Transitions From War

Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Leanness Lifestyle University Leanness Lifestyle University was founded in 1999 by David Greenwalt. As an early adopter of the Internet, David saw the potential of two-way real-time communication unique to this form of media. Leanness Lifestyle was launched from inception with a science-based educational framework. Having worked directly with clients since 1986, David had already realized that “calories in calories out” messaging didn't work. Telling people their weight was all their fault and all they needed to do was “eat less and exercise more” was, and is, the standard, and a grossly ineffective approach. David knew the only real way to help people lose fat, keep muscle, and then keep the fat off permanently was to educate and provide a truly personal touch. Leanness Lifestyle was the first online program to couple nutrition, exercise and emotional-fitness education with accountability, motivation, and personal support. Many evolutions and advancements have occurred since 1999 and continue today. David is a Certified Wellness Coach earning his certification from the leading authority of wellness training—WellCoach™. Today, now more befitting of the original and continued education mindset, the website is called Leanness Lifestyle University (LLU). LLU provides a robust online campus with tools that lead the field in recording, tracking, reporting and scoring the behaviors optimal for successful weight-management. LLU is completely mobile and tablet friendly too!     Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES      

Mike sits down with Ryan Burnett of Pattern Pros. Ryan talks about his transition out of the Marine Corps and how he founded Pattern Pros with some Marine Friends. Their business is a simple and ingenious way of patterning your shotgun without breaking the bank. Here at TFW, we love to connect with veterans who have overcome the challenges of transition to civilian life and have found a way to thrive after their time in the service. Connect with Ryan and Pattern Pros to see what they are up to next:   Website Instagram Facebook Email   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Leanness Lifestyle University Leanness Lifestyle University was founded in 1999 by David Greenwalt. As an early adopter of the Internet, David saw the potential of two-way real-time communication unique to this form of media. Leanness Lifestyle was launched from inception with a science-based educational framework. Having worked directly with clients since 1986, David had already realized that “calories in calories out” messaging didn't work. Telling people their weight was all their fault and all they needed to do was “eat less and exercise more” was, and is, the standard, and a grossly ineffective approach. David knew the only real way to help people lose fat, keep muscle, and then keep the fat off permanently was to educate and provide a truly personal touch. Leanness Lifestyle was the first online program to couple nutrition, exercise and emotional-fitness education with accountability, motivation, and personal support. Many evolutions and advancements have occurred since 1999 and continue today. David is a Certified Wellness Coach earning his certification from the leading authority of wellness training—WellCoach™. Today, now more befitting of the original and continued education mindset, the website is called Leanness Lifestyle University (LLU). LLU provides a robust online campus with tools that lead the field in recording, tracking, reporting and scoring the behaviors optimal for successful weight-management. LLU is completely mobile and tablet friendly too!     Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES      

Today we sit down with Tom Dermody, head of Field of Dreams. Tom started Field of Dreams to bring military veterans and special needs kids to hunt and fish. He works relentlessly to create lifechanging and memorable experiences for those who might have not otherwise been able to hunt or fish in the great outdoors. Tom breaks down how he got started and why it is so important to be connected to the food we consume, the importance of being outdoors, being a responsible hunter and steward of the land, and what goes into the experiences he creates for others.  Find out more about Tom through social media and his website:   Field of Dreams webiste Instagram Facebook   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Leanness Lifestyle University Leanness Lifestyle University was founded in 1999 by David Greenwalt. As an early adopter of the Internet, David saw the potential of two-way real-time communication unique to this form of media. Leanness Lifestyle was launched from inception with a science-based educational framework. Having worked directly with clients since 1986, David had already realized that “calories in calories out” messaging didn't work. Telling people their weight was all their fault and all they needed to do was “eat less and exercise more” was, and is, the standard, and a grossly ineffective approach. David knew the only real way to help people lose fat, keep muscle, and then keep the fat off permanently was to educate and provide a truly personal touch. Leanness Lifestyle was the first online program to couple nutrition, exercise and emotional-fitness education with accountability, motivation, and personal support. Many evolutions and advancements have occurred since 1999 and continue today. David is a Certified Wellness Coach earning his certification from the leading authority of wellness training—WellCoach™. Today, now more befitting of the original and continued education mindset, the website is called Leanness Lifestyle University (LLU). LLU provides a robust online campus with tools that lead the field in recording, tracking, reporting and scoring the behaviors optimal for successful weight-management. LLU is completely mobile and tablet friendly too!     Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES      

