Podcasts about Cohen Veterans Network

Brigadier General (ret) Michael Fleming, Outreach Manager, Cohen Veterans Network, and Grace Caufield, Clinic Director for The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals discussed Cohen Veterans Network , a national not-for-profit network of mental health clinics for post-9/11 veterans, active duty service members, National Guard and Reserves, and their families, providing high-quality, accessible care.  Founded in 2016 by philanthropist Steven A. Cohen, the network began in part because his son served in the United States Marine Corps. CVN currently has 22 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in high-need communities across the country serving 20 states, providing services in-person or via CVN Telehealth, face-to-face video therapy for the entire military family including spouses or partners, children, siblings, parents, caregivers and others as defined by the veteran or service member.  They treat a number of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children's behavioral problems.  Concentrated programming addresses suicide risk and couples therapy.    In honor of Veterans Day they offered ways to bridge the civilian-military gap including flying an American flag, donating to a veteran service organization, or buying a veteran a meal. They also offer a Veterans Pop 101 Quiz to test your knowledge about veterans to gain a better understanding about veterans and the military community.  You can also watch PsychArmor's 15 Things Veterans Want You To Know.  It's all found at cohenveteransnetwork.org/veteransday. 

Cohen Veterans Network unveils Mind the Gap: Preventing Suicide After Service to bring awareness to the critical transition period where suicide rate is 2.5 times higher than active duty military personnel

Cohen Veterans Network unveils Mind the Gap: Preventing Suicide After Service to bring awareness to the critical transition period where suicide rate is 2.5 times higher than active duty military personnel

The topic of mental health continues to be a priority in our world today.  Listen as Ashley Jensen discusses why our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are so important.  She also shares how the Cohen Veterans Network is helping support our military-connected families. This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Fort Bliss Spouses' Association. To learn more, visit https://www.thefbsa.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources:   Cohen Veterans Network https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/   National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/   Foulkes, L. (2024, January 4).The adolescent mental health mess. Medium. https://lucyfoulkes3.medium.com/the-adolescent-mental-health-mess-c93f23f8ed56   Bio: Ashley Jensen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been serving children and families with complex behavioral health diagnosis and relational distress for over thirteen years. As a clinician, she developed specialties in Trauma-Focused CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, parent coaching, and evidence-based practices. Ashley has extensive experience as a Clinical Supervisor and Service Director of non-profit behavioral health services provided via clinic-based settings, home-based wraparound services, and crisis response teams. As a Senior Manager of Clinical Practice at Cohen Veterans Network, Ashley's aim is to drive innovation in clinical leadership and spark creativity in child and family therapy.

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by MaryBeth Goodman and BG (R) Michael Fleming from the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN). Together, they tackle the pressing public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection highlighted by the Surgeon General. Tune in as they discuss CVN's commitment to reducing and assisting in this crisis, offering insights and strategies to foster connection and support in our Veteran communities as well as providing ways and means for Veterans to connect with their identity upon transition from service. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yournextmission/message

This week, host Troy Edgar had the opportunity to sit down with Chip Fulghum, CEO of Endeavors and former Deputy Under Secretary of Management and Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Homeland Security at the Ameritocracy L.A. studio.  Following his 28-year U.S. Air Force career, including 3 Pentagon tours, Chip retired as Colonel before transitioning into leadership roles within DHS.  Troy and Chip's conversation centered on their shared experiences in the DHS CFO role, emphasizing the significance of the DHS Under Secretary of Management position and the challenges associated with filling Senate-confirmed roles in the government. With many vacancies in crucial roles, they contemplated whether the 13 federal department CFO roles should remain as Senate-confirmed positions? In this episode, Chip shared his servant leadership philosophy and the importance of prioritizing the needs of those you lead.  Additionally, he talked about his work as the CEO of Endeavors, highlighting the nonprofit's mission for aiding communities in crisis and their veteran programs and partnership with the Cohen Veterans Network. A great follow-up episode is E43: U.S. Customs & Border Protection CFO Jeff Caine on Trust, Relationships, and Communication. Jeff, with 37 years of federal service, offers valuable insight into the benefits of having a political CFO at the Department level. He also urges young individuals to consider a career in government, highlighting the opportunity to effect change and the stability and perks that federal service offers.     Ameritocracy™ is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

