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During episode 221, co-hosts B.L. Ochman and David Erickson discussed United Airlines' recent customer service fail that resulted in the death of a customer's puppy; the students' national walkout over gun control; Facebook testing voice status updates; #AskEddie has a new gig; the best cover letter in the history of cover letters; a Time's Up agency; Twitter verification for everyone; Quartz' obsessive emails; Google's encryption drop-dead date; Rihanna snaps at Snap; Melania Trump wags her finger at social executives; news coming to Facebook Watch; YouTube's Wikipediafication; a massive fake news study; plus great new apps and important stats and a lot of stuff in between. Show Notes & Links: http://beyondsocialmediashow.com/221 Connect with the show on social media Subscribe to the weekly eNewsletter

Jane Strong began her lifelong love of horses as a competitive rider. When she left the world of traditional horsemanship behind, she had no idea that horses would ever become an integral part of her life again. It was not until she began to study the principles and practices of natural horsemanship that she came to understand what horses had to teach us about how we come across to others, about being in the moment and how to bring out the best in ourselves.   Prior to returning to a life centered around working with horses, she was a professional coach and facilitator who has taught leaders and individuals how to 'take back the reins' in their own lives. She's coached young people and adults through transitions from home to school, recovery to sobriety and changes in their careers.   Beginning in 2009, in learning about the rising suicide rate among veterans, Jane and her her partner David decided to focus their attention on this group of men and women who were sometimes resistant to talk therapy and whose symptoms were often only masked by medication. They based their program on what they had learned at Eponaquest Program. General Patraeus (Ret.) recognized this program for its soundness and sensitivity to these men and women who have served their country in this way. They have also studied the work of Dr. Peter Levine at the Somatic Experiencing Training Institute and both completed this program in 2015. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Jane's journey of working with horses Other-centered mindset and orientation of military service members...and horses Commonalities between horses and veterans How horses live in the present, rather than the past and the future, and how veterans can learn from it How working with horses can complement traditional forms of therapy for veterans  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   The Eqqus Effect Web Site   The Eqqus Effect on Facebook Change Your POV Book Club Don't miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Summary: Jane Strong began her lifelong love of horses as a competitive rider. When she left the world of traditional horsemanship behind, she had no idea that horses would ever become an integral part of her life again. It was not until she began to study the principles and practices of natural horsemanship that she came to understand what horses had to teach us about how we come across to others, about being in the moment and how to bring out the best in ourselves.   Prior to returning to a life centered around working with horses, she was a professional coach and facilitator who has taught leaders and individuals how to 'take back the reins' in their own lives. She's coached young people and adults through transitions from home to school, recovery to sobriety and changes in their careers.   Beginning in 2009, in learning about the rising suicide rate among veterans, Jane and her her partner David decided to focus their attention on this group of men and women who were sometimes resistant to talk therapy and whose symptoms were often only masked by medication. They based their program on what they had learned at Eponaquest Program. General Patraeus (Ret.) recognized this program for its soundness and sensitivity to these men and women who have served their country in this way. They have also studied the work of Dr. Peter Levine at the Somatic Experiencing Training Institute and both completed this program in 2015. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Jane's journey of working with horses Other-centered mindset and orientation of military service members...and horses Commonalities between horses and veterans How horses live in the present, rather than the past and the future, and how veterans can learn from it How working with horses can complement traditional forms of therapy for veterans  LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   The Eqqus Effect Web Site   The Eqqus Effect on Facebook Change Your POV Book Club Don't miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane shares his thoughts based on a blog post written on the Head Space and Timing website, 3 Reasons for Veterans to See a Mental Health Counselor...and It's Not What You Think. Duane shares some different reasons why a veteran can and should look for a therapist to talk to.  IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The concept of "Before Stage Four" and how it applies to Veteran Mental Health Talking to a mental health professional to become a better version of yourself Talking to a mental health professional to perform "preventive maintenance" Recognizing that Veterans experienced things beyond "normal" life LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Mental Health America Web site HST 012 6 Signs That Things are Spinning Out Of Control HST 008: The Cohen Veterans Network with Anthony Hassan   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane shares his thoughts based on a blog post written on the Head Space and Timing website, 3 Reasons for Veterans to See a Mental Health Counselor...and It's Not What You Think. Duane shares some different reasons why a veteran can and should look for a therapist to talk to.  IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The concept of "Before Stage Four" and how it applies to Veteran Mental Health Talking to a mental health professional to become a better version of yourself Talking to a mental health professional to perform "preventive maintenance" Recognizing that Veterans experienced things beyond "normal" life LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Mental Health America Web site HST 012 6 Signs That Things are Spinning Out Of Control HST 008: The Cohen Veterans Network with Anthony Hassan   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

The mission of Veteranology is simple: Help veterans leaving active service experience healthy and fulfilling transitions into the civilian world. This is done by interviewing veterans who have found success in their new life outside of the military, individuals who have created service organizations and non-profits that serve the veteran community, and professionals deeply integrated into the backdrop of veteran life, such as doctors, lawyers, and case workers. Jay is a Marine Corps veteran from Illinois, currently living in Denver, CO.  He served with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines as a machine gunner.  He left the service as a sergeant and attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, graduating with a BS in Economics.  A few months after graduating he led a project called Pax2Pax, a bicycle ride across the country in honor of Lance Corporal Johnny Strong, a marine who had been killed in Iraq on a patrol Knight was leading.  Knight’s team raised over $20,000 for charity.  He now hosts Veteranology, a podcast which serves veterans by sharing the stories of vets who have found healthy and fulfilling lives after leaving the service. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Jay's transition out of the service and his bike ride across the U.S., which he called the "biggest band-aid he needed," as well as the realization of how important it is to tell his story The importance of building trust in a veteran sharing their story, or helping a veteran to share their story Thoughts about finding a new identity after leaving the service Jay's thoughts on the epidemic of veteran suicide Finding a way to get to the root of psychological problems through any means possible, including art therapy and volunteering Some thoughts on the challenges of being an "angry vet" on social media Thriving in spite of challenges and disabilities LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Veteranology Web Site Veteranology Facebook Page Veteranology Episode 5: Russell Davies Veteranology Episode 7: Dr. Craig Bryan Veteranology Episode 13: Stop Soldier Suicide Veteranology Episode 16: Curt Bean Veteranology Episode 18: Redmond Ramos Change Your POV Book Club Don't miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie

  Summary: The mission of Veteranology is simple: Help veterans leaving active service experience healthy and fulfilling transitions into the civilian world. This is done by interviewing veterans who have found success in their new life outside of the military, individuals who have created service organizations and non-profits that serve the veteran community, and professionals deeply integrated into the backdrop of veteran life, such as doctors, lawyers, and case workers. Jay is a Marine Corps veteran from Illinois, currently living in Denver, CO.  He served with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines as a machine gunner.  He left the service as a sergeant and attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, graduating with a BS in Economics.  A few months after graduating he led a project called Pax2Pax, a bicycle ride across the country in honor of Lance Corporal Johnny Strong, a marine who had been killed in Iraq on a patrol Knight was leading.  Knight’s team raised over $20,000 for charity.  He now hosts Veteranology, a podcast which serves veterans by sharing the stories of vets who have found healthy and fulfilling lives after leaving the service. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Jay's transition out of the service and his bike ride across the U.S., which he called the "biggest band-aid he needed," as well as the realization of how important it is to tell his story The importance of building trust in a veteran sharing their story, or helping a veteran to share their story Thoughts about finding a new identity after leaving the service Jay's thoughts on the epidemic of veteran suicide Finding a way to get to the root of psychological problems through any means possible, including art therapy and volunteering Some thoughts on the challenges of being an "angry vet" on social media Thriving in spite of challenges and disabilities LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Veteranology Web Site Veteranology Facebook Page Veteranology Episode 5: Russell Davies Veteranology Episode 7: Dr. Craig Bryan Veteranology Episode 13: Stop Soldier Suicide Veteranology Episode 16: Curt Bean Veteranology Episode 18: Redmond Ramos Change Your POV Book Club Don't miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie

SUMMARY: Ellsworth "Tony" Williams is a Combat Army Veteran, having faithfully and honorably served on active duty in the Army for over 24 years (8 enlisted and 16 Commissioned), including service during Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He received numerous military awards including a Bronze Star and 3 Meritorious Service Medals (MSM). After he retired in 2007, he still wanted to continue to serve his fellow veterans, so he rebranded himself by getting a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. Upon graduation he founded and is the current President/CEO for Veterans Counseling Veterans Inc. Tony is married to Thelma Williams who is a retired Police Detective from Plainfield, NJ.   Tony has received numerous mental health counseling awards including a 2014 National Award “ Social Service” from American Mental Health Counseling Association and won Florida Mental Health Counselor Association(FMHCA) 2015 Poster Award.   Tony serves on many Boards and Councils including Hillsborough Veterans Council, Florida Mental Health Counselor Association and Suncoast Mental Health Counselor Association’s Military Interest Committees, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s Regional Veterans Advisory Council and American Legion Post 5 Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee Chair. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  Tony's military service, including transitions from a military family member, to enlisted, to college student, to officer Leaving the military and working as a contractor for local law enforcement, a substitute teacher, and shifting to veteran mental health Helping veterans and their families, due to his own experience as a military family member and service member Being open to potential careers after the military, harnessing the adaptability that we had while in the military Figuring out how to be "you" after the military Not getting locked into what you're doing when you first get out, because you may not keep doing that Veteran Mental Health in Florida, including interning for the Department of Veterans Affairs The need for Veterans to become mental health professionals, in order to leverage the connection that is automatically relatable The ability for community providers, who are military culturally competent, to be able to have honest discussions about veteran mental health How the military rewards cognitive thinking rather than emotion, and supports collective thinking rather than individual thinking Developing a real understanding about service members for mental health professionals The lack of effort in preparing a service member for transition compared to preparing a civilian to enter in the military The people who are making decisions about transition think cognitively rather than understanding the impact of veteran mental health on transition Tony's organization focused around TEAMS: Training, Education, Advocacy, Mentorship, and Service The lack of treatment support for the family of veterans The ungrounded culture of military families, and how military kids are "plug and play," which takes a toll on someone The lack of connection and relationship to the African American community as a military brat and service member Helping veterans understand that seeking mental health support can be more of a team mentality rather than an individual mentality; starting with the group to get to the individual LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Veterans Counseling Veterans Website Vets Counseling Vets Facebook Group Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Ellsworth "Tony" Williams is a Combat Army Veteran, having faithfully and honorably served on active duty in the Army for over 24 years (8 enlisted and 16 Commissioned), including service during Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He received numerous military awards including a Bronze Star and 3 Meritorious Service Medals (MSM). After he retired in 2007, he still wanted to continue to serve his fellow veterans, so he rebranded himself by getting a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. Upon graduation he founded and is the current President/CEO for Veterans Counseling Veterans Inc. Tony is married to Thelma Williams who is a retired Police Detective from Plainfield, NJ.   Tony has received numerous mental health counseling awards including a 2014 National Award “ Social Service” from American Mental Health Counseling Association and won Florida Mental Health Counselor Association(FMHCA) 2015 Poster Award.   Tony serves on many Boards and Councils including Hillsborough Veterans Council, Florida Mental Health Counselor Association and Suncoast Mental Health Counselor Association’s Military Interest Committees, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay’s Regional Veterans Advisory Council and American Legion Post 5 Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee Chair. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  Tony's military service, including transitions from a military family member, to enlisted, to college student, to officer Leaving the military and working as a contractor for local law enforcement, a substitute teacher, and shifting to veteran mental health Helping veterans and their families, due to his own experience as a military family member and service member Being open to potential careers after the military, harnessing the adaptability that we had while in the military Figuring out how to be "you" after the military Not getting locked into what you're doing when you first get out, because you may not keep doing that Veteran Mental Health in Florida, including interning for the Department of Veterans Affairs The need for Veterans to become mental health professionals, in order to leverage the connection that is automatically relatable The ability for community providers, who are military culturally competent, to be able to have honest discussions about veteran mental health How the military rewards cognitive thinking rather than emotion, and supports collective thinking rather than individual thinking Developing a real understanding about service members for mental health professionals The lack of effort in preparing a service member for transition compared to preparing a civilian to enter in the military The people who are making decisions about transition think cognitively rather than understanding the impact of veteran mental health on transition Tony's organization focused around TEAMS: Training, Education, Advocacy, Mentorship, and Service The lack of treatment support for the family of veterans The ungrounded culture of military families, and how military kids are "plug and play," which takes a toll on someone The lack of connection and relationship to the African American community as a military brat and service member Helping veterans understand that seeking mental health support can be more of a team mentality rather than an individual mentality; starting with the group to get to the individual LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Veterans Counseling Veterans Website Vets Counseling Vets Facebook Group Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Mark A. Stebnicki is a Professor and Coordinator of the Military and Trauma Counseling (MTC) Certificate Program he developed within the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation and approved by ECU January 2014. He holds a doctorate (Ph.D.) and master's (M.S.) degree in rehabilitation counseling from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale. Dr. Stebnicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina and holds four certifications; the Diplomate in Clinical Mental Health Specialist (DCMHS) in Trauma Counseling issued by the American Mental Health counselors Association (AMHCA); Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC); Certified Case Manager (CCM); and is a Certified Clinical Military Counselor (CCMC). Dr. Stebnicki developed the CCMC credential (in 2016) through the Licensed Professional Counseling Association of North Carolina (LPCANC) which was modeled after ECU's MTC Certificate Program. Dr. Stebnicki is also certified by the Washington, D.C.- based crisis response team National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) and North Carolina's American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health crisis team.   Dr. Stebnicki is an active teacher, researcher, and practitioner with over 30 years' experience working with the mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation needs of persons with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and traumatic stress. He has written eight books (4 Edited books with Dr. Irmo Marini of the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley) most recently The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability (7th ed.) (2017, Springer Publishing) and The Professional Counselors' Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (2016, Springer Publishing); and four single-author books, most recently Disaster Mental Health Counseling: Responding to Trauma in a Multicultural Context (2017, Springer Publishing) and Empathy Fatigue: Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of Professional Counselors (2008, Springer Publishing). He has over 28 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at over 100 regional, state, and national conferences, seminars, and workshops, on topics ranging from youth violence, traumatic stress, empathy fatigue, military counseling, and the psychosocial aspects of adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities.   Dr. Stebnicki has served on multiple professional counseling and accreditation boards. He served on the crisis response team for the Westside Middle School shootings in Jonesboro, AR (March 24, 1998) and has done many stress debriefings with private companies, schools, and government employees after incidents of workplace violence, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. His youth violence program, the Identification, Early Intervention, Prevention, and Preparation (IEPP) Program, was awarded national recognition by the American Counseling Association (ACA) Foundation for its vision and excellence in the area of youth violence prevention. Other accolades include consulting with former President Bill Clinton's staff on addressing the students of Columbine High School after their critical incident (April 20, 1999). IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN   Bridging the gap between theory and practice   Mark's work with Veterans   How trauma is experienced differently between civilians and those who served in the military   Pre-9/11 Veteran mental health: no discussion of combat, but the impact of combat was the underlying cause   The importance of community support and recognition of the difficulty of military service in the mindset of veterans   The impact of military service on the service member's family   Viewing military service as a separate culture   Development of the Certificate in Military & Trauma Counseling   More education about veteran mental health reduces the stigma against seeking mental health services   The unique nature of service in the Reserve components of the military   PTSD, TBI, and Beyond when it comes to Veteran Mental Health   Veterans seeking mental health services from clinicians who are not veterans   Reluctance, Resistance, and Defensiveness when it comes to veteran mental health   Getting over the reluctance of veterans to not tell their story   The readiness for each individual to participate in counseling and therapy   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Veteran mental health in the workforce: On Being “One of Those Weird Veterans” in the Workplace   Eastern Carolina University Certificate in Military & Trauma Counseling Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Mark A. Stebnicki is a Professor and Coordinator of the Military and Trauma Counseling (MTC) Certificate Program he developed within the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation and approved by ECU January 2014. He holds a doctorate (Ph.D.) and master's (M.S.) degree in rehabilitation counseling from Southern Illinois University- Carbondale. Dr. Stebnicki is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in North Carolina and holds four certifications; the Diplomate in Clinical Mental Health Specialist (DCMHS) in Trauma Counseling issued by the American Mental Health counselors Association (AMHCA); Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC); Certified Case Manager (CCM); and is a Certified Clinical Military Counselor (CCMC). Dr. Stebnicki developed the CCMC credential (in 2016) through the Licensed Professional Counseling Association of North Carolina (LPCANC) which was modeled after ECU's MTC Certificate Program. Dr. Stebnicki is also certified by the Washington, D.C.