We welcome Coach David Greenwalt to the show, who talks with Mike about Leanness Lifestyle University. LLU is a science-based, educational platform that helps men and women find the food and exercise program that will help them lose body fat, gain muscle, and stay lean for a lifetime. Coach David has been doing this since 1999 and led countless people to a lifestyle of health and happiness through educating them about the value of real food and hown to move their bodies in a sustainable way for a lifetime.     Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Leanness Lifestyle University Leanness Lifestyle University was founded in 1999 by David Greenwalt. As an early adopter of the Internet, David saw the potential of two-way real-time communication unique to this form of media. Leanness Lifestyle was launched from inception with a science-based educational framework. Having worked directly with clients since 1986, David had already realized that “calories in calories out” messaging didn't work. Telling people their weight was all their fault and all they needed to do was “eat less and exercise more” was, and is, the standard, and a grossly ineffective approach. David knew the only real way to help people lose fat, keep muscle, and then keep the fat off permanently was to educate and provide a truly personal touch. Leanness Lifestyle was the first online program to couple nutrition, exercise and emotional-fitness education with accountability, motivation, and personal support. Many evolutions and advancements have occurred since 1999 and continue today. David is a Certified Wellness Coach earning his certification from the leading authority of wellness training—WellCoach™. Today, now more befitting of the original and continued education mindset, the website is called Leanness Lifestyle University (LLU). LLU provides a robust online campus with tools that lead the field in recording, tracking, reporting and scoring the behaviors optimal for successful weight-management. LLU is completely mobile and tablet friendly too!     Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES    

Mike and Rich talk about things to be thankful for, recap the 75-day challenge, tell some boot camp stories, and explore Mike's phobia of grey pony tails.   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

What is a fly wheel or a virtuous cycle? Mike and Rich talk about how to work into healthy habits through the model of the flywheel, and concepts like "habit stacking" from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits."   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk about the latest fitness challenge that they are undertaking, based off of the "75 Hard" fad from a couple years ago. What is sustainable? What brings lasting change that is actually doable? Usually not an extreme all-or-nothing approach. See if the TFW approach is right for you. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike Kellogg, a felllow Marine and head of the California Waterfowl Association's Veteran Hunt Program, joins the show to talk duck hunting, firearms, and why involving veterans in this great sport and lifestyle is so important. Mike and Mike get carried away with Marine Corps trivia. To learn more about the CWA Veteran Hunt Program, go to: https://calwaterfowl.org/hunt-program/veteran-hunts   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Dr. Edmund Farrar joins the show to talk with Mike about his app, Oto, which eliminates the suffering brought on tinnitus, a condition well-known amongst veterans worldwide. To check out Oto, find it on Apple or Android app platforms or check it out on their website: joinoto.com . With any questions, or to get in touch with Dr. Edmund "Ed" Farrar, email him at ed@joinoto.com   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

What happens when you step on the scale after 2 years of pandemic? Well, if you've been crushing more red vines then workouts the answer is not what anyone wants to see. Mike and Rich talk shit about being sick, being fattish and how they've wiped the pandemic cobwebs from the eyes and jumped back into training the Mind, Body, and Spirit. --------------------------------------------- Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

In today's episode, Mike interviews Alex Brown and Laura Hicks, the founders of Thrive in Life.  Alex and Laura share why they believe the two areas of wellness are inseparable and the advantages of helping people in both to lead clients to a more confident, actualized version of themselves.  Thrive in Life is a trauma informed practice that believes in using a holistic approach to healing that integrates mental health with fitness, movement & dietician services. They emphasize the importance of mind-body connection through nervous system regulation & by safely expanding the Window of Tolerance.  Thrive in Life provides individual, couples, & family therapy to all of the state of California. Connect with us: -Website: Thrive in Life -IG: @Thrive In Life Therapy  -Facebook: @ThriveinlifetherapySD   -Email: Abrown@thriveinlifesd.com -Phone: 619-800-5136 -------------------------- Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