In this poignant episode of Your Next Mission® video podcast, COL (R) Dr. Tracy Neal-Walden and Dr. Nichole Ayres from the Cohen Veterans Network join SMA Tilley for a vital discussion about suicide and struggles with mental health that is affecting our nation's Veterans. Dr. Neal-Walden and Dr. Ayres provide invaluable insights into the multifaceted challenges that Veterans and their Families encounter upon returning from their service. They explore the profound impact of these heartbreaking concerns and shed light on the complex web of factors that contribute to this alarming issue. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yournextmission/message

Show SummaryOn this episode, we're featuring a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Renno, the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network, to discuss the CVN Measurement-Based Care ToolkitAbout Today's GuestDr. Stephanie Renno is the Senior Director of Clinical Practice and Training at the Cohen Veterans Network where she oversees the network-wide training of clinical evidence-based practices and processes and works directly to support each clinic in delivering state of the art clinical services to veterans and military families. An expert in treating Postraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use Disorders, Dr. Renno has trained clinicians worldwide in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Behavioral Couples Therapy for Substance Use Disorders.She has worked in both government and not-for-profit sectors providing and overseeing mental health services for veterans, service members and their families. Dr. Renno received her DSW in social work from the University of Pennsylvania, her MSW from University of Chicago and her BS from University of Illinois.Dr. Renno lives outside of Chicago with her husband and two young children and enjoys teaching fitness classes and reading in her spare time.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeCohen Veterans Network Web SiteCVN Measurement Based Care ToolkitPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Barriers to Treatment. In this course, you will learn how how differences in military culture affect mental health and explains how to help military or Veteran patients overcome barriers to seeking treatment. You can see find the course here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/barriers-to-treatment This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Welcome to Season 6 of the Hearts & Stripes podcast with encouragement from host, Bree Carroll.  Today we are chatting with Kimberly Gold and dive into what caring for yourself looks like within your marriage and for yourself. Sometimes BUILDing your marriage starts with you first BUILDing Your Mental Health. Here are our highlights from this episode:    Kimberly shares her milmarriage story that starts with sliding into DMs and a shift to work on physical health. She shares her journey of resentering, healing and recovering from a toxic work environment.  “You can't be a good partner when you're not being good to yourself.”  Stop using positive distractions. Be brave enough to acknowledge that you need help. Let's stop normalizing or silencing your trauma, hurt or feelings.  Know your options. Look into different health care providers like Steven A Cohen's - Cohen Veterans Network  at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org & providers highlighted on the Military Marriage Day app   About Kimberly   Born to a Korean woman who would become the first Korean female Chief Warrant Officer Five in the US Army, Kimberly prides herself on learning directly from her mother who taught her how to turn obstacles into opportunities.  As a military kid, Kimberly has been assigned to seven military bases and can recall attending at least five schools. In elementary school, Kimberly stayed with a babysitter when both her parents deployed for the Gulf War. Kimberly recalls a time where she deeply disappointed her patriot mother by not accepting an appointment to the Air Force Academy. In the words of Kimberly, she was “DONE” with military life. To show her mother exactly how done she was, she went on to spend the next two decades serving military communities, even deploying to Kuwait, as a humanitarian and is happily married to a foreign born spouse who serves in the Army.   You can connect with Kimberly on social media @kimberlyisgold on all platforms.   If there is a topic  you'd like to hear more on Hearts & Stripes Podcast, reach out on social @militarymarriageday or email militarymarriageday@gmail.com.   Today's Heart Track is by: Lift Me Up by Rhianna https://youtu.be/Mx_OexsUI2M Let's Connect: To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, community and more head to https://www.militarymarriageday.com Connect with Military Marriage Day on IG & Facebook @militarymarriageday and check us out on YouTube Connects with Bree on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll

We've dedicated Season #2 of Your Next Mission® podcast to mental health as a way of bringing awareness, reduce the stigma and share much needed to resources. In our season finale, SMA Tilley sits down with two dedicated professionals from the Cohen Veterans Network, MaryBeth Goodman and BG (R) Michael Fleming, for an in-depth conversation about the mental health challenges our Veterans and their families face. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/message

In this episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes the incredible Cohen Veterans Network to the show as we hear from Karen Blanchette, Belinda Sharp, and Rafael Rivera about their depth of services for veterans and their expansion plans due to the generous $275 million gift from philanthropist Steven A. Cohen. Hooah! And, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/message

Former U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts, a Medal of Honor Recipient, discusses his role as an ambassador of the life-changing Cohen Veterans Network. Pitts is joined by Shari Finney, Regional Clinical Director of Cohen Clinics in Southern California, to chat about the opening of the new Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Veterans Village San Diego in Oceanside.