- based crisis response team National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) and North Carolina's American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health crisis team.   Dr. Stebnicki is an active teacher, researcher, and practitioner with over 30 years' experience working with the mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation needs of persons with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and traumatic stress. He has written eight books (4 Edited books with Dr. Irmo Marini of the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley) most recently The Psychological and Social Impact of Illness and Disability (7th ed.) (2017, Springer Publishing) and The Professional Counselors' Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (2016, Springer Publishing); and four single-author books, most recently Disaster Mental Health Counseling: Responding to Trauma in a Multicultural Context (2017, Springer Publishing) and Empathy Fatigue: Healing the Mind, Body, and Spirit of Professional Counselors (2008, Springer Publishing). He has over 28 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has presented at over 100 regional, state, and national conferences, seminars, and workshops, on topics ranging from youth violence, traumatic stress, empathy fatigue, military counseling, and the psychosocial aspects of adults with chronic illnesses and disabilities.   Dr. Stebnicki has served on multiple professional counseling and accreditation boards. He served on the crisis response team for the Westside Middle School shootings in Jonesboro, AR (March 24, 1998) and has done many stress debriefings with private companies, schools, and government employees after incidents of workplace violence, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. His youth violence program, the Identification, Early Intervention, Prevention, and Preparation (IEPP) Program, was awarded national recognition by the American Counseling Association (ACA) Foundation for its vision and excellence in the area of youth violence prevention. Other accolades include consulting with former President Bill Clinton's staff on addressing the students of Columbine High School after their critical incident (April 20, 1999). IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN   Bridging the gap between theory and practice   Mark's work with Veterans   How trauma is experienced differently between civilians and those who served in the military   Pre-9/11 Veteran mental health: no discussion of combat, but the impact of combat was the underlying cause   The importance of community support and recognition of the difficulty of military service in the mindset of veterans   The impact of military service on the service member's family   Viewing military service as a separate culture   Development of the Certificate in Military & Trauma Counseling   More education about veteran mental health reduces the stigma against seeking mental health services   The unique nature of service in the Reserve components of the military   PTSD, TBI, and Beyond when it comes to Veteran Mental Health   Veterans seeking mental health services from clinicians who are not veterans   Reluctance, Resistance, and Defensiveness when it comes to veteran mental health   Getting over the reluctance of veterans to not tell their story   The readiness for each individual to participate in counseling and therapy   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Veteran mental health in the workforce: On Being “One of Those Weird Veterans” in the Workplace   Eastern Carolina University Certificate in Military & Trauma Counseling Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Tim has spent the last two decades learning with and helping people navigate the hard times life throws at us. He has served as an advocate, representative, Airman, Sergeant, mentor, organizer, educator, and therapist. He uses his experience, passion, and education to empower people with the skills and knowledge needed to find the best way forward. He owns a private clinical mental health counseling practice in Denver and Golden, Colorado. Prior to his clinical work, he facilitated the Peer Advisers for Veteran Education program at the University of Colorado at Denver. In two years, the program grew from two mentors helping roughly 50 students a semester to pairing every new veteran student with with a sponsor to help them transition into campus life. He also developed and provided staff training for the University on student veteran success and integration and integrated campus and community resources for student veterans and their families to ensure appropriate and needed support was leveraged. Before his career in mental health and education, he served as a Signals Analyst in the United States Air Force for five years. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   Tim's military career and experience   The Air Force Bystander Program in response to Sexual Assault   Joining the military and transition out of the Air Force   How military service support his work in the mental health counseling field   Cultural Identity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Veteran attitude towards mental health counseling   The difference between college before the military and after the military   The CU Denver PAVE Program   Peer Mentorship being one of the key components to academic success   The value of mentorship both in the military and out of the military   The distinction between advocacy, resourcing, and being a clinical mental health counselor   Challenges in transitioning out of the military into college   The challenge in deciding what a veteran wants to keep from their military career, and what type of civilian they want to be   Some veterans want to continue to fully identify as a veteran once they leave the military, and other veterans want to distance themselves from the military as much as possible   The visible shift between when a veteran has made the transition between service member and civilian   Staying immersed in a veteran community if it's part of your chosen post-military career as opposed to a different career field   Non-veteran mental health professionals serving veterans. Find a clinical that does what you need help in   Overcoming the "need" to "only" see a mental health professional who is a veteran   Protective factors against Veteran Suicide: Family, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals   Therapy for therapists and doing our own work   Shame as one of the most significant barriers to getting help   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Tim's Guest Posts on the Head Space and Timing Blog:   The Veteran Scholar: 5 Things to Look At When Choosing a College   The Veteran Scholar: 5 Things That Will Make Your First Year of College Better.   The Veteran Scholar: Five things to do during your last year of college   Empowered Change Counseling and Education    Timothy Wienecke on LinkedIn   Email: timothywienecke@empoweredchangeCE.com     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Summary: Tim has spent the last two decades learning with and helping people navigate the hard times life throws at us. He has served as an advocate, representative, Airman, Sergeant, mentor, organizer, educator, and therapist. He uses his experience, passion, and education to empower people with the skills and knowledge needed to find the best way forward. He owns a private clinical mental health counseling practice in Denver and Golden, Colorado. Prior to his clinical work, he facilitated the Peer Advisers for Veteran Education program at the University of Colorado at Denver. In two years, the program grew from two mentors helping roughly 50 students a semester to pairing every new veteran student with with a sponsor to help them transition into campus life. He also developed and provided staff training for the University on student veteran success and integration and integrated campus and community resources for student veterans and their families to ensure appropriate and needed support was leveraged. Before his career in mental health and education, he served as a Signals Analyst in the United States Air Force for five years. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   Tim's military career and experience   The Air Force Bystander Program in response to Sexual Assault   Joining the military and transition out of the Air Force   How military service support his work in the mental health counseling field   Cultural Identity in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Veteran attitude towards mental health counseling   The difference between college before the military and after the military   The CU Denver PAVE Program   Peer Mentorship being one of the key components to academic success   The value of mentorship both in the military and out of the military   The distinction between advocacy, resourcing, and being a clinical mental health counselor   Challenges in transitioning out of the military into college   The challenge in deciding what a veteran wants to keep from their military career, and what type of civilian they want to be   Some veterans want to continue to fully identify as a veteran once they leave the military, and other veterans want to distance themselves from the military as much as possible   The visible shift between when a veteran has made the transition between service member and civilian   Staying immersed in a veteran community if it's part of your chosen post-military career as opposed to a different career field   Non-veteran mental health professionals serving veterans. Find a clinical that does what you need help in   Overcoming the "need" to "only" see a mental health professional who is a veteran   Protective factors against Veteran Suicide: Family, Peer Support, Mental Health Professionals   Therapy for therapists and doing our own work   Shame as one of the most significant barriers to getting help   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Tim's Guest Posts on the Head Space and Timing Blog:   The Veteran Scholar: 5 Things to Look At When Choosing a College   The Veteran Scholar: 5 Things That Will Make Your First Year of College Better.   The Veteran Scholar: Five things to do during your last year of college   Empowered Change Counseling and Education    Timothy Wienecke on LinkedIn   Email: timothywienecke@empoweredchangeCE.com     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Nicole Johnson, a former Army Combat Medic, was on the Las Vegas Strip during the Mandalay Bay shooting. She joins Head Space and Timing and the Change Your POV Podcast to talk about her experience, her thoughts on responsiveness, and the impact that it has on her and those around her. Nicole has spent most of my adult life in medicine. She has a passion for trauma, and the many challenges and rewards it offers. She has been been lucky enough to work with some of the finest docs and medics in the world and learned how to be the best from watching them. She is the owner of PRIEST tactical solutions, which s stands for Precision Response for Immediate Emergency Stabilization and Treatment. Her goal is to take cutting edge, front line medicine, and put it into the hands of the public. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   Nicole's military career and experience   The comparison...or complete lack of...combat experience and what happened on 1 October 2017   Nicole's first-hand experience of what happened in Las Vegas   People helping people, the individual response to the tragedy   Emergency preparedness, or lack of it   The psychological response to the incident   The concept of prevention versus readiness   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Article about PRIEST Tactical Solutions in Voyage Dallas magazine   PRIEST Tactical solutions Web site     PRIEST Tactical solutions Facebook Page   Nicole Johnson on LinkedIn     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