For today's episode, Mike sits down with Army Veteran Robert Brewer, the founder of Combat Waterfowl, a duck hunting apparel company that knows how to enjoy life and not take things to seriously. Go check out all the merch at Combat Waterfowl and support a veteran owned business: -combatwaterfowl.com -IG: @combatwaterfowl -FB: @combatwaterfowl -TikTok: @combatwaterfowl -SnapChat: @combatwaterfowl -------------- Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike leads a medtation on noticing our feelngs as the weather that comes and goes, while we are like the sky that is unchanging.   

Rich talks about some of the history of Russia and Ukraine and how it is unfolding today. Mike mostly parrots articles he read in The Atlantic. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Rich goes cyclic with his triathlon questions and Mike answers through the dental disaster that is his mouth (updates on that as well)!   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk about meditation and how to actually do it as well as the importance of small, consistent changes.   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk more about the Ukraine War and its effect on life in Rich's current home of Estonia. The two discuss if their younger selves would want to punch their current selves in the face.     Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Rich and Mike talk about small daily wins, how to reach into the "Cookie Jar" and thoughts about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started theTransitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk pandemic weight gain, tattoos, child-rearing, and how to handle dark thoughts. If you are a veteran experiencing suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1,  text 838255. or visit the Veteran Crisis Line wesbite. Help is out there and we need you here. If you're looking for a sign to stay alive, this is it. Reach out. Email the show at mike@transitionsfromwar.com     Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk winter, depression from less sunlight, and how to get back into working out and meditating.   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk about Camp Lejeune again, Kona being delayed, and crazy Russians. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk about their thoughts and feelings on the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, gaining that COVID 19 lbs., and what it's like to drinik dip spit.   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich discuss nothing relevant to anyone, tell boot camp stories, and manage to make a couple points by the end of the show. Yut!   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike and Rich talk about fitness, tv shows, animals, fishing, and eventually get to how they deal with fear and anxiety. Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others. He is joined by fellow Marine, Rich Dreyling to talk all things veteran.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Today we are joined by Errol Doebler, former Navy SEAL and the owner of Leader 193, where Errol teaches people to be great leaders and better human beings with leadership training that instills accountability and creates a common leadership language. COnnect with Errol on his: site: leader193.com Instagram: @leader_193   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Cohost Richard Dreyling returns to the show and he's here to stay. Mike and Rich catch up and talk about the couple years since they cohosted the podcast and we learn what Rich has been up to while studying in Estonia. Thank you for listening to the show! As always, ratings and reviews help us out a ton. Please leave us one on Apple Podcast or wherever you get the show.   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Marine First Sgt. John Witt joins us for this episode to talk about why it's okay not to be okay. He tells us about his experience of working a funeral for a Marine who took his own life, the tragedy of suicide, and how we can reach out when we are feeling alone and in the darkness.  -->Watch John's original video here 

Mike speaks with Matthew Mitchelson, founder of Lazy Lab Hunting Club. LLHC is a Nonprofit Corporation that facilitates three unique missions which include providing high-quality hunting and fishing expeditions for current and former service members, wounded warriors and their families, and surviving families of fallen heroes in order to rebuild self-confidence, assist in healing emotional wounds, and provide an exciting and memorable experience. Website: lazylabhc.org Instagram: @lazylabhuntingclub =================== Transitions from War After serving in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"     Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

Today we talk with returning guest, Shauna Springer about her newest book, Warrior. Shauna is a licensed psychologist and through her work with veterans through the VA, TAPS, and other veteran organizations, she has earned the title of "Doc" Springer. We talk about what this means during the show. Purchase her book Warrior at Barnes & Noble  Walmart Books a Million Amazon   Connect with Shauna on Facebook DocShaunaSpringer.com =================== Transitions from War After serving in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"     Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