We've dedicated Season #2 of Your Next Mission® podcast to mental health as a way of bringing awareness, reduce the stigma and share much needed to resources. In our season finale, SMA Tilley sits down with two dedicated professionals from the Cohen Veterans Network, MaryBeth Goodman and BG (R) Michael Fleming, for an in-depth conversation about the mental health challenges our Veterans and their families face.

First and foremost, I would like to give my thanks to the veterans who have served and to the families of veterans who have served on this Memorial Day. There are links in the episode notes for those of you who might be struggling to find your way back home from your service. Remember, there is no weakness in seeking help–there is only strength in the recognition that we accomplish the most as a species when we work together. So, if you need help; reach out for it. It is there for you. Now, as for the podcast information: there is not going to be a full episode this week. I have been away for a few days at a family member's wedding. I just couldn't get the editing finished for the episode, and I didn't want to rush it. This next episode is going to be epic–as the kids like to say. It focuses on a book by clinical psychologist Dr. John Rosegrant and his reading of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Honestly, it's a fascinating conversation. I enjoyed it very much and I'm looking forward to bringing it to you all next week. So, hit the subscribe/follow button and turn on notifications so you can be in the know for when it goes live next week. Until then, try to keep one foot firmly planted on neutral ground, and have a great day. If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: We have a list of apps focused on wellness and mental health and another page on relaxation techniques that our therapists often recommend to our clients. I also recommend linking to Military OneSource's list of mental health resources, as well as this resource list from Rand. Finally, CVN has some great educational resources, like their Tools for Stress and Worry - a free online curriculum for military/veteran families. If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: We have a list of apps focused on wellness and mental health and another page on relaxation techniques that our therapists often recommend to our clients. I also recommend linking to Military OneSource's list of mental health resources, as well as this resource list from Rand. Finally, CVN has some great educational resources, like their Tools for Stress and Worry - a free online curriculum for military/veteran families. University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

Welcome back, listeners! It's Season 4 of Owning Up!  First, we are grateful for YOU, our listeners, partners, and sponsors.  Now, let's jump right in! This season, Moni wanted to bring on guests who influence the community and are dreamers, makers, doers, believers, bold and bravely creating the career of their dreams. This podcast is here to support military spouse business owners. In this episode, Moni talks to Dr. Nikki Watkins the Clinic Director of the San Diego, California location for the Cohen Veteran's Network. And she will also be the Clinic Director for another Cohen Clinic opening soon in Oceanside, California. The Cohen Veterans Network is mental health care and support for military, veterans, and military families. This includes spouses and children. The goal is to support the family and meet the need for the gap that wasn't being met.  Some other things you'll hear in this episode:  Offer case management services to assist when a spouse arrives at a duty station where a clinic is and doesn't know where anything is or where to find assistance.  There's a need to support spouses who are entrepreneurs who are military spouses. Dr. Watkins is also an entrepreneur and comes from a place of understanding firsthand what it's like and what it takes to run your own business.  When stress is getting to you, try journaling just to get your stresses out. Don't worry about being perfect with it, just write how you're feeling.  Selfcare is important. If you don't know-how, reach out to the Cohen Veterans Network for support and help.  It's okay to admit you need help and seek help. That's what will help change the narrative of your story.  There are 19 clinics across the country, with a goal to open 25 total. But, they also have telehealth - virtual sessions available, too.  Visit the Cohen Veterans Website today to find out how you and your family can receive much-needed support. You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.  If you're new to Owning Up, make sure and subscribe, so you'll know when a new episode drops. You can also join the Facebook group to see what other milspouse entrepreneurs are up to and receive the latest AMSE news. We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Follow Moni Jefferson on Instagram. Visit our website to become a member: AMSE Email us at hello@amseagency.com.

