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Travis Mills is a recalibrated U.S. Army Veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan. After setting his backpack on a IED, Travis was saved by his medical team and now lives in Maine with his wife, Kelsey and two children Chloe and Dax. Travis and Kelsey started the Travis Mills Foundation, an organiz…

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    • Mar 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Ep. 22 - Slam The Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 22:24


    Travis talks about how he copes with his rare moments of "why did this happen" thoughts.  Slam the door and find the positive.  Amazing resilience and perseverance will never hold this man back. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    Ep 21. - Second place sucks but it's a great time to learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 30:17


    Travis and Tim take on the "trophies for everyone" generation. A person learns more from losing than winning. Travis shares some passionate tales from childhood. Tim, as usual, tries to keep pace. Enjoy.Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    Ep. 20 - Surviving the Snowdemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 29:12


    Travis and Tim share their expertise in weathering the oddball winter weather that is crushing 44 of the 48 states in the contiguous U.S. Both reminisce the crazy stuff they did as kids and provide a positive spin on the storm. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    Ep.19 - Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 25:32


    Travis and Tim talk about having resilience. Travis reflects on his thinking in the hours and days after he was injured. Having the ability to push through difficult times strengthens your capacity to do it again and, perhaps, others as well. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep. 18- Quarantine doings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 23:16


    Travis and Tim talk about what they have been during quarantine. Feeling better about getting out! Dave Perron of Jobs for Maine's Grads joins up to crap on Tim with Travis. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep. 17 Travis Is Raising Money To Help Feed Maine Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 44:32


    Find the video of this podcast at https://youtu.be/w3C2RGwci5g . Travis and Tim speak with Drue Nickerson from 320Ink, Maine Senator Matt Pouliot and John Woods from Full Plates, Full Potential. After speaking with, Travis got connected to John at Full Plates, Full potential through Maine Senator Matt Pouliot with the goal of feeding hungry children In the state of Maine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Buy a t-shirt from 320ink and a portion of the proceeds will be sent to Full Plates, Full Potential. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep16 - Dr. Kelly Roseberry, PT, DPT

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 48:46


    Before being recruitted by the Travis Mills Foundation, Kelly was a doctor at Walter Reed working to help amputee soldiers realize their recalibrated capabilities. From a young age, Dr. Roseberry knew that this work was her calling. Coming from a military family, Kelly felt a natural fit at Walter Reed, doing part of her residency In the that facility. Kelly met her husband, Chris, while living In DC. Having met Travis Mills, Kelly and Chris became fast friends with Travis and his family. A few phone calls and a visit to the Travis Mills Foundation came at the perfect time In Dr. Roseberry's life and professional career. Kelly's role at TMF is activities/program coordinator. However, she remains active In the military community as an advisor to Togus VA In Maine. She is also teaching at University of New England as well as teaching some online courses. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep.15 - Travis' is starstruck - Guest Nick Olum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 22:11


    Travis talks about the people by whom he Is starstruck. Nick Olum pops In for an unscheduled Interview. Travis and Nick unveil the plan for Lakeside Marina. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep.14-Chubbies Photo Shoot and a Mills Family update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 36:51


    Travis talks about his photoshoot with Kelsey, Zack and Sarah for Chubbies . Also, an update on the Mills family summer Including Dax' first day at daycare and an update on Big Den's undertaking In Michigan. Tim and Travis talk a little football. Travis and Tim talk are very unfocused In their discussion on staying focused. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep13. - Travis' sister Sarah Mills Sliter and featuring a great tick story from Josh Chase

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 24:01


    Travis' older sister Sarah sheds some light on the Travis as a child. More of the story about his background comes out. #bestsisterevah. Also, friend of the podcast Josh Chase calls in to help us figure out the sound and comes up with a fantastic tick story in the process. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep.12- Brandy Mills-Cain: Executive Director of Travis Mills Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 42:33


    FINALLY!!! We get to interview the brains behind the Travis Mills Foundation, Brandy Mills-Cain. With a philosophy of "Who say's?!", Brandy has made a career of carving her own destiny. Well beyond her years as an executive, Brandy stood out as an obvious choice to champion the Travis Mills Foundation's mission. After volunteering for some time, Brandy took the reins of TMF and, in a short time, has captained the rise of the Foundation from small supports to one of the most successful organizations helping our veterans and their families. Using her experience working at Paralympics and NASCAR, Brandy seems to have found a fit for her motto for life at TMF. Brandy has a magnetic personality and a self-confidence that both rivals and compliments that of Travis'. No surprise that Travis and Brandy work so well together. Enjoy!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep11.- Chris Roseberry - Recalibrated warrior and Travis Mills Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2019 33:24