This week we sit down with Dr. Faith Harper, who tells us more about trauma, depression, and other ways our bodies and minds can get stuck in the mud. Mike and Faith discuss her new book, "Unf*ck Your Boundaries." Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN is a bad-ass licensed professional counselor, board supervisor, certified sexologist, and applied clinical nutritionist, with a private practice and consulting business in San Antonio, TX. She has been an adjunct professor and a TEDx presenter, and proudly identifies as a woman of color and uppity intersectional feminist. She is the author of the book Unf*ck Your Brain and many other popular zines and books on subjects such as anxiety, depression, and grief. Youu can find all her books quickly at microcosm.pub/drfaith They include: Unfuck Your Brain is easily found at microcosm.pub/unfuck Unfuck Your Intimacy at microcosm.pub/intimacy Unfuck Your Boundaries (microcosm.pub/boundaries) and Unfuck Your Anger (microcosm.pub/anger)   Connect with Faith Harper: Instagram: @theintimacydr Twitter: @TheIntimacyDr Website: theintimacydr.com =================== Transitions from War After serving in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

Mike talks with Shauna Springer and Jason Roncoroni, co-authors of the new book, "Beyond the Military: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration." We talk about why it is so hard to successfully transition from military to veteran and rejoin civilian life. Jason and Shauna's book, which is available on Amazon now, includes practical application exercises to help you nail that transition into a meaningful and fulfilling life. I really enjoyed this interview and how Jason and Shauna find the missing keys to a good transition. For someone who talks about this in my professional and podcasting life every single day, I came away with a lot of good information and new ways of looking at transition.   Order the book today!  Beyond the Military: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration    Connect with Lt. Colonel Jason Roncoroni through OrdinaryHeroCoaching.com Facebook =================== Transitions from War After serving in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

This week we talk service dogs with Matt Decker of Paws for Purple Hearts. Matt is a licensed clinical social worker and the clinical director of Paws for Purple Hearts, an organization dedicated toPaws for Purple Hearts is dedicated to improving the lives of America’s Warriors facing Mobility Impairment challenges and trauma related conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury by providing the highest quality Service Dogs and Canine Assisted Therapeutic programs in which the Warriors themselves actively train Service Dogs for their injured comrades.   Find Matt and Paws for Purple Hearts on Instagram: @PawsForPurpleHearts Twitter:@paws4prplhearts YouTube Online at pawsforpurplehearts.org   =================== Transitions from War After serving in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

In this episode, Mike reads his eBook "Mind, Body, and Spirit." Be sure to download the free digital copy so you can access the resources the book links to.   Download "Mind, Body, and Spirit"     =================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Lani Hankins is an Army vet who deployed to Afghanistan. Working in a war zone was no cake walk, but Lani found the return home to be the tougher battle. Mike and Lani talk about some of the misconceptions of trauma and PTSD - where it comes from, how it doesn't have to be from combat, and why other veterans can really turn on the hate.   Lani is the host of Kruse Corner, a podcast whose name is an homage to a soldier who took his own life after returning home and becoming one of the 22 veterans per day to complete a suicide each day. Through her writing and podcast, Lani leads the charge to help those who are hurting to connect with each other and to stomp the stigma of PTSD and moral injury into the dirt. Download and subscribe to her podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find Lani through her:   Podcast and Blog: Kruse Corner Instagram: @Kruse_Corner Facebook: facebook.com/krusecorner   =================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Today’s guest is one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. Matthew J. Louis is a graduate of West Point and retired Lieutenant Colonel, having spent more than 25 years in uniform and 20 years in the corporate world. Today he leads global strategy and transformation projects at Deloitte, the largest professional services firm in the world, and continues to serve several veteran collaboratives around the country. Matt is the author of Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in transition and their employers. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate these valuable talent pools.   Buy your copy of Mission Transition today!   Connect with Matthew Louis on: Twitter Facebook =================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