The Cohen Veterans Network is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization with a mission to improve the quality of life for post-9/11 veterans and their families, including those from the National Guard and Reserves, regardless of role or discharge status. To serve this mission, nineteen Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics are strategically positioned across the United States to provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health care at no cost. Joining The Scuttlebutt to talk about the clinics, the services they provide, and how veterans can sign up are Clinic Director and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Leah Blain, PhD and Outreach Manager and retired Army Veteran (Ret.) Pete Whitney. If you need assistance or know someone who does, you can reach out to the SAC Military Family Clinic at 844-573-3146. Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health! To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt.

122: “If the family can't be physically together during the holidays, how do we still get that connection?” Managing holiday expectations with Dr. Leah Blain & Joanna Goldstein Dr. Leah Blain & Joanna Goldstein join us from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania to help military families prepare for the holidays. Together, they share how they help veterans and military family members make it "back to better," how serving the military community has personally kept them going during the pandemic, and the importance of taking care of your mental health during the holidays. Resources If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified Veterans Affairs responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or visit https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) Vets4Warriors provides sustained, confidential peer support to any veteran, service member, family member, or caregiver whenever they have an issue, wherever they are in the world. We help before challenges turn into crises. Call 1-855-838-8255 or visit https://www.vets4warriors.com/ (https://www.vets4warriors.com/) Military OneSource from the Department of Defense is your 24/7 gateway to trusted information, resources and confidential help. When MilLife happens, it's your “first line of support” — giving service members and military families tools to stay well and thrive. Learn more at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ (https://www.militaryonesource.mil/) Brought to you by CVN and Blue Star Families, Tools for Managing Stress and Worry provides research-based strategies, tools and techniques to help manage stress and worry. The course was designed by mental health experts with input from military family members themselves. Learn more at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/toolsforstress/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/toolsforstress/) In addition to providing vital mental health services, each Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic has become a pillar in its community in part due to a wide variety of workshops, seminars, partner gatherings, and other events held in the community rooms in each location. Learn more at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/cvnpresents/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/cvnpresents/) To find a Cohen Veterans Network clinic near you, visit https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/clinics/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/clinics/) For our latest updates: https://mailchi.mp/8bfc59e06fa5/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/8bfc59e06fa5/holdingdownthefort) -- Support free art and comedy classes to veterans, service members, military family members, and caregivers by attending Jen's Storytelling Bootcamp Graduation Show by the Armed Services Arts Program on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 8 PM (EST) via Zoom. Purchase your ticket for "Storytelling Bootcamp Grad Show – Bravo" at https://asapasap.org/attend-a-show/ (https://asapasap.org/attend-a-show/) Special thanks to The Rosie Network for the invitation to participate in the ceremony, congratulate the award winners, and update the community on our journey since we won 2020 Media Professional of the Year! Watch now at https://youtu.be/pd9agrNEpUQ (https://youtu.be/pd9agrNEpUQ) -- -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) This show is sponsored by US VetWealth Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and... Support this podcast

