Podcasts about boulder crest

In this powerful episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas sits down with Dustin Burkett, a former law enforcement officer turned custom gun grip artist and founder of Burkett Customs. Dustin Hill opens up about his 20-year career in law enforcement, his battle with PTSD, and the life-changing impact of the Warrior PATHH program through Boulder Crest. He shares how forging unique custom grips from rare and meaningful materials—like wooly mammoth tooth, meteorite, and even samurai armor—became both his business and his therapy. From addiction and suicidal thoughts to finding peace and purpose in craftsmanship and fatherhood, Dustin's story is one of raw vulnerability, redemption, and resilience. This is a must-watch conversation for first responders, veterans, and anyone navigating the mental health challenges of service and life after. Guest: Dustin Burkett Website: https://www.burkettcustoms.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burkettcustoms/ Resources Mentioned: https://bouldercrest.org/program/warrior-pathh/

What if trauma wasn't the end of the story—but the beginning of a new chapter? In this powerful episode of PTSD and Beyond, we welcome Josh Goldberg, CEO of Boulder Crest Foundation, and Dr. Taryn Greene, trauma researcher and storyteller, to explore the science and soul of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). Together, we dismantle the myth of bouncing back—and instead talk about bouncing forward. Boulder Crest's pioneering program has been transforming lives through the lens of strength, service, and meaning. This episode dives deep into how PTG offers a map for healing—one built not just on recovery, but on purpose.

Grief, adversity, and trauma are common, formative human experiences that people move through and grow from. Yet, we often avoid talking about this process, making it harder to understand how people make meaning from grief. Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) offers us a paradigm for how to make sense of hard experiences and move forward in ways that deepen our connections with ourselves and each other. In this episode, teens share their stories and we hear from Dr. Taryn Greene, a research psychologist who works with the Boulder Crest Foundation to study PTG.  Check out Boulder Crest's PTG story challenge, with opportunities to win funding to share your story. To learn more about posttraumatic growth, check out the resources below. And as always, if you want to reach out, email us at team@thisteenagelife.org. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/struggle-well/202303/how-to-use-grief-to-grow https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/struggle-well/202305/navigating-trauma-is-not-easy-expert-companions-can-help https://bouldercrest.org/research-resources/what-is-posttraumatic-growth-ptg/  

Joe Higgins, WUT co-founder and co-host through about 2016 sits in with Chris today. Ron Payette and Ari Sloane, retired Tucson Police officers, join Chris and Joe to talk about efforts to help police officers identify stressors and cope with those stressors of their occupation, including working with Boulder Crest.

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note (0:00) Dr JoAnn di Filippo--excerpt of full discussion [Apr 29, Hr 2] (11:32) Joe DeSimone, Blue Chip Planning, current events and how they affect financial markets [Apr 29, Hr 3] (23:24) Pima BOS District 3 Dem candidate Edgar Soto--excerpt of full discussion [Apr 30, Hr 2] (38:30) Ted Maxwell, SALC, update from the state Legislature [Apr 30, Hr 3] (48:13) Janay Arenas, Chair of the Pima County Small Business Commission--recognizing small businesses in Pima County [Apr 30, Hr 2] (55:22) Pinal County Sheriff, and GOP candidate for US Senate, Mark Lamb. Excerpt of interview [May 1, Hr 2] (1:06:07) John Ward, how to have affordable housing, from a veteran developer. Excerpt of full discussion [May 2, Hr 2] (1:16:45) Brad Richter and Freddy Vasquez with Lead Guitar, helping make better students by providing free guitar lessons to those not able to afford it. [May 2, Hr 3] (1:27:27) Ron Payette, Ari Sloane

Master Chief Petty Officer Ken Falke served in the Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialist during the 80s and 90s. He was tasked with disarming all sorts of explosives, and deployed all over the world, including to Iraq during the Gulf War, and Bosnia during the Bosnian War.  Now, Falke and his wife run a non-profit called Boulder Crest which helps veterans and first responders with mental health struggles, and achieve “post-traumatic growth”. Learn more at bouldercrest.org.  Thank you to Regal for sponsoring this episode. You can sign up for Regal Unlimited via this link, and make sure to use code WARRIORS24 to get 10% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Created by a retired Master Chief Petty Officer, Boulder Crest Retreat is a facility in Bluemont, Va. where combat veterans can get away from their busy lives and relax and heal at no cost.

Does it ever feel like the world is collapsing? With everything politicized, it's hard to escape from the woke antics of American society. Where do these woke ideas develop and how do they make their way through society? Jesse Kelly discusses with behavioral scientist Gad Saad. Surviving Woke America also means persevering through fear. What's the next big scare coming to America? Zuby joins Jesse with a preview and advice on how to make it through. Plus, even more perspective from Mike Slater and Boulder Crest's Ken Falke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does it ever feel like the world is collapsing? With everything politicized, it's hard to escape from the woke antics of American society. Where do these woke ideas develop and how do they make their way through society? Jesse Kelly discusses with behavioral scientist Gad Saad. Surviving Woke America also means persevering through fear. What's the next big scare coming to America? Zuby joins Jesse with a preview and advice on how to make it through. Plus, even more perspective from Mike Slater and Boulder Crest's Ken Falke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Goldberg & Ken Falke join the show to discuss Operation Struggle Well. Boulder Crest's ‘Struggle Well' mantra takes on the crisis of suicide and stress rampant among our veterans and first responders.