This week's episode is a companion to the Marine Corps Times article Dr. Shauna Springer and I coauthored on how we can talk about suicide. As we talk about in the show, a Marine Corps colonel was recently quoted as saying that "suicide is a shameful act." We get into why this is not accurate and how to productively talk about suicide and how to help those suffering and the loved ones of those who have completed a suicide. Read our article here   This week I am joined by Dr. Shauna Springer and Eric Strom.   Shauna Springer is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is the TAPS Suicide Prevention & Postvention Senior Director who is known by many service members and veterans as “Doc Springer” based on the trust she has earned within the Tribe and her role as a trusted advisor to many who have served within the military. Dr. Springer has helped hundreds of warriors reconnect with their tribe, strengthen their most important relationships, and build lives that are driven by their deepest values.   Eric Strom is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in MN and is a member of the MN Army National Guard. Eric spent 5 years as an active duty Marine and deployed twice to the Persian Gulf. Eric specializes in and works with those who have suffered traumatic events in their lives.   Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 for Veteran Text 838255 Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 1-800-799-4889 =================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Fellow Marine, Shannon Yount, returns to the show to talk about The Great Cycling Challenge: Riding to Fight Kids Cancer. Shannon is taking on the challenge of riding 100 miles for her fundraiser. We talk about cycling, yoga, and the benefits of trying new things to see what you like. Moving your body doesn't have to be miserable and Shannon breaks down how you can find what you love to do.     Support Shannon's fundraiser here!   =========================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.   Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.   Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES    

Today's guest is Vietnam Vet and Green Beret, David Lucier. David shares his experiences of going from service in Vietnam and coming home, how he finally connected with the VA and is now part of the VA's "Make the Connection." David and other veterans realize that seeking help is difficult and navigating the VA system can be confusing and intimidating. MakeTheConnection.net is an online resource designed to connect Veterans, their family members and friends, and other supporters with information, resources, and solutions to issues affecting their lives. ====================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!      Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike sits down to talk all things Ironman Santa Rosa with first-time Ironman finisher Sebastian Hernandez. Sebastian is a Marine Corps veteran who served in the "Old Corps" during the 1990's and calls Santa Rosa home. It's fitting that he chose this as his first full Ironman. Both Mike and Sebastian go over the training and race day, including what went according to plan and the inevitable moments where one needs to improvise, adapt, and overcome.   This episode is brought to you by Tattered Beans Coffee. Each purchase directly supports the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative, which brings veterans and Gold Star families together on the Ironman race course to honor the fallen by carrying a flag with their name on it. Never forgotten! Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today! ====================== Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!     Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Protein powder, Chocolate Chirp cookies, and Smokey Jumper whole-roasted crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

On Episode 51we talk with Jason "Jake" Jean, owner of Tattered Beans Coffee. Tattered Beans launched as a mission to sell good coffee and directly support veterans and first responders with every sale. Their unique model of having vets and first responders as envoys gives customers the ability to choose who they want to support with each purpose, knowing that $4 of each bag of coffee sold will go directly to that individual. No middleman, no restrictions. Simple and effective.   Jake and I talk about his service in the Air Force, why Montana (where he served) is such a bad ass place filled with tough cowboys, how he came to found Tattered Beans, and why this model of supporting those who serve our country and communities is so simple and so effective. I am a sponsored athlete with Tattered Beans and each sale of coffee I make goes directly to my fundraiser for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. All you have to do is keep drinking coffee through Tattered Beans and $4 from each sale goes to the fundraiser. How's that for a win-win.   ---> Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!