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I speak with Dr. Tim Overton. We grapple with the reasons why many veterans find it difficult to reach out for help when it comes to mental health; we discuss the various methods of help that are available for veterans; and we even talk about one of my favorite subjects: the important role that narratives play in building resiliency and purpose. Mental health concerns are never the same from person to person; however, I think we do a good job of trying to understand some of the unique barriers that veterans might face from that of civilians. I was pretty shocked by some of the statistics that Dr. Overton provides for us here regarding rates of suicide, ideation, and how much more they can be reduced through therapy. Dr. Overton is an individual and couples therapist for the Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Widener University. He completed his postdoctoral residency at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New Orleans, where he specialized in the treatment of rural and underserved veteran populations. His clinical expertise includes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression and anxiety. You can find Dr. Overton and the rest of the Cohen Veterans Network through the following links: https://www.facebook.com/MFCPenn/ https://twitter.com/MFCPenn https://www.instagram.com/mfcpenn/ www.pennmedicine.org/veterans If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi a --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I speak with veteran Ben Killoy, host of two incredibly important podcasts: The Military Veteran Dad podcast, and The Business of Fatherhood podcast. Ben and I talk about the end of the Afghanistan War; we discuss veteran mental health and the problems with finding purpose out of the military; and, we discuss the importance of fatherhood. We even throw in a bit about Plato's allegory of the cave--and you know how much I love talking about Plato, or anything for that matter. Ben tells us his story of moving from existential crisis to podcast host and now to professional speaker. Ben helps fathers rediscover their purpose in the home and offers some valuable insights into how we can get there. Check out Ben's podcasts and learn more about his goal to help fathers find their way back home by visiting his website: https://benkilloy.com/ If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov If you would like to help bring our message of civil discourse out to more people, consider doing the following: The first and most important one is to subscribe and listen. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast app. You can subscribe to me through Joemeyer.substack.com for mid-week updates and special notes on upcoming episodes. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel as well and gain access to my guest appearances on other podcasts as well. Leave a kind rating and comment on Apple podcasts or where available. If you have friends who think might benefit from the podcast and enjoy it, send them a link to the website or to a particular episode. You can also buy me a cup of "ko-fi." I'm able to continue running The Neutral Ground Podcast because of the kindness of my patrons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I have a conversation with Amanda Huffman. Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career. She has been recognized as Hill Vets100 (class 2019), Women Veteran Trailblazer (2021), and was a finalist for the Melissa A Washington Small Business Award. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. In our conversation, we discuss the end of the Afghanistan/Iraq wars, the difficulties of transitioning from active to inactive duty, finding your purpose in a post-military-service world, how the military prepares you for motherhood. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Amanda Huffman. Amanda's book: Women of the Military https://www.facebook.com/airmantomom https://www.instagram.com/airmantomom https://www.twitter.com/airmantomom https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/ https://www.patreon.com/womenofthemilitary https://women-of-the-military.simplecast.com If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to do your part to help bring civility back to our conversations? We need to get The Neutral Ground message in front of more people, and you can help with just a few keystrokes and some clicks of a mouse. 1) Start by hitting the subscribe button and turning on notifications. 2) Then, hit the like button. 3) Leave a thoughtful/uplifting comment for others to engage with. 4) Watch another video on the channel. 5) Share the channel or a video with someone else on your social media accounts 6) Head over to my website at https://theneutralgroundpodca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

This month, The Neutral Ground Podcast is going to take on a very serious topic of discussion--a pressing one: veterans and mental health. Often times, this subject can seem overwhelmingly large, especially when we take a look at the current rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicides. However, what I hope to show in my series is that there is hope. There are practical ways that we can help veterans start down a pathway of healing--and it doesn't involve politics, and it doesn't involve budgets. It just involves your time and an open ear. In the conversations to come on the podcast, we're going to speak with people like Amanda Huffman of the Women of the Military podcast and Ben Killoy of the Military Veteran Dad podcast. They will bring their own unique views on how we can help veterans make a smoother transition back to civilian life. You need not have served to find value in these coming episodes. What we're going to discuss applies to all, because, at the end of the day, these are human problems. Join us on this journey. Statistics taken from The National Council: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/topics/veterans/ If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/theneutralgroundpodcast. Donations are always appreciated and are useful to help fray the costs of maintaining The Neutral Ground Podcast. Finally, and most importantly, just be kind and patient with others in conversation. Try to model for those around you the difference between conversation and debate. Debate and dialogue are not the same thing. We need more dialogue in our everyday speech, and we need to limit debate to where it is most needed and useful. Any one of the above items is equally --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, we begin our month-long conversation on how we can best support veterans in need of support. With the end of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts, one of the most important things that we can do is make sure that we give ears to veterans so that they can begin to build narratives of their experiences. This is vital because having a strong narrative in place not only helps to build closure to one incredibly important part of their lives, but it also builds clarity of thought and a sense of peace. In this first episode of our four-part series, I'm going to lay the foundation for how history and literature have given us the tools to help. We just need to accept that the experiences are there. I go back to Homer and the Iliad and Odyssey to show how the site of glory needs to move at the end of conflicts from the field of battle to the domestic realm. We need to raise the level of communal engagement to the level of heroism. I also talk about James Joyce's Modernist take on the epic hero, and how listening and being there for others becomes a type of heroism. We also dive into arguably the most well-known author-veterans of World War I: Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway gives us a truthful but bleak vision of how difficult it can be for the soldier and the family to try and navigate great trauma in the home. However, I do think there is some hope there at the end. Finally, we take a look at a beautiful letter from a wife to her husband from the World War I era. If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/theneutralgroundpodcast. Donations are always appreci --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