    Chris Roseberry (1SG ret.) lost a foot early in his career in the military and went back into the battle with a prosthetic to serve fourteen more years. Upon retiring from the military, Chris and his wife, Kelly (who met Travis while working at Walter Reed) moved to Maine to work alongside Travis and the Foundation to realize their goals. A pivotal member of the Travis Mills Foundation, Chris oversees the day-to-day maintenance of the facility. Chris' life has been one of service to his country and to his fellow warriors. Chris has become an integral part of an organization called Dogs For Our Brave, an organization designed to provide service dogs to veterans at no cost (this includes food and other maintenance). Even more than that, the dogs are all resuce dogs! Having been on the receiving end of his own service dog, Gabby, Chris found it easy to get on board with their mission and has become a primary spokesperson for the organization. Truly a remarkable and humble guy. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep10.- Guest: Erik Johnson - Warfighter Engaged (former OT at Walter Reed)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 53:19


    Army Major Erik Johnson (ret.) was the head of OT at Walter Reed during Travis' recovery. Travis gives credit to Erik for helping him and other warriors realize that there is hope and normalcy on the other side of the recovery process. Among his many roles in the army, Erik helped develop a free game controller that allows access to gaming for people who are unable to use a traditional game controller. Check out Warfighterengaged.org for more information. Also check out the Super Bowl commercial for the controller at https://youtu.be/_YISTzpLXCY . For more information on Erik himself, go to erikunleashed.comSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep9. - Guest: Josh and Paige Wetzel - Recalibrated warrior (82nd Airborne) and Auburn Athletics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 44:49


    Josh Wetzel (82nd Airborne Ret.) met Travis at Walter Reed while they were both recovering from injuries sustained in the war in Afganastan. Josh lost both legs when he stepped on an IED during patrol with his unit in 2012. Paige, Josh's wife, and Kelsey Mills became fast friends when they met at Walter Reed as well, forming the Walter Reed Clique of wives of wounded soldiers. Having met in college, Josh and Paige married and now live with their two daughters in Alabama where they are both working for the Auburn University athletic department. Relying on their strong faith and a strong family support system, Paige and Josh have not only persevered in the face of adversity, but taken it to the point where they are now reaching out to help others with similar circumstances. Be sure to look for Paige's upcoming book!! Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep8. - Guest: Adam Keys, recalibrated warrior(82nd Airborn ret.) and comedian

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 27:47


    Adam Keys calls in to speak with Travis and Tim about his life after the army. Over 100 surgeries for combat injuries have not and will not stop Adam from doing what most would deem impossible. It is an honor to hear the inspirational story of a guy who truly fears nothing and believes anything is possible. A quick search on Google for "Adam Keys One Step Forward" and you will find articles, pictures and videos that show evidence of his untamable and intoxicating spirit. It is truly an honor to be in Adam's presence. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep7. - Guest: Andrew Smith- recalibrated warrior and owner of Riser Burn Woodcrafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 33:14


    The first episode of Season 2. Travis and Tim talk with Andrew Smith, retired paratrooper (82nd Airborne) injured in battle in 2012, now owner of Riser Burn Woodcrafts. Andrew and Travis met at Walter Reed Medical Center when Travis first arrived and provided inspiration to Travis during his time there. Andrew talks about how faith, family and finding his passion in life have helped re-establish his journey. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep6. - Guest: Dennis "Big Den" Mills - Travis' dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 31:46


    Big Den sets the record straight on some already shared memories from Travis' childhood. Travis is attacked by a electric water pick. Nick Olum talks about working for Travis and Big Den at the marina. Is Nick the new favorite son? Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep5a - Face Your Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 23:24


    Travis, Tim and Zach Stewart tackle the issue of fear's effect on our actions. All sharing greatest fears and Travis talks about his take on facing his fears head-on. Meanwhile, Tim wants nothing to do with Travis' elevator and Zach is game for anything. Good humor mixed in with a fun topic.Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    e5b- Zach's Bear Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2019 12:33


    This one was too good to not share with you all. Zach's brave and awkward encounter with a bear. Funny stuff. No big message, just straight up ridiculous...may have been the Basil Hayden's whiskey contributing any apparent embellishments. Enjoy! Never Give Up Never QuitSupport the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep 4 - Lean on people if you need to

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2019 29:46


    Travis welcomes his good friend and business partner, Zach Stewart, to the program. Travis and Zach own Lakeside Lodging and Marina on Cobbesseecontee Lake in Maine together. Travis, Zach and Tim talk about trying your best to work yourself out of ruts and difficult times in life but never being too proud to ask for help when it is obvious that you need someone's support. Zach tells us the story behind his tattoo of Tom Brady on his butt. Travis talks about his wardrobe malfunctions. Tim shakes his head. Basil Hayden's whiskey is always in the room. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep2 - Never Give Up Never Quit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 33:02


    Part 2 Travis talks about the origin of his slogan “never give up never quit”Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep3 - Keep moving Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 31:11


    Part 3 - Travis talks about his belief in never looking back and always looking forward to the future. Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

    ep1 - The Travis Mills Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 21:35


    Part 1 - Travis and Tim tell listeners what to expect from them and the podcast. Both Travis and Tim approach life from a positive and humorous perspective. Travis gives the short version of his story and talks about his own family. Tim tries to keep up!Support the show (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/242424.rss)

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