster Coffee
https://masterblastercoffee.us/
https://www.facebook.com/masterblastercoffee

Stephen's favorite Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA1Sm3tvS0c
Shine Down - How Did You Love

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Ep. 84 Project Sanctuary with Army Veteran Tom Richmond23 Dec 202201:44:31

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Looking for a retreat for your entire family?  Project Sanctuary is one of the only organizations serving veterans, spouses, caregivers, and children as a family unit.  Whether your family is going through a difficult time or just need some time away together in a beautiful location, Project Sanctuary has something for everyone.

Join us as we learn about Tom's service as a career firefighter, his time at ground zero immediately after the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, combat deployments, and how Project Sanctuary helped him to recognize and navigate his PTSD and to see how it impacted his whole family.  

Project Sanctuary
https://projectsanctuary.us/

Peppe's Pizza
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Richmond Ranch Finds
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Ep. 83 - Dr. Chris Ostrander & the SOF Network15 Dec 202201:11:38

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Are you struggling to find a therapist that truly understands you, your family, and the unique challenges that come along with military service?

Join us this week as we talk with Dr. Chris Ostrander, a national board certified counselor to learn about the SOF Network, a national directory of licensed mental health providers that work with the special operations community and their families, and understand the unique challenges SOF families face.  

Chris shares his passion for connecting families to trusted licensed mental health providers, the importance of cultural competency and a holistic approach to health and wellness.  

https://sofnetwork.org/

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Ep. 82 - "Doc" Dutton: The Legacy Continued 08 Dec 202200:49:14

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Can EOD just be in your blood?  In this interview we get a chance to talk with retired Air Force EOD SMSgt Marshall Dutton "Doc" or "Baby Doc", who followed in his father's EOD footsteps, as the first father and son to be in EOD on active duty at the same time in the Air Force.

We also uncover where his unique nickname came from and learn about his passion for serving the EOD community and the legacy that his father started and he has continued in EOD Modernization, and as the "unofficial" EOD Air Force Historian.

RADBO
https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrErzEYTpNjuAIJqz5XNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3BpdnM-?p=RADBO&fr2=piv-web&type=E211US105G91648&fr=mcafee#id=1&vid=cb04109b293a3ef122f6f937d443257b&action=view

CMSgt Pressy Johnson Jr
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5LYZXIRnuxl5-WffLDe76eSjWdKCpV9/view?usp=share_link

We don't do it that way
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cEqesi3UhDeyfNIImWvyc2S_-f03If27/view?usp=share_link

Air Force Unit has new experience
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AdtFkVYAkc8p2JzYihzH-BAmWDtcmUxe/view?usp=share_link

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Ep. 81 Removing the Stigma Part II: Moral Injury02 Dec 202201:49:14

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Join us for Part II in our series of talks on removing the stigma surrounding mental health. 

In this powerful episode, Army Veteran Ray White, shares his personal story of dealing with invisible wounds and explains that it’s not weakness to reach out for help, it takes strength to put aside your pride and be vulnerable, and it takes courage to admit that you can’t do it alone.
 
You will also learn about moral injury and how it is different from PTSD from independent researcher Dr. M-C Ingerson, and Navy Chaplain Candidate, Matt Ikenoyama.
 
Guest Speakers: 
  Ray White, Retired Army EOD Technician
  M-C Ingerson, Independent Applied Researcher & Organizational Consultant
Matt Ikenoyama, Navy Chaplain Candidate 

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