Note: If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or are concerned for someone who may be in crisis, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 at the prompt. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Leslie McCaddon joins us to share her story as a Gold Star wife, how suicide can be a symptom of an untreated mental illness, how we can strengthen military families as a whole, and much more. Leslie McCaddon is the widow of Army CPT Michael McCaddon, MD. She is a mental health advocate for military and Gold Star families and writes at Scary Mommy, Her View From Home, and other major publications. She lives in Southern California with a husband, 4 teenagers, and 3 dogs. If she's not at home, she's probably at Disneyland. Resources Mentioned On the Show Dispelling Suicide Myths by Cohen Veterans Network https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CVN-Suicide-Prevention-Infographic-SHORT.png (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/CVN-Suicide-Prevention-Infographic-SHORT.png) America's Mental Health Suicide Prevention Pulse Survey https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/amhpulse/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/amhpulse/) Suicide Prevention Month: YOU Matter Article by Leslie McCaddon https://homelandmagazine.com/suicide-prevention-month-you-matter/ (https://homelandmagazine.com/suicide-prevention-month-you-matter/) Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by Jenny Lynne Stroup https://homelandmagazine.com/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/ (https://homelandmagazine.com/suicide-prevention-awareness-month/) I struggled with thoughts of suicide. Vulnerability and connection kept me alive Article by Matthew Stroup https://taskandpurpose.com/opinion/suicide-vulnerability-connection-navy-oped/ (https://taskandpurpose.com/opinion/suicide-vulnerability-connection-navy-oped/) Leslie McCaddon as TIME contributor: https://nation.time.com/contributor/leslie-mccaddon/ (https://nation.time.com/contributor/leslie-mccaddon/) The Happiest Mom Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Z0vEjZkklCMlw45FErsv (https://open.spotify.com/show/19Z0vEjZkklCMlw45FErsv) The Happiest Moms Hangout Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappiestmomshangout (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehappiestmomshangout) Coaching with Leslie: https://www.thehappiestmomcoach.com (https://www.thehappiestmomcoach.com) The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD: https://vvsd.net/cohenclinicsandiego/ (https://vvsd.net/cohenclinicsandiego/) Cohen Veteran Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/) For the latest updates on our show: https://mailchi.mp/a3b25a1f4964/holdingdownthefort (https://mailchi.mp/a3b25a1f4964/holdingdownthefort) -- Guest Applications are now open! Apply to be on our show at https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA (https://forms.gle/YdoNX9aR8RTEKpnCA) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com Sponsored by US VetWealth: Get FREE access to the Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/ (https://usvetwealth.com/military-spouses-toolkit-for-agile-and-purposeful-employment/) November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded https://therosienetwork.org/2020-entrepreneur-awards (“Media Professional of the Year”) at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! We've also been featured in multiple media outlets including Legacy Magazine, https://digital.usveteransmagazine.com/US-Veterans-Magazine-Spring-2021/46 (U.S. Veterans Magazine),... Support this podcast

Episode 049 begins with a piece written by Matthew “Griff” Griffin through the voice of the Taliban watching the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan. This conversation was recorded August 19, 2021 -- important context given more recent events. Jason and Rich are joined by fellow veterans Griff and Blayne Smith to share their perspectives and recommendations for action for those who have served as well as civilians. It is a “license to feel” through surreal, confusing, frustrating events, as well as a call to take care of those that have borne the brunt of the wars of the last 20 years. Griff is a 2001 West Point Graduate; Army Ranger, Combat Veteran with the 75th Ranger Regiment (3x Afghanistan, 1x Iraq); and CEO of Combat Flip Flops, which he co-founded in Kabul, Afghanistan. Blayne, of Episode 006 of Glorious Professionals, is also a graduate of West Point; former Green Beret combat veteran of 3rd Special Forces Group in Afghanistan in 2009; former Executive Director of Team Red White & Blue; and co-Founder of Applied Leadership Partners. Links: VeteranCheckIn.org Original Post on Combat Flip Flops Episode 006 - Blayne Smith “Pet” - A Perfect Circle SIGAR.mil Ben Bunn Instagram Post and Episode 021 VA Veterans Crisis Line, GetHeadstrong.org, Cohen Veterans Network, Vets4Warriors Learn more about GORUCK Glorious Professionals podcast website