It is SO impressive what The Boulder Crest Foundation and The Boulder Crest Institute are doing for our Combat Veterans to help them heal from traumas. Their work is groundbreaking and it's working! The focus is on the teachings of posttraumatic growth. Ken Falke, Founder & Chairman of Boulder Crest, is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. He believes there's no greater mission than helping Veterans, first responders, and their families rediscover hope, purpose, and a future that is truly worth living. It's his passion. He spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 20 years of war. Ken is excited about the breakthrough success he's seeing at Boulder Crest, and says this is the coolest thing he's ever worked on and he's worked on some pretty cool things. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward-thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development. I'm so honored to be able to shine a light on Ken Falke and Boulder Crest this Veterans Day and every day. To help transform 'struggle to strength', Boulder Crest offers 2 peaceful locations for struggling veterans to come spend a week, spend quality time, be embraced, understood and heal. One location is in Bluemont, VA and the other in Sonoita, Arizona. Plus they offer many other programs across the country where those who are struggling can get the quality help they need to find the path to a life worth living. Their efforts are working. The Boulder Crest locations feature things like ADA-accessible cabins with plenty of amenities for comfort and for families to join in. Therapeutic and recreational activities like equine, archery, art, music, labyrinth walks, and fishing. And optional organized group activities, like barbecues and bonfires, which create opportunities for guests to connect with, and draw strength from, one another in what they've coined as a 'warrior's paradise'. The Boulder Crest Institute, located in Bluemont VA,  serves as the hub for the development, delivery, study, and scaling of their groundbreaking, Posttraumatic Growth-based programs. The Institute led the development of the Warrior PATHH curriculum, which is now delivered in nine locations across the country: Boulder Crest Virginia, Boulder Crest Arizona, Boulder Crest's Mobile Training Team, and through partnerships in Florida (GratitudeAmerica), Georgia (Camp Southern Ground), South Carolina (Big Red Barn Retreat), Maine (Travis Mills Foundation), Arkansas (Sheep Dog Impact Assistance), and Washington State (Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation). The Institute is also currently leading programs in Miami, Florida and Tucson, Arizona, to integrate Struggle Well Training and Posttraumatic Growth into their police departments. This project is made possible by the support of the FirstNet by AT&T, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and the Community-Police Relations Foundation. Since the Institute's opening in January 2018, Boeing has been an invaluable strategic partner and supporter, enabling them to develop and deliver training on Posttraumatic Growth for the mental health community. Ken Falke and Boulder Crest Institute Co-Founder & Exec. Dir. Josh Goldberg, also co-authored a book that's taken the mental health world by storm. It's called "Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma."  It's changing the lives of Veterans, First Responders and anyone who's been worn down by 'struggling'.  "Struggle" the authors say, "is the story of every great leader, every great man, and every great woman. Through encountering obstacles, heroes are tested and forged into becoming the great, authentic human beings they are destined to be." I love this quote on their website:  " It's time to learn how to struggle well. Because struggle is a terrible thing to waste." Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg, the authors of Struggle Well, have trained more than 40,000 people in the principles and practices of how to Struggle Well. Boulder Crest Foundation is doing amazing work and would love your support. Here's where you can find out more about them and donate. And if you want to meet a real hero please take a few minutes to meet Ken Falke, Founder & Chairman Boulder Crest Foundation, in this warm podcast conversation from The Debbie Nigro Show.  The world is a better place because of people like Ken Falke.   

On today's Breitbart News Daily podcast, we begin with a breakdown of Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and some other media news including CNN's pathetic ratings. Then, we get into all the latest political updates and much more. We have two guests today. It's "National First Responder Day" and Ken Falke, founder of the Boulder Crest Foundation (bouldercrest.org), is on to talk about it. He is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and has an amazing story that you won't want to miss. Then, we speak to Robert Cahaly, Senior Strategist and Pollster, The Trafalgar Group, which might be the best polling operation around.

Most people who suffer from PTSD have never heard of posttraumatic growth, and our guest today insists that a diagnosis isn't enough. People deserve the opportunity to liberate themselves and future generations from their traumas, in a safe, empathetic environment. Josh Goldberg is the co-founder and executive director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth and has led Boulder Crest's efforts to develop the nation's first comprehensive, non-clinical curriculum for posttraumatic growth. He is dedicated to ensuring that service members, veterans, first responders, and their families have the opportunity to live lives of passion, purpose, and service.Josh joins us today as part of our Conscious Community segment to talk about training individuals in the principles of posttraumatic growth, and how this leads to an increased quality of life and a decreased suicide rate among veterans and first responders. We discuss PTSD in-depth, from its varied manifestations to the reasons people fail to seek help for it. Josh fills us in on the problem with the narrative of our mental health system and shares Boulder Crest Foundation's goal to normalize struggle and democratize the capacity to struggle well.Tune in for this inspiring episode with someone who truly has turned his life around to make a difference, and find out how he facilitates posttraumatic growth without retraumatization, enabling people to transcend their suffering, rather than simply endure it. Trauma serves as the earthquake that shakes up your entire reality and, in this episode, you'll discover the profound opportunity it can provide for you and your family to grow! What you'll learn about in this episode:Josh Golberg's journey to posttraumatic growth for veterans and first responders. The two powerful messages he took from the book, Man's Search for Meaning.The problem with the narrative of our mental health system.What Josh has learned from the people he works with.What PTSD is and how it manifests.The three categories first responders experience.Reasons people don't seek help for PTSD and mental health issues.Boulder Crest Foundation's goal to normalize struggle and democratize the capacity to struggle well.Why Josh isn't fond of the prolonged exposure technique.The involvement of families in the posttraumatic growth process.The phenomenon of post-secondary PTSD.A powerful exercise in the Warrior PATHH program.Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G-jFswstcUhKLvGH4SQs3S0XJni171Dm/view?usp=sharingAdditional Resources:Josh Goldberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmgoldberg55/Email Josh Golberg: josh.goldberg@bouldercrest.orgSharon Spano:Website: sharonspano.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharonspano/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/Book: thetimemoneybook.comEvents: workshop.sharonspano.com/workshop Twitter: twitter.com/SharonSpano12-Week Toxic Relationship 1:1 Intensive: https://sharonspanoworkshops.com/intensive

In this timely installment of "Givers of GovCon" as May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we chat with Accenture Federal Services' Shawn Roman about his involvement with the Boulder Crest Foundation, why he feels strongly about supporting the wellness of veterans and their families, and how it relates to his work at Accenture. We're also joined by the foundation's founder and chairman Ken Falke, who shares more about the mission behind Boulder Crest and his personal passion for spreading awareness on PTSD and other emotional wounds veterans face. 