Dr. Shauna Springer returns to the show and talks about how we can understand suicide and how to prevent our friends and loved ones from attempting or completing a suicide by taking on this enemy using the same principles of the Marine Rifle Squad. Many times the topic of suicide is discussed with a helpless and morose tone, but this conversation is not that. Doc Springer fills us in on how we can empower ourselves and our friends.   Dr. Springer discusses some of the concepts from her upcoming book, "The Fox in Our Gut" and how the bonds of love forged in war are stronger than the despair we can feel. Doc Springer is the author of "Marriage for Equals" and is a regular contributor to Psychology Today. ========= Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!       Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

Chris Albert returns to cohost as we talk about the practicalities and personal experiences with meditation. Is this something just for dudes with grey ponytails and dream catchers or is there something for the rest of us? Will it turn you into a complete panoche? We get into what people can gain from a breathing practice, how it changes our moods, and gives us more choice in how we react to situations.   Resources to get started: The M21 Meditation Challenge Hardwiring Happiness - by Rick Hanson The Untethered Soul - by Michael Singer   ========= Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.     Transitions from War Sponsors:   Tattered Beans Air Force veteran Jason Jean gives us all a win-win situation: getting great coffee and tangibly supporting veterans and first responders. How does this work? Every bag of coffee you buy puts money directly in the pockets of those who serve with no middleman. When you buy coffee through Transitions from War, the money allocated to me will instead go to my fundraising campaign for the Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative. Tattered Beans comes out of Pennsylvania, birthplace of the Marine Corps, where the first American Flag was stitched, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, home to the late Mac Miller and Punxsutawney Phil.   Buy some Tattered Beans Coffee today!       Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

In today's episode we speak with Patrick Benson of War Horses for Veterans. Patrick is an Army Vet who struggled to readjust to civilian life after returning from Iraq. He tells us about the highs and lows and what lead him to found War Horses for Veterans.   As Patrick explains on his website: "War Horses for Veterans is the premier horsemanship, networking and personal growth program in the U.S. We are a Kansas City based nonprofit that brings combat veterans from across the country together in a safe and peaceful environment. Our 3-4 day programs are designed to teach the basics of horsemanship and create a network that will provide outlets for other opportunities and friendships. We use a combination of learning to work a horse, creating new networks and Equus/Life coaching to help each veteran with their own personal growth. There is no cost to the veteran. Veterans may return as often as they like, as long as they bring another combat veteran."   Check out War Horses for Veterans today!   ========= Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

In today's episode of Transitions from War, we talk with Major (ret.) Joshua Mantz. Josh is the author of The Beauty of a Darker Soul, a book dedicated to helping people overcome emotionally traumatic experiences. A graduate of West Point, Josh served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army for nearly a decade, and is the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. He is a highly sought after speaker on the topic of emotional trauma, having shared his message at TEDx, Got Your 6, and hundreds of other events. Josh is currently leading cultural competency courses for mental health providers, so they can more effectively treat trauma in the veteran and first responder community.   Buy a copy of The Beauty of a Darker Soul today from Amazon or your local book store.   Connect with Josh Mantz:   Asymetricmind.com Facebook Instragram Twitter       Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching, as well as 15% on all keto supplements with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES

This is part two of our talk with Dr. David Lunow, a practicing MD and avid Spartan Racer. Dr. Lunow is passionate about helping male veterans and first responders with common hormonal imbalances caused by many things, including chronic stress, PTSD, and lack of sleep. Today we get into more about sleep and nutrition. David was born in Minnesota and raised in Indonesia to missionary parents. He completed college degrees in Biblical Theology and Biology before entering Medical School. He moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2002 for residency in Family Practice and completed a fellowship in Emergency Medicine. He has been practicing ER medicine since 2006 in Fort Worth. During the past decade of ER work, Dr. Lunow has come to recognize that most diseases and chronic conditions are at least exacerbated by lifestyle decision if not caused by them. This has led to active research on healthy lifestyle practices which include diet, exercise, and the role that vitamins, minerals, and in some cases Hormone Replacement therapy can accomplish, not only to mitigate the development of chronic medical conditions but also to dramatically improve one's quality of life.   Find Dr. Lunow on his website ApexHealth.org to learn more and schedule and appointment.   Episode Resources: Dr. Brett Scher - Low Carb Cardiologist YouTube Channel   Support Mike's fundraising for The Ironman Foundation's Gold Star Initiative    ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