Nicole Johnson, a former Army Combat Medic, was on the Las Vegas Strip during the Mandalay Bay shooting. She joins Head Space and Timing and the Change Your POV Podcast to talk about her experience, her thoughts on responsiveness, and the impact that it has on her and those around her. Nicole has spent most of my adult life in medicine. She has a passion for trauma, and the many challenges and rewards it offers. She has been been lucky enough to work with some of the finest docs and medics in the world and learned how to be the best from watching them. She is the owner of PRIEST tactical solutions, which s stands for Precision Response for Immediate Emergency Stabilization and Treatment. Her goal is to take cutting edge, front line medicine, and put it into the hands of the public. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   Nicole's military career and experience   The comparison...or complete lack of...combat experience and what happened on 1 October 2017   Nicole's first-hand experience of what happened in Las Vegas   People helping people, the individual response to the tragedy   Emergency preparedness, or lack of it   The psychological response to the incident   The concept of prevention versus readiness   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Article about PRIEST Tactical Solutions in Voyage Dallas magazine   PRIEST Tactical solutions Web site     PRIEST Tactical solutions Facebook Page   Nicole Johnson on LinkedIn     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: James Pond, MA, began his current career path, after serving 8 years in the US Marine Corps and 10 years of corporate sales experience. In 2005, James and his family established a charity to help restore the lives of young girls rescued from sex trafficking in Cambodia. After a successful career of working on human trafficking issues in over ten countries, James found a deep passion to serve the needs of veterans and began mentoring young veterans in developing their lives outside of the military. He comes to Veteran’s PATH with a personal connection to the veteran community and a passion to make a difference.   Veteran’s PATH delivers free programs that are changing veterans’ lives. Their programs combine scientifically proven meditation and mindfulness-based tools, outdoor and physical activities, and veteran peer support and leadership. They help veterans share what they have been carrying in isolation, find self-acceptance, community and camaraderie—in order to heal and reintegrate into society with a new sense of possibility and purpose. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   James' journey from the USMC to Cambodia to Veterans PATH   Applying military skills to post-military endeavors   The lack of purpose and meaning in a veteran's post-military life   The history and development of the Veterans PATH program   Connection with other veterans   Follow on services after a "mountaintop" experience   Integrating clinical mental health counseling with adjunctive and alternative therapies   Misconceptions about meditation and how it can benefit veterans   The neurological impact of mindfulness   Helping Veterans to connect to the positive things in their service, while also leaving behind the bad habits we acquired while in the service     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn   How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön   Headspace Website: Meditation Made Simple   Insight Timer App   Veterans PATH Web site   Veterans PATH on Twitter   Veterans PATH on Facebook   Veterans PATH on YouTube   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: James Pond, MA, began his current career path, after serving 8 years in the US Marine Corps and 10 years of corporate sales experience. In 2005, James and his family established a charity to help restore the lives of young girls rescued from sex trafficking in Cambodia. After a successful career of working on human trafficking issues in over ten countries, James found a deep passion to serve the needs of veterans and began mentoring young veterans in developing their lives outside of the military. He comes to Veteran’s PATH with a personal connection to the veteran community and a passion to make a difference.   Veteran’s PATH delivers free programs that are changing veterans’ lives. Their programs combine scientifically proven meditation and mindfulness-based tools, outdoor and physical activities, and veteran peer support and leadership. They help veterans share what they have been carrying in isolation, find self-acceptance, community and camaraderie—in order to heal and reintegrate into society with a new sense of possibility and purpose. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   James' journey from the USMC to Cambodia to Veterans PATH   Applying military skills to post-military endeavors   The lack of purpose and meaning in a veteran's post-military life   The history and development of the Veterans PATH program   Connection with other veterans   Follow on services after a "mountaintop" experience   Integrating clinical mental health counseling with adjunctive and alternative therapies   Misconceptions about meditation and how it can benefit veterans   The neurological impact of mindfulness   Helping Veterans to connect to the positive things in their service, while also leaving behind the bad habits we acquired while in the service     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn   How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön   Headspace Website: Meditation Made Simple   Insight Timer App   Veterans PATH Web site   Veterans PATH on Twitter   Veterans PATH on Facebook   Veterans PATH on YouTube   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: There is one barrier to seeking mental health treatment that veterans seem to face. That barrier is often the one that is most difficult to overcome. It’s the barrier inside each of us, the internal stigma against seeking treatment. The whole “suck it up and drive on” mentality. The “I can handle this” mindset that binds us until we can’t handle it any more. So here are six warning signs that things are getting out of control.   In this episode, Duane talks about six things that he has seen in veterans that he works with that indicate that things are spinning out of control. If any of these things, or most of these things, are present in you or veterans in your network, find a mental health professional to talk to! IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Six signs that things are spinning out of control: 1. You just don’t give a crap anymore (about things you used to enjoy). 2. You just don’t give a crap anymore (about life in general). 3. You give too much of a crap about things (little things become huge). 4. Something in your life has more control over you than you have over it (like substance abuse). 5. Something in you has more control over you than you have over it (like emotions). 6. Someone else brings it to your attention (like a friend, family member...or the cops). LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Head Space and Timing Blog Post: 6 Signs that Things are Spinning Out of Control for Veterans   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: There is one barrier to seeking mental health treatment that veterans seem to face. That barrier is often the one that is most difficult to overcome. It’s the barrier inside each of us, the internal stigma against seeking treatment. The whole “suck it up and drive on” mentality. The “I can handle this” mindset that binds us until we can’t handle it any more. So here are six warning signs that things are getting out of control.   In this episode, Duane talks about six things that he has seen in veterans that he works with that indicate that things are spinning out of control. If any of these things, or most of these things, are present in you or veterans in your network, find a mental health professional to talk to! IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Six signs that things are spinning out of control: 1. You just don’t give a crap anymore (about things you used to enjoy). 2. You just don’t give a crap anymore (about life in general). 