Today, we're revisiting an episode from May of 2020 with Richard Tedeschi.  Richard originated the concept of posttraumatic growth with his colleague Lawrence Calhoun during their years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. More recently, he has been applying the posttraumatic growth concept in the development of innovative programs for combat veterans and first responders. The success of which is leading to their implementation at a number of venues across the country. His new book about the growth experiences of military families is Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020). In Today's Episode, Dr. Tedeschi talks to us about trauma, PTSD, and Post traumatic growth as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We discuss how getting clear on our beliefs can help us more effectively navigate this crisis, the importance of taking action for our mental health - especially actions that help others, and how parents can help their kids better handle difficult and challenging times.   Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups   Guest Links: Find Dr. Teschi's books: Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020) The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook (2016)    ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired ADHD Essentials Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Diversified ADHD Friendly Lifestyle    Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups    ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com  

Mr. Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward-thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development.Ken's passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 20 years of war. As part of this effort, Ken authored Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma.Linkshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-falke-58992036/recent-activity/https://www.facebook.com/ken.falke

Detective Corporal Jeff Engel joins me on this episode. A 20 year Air Force Veteran and a 16 year Law Enforcement Veteran talks about his early influences into becoming a military member to transitioning to law enforcement. He delves into his own mental health journey with attending Boulder Crest (https://bouldercrest.org/), a non profit organization that helps First Responders and Military Veterans who are in need of help. Further, Jeff talks about how “verbal judo” is a key to success to bridging the gap with the community ; whether in the military or law enforcement , foreign or domestic. We also talk about a sensitive topic of no knock warrants and it's process in obtaining one and how the political narrative is effecting this tool for policing. Overall, Jeff Engel is a leader by talking about his transformation professionally but also most importantly personally; from the stereotype of machismo male to a vulnerable husband and father. I was honored and thankful for this conversation. The following are links of the resources mentioned on this episode: https://bouldercrest.org/ ; https://resilientminds.us/ ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPYY6CvcUqQ (an incredible and heartfelt commercial from Chick-fil-A that captures that we never know what someone is going through or experiencing in their life). You can reach Detective Corporal Jeff Engel @ his LinkedIn account : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysengel62/ . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brownieinblue/support

Skimpy deals with the horrors of being blind inside the base hospital, Pally, Tommy and the others pay Mills a visit and go looking for Skimpy. The 530th Squadron is assigned a new commander, The Boss, Jack, Andy and Rosie all receive good news. The Boss and Jack discover something horrifying, and Leslie informs the men on some soul crushing news that effects every airmen.  If you are a veteran who is struggling with returning home, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Etc, we love you! Please seek help! You're not alone! https://www.hfotusa.org/top-ptsd-resources-for-military-veterans/1. VA Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 12. National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(800)273-8255 Combat Call Center (877)WAR-VETS 3. VA Vet Center Program Vet Centers offer a wide range of services to Veterans and their families at 300 community-based Vet Center locations.4. PTSD Foundation of America Veteran Line: (877)717-PTSD (7873) Office: (832)912-4429 5. Home Base Program-Clinical Intensive Care Program (National/Regional) 617-724-52026. Lone Survivor Foundation: (832)581-35927. Operation Mend-Intensive Treatment Program:8. USA Cares: Combat Injured Program (800) 773-03879. Military One Source: Military OneSource is a 24/7 connection to information, answers, and support to help Veterans reach their goals, overcome challenges, and thrive. 10. Real Warriors: The Real Warriors Campaign promotes a culture of support for psychological healthy by encouraging the military community to reach out for help whether coping with the daily stressors of military life, or concerns like depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder.11. Boulder Crest Foundation's Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes) is delivered once a month at Boulder Crest's locations in Arizona (Boulder Crest Arizona), Virginia (Boulder Crest Virginia), and the Boulder Crest Mobile Training Team, and monthly by Boulder Crest's partners in Florida, Georgia, Maine, South Carolina, and Arkansas.Please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or constructive criticism by privately messaging me through one of the various SNAFU Social Media Pages. Also, check out our website for more information by clicking here!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snafupodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snafupodIf you'd like to donate to the Podcast and help support us, please visit https://www.patreon.com/snafupod and you'll get bonus content every week. Support the show

Former NFL pro bowl cornerback Shawn Springs sits down with John R Miles to discuss how to stay grounded in life. We discuss how a traumatic brain injury he suffered while playing for the Washington Redskins, changed his life and created his passion to create better protection for future generations. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Boulder Crest Foundation: https://bouldercrest.org/. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. Shawn Springs is a former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League for 13 seasons playing with the Seahawks, Redskins, and Patriots. He played college football for Ohio State University and earned All-American honors. He was the highest pick ever to be drafted as a cornerback. Today, Shawn in s the CEO of Windpact where he built a core team of engineers, designers, and world-class scientists all dedicated to improving impact protection. During our discussion, we discuss his journey to the NFL, some of the highlights from his career, the one play on Dec 12, 2004, that completely changed his life when he was with the Washington Redskins, his board role with the Boulder Crest foundation, his path to becoming an entrepreneur, his mentorship with Microsoft founder Paul Allen, and his advice to those wishing to become passion struck as well as a bunch of fun questions about his time in the league. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! SHOW NOTES 0:00 Shawn Springs Teaser 1:04 Show intro and background on Shawn Springs 3:50 Michigan vs. Ohio State University Rivalry 5:19 Why he got involved with the Boulder Crest Foundation and what it does 6:51 His experience with Roger Staubach 7:40 What is post-traumatic growth and mission of Warrior PATTH 10:40 What was going through his head when he was became the highest-drafted cornerback 13:49 Playing for the Seattle Seahawks and the mentoring he received from Paul Allen 17:00 The most talented wide-receivers he ever played against 19:00 His experience playing with Tom Brady and what makes Tom so great 21:46 The traumatic injury in 2004 that almost stopped his career and led to his current passion 24:24 Why he founded Windpact and what the company is doing to prevent head injuries 29:57 He discusses becoming an entrepreneur and the fear of having to do pitches 32:54 Shawn Spring's advice to those who are leaving the NFL 37:45 His advice on career reinvention and becoming an entrepreneur 40:56 The importance of celebrating the small wins 42:08 His secret to how to stay grounded in life 46:35 His predictions on the NFC East and Washing Football team renaming ENGAGE SHAWN SPRINGS AND WINDPACT *Website: https://windpact.com/ *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/windpact/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windpact/ *Twitter: https://twitter.com/windpactinc ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ABOUT JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/  