We sit down today and chat with Dr. David Lunow, a practicing MD and avid Spartan Racer. Dr. Lunow is passionate about helping male veterans and first responders with common hormonal imbalances caused by many things, including chronic stress, PTSD, and lack of sleep. David was born in Minnesota and raised in Indonesia to missionary parents. He completed college degrees in Biblical Theology and Biology before entering Medical School. He moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 2002 for residency in Family Practice and completed a fellowship in Emergency Medicine. He has been practicing ER medicine since 2006 in Fort Worth. During the past decade of ER work, Dr. Lunow has come to recognize that most diseases and chronic conditions are at least exacerbated by lifestyle decision if not caused by them. This has led to active research on healthy lifestyle practices which include diet, exercise, and the role that vitamins, minerals, and in some cases Hormone Replacement therapy can accomplish, not only to mitigate the development of chronic medical conditions but also to dramatically improve one's quality of life.   Find Dr. Lunow on his website ApexHealth.org to learn more and schedule and appointment.     ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Apex Health  Apex health aims to be a mens health clinic that serves you so that you can live the longest, best life possible. At Apex Mens Health, we solve all these problems. Spending as much time with our patients as possible in order to give help them become compliant with a program that really works. Always having Dr. David Lunow to oversee meetings and protocol on-site. Allowing you to buy a month’s worth of TRT (Testosterone Replacement Therapy) through our prescribing services so that you don’t have to come in every week. Offering you a personalized diet and exercise program so that your precious testosterone doesn’t go to waste. Giving you the highest grade testosterone available on the market. Schedule a consultation with Apex Health today!   Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Mike checks in with Stephanie Lincoln of Fire Team Whiskey after one full month into eating from a ketogenic template. They talk about the good parts, challenging parts, and dive into the science of ketosis and how the body converts from burning sugar to burning fat as a primary fuel.   ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES    

Today Chris Albert of the Warrior Soul Podcast joins me to review "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. For new listeners, check out episode 34 where I interview Chris about his life and finding purpose after his time in the Marine Corps. Chris and I will be teaming up each week, recording episodes between his show and Transitions from War to review inspirational books, talk physical training, nutrition, and more. ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"      Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

Original co-host, Rich Dreyling, returns to the show to share an update on his life in Estonia. Mike and Rich talk nutrition and the ins and outs of Mike's new ketogenic approach to eating.   ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES  

James and Kathy Rolin are Coast Guard veterans and James continues to serve in the Montana National Guard. After their time in the Coast Guard they founded Cowboy Crickets -  a cricket farm and kitchen to produce crickets for people to eat. Wait, what? Yes, you read that right. In this episode we interview James and hear more about why you need to start eating bugs, the trials and tribulations of starting a small business, and their plans for 2019 and the future of cricket power.   Connect with Cowboy Crickets on their website to check out their products and support a veteran-owned business. You can also find them on: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube   ================================   Transitions from War After his service in the United States Marines Corps, Mike Ergo started the Transitions from War blog  and Podcast to talk about his struggles returning from combat in Iraq. From PTSD and addiction to finding endurance sports, Mike has found a new life purpose and a passion to share this with others.   Transitions from War Sponsors:   Cowboy Crickets Sustainable, Montana-raised crickets. Veteran-owned and Ironman approved! Enter promo code VETS to save 15% on all orders.    Fire Team Whiskey An app-based personal fitness and nutrition service geared to help active duty and military veterans take charge of their health with a ketogenic approach to eating. Save 40% on all training plans and coaching with the promo code "TRANSITIONS"    Zealios Zinc-based performance sunscreen along with chlorine-removing hair and skin products. Use the promo code VETS to save 20% on all orders.    Primal Kitchen Healthy, Paleo/Primal/Keto and Vegan condiments, salad dressings, and energy bars that actually taste good! Use the promo code PRIMALVETERAN to save 10% on your order and directly support this show.   Green Wolf Tactical Marine Corps Veteran-owned business specializing in paracord gear, custom embroidery, bracelets, key chains, survival gear, PVC patches, & more. Save 20% on all your orders with the promo code SEMPERFI   Find us on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram and TransitionsFromWar.com #TFWSTORIES