3. You give too much of a crap about things (little things become huge). 4. Something in your life has more control over you than you have over it (like substance abuse). 5. Something in you has more control over you than you have over it (like emotions). 6. Someone else brings it to your attention (like a friend, family member...or the cops). LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Head Space and Timing Blog Post: 6 Signs that Things are Spinning Out of Control for Veterans   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Dr. Greg Frazier is the president of the Frazier Group, an independent nonprofit consulting group based in North Florida. He has served in various capacities in the nonprofit sector for more than 35 years. He has worked with people experiencing homelessness, families in crisis and veterans. Dr. Frazier holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator in the 3rd, 4th and 7th Judicial Circuits in Florida. He and his wife, Lori, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, co-facilitate the High Conflict Coparenting Class for the local courts. Dr. Frazier is on the Advisory Council for the University of North Florida’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. He is a Vietnam veteran with a passion for the counseling needs of returning veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The work of the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation in advancing Veteran Mental Health   Veteran as an underserved population regarding mental health   The need for community education around veteran mental health   The benefit of decompression time in earlier eras versus the quick transition of current era service members   Similarities and differences between Vietnam and current era veterans   Myths and misconceptions in the workforce regarding PTSD and Veteran Mental Health   The need for community partnerships to focus on the outcome of veterans, rather than their own agenda   Filling the gaps for veterans who have "fallen through the gaps"   Developing cultural competence in the mental health profession regarding the veteran population   The need for family support for veterans regarding mental health treatment   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   The National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation   Dr. Greg and Lori Frazier Counseling     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Dr. Greg Frazier is the president of the Frazier Group, an independent nonprofit consulting group based in North Florida. He has served in various capacities in the nonprofit sector for more than 35 years. He has worked with people experiencing homelessness, families in crisis and veterans. Dr. Frazier holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Qualified Parenting Coordinator in the 3rd, 4th and 7th Judicial Circuits in Florida. He and his wife, Lori, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, co-facilitate the High Conflict Coparenting Class for the local courts. Dr. Frazier is on the Advisory Council for the University of North Florida’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, and is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. He is a Vietnam veteran with a passion for the counseling needs of returning veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The work of the National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation in advancing Veteran Mental Health   Veteran as an underserved population regarding mental health   The need for community education around veteran mental health   The benefit of decompression time in earlier eras versus the quick transition of current era service members   Similarities and differences between Vietnam and current era veterans   Myths and misconceptions in the workforce regarding PTSD and Veteran Mental Health   The need for community partnerships to focus on the outcome of veterans, rather than their own agenda   Filling the gaps for veterans who have "fallen through the gaps"   Developing cultural competence in the mental health profession regarding the veteran population   The need for family support for veterans regarding mental health treatment   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   The National Board of Certified Counselors Foundation   Dr. Greg and Lori Frazier Counseling     Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Doc Todd is combat veteran who proudly served our country as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman (combat medic) in the United States Navy. Since Doc’s honorable discharge in 2009, it’s been seven years of life and civilian transition for him, including the ups and downs experienced by many young veterans who have dealt with the hard costs of war. Now, Doc has had enough… enough with the pain, enough with not fitting in, enough with the  sorrow and anger of having another friend take his life. So in 2017, Doc took a leap of faith leaving a budding career in financial management to pursue a mission focused on impacting veterans’ lives through music, just as he did eight years ago under the blazing Afghanistan sun, In June, Doc will debut his forthcoming hip-hop album, Combat Medicine – a follow-up to the album he released in 2009 about his emotions leading up to deployment. Combat Medicine is exactly what it sounds like – a no-holds- bar look into military life and veteran transition. His mission is simple – show veterans they’re not alone and save lives. His memoir, also titled Combat Medicine, is set to launch later this year. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Doc Todd's military experience and how it impacted him after the service Self-judgement and the damage it can do to a veteran's mindset Continuing to take care of the troops after service The need for honesty and vulnerability in a veteran's post-military life The genesis of the album Combat Medicine and what made Doc make the shift from a successful wealth management career back to music The frustration that lies in wanting to help veterans, but not being able to LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Doc Todd's Web site Doc Todd on Facebook Doc Todd on Instagram Doc Todd on Twitter Combat Medicine the Album Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Doc Todd is combat veteran who proudly served our country as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman (combat medic) in the United States Navy. Since Doc’s honorable discharge in 2009, it’s been seven years of life and civilian transition for him, including the ups and downs experienced by many young veterans who have dealt with the hard costs of war. Now, Doc has had enough… enough with the pain, enough with not fitting in, enough with the  sorrow and anger of having another friend take his life. So in 2017, Doc took a leap of faith leaving a budding career in financial management to pursue a mission focused on impacting veterans’ lives through music, just as he did eight years ago under the blazing Afghanistan sun, In June, Doc will debut his forthcoming hip-hop album, Combat Medicine – a follow-up to the album he released in 2009 about his emotions leading up to deployment. Combat Medicine is exactly what it sounds like – a no-holds- bar look into military life and veteran transition. His mission is simple – show veterans they’re not alone and save lives. His memoir, also titled Combat Medicine, is set to launch later this year. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Doc Todd's military experience and how it impacted him after the service Self-judgement and the damage it can do to a veteran's mindset Continuing to take care of the troops after service The need for honesty and vulnerability in a veteran's post-military life The genesis of the album Combat Medicine and what made Doc make the shift from a successful wealth management career back to music The frustration that lies in wanting to help veterans, but not being able to LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Doc Todd's Web site Doc Todd on Facebook Doc Todd on Instagram Doc Todd on Twitter Combat Medicine the Album Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