When someone has just four years to go to receive a full pension and he resigns, you may ask yourself, “Why would anyone do that??” Their family's sake may be a first guess. That is exactly why Nate left the Tucson Police Department and went on a different path. He now runs a successful microgreens business, cares for his special-needs daughter, Ellie, and advocates for police officer wellness.Nate is a previous attendee of the Boulder Crest Foundation program, and we're going to find out more about this amazing organization.Info about Nate's microgreen business can be found at https://ezmicrogreens.comInfo about Boulder Crest can be found at https://bouldercrest.orgThis episode was sponsored by Filthy Pirate Coffee. Find out more at https://filthypirate.coffee

Jeff gets pumped about U.S. Space Force Guardians newly unveiled dress uniforms. CV reluctantly brings us yet another story about Afghanistan as two of the military's highest-ranking generals telling lawmakers that they did not support the full withdrawal this year. Ashley shares a story from The American Legion Magazine about the benefits of Wind Therapy. RAPID FIRE Marine Lieutenant Colonel who demanded Afghanistan accountability thrown in brig. Remains of Medal of Honor recipient Rev. Emil Kapaun returned to Kansas 70 years after his death in North Korean POW Camp. Navy veteran with broken-down scooter becomes TikTok star is flooded with generosity. Lawmaker on a mission to compel Pentagon to take UFOs seriously.

On this episode of the American Valor Podcast, we were joined by Ken Falke, the founder and chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation and the author of “Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma.”After serving 21 years as a Master Chief Petty Officer in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community within the U.S. Navy, Ken founded Boulder Crest, a nonprofit organization that aims to heal, train, and support veterans, first responders and their families struggling with the aftermath of war and traumatic events. In this episode, Ken describes what it means to “struggle well” and how Boulder Crest uses the “Posttraumatic Growth” method to heal our nation's warfighters and first responders.Support the show (https://customcoinholders.com/product/walk-of-heroes/)

Camaraderie comes in many forms, from combat deployment to live-fire ranges, or field exercises. To ruck marches to morning PT sessions and back-to-back hour-long death by Powerpoint mandatory annual training. Service members almost always had a battle buddy there soldiering through it together. But, civilian life is much different and for some of us, the loneliness and lack of connectivity with others make even the most mundane aspects of life sometimes hard to bear. That is why there are many on this side of the DD-214 who have dedicated themselves to walking side-by-side with veterans through thick and thin, ready to encourage and help bring restoration to our warrior spirit. We speak with three men who have dedicated themselves to that cause today. During this episode of the #StillServing podcast, Host Rob Couture speaks with Stuart Taylor, President & CEO of the Allied Forces Foundation who describes the challenging, yet rewarding events his charity puts on for veterans from both sides of the pond. Ken Faulk, Founder and Chairman of the Bouldercrest Foundation, talks about his retreat setting in Northern Virginia and how it's helping veterans and their families cope with past traumas and feel whole again. And extreme sports enthusiasts and veterans advocate Ricky Falls shares his passion for bringing awareness to the plight of homeless veterans by way of a long-distance cycling trip.   Stuart Taylor, President & CEO, Allied Forces Foundation —   Stuart shares his deep military roots which span multiple countries and multiple centuries. [4:11] The Allied Forces Foundation is driven to support wounded or injured warriors in events that foster communication and rehabilitation. [12:00] A Cateran Yomp and the upcoming Appalachian Yomp is a heroic, restorative event that blends personal experiences with marching and traditions. [17:18] How to register to participate or volunteer for the Appalachian Yomp on the Allied Forces Foundation website. [34:30]   Ken Falke, Founder & Chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation —   Ken pursued a military career as a Ceremonial Guard and EOD after playing professional hockey. [45:01] After selling A-T Solutions, Ken began to assist the families of wounded EOD personnel and the project morphed into the Boulder Crest Foundation. [51:21] Boulder Crest works in alignment with a posttraumatic growth program to build confidence. [1:00:06] Ken shares a story of Admiral James Stockdale and how he reinstated hope to returned POWs. [1:03:24] The Appalachian Yomp begins at the Boulder Crest retreat center and goes to Harper's Ferry. [1:09:30]   Ricky Folse, Extreme Sports Enthusiast, and Homeless Veterans Advocate—   Ricky assists homeless veterans by raising awareness during a long-distance biking trip that ends in our nation's capital. [1:15:23] In an upcoming fight, Ricky is working with the promoter to have the fight of the night trophy named to honor a WW2 veteran. [1:25:32] To donate to Ricky's Veterans Day century ride to help homeless veterans visit Ricky Fit on Facebook. [1:29:13]   For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story Allied Forces Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation Rick Fit on Facebook  

Ken Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development.   Ken is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of post traumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families. Ken  founded A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. A-T Solutions was also awarded the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M.  In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. What We Discuss With Ken Falke in This Episode What is post traumatic growth? Coping with trauma: the role of shame and guilt Getting unstuck: relationships and the ability to self-regulate Unhealed trauma in relation to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Stress, trauma, and struggles are normal Episode Show Notes: https://tinyurl.com/4aemhz8m

Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius of the DiJulius Group talks with Ken Falke, a former member of the U.S. Navy, serial entrepreneur, and author. Today, Ken’s passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members. He is the chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization that focuses on the teachings of posttraumatic growth. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 19 years of war.  Learn: About Ken’s highly successful military career How he leveraged that into building multiple businesses Why he got into helping veterans deal with PTSD Why he wrote Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma How in today’s world, it is more important than ever to help ourselves and those around us address mental wellness Learn the Mental Wellness Model that can be applied to everyone  Resources mentioned: www.thedijuliusgroup.com https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast/ www.Bouldercrest.org   Ken’s book: www.StruggleWell.com  Gary Sinise Announces partnership with Bouldercrest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYEqHKdmChY Struggling Well During COVID-19: A Roadmap to Wellness: https://gritdaily.com/struggling-well-during-covid-19-a-roadmap-to-wellness/ Are you passionate about helping others succeed? Contact claudia@thedijuliusgroup.com.  Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl If you enjoyed this episode, we’ve created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go over to our podcast page at https://thedijuliusgroup.com/the-customer-service-revolution-podcast to download it. *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Welcome back to Warriors Unmasked! Today is going to be a good one. We are excited to introduce you to our guest and good friend Ken Falke. A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. He has founded two for-profit and two nonprofit companies, and is an award-winning business owner as well as an author of the book “Struggle Well”. Ken has a passion for taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members and spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 19-years of war. We honor Ken not only for the incredible service he has done for North America but also for all that he has accomplished afterward. Looking at his list of accomplishments would be daunting for anyone but for those who have experienced trauma or deal with PTSD and anxiety it may seem downright impossible.  The leading cause for veterans and first responders is death by suicide, learn how Ken battles this statistic every day with his program Boulder Crest, and partners around the country to help warriors heal from the service they have provided. Find encouragement as Ken talks about how it's possible to not only live after trauma but to THRIVE.  Whether you are someone who has gone through service related trauma, you know someone who has, or you just have had a different trauma of your own, we hope this episode will give you the courage to reach out for help or check out the resources below. It is never too late to grow, and we KNOW that you can do it too.  Always in your corner, - Chuck and Clint   More of What We Talk About: The silent killer of military and first responders The company that changed Ken's life How Boulder Crest started The importance of PTG (Post Traumatic Growth) The future of Boulder Crest How to partner with Boulder Crest How “Struggle Well” came to be  How the Boulder Crest program was adapted for civilians And much more!   GUEST LINKS: bouldercrest.org "Struggle Well" Book  Boulder Crest Foundation Facebook   LINKS: malarchuk.com/book malarchuk.com www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com Follow us on Instagram  Like us on Facebook   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 1:11 Meet Ken Falke 2:17 What really happens when you dismantle a bomb 7:19 How Ken got into the military 12:02 Life after the military  15:51 Kens entrepreneurial journey 23:00 How Ken's outreach has expanded  31:06 How Ken plans to serve more people 36:15 How to donate 39:24 Who Ken's book is written for

Ken Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward-thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development. Ken's passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war. Ken is a serial entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines' Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO's “Future 50”, and the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M. In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. Ken also founded Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. a multimedia technology company and prior to selling his share of the company, he served as the CEO for six years. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Ken's background and military experience The EOD Warrior Foundation Beginning of Boulder Crest Retreat Posttraumatic Growth Outcomes of PTG: New opportunities Increased sense of personal strength Change in relationships Sense of a greater appreciation for life Deepening of spiritual life Developing PTG: Education Disclosure Creating the new story Service to others The Struggle Well book --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support

Tyler chats with Ken Falke, the Founder and Chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation, which uses the proven science of Posttraumatic Growth to heal, train, and advocate for combat veterans, first responders, and their families who have experienced trauma. Boulder Crest has developed, delivers, and scales transformative programs to ensure these remarkable men and women transform struggle into strength and lifelong growth, so they can live the great lives they deserve, with a highlight on a new, innovative, and effective approach to PTSD and combat-related stress, called PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes).Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

This is a unique program. Veteran led, no diagnosis required, formal program focused on post traumatic growth. If you feel you are not right- you are a candidate! Call them to discuss. If you go to this program please give me feedback. boulder crest.org  

Ken Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is the founder and CEO of Boulder Crest, an organization that focuses on helping veterans overcome their trauma and struggles. Boulder Crest focuses on teaching PTG (Post Traumatic Growth), and his program has helped thousands of veterans. Additionally, he is the author of Struggle Well, a self-help book that teaches on how to embrace one's struggles and live an abundant life. Kate and I had the honor of conversing with Mr. Falke, and we gained so much knowledge. Thank you for your service Mr. Falke! More About Boulder Crest: https://bouldercrest.org/bouldercrestmissiongclid=CjwKCAjw5p_8BRBUEiwAPpJO64kkn7VBfvHlmoGXRtS5IDlEfw8Qtoj4mCWUnB1IZkaym164FdhX6hoCtpwQAvD_BwE Struggle Well: https://www.amazon.com/Struggle-Well-Thriving-Aftermath-Trauma-ebook/dp/B07BC59JMK Stay connected with Ken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-falke-58992036/

Sherri and Ken had a great conversation and covered many subjects. They talked about a his Naval career, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy and more. We discussed the importance of setting goals, how he defines success, the history of Boulder Crest Foundation, and the implementation of PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training for Healing Heroes. Ken gives some solid advice to new EOD techs, and those transitioning into civilian life. Enjoy! www.bouldercrest.orgwww.eodwarriorfoundation.orgBooks: Struggle Well, authors Ken Falke & Josh Goldberg Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Post-traumatic Growth, authors Richard Tedeschi, PhD, Bret A Moore, PsyD, with Ken Falke & Josh Goldberg Support the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BehindTheWarrior)