Dr. Anthony Hassan, President and CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) joins us today.  CVN is a network of 25 non-profit mental health clinics providing care to veterans and their families.  The facilities are located in or around historically dense veteran and active duty military communities. Dr. Hassan is a veteran of the United States Army and Air Force with 30 years of experience in military behavioral health. He holds a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of South Florida and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. You can connect with Anthony here:  Cohen Veterans Network, Email What If Fellowship: https://whatif.vc/fellowship   HERE ARE SOME OF THE THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT: Anthony Hassan talks about his 30 years of experience in the military, focusing on the mental health of active-duty service members. We discuss the unique problems military members and veterans face regarding mental health and why finding help isn't easy. We discussed the stigma around mental health specifically in the military and veteran communities and why it seems to be worse at times than in other communities. Anthony explained what mental health care services are in place for veterans, and where the gaps exist today and how the Cohen Veteran Network was created to fill those gaps. We talk about the workforce inside the clinics, the shortage of mental health workers in America, and how the Cohen Veterans Network fosters their network of clinicians on staff. The Cohen Veterans Network is continually experimenting with new technological advances and cutting-edge treatments that they believe can help veterans with their mental health. The CVN platform has become an incubator or pilot partner of choice for many up-and-coming technologies serving the mental health space. Anthony shares what the long-term goals are for the clinics and what is needed in terms of support to make those goals a reality.   Connect with the Stigma Podcast in the following ways: What If Fellowship, Website, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Email Connect with host Stephen Hays here: Stephen Hays Personal Website, Twitter, LinkedIn, What If Ventures (Mental Health Venture Fund)

Entrepreneur extraordinaire Amanda Huffman's podcast WOMEN OF THE MILITARY has 139 episodes to date! Amanda shares her story of commissioning into the Air Force as a Civil Engineer, deploying to Afghanistan, life with a military husband, and embracing the transition from active duty to diaper duty. Amanda also talks about post-deployment trauma, reaching out for help and being dismissed by a mental health counselor, and later finding support with the Cohen Veterans Network and Celebrate Recovery. Visit Amanda's website and podcast at AirmanToMom.com. CelebrateRecovery.com CohenVeteransNetwork.com

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics provide confidential therapy services to post-9/11 veterans, family members and loved ones. The Cohen Clinics provide veterans and their families with high-quality, accessible care, regardless of discharge status or role in service. At Cohen Clinics, they make sure there are no barriers to care. Serving people from ages 3-90 years old. Mike and Serena get the opportunity to speak to Brigadier General (ret) Michael Fleming, Outreach Director for the Cohen Clinic at Centerstone in Jacksonville, FL. On the show he provides details on how to get high quality mental health-care at various locations across the United States. www.cohenveteransnetwork.org

In this episode, SMA Jack Tilley welcomes the incredible Cohen Veterans Network to the show as we hear from Karen Blanchette, Belinda Sharp, and Rafael Rivera about their depth of services for veterans and their expansion plans due to the generous $275 million gift from philanthropist Steven A. Cohen. Hooah! And, as always, SMA Tilley shares a couple of great stories during the episode! Thank you for listening, joining the community and making this Your Next Mission! For more information, please visit YourNextMission.org.