In this episode, Duane jumps on a call with an old Army buddy, SFC Bryan Alexander. Duane and Bryan served together in RC East, Afghanistan, from '09-'10. In 2016, Duane and his family had some time meet up with Bryan and his, and a chance comment sparked an idea that led to the most-viewed blog post on the Head Space and Timing website.   Serving in Washington, D.C., Bryan had an occasion to wear his dress uniform to work one day, and civilians he worked with asked, "what do all those stripes mean." Bryan's explanation of them...and the statement that the "space between the stripes" is as important, if not more so, than the stripes themselves...was significantly impactful. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  The story behind the "Stripes Tell a Story" post The meaning of old Army buddies spending time on the porch Something about a rock n' roll wig and boxer shorts. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Stripes Tell a Story...but Not the Whole Story   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

In this episode, Duane jumps on a call with an old Army buddy, SFC Bryan Alexander. Duane and Bryan served together in RC East, Afghanistan, from '09-'10. In 2016, Duane and his family had some time meet up with Bryan and his, and a chance comment sparked an idea that led to the most-viewed blog post on the Head Space and Timing website.   Serving in Washington, D.C., Bryan had an occasion to wear his dress uniform to work one day, and civilians he worked with asked, "what do all those stripes mean." Bryan's explanation of them...and the statement that the "space between the stripes" is as important, if not more so, than the stripes themselves...was significantly impactful. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  The story behind the "Stripes Tell a Story" post The meaning of old Army buddies spending time on the porch Something about a rock n' roll wig and boxer shorts. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Stripes Tell a Story...but Not the Whole Story   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Dr. Anthony Hassan is the CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network, a network of  25 mental health clinics nationwide. These clinics are designed to improve the mental health outcomes for post-9/11 veterans and their families, with a particular emphasis on post-traumatic stress, through high-quality, free, and accessible mental health care. In addition, he leads efforts to advance the field through funded research initiatives and training programs to improve care within the network and beyond.   Hassan is a veteran of the United States Army enlisted and Air Force officer with 30 years of experience in military behavioral health, serving as a military social work officer, leader, clinician, and academic. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 on the first-ever Air Force combat stress control and prevention team embedded with the Army. He also led the largest military substance abuse and family advocacy programs in the Pacific. These programs were recognized as benchmark programs and training sites for all other Pacific bases.   He most recently served as the inaugural Director and Clinical Professor of the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR) at the University of Southern California School of Social Work. During his tenure at CIR from 2009-2015, Hassan was instrumental in the exponential growth of the school’s military social work program and community-based research on veterans and military families. He has strong relationships with the most senior levels of leadership in the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Washington, D.C. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Serving veterans and their families with a network of clinical mental health clinics   The transition from military mental health to civilian mental health provider LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Cohen Veterans Network   University of Southern California Military Master of Social Work Program Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Dr. Anthony Hassan is the CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network, a network of  25 mental health clinics nationwide. These clinics are designed to improve the mental health outcomes for post-9/11 veterans and their families, with a particular emphasis on post-traumatic stress, through high-quality, free, and accessible mental health care. In addition, he leads efforts to advance the field through funded research initiatives and training programs to improve care within the network and beyond.   Hassan is a veteran of the United States Army enlisted and Air Force officer with 30 years of experience in military behavioral health, serving as a military social work officer, leader, clinician, and academic. He served during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004 on the first-ever Air Force combat stress control and prevention team embedded with the Army. He also led the largest military substance abuse and family advocacy programs in the Pacific. These programs were recognized as benchmark programs and training sites for all other Pacific bases.   He most recently served as the inaugural Director and Clinical Professor of the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families (CIR) at the University of Southern California School of Social Work. During his tenure at CIR from 2009-2015, Hassan was instrumental in the exponential growth of the school’s military social work program and community-based research on veterans and military families. He has strong relationships with the most senior levels of leadership in the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Washington, D.C. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Serving veterans and their families with a network of clinical mental health clinics   The transition from military mental health to civilian mental health provider LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Cohen Veterans Network   University of Southern California Military Master of Social Work Program Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane sits down and talks to Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Marc Scroggins about his military experience and his path towards becoming a clinical mental health and substance abuse counselor.   Marc shares his personal journey regarding mental health, and his thoughts on how veterans should approach those challenges in post-military life that they may be experiencing. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:    The inherent danger in the military Substance abuse and post-military life Substance abuse separate from PTSD and TBI Veteran coming to grips with their internal self Lack of awareness that leads to our altered state Altered substance abuse-induced state often leads to incarceration Habit, avoiding pain, and going through addiction rather than around it The difficulty of veterans looking at themselves as "less than" because of the "expertiseism" of the military The benefit of purpose on recovery Four categories to consider why a veteran is not willing or able to reach out for help with a mental health professional   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Heart of the Bull Film on Vimeo   Heart of the Bull on the Head Space and Timing Blog   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane sits down and talks to Veteran and Clinical Mental Health Counselor Marc Scroggins about his military experience and his path towards becoming a clinical mental health and substance abuse counselor.   Marc shares his personal journey regarding mental health, and his thoughts on how veterans should approach those challenges in post-military life that they may be experiencing. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:    The inherent danger in the military Substance abuse and post-military life Substance abuse separate from PTSD and TBI Veteran coming to grips with their internal self Lack of awareness that leads to our altered state Altered substance abuse-induced state often leads to incarceration Habit, avoiding pain, and going through addiction rather than around it The difficulty of veterans looking at themselves as "less than" because of the "expertiseism" of the military The benefit of purpose on recovery Four categories to consider why a veteran is not willing or able to reach out for help with a mental health professional   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Heart of the Bull Film on Vimeo   Heart of the Bull on the Head Space and Timing Blog   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane talks about his experience both as a combat veteran and a clinical mental health counselor, and outlines eight things that he believes that mental health professionals want a veteran to know before working with them.   This is the second podcast in a two-part series that looks at removing some misconceptions about mental health treatment. In the first episode, Duane talked about eight things that a veteran might want a mental health professional to know; in this episode, Duane talks about eight things that a mental health professional wants a veteran to know about the therapy process. Understanding the expectations of each will benefit both. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The eight things a therapist wants a veteran to know are: 1.    This isn’t about Freud on the couch. 2.    This stuff actually works. 3.    You’re going to have to talk about what’s bothering you… 4.    …and it’s not as bad as you think it’s going to be. 5.    It’s not all about pills and meds. 6.    I actually know what I’m talking about. 7.    I’m not going to give you advice or tell you what to do. 8.    If you and I don’t click, then let me help you find someone you do click with. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Eight Things a Mental Health Professional wants a Veteran to Know (Blog Post)  Head Space and Timing Podcast Episode 5: 8 Things a Veteran wants their Therapist to know   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane talks about his experience both as a combat veteran and a clinical mental health counselor, and outlines eight things that he believes that mental health professionals want a veteran to know before working with them.   This is the second podcast in a two-part series that looks at removing some misconceptions about mental health treatment. In the first episode, Duane talked about eight things that a veteran might want a mental health professional to know; in this episode, Duane talks about eight things that a mental health professional wants a veteran to know about the therapy process. Understanding the expectations of each will benefit both. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The eight things a therapist wants a veteran to know are: 1.    This isn’t about Freud on the couch. 2.    This stuff actually works. 3.    You’re going to have to talk about what’s bothering you… 4.    …and it’s not as bad as you think it’s going to be. 5.    It’s not all about pills and meds. 6.    I actually know what I’m talking about. 7.    I’m not going to give you advice or tell you what to do. 8.    If you and I don’t click, then let me help you find someone you do click with. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Eight Things a Mental Health Professional wants a Veteran to Know (Blog Post)  Head Space and Timing Podcast Episode 5: 8 Things a Veteran wants their Therapist to know   Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran or Remove Before Flight will feature a marketing training to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode things get real. Paige is back and this time she is the host of the show spinning the table around by interviewing her dad about entrepreneurship.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Learn our host, Kevin Fairbanks' views on Entrepreneurship Keeping Yourself Educated Kevin's Golden Rule     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get Your Copy of Head Space and Timing: Veteran Mental Health from a Combat Veteran Perspective Today! Purple Heart Day: Honoring Our Soldiers a blog post I had the pleasure of writing for EarQ.   FREE Website SEO Audit Visit PinkTieTech and click on the pink button in the bottom right corner that says "Send a free SEO audit report for my site".   Veterans Hearing Study   RBF NATION: You listen to the show, now JOIN THE NATION Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001   A2 Hosting   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane talks about his experience both as a combat veteran and a clinical mental health counselor, and outlines eight things that he believes that a veteran wants their mental health professional to know before working with them.   As a professional counselor and combat veteran, one of the most rewarding aspects of the work that Duane does is helping other veterans come to a point of awareness and understanding about their experiences in the military, and setting the stage for change if that’s what the veteran is willing to do. Working with any client can be challenging, but veterans can be especially difficult because of the warrior culture that they are used to. This podcast talks about eight different points that he believes veterans would like their mental health counselor to know before working with them. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The eight things a veteran wants their mental health counselor to know are: I’m not sure this is necessary I’m really, really trusting you The only reason I’m here is because I’m tired of feeling the way I do I really want to be able to talk… …but have no intention of doing so… …and will shut down if I feel like you’re judging me. I don’t think that you’ll be able to understand what I experienced I have no desire to be coddled, revered, or bullied. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Eight Things a Veteran wants Their Mental Health Counselor to Know   Head Space and Timing Blog Change Your POV Book ClubHey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