Lenora Turner interviews Ken Falke, 21 year Navy veteran, entrepreneur, author of Struggle Well and founder of Bouldercrest.org. Many are familiar with PTSD and the intense challenges that can follow the aftermath of trauma but too few know of the hope that can be found in Post Traumatic Growth. After extensive research and disappointing data on the mental health treatments for PTSD, Ken came upon the research of Dr. Rich Tadeschi and Post Traumatic Growth. From there he began a partnership to document and scale what has been discovered through those who've gone on to thrive after trauma. Boulder Crest foundation locations in Virginia and Arizona have been the proving ground to test and improve the program and now Bouldercrest Institute can equip others in the methodology to scale this effective program to countless other locations.The interview and conversation is honest and brings awareness to the low percentage of success until this proven program approach. You'll want to get the book "Struggle Well" and share this information with veterans and first responders struggling with PTS or PTSD.Visit Bouldercrest.org for more information and to discover new hope for a future where individuals and their families can learn to thrive after trauma.This video is from "3Ps In A Pod" Episode 10, a podcast hosted by Lenora, daughter of a Korean War veteran and program Director for youth and veterans at a Fortune 500 company. Lenoradiane.com

Being a "Proud American" means honoring those who have served our country in order to protect us and our democratic freedoms. Too many of our military and veterans come home and struggle to understand the effects of war and wartime service on both their physical and mental health. In this episode, Marine Corps Veteran and Proud American Johnny Joey Jones introduces us to Navy veteran, founder of Boulder Crest retreat and the Warrior PATHH program, and author of the book "Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma," Ken Falke, who is working tirelessly to help our veterans heal and grow.

Boulder Crest Foundation is located right here in Loudoun County. They are a leader in the field of posttraumatic growth for combat veterans, first responders and their families. Ken Falke is the Chairman and Founder of Boulder Crest and has a unique story of starting this charity with such a crucial mission.

Coming Home Well meets with Ken Falke, the Founder and Chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation, which uses the proven science of Posttraumatic Growth to heal, train, and advocate for combat veterans, first responders, and their families who have experienced trauma. Boulder Crest has developed, delivers, and scales transformative programs to ensure these remarkable men and women transform struggle into strength and lifelong growth, so they can live the great lives they deserve, with a highlight on a new, innovative, and effective approach to PTSD and combat-related stress, called PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes).

Today, we’re talking to Richard Tedeschi.  Richard originated the concept of posttraumatic growth with his colleague Lawrence Calhoun during their years at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. More recently, he has been applying the posttraumatic growth concept in the development of innovative programs for combat veterans and first responders. The success of which is leading to their implementation at a number of venues across the country. His new book about the growth experiences of military families is Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020). In Today’s Episode, Dr. Tedeschi talks to us about trauma, PTSD, and Post traumatic growth as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We discuss how getting clear on our beliefs can help us more effectively navigate this crisis, the importance of taking action for our mental health - especially actions that help others, and how parents can help their kids better handle difficult and challenging times.   Register for a Free Consult for the Summer Parent Coaching Groups   Guest Links: Find Dr. Teschi's books: Transformed by Trauma: Stories of Posttraumatic Growth (2020) The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook (2016)    Register for the next ADHD reWired Podcast Network Q&A!   ADHD Rewired Podcast Network Plugs: ADHD reWired Hacking Your ADHD ADHD Essentials   Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups    ADHD Essentials Links:   Contact Brendan about booking a workshop for your organization Join Our Facebook Community Learn about & Register for the The ADHD Essentials Online Parent Coaching Groups  Check out the ADHD Essentials Homepage Contact Brendan at brendan@ADHDessentials.com        

Join Barry and Kristin as they talk with Ken Falke about the definition of struggling well. Ken is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development. Ken’s passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war. Ken is a serial entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M. In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program.Ken also founded Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. a multimedia technology company and prior to selling his share of the company, he served as the CEO for six years.Ken is married to Julia Falke (for the last 35 years) and has two daughters Gennavieve (29) and Rhian (24). Ken’ daughter Genna is married to Brayden Keller. Ken and Julia are grandparents to Troy, Riley, Cameron, and Gwendolyn. Prior to Ken’s professional career, he was an avid hockey player and struggling student that barely graduated high school.www.strugglewell.com

In this podcast, author reads her beautiful poems, Mighty Blue Heron and Storm Mighty Horse. Both of these poems she wrote immediately after leaving Artemis Rising retreat at Boulder Crest in Bluemont, Virginia. These animals have been there for her when she needed someone to be there and showed her unconditional love. Both of these poems, are available in her book, The Journey Back to Myself: A Book of Healing Poetry, #empowerment #truestory #animalspiritguide #strength #courage #feeltoheal #speakyourtruth #thejourneybacktomyself --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-smoot/message

Get Up Nation®! My name is Ben Biddick, the Creator and Host of Get Up Nation® Podcast and Co-Author of Get Up: The Art of Perseverance with former Major League Baseball player Adam Greenberg. Recently I had the honor and privilege of speaking with Ken Falke. He is a 21 year combat veteran of the United States Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking thought leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counter-terrorism, military training, and innovative technology development. Ken’s passion is caring for his fellow combat veterans and their families. He’s the chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of Post-Traumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families. Ken is also a serial entrepreneur. Ken was the Founder and CEO of his first company called A-T Solutions. This company was a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter- Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Ken was also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, in Washington Technology‘s “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50.” Ken was the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies from $75M to $100M. In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. Ken, it is an honor to have you on the show. Welcome to Get Up Nation®! https://www.strugglewell.com/ http://www.eodwarriorfoundation.org/ http://www.bouldercrestretreat.org/ https://www.bouldercrestinstitute.org/ www.getupnation.com www.getupnationpodcast.com Thank you Eric Mitchell of https://www.lifeflipmedia.com/ for connecting me with Ken Falke and thank you Ken Falke for joining me on the Get Up Nation Podcast! www.getupnationpodcast.com This episode of the Get Up Nation® Podcast was brought to you in partnership with www.gotyoursixcoffee.com Music: “Deep Blue” by Dusty Marshall (Beauty in the Struggle) and “Sea of Clouds” by Caleb Etheridge You Tube: http://bit.ly/2Oi9VDn Facebook: @getupnationpodcast itunes: apple.co/2xZPeih Instagram: @getupnationpodcast Twitter: @getupnationpod Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2JWf5kB Google Play: http://bit.ly/2Ofqj7Y iHeart Radio: ihr.fm/2Jr08DU Ivoox: bit.ly/2EPnV34 Spotify: spoti.fi/2wOjBKD Stitcher: bit.ly/2yzoklu Overcast: bit.ly/2L4pg8B Player FM: http://bit.ly/2tNt9nC Castbox: bit.ly/2LndDt0 Spreaker: bit.ly/2l4pmR3 Listen Notes: bit.ly/2Rc3les Podchaser: bit.ly/2Pgoirg cast: bit.ly/2z1P6AM Buy Get Up Book at: https://amzn.to/2EKnE0 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/get-up-nation-podcast/support

Listen to Ken and Josh speak to Retired U.S. Army SFC Michael Schlitz talk about life in the military and his journey to strength and growth after he and his crew were hit with an improvised explosive device (IED) on a road-clearing mission in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2007. Mike didn’t learn until 11 months after getting hit that his gunman and medic were killed instantly, and his driver passed away shortly after the blast. Mike, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was ejected from the vehicle and lost both hands and his eyesight in his left eye due to a scarred cornea. He sustained burns on 85% of his body. Mike works for the Gary Sinise Foundation and has partnered with Josh, Ken, and the Boulder Crest team to support and mentor fellow veterans walking their own journey of PTG. Mike is a student, coach, and mentor, and a true example of PTG in action. Listen to his amazing story now. www.StruggleWell.comwww.BoulderCrestInstitute.org

Ken Falke, the Chairman and Founder of Boulder Crest and the EOD Warrior Foundation, and Josh Goldberg, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth, co-wrote a book called “Struggle Well: Thriving in the aftermath of Trauma” last May. Since then, Struggle Well has been spreading all over the nation. Now, these two mental health innovators decided to take the message further and launch the Struggle Well Podcast, supported by the Mental Health News Radio Network. Listen to Ken and Josh talk about their journey from Boulder Crest Retreat to the launch of the podcast and what it’s all about.

Eddy Mentzer, Associate Director for Child, Youth and Families. Topic: DoD child care, child development centers, school-age care, family child care, and community-based care, youth and teen centers and fee assistance child care. Lynn Marilla, Chief Executive Camper, Eagle Rock Camp. Topic: Eagle Rock believes in strengthening, encouraging, and supporting our military families who live […] The post DoD Child Care Centers + Eagle Rock Camp + Boulder Crest Retreat appeared first on Mr. Dad.

Summary: Ken Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer.  Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development.   Ken’s passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war.  Ken is a serial entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M.  In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. Ken also founded Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. a multimedia technology company and prior to selling his share of the company, he served as the CEO for six years. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Ken's background and military experinece  The EOD Warrior Foundation Beginning of Boulder Crest Retreat Posttraumatic Growth Outcomes of PTG: New opportunities Increased sense of personal strength Change in relationships Sense of a greater appreciation for life Deepening of spiritual life Developing PTG: Education Disclosure Creating the new story Service to others The Struggle Well book Links Mentioned in This Episode: Boulder Crest Retreat Boulder Crest Retreat on Twitter Boulder Crest on Facebook Ken's LinkedIn Profile Struggle Well on Amazon Posttraumatic Growth on the Head Space and Timing Blog You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

Summary: Ken Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer.  Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development.   Ken’s passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war.  Ken is a serial entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M.  In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. Ken also founded Shoulder 2 Shoulder, Inc. a multimedia technology company and prior to selling his share of the company, he served as the CEO for six years. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Ken's background and military experinece  The EOD Warrior Foundation Beginning of Boulder Crest Retreat Posttraumatic Growth Outcomes of PTG: New opportunities Increased sense of personal strength Change in relationships Sense of a greater appreciation for life Deepening of spiritual life Developing PTG: Education Disclosure Creating the new story Service to others The Struggle Well book Links Mentioned in This Episode: Boulder Crest Retreat Boulder Crest Retreat on Twitter Boulder Crest on Facebook Ken's LinkedIn Profile Struggle Well on Amazon Posttraumatic Growth on the Head Space and Timing Blog You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon

There are memorials everywhere across our country that focus on veterans, the military, and wars long past. But when do you get a chance to talk to the artist who creates the memorial? We speak with Ray “Bubba” Sorenson II, painter of the “Freedom Rock”, about his work, his memorials, and his upcoming national tour (www.thefreedomrock.com). After focusing on the tribute to the warriors, we speak with Ken Falke of Boulder Crest Retreat Center (www.bouldercrestretreat.org) about their mission to heal wounded warriors and their families through alternative methods of therapy. Tyler brings the news, and local events on the new community calendar!

Josh Goldberg was enjoying a successful career as a communications executive when his world imploded. He was overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide, severe anxiety and depression. The road to recovery took an unexpected turn when he started working with veterans. He was helping them, but they ended up saving his life. Josh discovered a new-found appreciation of friendship and mutual support that served to rebuild his life. The co-author of Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma, Josh is now the executive director of Boulder Crest, first privately funded wellness center in the U.S. for veterans with mental health issues. In this in-depth interview, he reveals how he went from utter despair to living in the present and devoting his life to the care of others.