    SUMMARY: In this episode, Duane talks about his experience both as a combat veteran and a clinical mental health counselor, and outlines eight things that he believes that a veteran wants their mental health professional to know before working with them.   As a professional counselor and combat veteran, one of the most rewarding aspects of the work that Duane does is helping other veterans come to a point of awareness and understanding about their experiences in the military, and setting the stage for change if that’s what the veteran is willing to do. Working with any client can be challenging, but veterans can be especially difficult because of the warrior culture that they are used to. This podcast talks about eight different points that he believes veterans would like their mental health counselor to know before working with them. IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The eight things a veteran wants their mental health counselor to know are: I’m not sure this is necessary I’m really, really trusting you The only reason I’m here is because I’m tired of feeling the way I do I really want to be able to talk… …but have no intention of doing so… …and will shut down if I feel like you’re judging me. I don’t think that you’ll be able to understand what I experienced I have no desire to be coddled, revered, or bullied. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Eight Things a Veteran wants Their Mental Health Counselor to Know   Head Space and Timing Blog Change Your POV Book ClubHey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

EBV Syracuse University Class of 2017 Recap Google Instant Search Discontinued SEO Before or After your Project SEO Series Part V   SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran or Remove Before Flight will feature a marketing training to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode we are going to continue our series on SEO with part 3 of site layout, design and structure, talk about changes at Google and recap my crazy week mentoring with EBV.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Great business concepts coming out of this year's EBV class How Google Instant Search discontinuance will effect you When is the best time to do SEO: before or after a content project The appropriate amount of content Internal vs External Links Mobile Responsiveness and SEO   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: A2 Hosting   Interview with Anthony Armelino from EBV Sandbox Enterprises - Krista Penn Late Earth - The Black Sky Problem   FREE Website SEO Audit Visit PinkTieTech and click on the pink button in the bottom right corner that says "Send a free SEO audit report for my site".   Veterans Hearing Study   RBF NATION: You listen to the show, now JOIN THE NATION Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!  

  Booked Review / SEO Series Part IV: Site Layout, Design and Structure Part 2   SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran or Remove Before Flight will feature a marketing training to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode, we continue our series on search engine optimize aka SEO with part 2 of site layout, design and structure, and review the digital marketing and social media appointment setting system for anyone looking for a steady stream of leads, appointments, and new clients.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Building a simple system to get customer Preventing doomsday in your business Basic SEO Fundamentals: robots.txt, htaccess, and sitemap.xml The importance of a good title tag Proper use of header tags Meta Data and how it helps SEO   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Get Your Copy of BOOKED Today!   Life Coaching Certification Program   robots.txt Generator htaccess Generator Yoast SEO WordPress Plugin   FREE Website SEO Audit Visit PinkTieTech and click on the pink button in the bottom right corner that says "Send a free SEO audit report for my site". Veterans Hearing Study Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran or Remove Before Flight will feature a marketing training to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Charlotte Creech from Patriot Bootcamp a great resource for any veteran entrepreneurs in the tech space. Join us next week to continue our series on SEO.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What is Patriot Boot Camp Why as a Veteran Tech Entrepreneur PBC is a must Struggles Our Military Community Faces During Transition The Importance of Mentorship to Help You Picking the Right Business Partners   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Patriot Boot Camp EarQ Schedule a FREE Hearing Screening Veterans and Hearing Loss Veterans Hearing Study   Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!  

Father's Day Special Edition Featuring Paige Fairbanks   SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode, we changing things up a little by bringing you a special edition for Father's Day. Kevin's daughter Paige joins him to discuss the meaning behind Father's Day and talk about entrepreneurship and her take on it. No marketing segment this week to keep the episode short allowing all of our father's out there to enjoy time with their families. Join us next week to learn about Patriot Bootcamp and continue our series on SEO.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The meaning behind Father's Day Has Kevin's past failures scared Paige from being an entrepreneur? Paige's thoughts on what it takes to be a good entrepreneur Walk through one idea that Paige has for a business and the research required to get it off the ground   Advice for new fathers..... LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!  

  SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode, we had the pleasure talking with James Truesdell, a fellow veteran and entrepreneur. James owns and operates Double Barrel Veteran Apparel where he provides high quality clothing for the rugged & resilient veteran. James served not only as an enlisted soldier but also as a commissioned officer for the United States Army. I have known James now for a while as we first meet just before he stated his business at a Boots2Business class offered by the IVMF. It has been great watching him grow his company out of nothing. You can learn more about his business and view some of this great clothes by visiting DBVA.us After our interview with James join us for Part 3 of our series on SEO and see how it can help your business.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is James Truesdell The history behind Double Barrel Veteran Apparel Some of the struggles entrepreneurs faces during startup and growth phases Where family fits into running a business Analyzing your website for User Experience (UX) Importance of layout and navigation URL structure Clean code and why   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Double Barrel Veteran Apparel Follow DBVA on Facebook James Truesdell (LinkedIn) Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Alexa - Top Websites Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!  

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Armelino from the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) where he runs the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) and we continue the next lesson in our marketing series on SEO.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is Anthony Armelino The history behind IVMF EBV and other great programs offered by IVMF How to select the best keywords for your website Analyzing your competitors Ways to improve the rankings of your website   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Changing Heart & Minds Episode 2: Overexposed Institute for Veterans and Military Families Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Anthony Armelino (LinkedIn) Book A Call With Kevin (Veterati) Be A Guest on Remove Before Flight Hire Kevin for your Website or Marketing Needs Spyfu: Spy on your competitors SERPS: Keyword Tool Google AdWords: Keyword Planner Keyword Tool: Keyword Suggestions MOZ: Keyword Explorer Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001 Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!  