Ken Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer.  Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development.  Ken’s passion is taking care of his fellow combat veterans and their family members, and he is chairman and founder of Boulder Crest, an organization focused on the teachings of posttraumatic growth, and the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken spends the majority of his time educating the public and private sectors on the issues surrounding the long-term care of our returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war. Ken is a serial entrepreneur. He was the Founder and CEO of A-T Solutions, which is a recognized international expert and valuable global asset in combating the war on terrorism. At the forefront of providing training and consulting services in the Anti- and Counter-Terrorism industry, A-T Solutions was named four consecutive years to the Annual Inc. 500 fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Also recognized in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Hot 500 List, the Washington Technology “Fast 50”, Smart CEO’s “Future 50”, and the winner of the very prestigious Greater Washington Area Government Contractor Award in the category of companies $75M-$100M.  In 2010, Ken was named as the Entrepreneur of the Year for the Fredericksburg, Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce and selected as a finalist in the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year program.www.strugglewell.com 

WHY WE EXIST  We exist to solve the mental health crisis and to heal our military members, veterans, and their families dealing with PTSD and combat-related stress, so they can live productive, fulfilling, and service-oriented lives at home. OUR MISSION To provide free, world class, short-duration, high-impact retreats for combat veterans and their families. OUR VISION Revolutionize a model of healing that integrates evidence-based therapies, a safe, peaceful space and unparalleled customer service to improve physical, emotional, spiritual and economic well-being for our nation’s combat veterans and their families.Sean_Bode_of_Boulder_Crest.mp3

Partner marketing focuses on communicating value to, with and through resellers, distributors, alliance partners, agents and other third-type companies to help market and promote your organization. No matter what you offer, when it comes to partner marketing, there are two important questions that all parties need to answer: What's in it for them and why should they care? In this week's episode of The Brand Ambassadors, Merritt and Gary welcome Boulder Crest and EOD Warrior Foundation chairman and founder Kenneth Falke and Leon Tackitt, owner of Tackitt Family Vineyards. As retired Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, Ken and Leon have a passion for helping fellow combat veterans and their families deal with the issues surrounding long-term care and emotional support of returning military personnel and their families from the last 16 years of war. They will discuss how partnering their very different companies has increased brand awareness of both organizations.

This week Kristen is joined by Josh Goldberg, executive director of Boulder Crest, a wellness center for Veterans, Marine’s and their families. They discuss everything from PTSD to searching for the meaning of life to quadruple amputees and how they find the hope to keep going. They also talk about the book Josh co-authored called Struggle Well as well as his childhood as an “indoor Jew.” And, naturally, they also discuss 90’s boybands. If you’d like to follow the show we’re on Instagram @KristenandChillPod and if you’d like to follow Kristen you can follow her @KrisCarn www.Patreon.com/kristenandchill www.BoulderCrestRetreat.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kristencommachill/message

In the Virginia foothills of the Blue Ridge, there's a place veterans can go to recover from the extreme stress of combat and help them realize their potential as regular citizens. Federal contractor Accenture is among the supporters of the non-profit Boulder Crest's efforts. Matt Tait, Accenture's Defense and National Security lead, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more on the Warrior Pathh program.

Boulder Crest Retreat is the nation's first privately-funded rural wellness center dedicated exclusively to our nation's combat veterans and their families. We are committed to improving the physical, emotional, spiritual and economic wellbeing of this remarkable community of heroes, and ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed in their new mission - a life of passion, purpose and service - here at home.

Boulder Crest Retreat, a wellness center for veterans, provides healing through gardening and other activities.Boulder Crest Retreat is the nation's first privately-funded rural wellness center dedicated exclusively to our nation's combat veterans and their families. The organization is committed to improving the physical, emotional, spiritual and economic well-being of this remarkable community of heroes, and ensuring they have the opportunity to succeed in their new mission -- a life of passion, purpose and service -- here at home.One of the ways Boulder Crest provides healing is through gardening.Veterans and their family members are able to walk the grounds, get their hands dirty, pick fresh produce, or even just reflect and meditate.For some families, this is the first time they've been able to pick food fresh from the garden. All cabins are equipped with a kitchen so they can cook what they've just harvested. There is also a chef on staff who is able to help with questions, recipe ideas, etc. The retreat has had people come from as far as Hawaii and Alaska. Other independent organizations often donate frequent flier miles. There are also a variety of activities available, including kayaking, fly fishing, equine therapy, trail walking, horticulture therapy, and a rock wall for those who are physically able. The community has been incredibly supportive of the mission of Boulder Crest.Julia Falke, who created Boulder Crest Retreat with her husband, Ken, joins Andrea and Lisa to share more about the organization and the great work its doing for our veterans.

Josh is the Director of Strategy at Boulder Crest Retreat for Military and Veteran Wellness, the nation?s first privately funded rural wellness center dedicated exclusively to combat veterans and their families. The Retreat runs short-duration, high-impact retreats focused on combat-related stress for combat veterans (male and female), spouses, caregivers, couples, families and Gold Star Families. Since opening in September 2013, the Retreat has hosted more than 2,500 guests. / / Josh is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives - including Boulder Crest?s work to develop the nation?s first comprehensive, non-clinical curriculum based on Post-Traumatic Growth, Warrior PATHH. Warrior PATHH is an 18-month program, initiated by a 7-day retreat, designed to harness the unique strength of combat veterans while enabling them to transform their struggle into growth and strength. In addition, he oversees strategic partnerships and scale and expansion efforts. / / Prior to joining Boulder Crest Retreat, Josh worked as a communications executive at ExxonMobil's Dallas headquarters from 2006-2011, and was an entrepreneur-in-residence at 2M Companies. During his time at 2M, Josh began advising several non-profit organizations supporting veterans, with a specific focus on combat-related stress and PTSD. After volunteering for a number of months, and in recognition of the remarkable strength, capacity and potential of the combat veterans, Josh chose to dedicate his life to ensuring that service members, veterans and their families had the opportunity to live the great lives they deserved ? full of passion, purpose and service ? here at home. / / Show notes: veteranpodcast.com/048