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this Memorial Day edition, we are going to change things up and give you a brief lesson on business entity types, reflect a little on those who made the ultimate sacrifice and we will begin our marketing series on SEO.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Some History About Memorial Day Various Business Entity Types Advantages and Disadvantages of Business Entity Types Introduction to Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Why SEO is a must for business A Brief History About Search Engines   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Change Your POV Memorial Day AHA Book Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001 Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode we had the pleasure of talking to Diana Tsai one of the co-founders of Veterati and a serial entrepreneur. We wrap up with discussing the value of using Facebook for your business.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is Diana Tsai What is Veterati Business Pivoting Importance of Mentorship Why Facebook is a must for business The musts for all Facebook posts The most under utilized FREE marketing tool    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Veterati How This All Started: The Who, What, and Why of Veterati LinkedIn: Diana Tsai Veterati: Kevin Fairbanks Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001 Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode we are going to talk with Alex Schlinsky, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Prospecting On Demand and Sky Social Media, like always we will leave you with a great marketing tip.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is Alex Schlinsky What is it like being an entrepreneur and business coach What drives Alex to keep going why things get tough Ways to setup your business to have prospects find you Importance of Goals Effective marketing methods for your business The give and take of working in a mastermind Focusing on what matters Using SMART Goals with your business   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Prospecting On Demand™ Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Social Media Posting Plans  - Coupon Code: RBF-001 Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this episode we are going to talk with Corey Christman, a veteran, retired special agent and serial entrepreneur, and as always we will leave you with a great marketing tip.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is Corey Christman How to handle running multiple businesses at the same time How Corey got started with his businesses Finding the right people to join your organization Networking and how you get things done 3 pieces of advice for new entrepreneurs Cool stories from a military criminal investigator Using free content and social media to increase awareness   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Vethos, LLC (Corey’s primary business) Connecting with Corey – Twitter: @1coreyc – LinkedIn: cchristman VetAdvisor Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group   Veterati Social Media Posting Plans  – Coupon Code: RBF-001 Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!  Hey, It’s Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going tohttp://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you’ll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes oniTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don’t ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you’d like to totally make our day… we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

  DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR?   SUMMARY: Welcome to Remove Before Flight where we help prepare Veterans to start, grow or scale a business. Every Sunday Kevin will share an interview with a successful business owner, or a service organization which can help you along your journey, when possible the interviewee will also be a veteran. Remove Before Flight will always wrap up with a marketing tip of the week to help you make you business a success.  If you liked this episode please share with your friends and family!   In this inaugural episode we are going to talk about the Remove Before Flight podcast, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and get you started with a great marketing tip.   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Who is this crazy host Why Remove Before Flight 10 Steps to being a successful entrepreneur The importance of social media for your business   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Veteran Entrepreneur Mastermind PinkTie Technology Group Institute for Veterans and Military Families Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Veterati Cigars and Sea Stories Book A Discovery Session   Give back to Veterans who give back to Veterans!    Hey, It’s Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going tohttp://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you’ll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes oniTunes.   All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don’t ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you’d like to totally make our day… we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

SUMMARY: CYPOV Podcast is dedicated to helping Veterans become just as successful out of uniform as they were when they were in. This week on Change Your POV Podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Gene Bryant the CEO and Founder of Battle Buddies For Life, a 501c3 non-profit veteran service organization. It is the mission of Battle Buddies For Life to help veterans and their immediate families during their times of need or crises while focusing on live-enabling skills in order to prevent suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling and just needs to talk to someone Battle Buddies For Life is a great place to start! Call anytime 24 x 7 at 803-768-LIFE (5433)     IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:   After 9 deployments with the Army, and surviving all of them but seeing my friends and brothers and sisters in arms die, Gene wanted to do one last deployment.  This last deployment Gene was hoping would be considered his suicide mission.  I didn’t want to continue living my life when all others have He didn’t want to continue living life when all others around him died. He felt he should have died too.  Gene then decided to start Battle Buddies For Life (BBFL) once he retired from the Army in October of 2012.  It took about 6 months for his pay to start coming in from the Veteran’s Affairs Office which almost caused him to lose his house and caused big problems with his family. Gene vowed to never let anything like this to happen to any other Veteran if I could help it.     LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:     Change Your POV Book Club Don’t miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It’s Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going tohttp://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie     If you enjoy the show I sure hope you’ll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes oniTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don’t ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you’d like to totally make our day… we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

    SUMMARY: CYPOV Podcast is dedicated to helping Veterans become just as successful out of uniform as they were when they were in. Sometimes this transition can be way more difficult than expected especially when you let your military service be what defines you as a person. How do you move on, how do you rebuild the most important relationship in your life…. The one with yourself. This week's guest shares with us his journey in this quest. At 17 years old, in 1995, Jeff Adamec, Joined the United States Army. Leaving for Basic Training the same day he graduated from High School. He was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division as a Combat Medic before volunteering to go to Ranger School. He then began his service as a Ranger Medic in 2nd Ranger Bn 75th Ranger Regt. In 1999 He tried out and was selected into the US Army Special Forces. He changed his job to a Special Forces Weapons NCO. Jeff would go on to be awarded the Silver Star for the Battle of Debeka Pass in 2003 Iraq. After 6 total Combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, Jeff has also been awarded 4 Bronze Stars, Army Commendation Medal with V device for Valor, and a Purple Heart he received in 2009 when he was wounded and sustained major back injuries and a Traumatic Brain Injury. Jeff never fully recovered from his injuries and began to show signs of PTSD that contributed to his Medical Retirement in 2013 after 18 Years Active Duty as a Sergeant First Class. Jeff has been credited as a contributing author in the book Heroes Among Us, by Chuck Larson and is mentioned in additional books such as War Stories of The Green Berets, Roughneck 91, and Masters of Chaos. He worked for The DOD as a Defense Contractor and for the Department of Homeland Security. He currently works at Cisco Systems as an IT Professional. Jeff holds Network+ and Security+ certifications, and does Veterans outreach and PTSD awareness through volunteering and public speaking. He also leads Motivational and Leadership Team-Building classes and seminars. Jeff lives in North Carolina with his Wife of over 20 years and their 2 children. I had a fantastic time talking with Jeff about his experiences and I know you will enjoy this interview too. So let’s get right into this!   IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How hard it is to move on with your life out of the military especially when it has become the only thing in your life that you know and associate with. Getting out and finding something to do that is big and meaningful, that has the same sense of importance and connection in our lives is very difficult. We far too often associate our We far too often associate our time in service and what we were when we were in as who we are, or what we have become. Learning that we are more than the uniform we wore, and under it all, we are still the same person.    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Heroes Among Us War Stories Of The Green Beret Roughneck Nine-One Masters Of Chaos NC4ME   Follow Jeff On Twitter   Change Your POV Book Club Don't miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes. If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!

    SUMMARY: Bennett Tanton has been with Change Your POV from almost the beginning! In this rare episode, Eddie interviews Bennett and we all get to know him a little bit better!  Just when you thought you knew everything about Bennett, he surprises us with some tidbits only shared here on the show! We hope you enjoy.    IN THIS PARTICULAR EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Didn't everyone try to dig to China? I have to admit I did and so did many other young boys I knew growing up. But to be honest none of us used explosives! Learn of some of Bennett's successes and failures, what scares him the most, and what is most important to him in his life.    Change Your POV Book Club Don't miss out! Check out the Monthly Book Club and be a part of the conversation! Tons of exclusive content just for the members. Membership is FREE! Click the image below to learn more! Hey, It's Eddie and Bennett! Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening! Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section or you can leave me a message about this episode by going to http://ChangeYourPOV.com/AskEddie   If you enjoy the show I sure hope you'll subscribe and download a bunch of episodes on iTunes. All these shows are free to download and listen to and we don't ask for donations or anything to create this show. But if you'd like to totally make our day... we would be forever grateful if you would be so kind as to leave an honest review on iTunes.   If you are new to reviews and need a little help, you can go to LEAVE A REVIEW and we will walk you through that step-by-step. Thank you in advance for doing that!  – plus, we read each and every one of them! Please share this episode with your friends and family!