This interview is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UPYHOyKub9Q (https://youtu.be/UPYHOyKub9Q) To celebrate the month of love, we bring you a special episode with two staff members from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinics in San Diego, CA and Virginia Beach, VA! Military Spouse and Outreach Manager at The Up Center Heather Wilson, and Military Spouse and Outreach Coordinator at the Veterans Village of San Diego Jenny Lynne Stroup join us to share lessons that every couple can learn from to help strengthen their relationships. Learn more about the Lessons in Love for Military Couples campaign by visiting https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/lessons-in-love-from-military-couples/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/lessons-in-love-from-military-couples/) To learn more about the Cohen Veterans Network, visit https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ (https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/) Facebook: @cohenveteransnetwork Twitter: @cohenveterans Instagram: @cohenveterans For our previous conversation with the Cohen Veterans Network, listen to episode 037: https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/cohenclinicsandiego (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/episode/cohenclinicsandiego) -- We're now accepting guests! Apply today https://forms.gle/sDY5nPkEMu665FXn6 (https://forms.gle/sDY5nPkEMu665FXn6) Stay updated! Subscribe to our newsletter http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT (http://eepurl.com/gTTOdT) Visit our website https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ (https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/) Sponsored by US VetWealth - The moment that you leave the military is the biggest opportunity of your lifetime, and you’re going to need money for it. Download the first three chapters of Scott R. Tucker’s (Jen’s husband and business partner) Veteran Wealth Secrets for FREE to learn more at http://veteranwealthsecrets.com/ (http://veteranwealthsecrets.com/ ) Connect with our co-hosts Jen Amos jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com and Jenny Lynne Stroup https://jennylynnestroup.com/ (https://jennylynnestroup.com/) or jennylynnestroup379@gmail.com November 2020, Jen Amos and Holding Down the Fort Podcast was awarded “Media Professional of the Year” at The Rosie Network Entrepreneur Awards! Check out her acceptance speech at https://therosienetwork.org/entrepreneur-awards (https://therosienetwork.org/entrepreneur-awards) Enjoy our show? Kindly leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/30SJ7NW (https://apple.co/30SJ7NW), Podchaser https://bit.ly/3dnCacY (https://bit.ly/3dnCacY), or write a LinkedIn Recommendation for Jen https://bit.ly/3jNobzB (https://bit.ly/3jNobzB) Support this podcast

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. --- 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

Join my conversation with crisis management and earned media guru, Mark Herr. For the last 20 years, Mark Herr has led or helped lead the communications efforts of three iconic financial services companies, Merrill Lynch, AIG, and SAC Capital/Point72 Asset Management. He shaped their responses to some of the highest-profile crises in the financial world, helped rebuild their reputations, and built the brands of several other properties. At Merrill Lynch, Mark created and executed the communications strategies as the company dealt with the turn of the century Tech-Wreck, Enron, and Auction Rate Securities litigations, as well as the other legal, regulatory, and public policy problems the company faced. Joining AIG in the heart of the 2008 financial crisis, Mark led AIG's Media Relations team as the company navigated being the poster child for the crisis. Working closely with CEO Bob Benmosche and other C Suite management, Mark devised the responses to the company's fall from grace and was a key architect of its reputational comeback. Hired by Steve Cohen and SAC Capital to create and build the firm's global communications function, Mark served as Managing Director and Head of Global Communications. He used his expertise in crisis communications and media relations to design the strategy that took SAC from being viewed by many as a pariah to a firm that enjoys 60 percent approval. He rebranded SAC as Point72 and built the brands for Mr. Cohen's VC firm, Point72 Ventures, his industry-unique analyst training vehicle, Point72 Academy, and his philanthropic veterans mental health treatment program, Cohen Veterans Network. Mark also created Point72's internal communications program and launched its digital and social media properties and strategy, while establishing its talent recruitment messages. A former reporter, political operative, litigator, regulator, and government official, Mark brings a unique 360-degree understanding to what it means to be in the blinding spotlight of public opinion and how to turn around the narrative from bad (or worse) to better. As a builder of brands, he also knows how to establish the right public presence for new firms. Mark has now founded his own communications boutique and among his projects, Mark is consulting with Mr. Cohen on Mr. Cohen's purchase of the New York Mets and advises other companies in the pharmaceutical and financial services industries. --- 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/paulwoodshow/message

Sam Whitehurst, your host, is addressing a very difficult subject in today’s episode: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of our veterans.  We are all facing the challenges that are implied in dealing with this pandemic — challenges such as the fear of the disease itself, the rise of unemployment rates, the economic situation in the following months, and even years, and the lasting impact of social distancing. How are the anxiety and stress caused by the current situation impacting the mental health of our veterans and their families?   Sam is joined today by Dr. Caitlin Thompson, who is the vice-president for Community Partnerships at the Cohen Veterans Network, which is a network of health care clinics across the U.S. that focuses on providing mental health assistance to veterans and their families. Dr. Thompson shares today the mission and vision of Cohen Veterans Network, the work they are doing in response to the pandemic, and she also talks about her thoughts in regards to what we can do to ensure that our veterans and families continue to have access to mental health services to prevent the rise of suicide rates among our veterans.   Key Takeaways: [5:58] Dr. Caitlin Thompson talks about her professional background and her work at the Cohen Veterans Network. [11:05] The issue of access to mental health not only for the veterans but for their families. [13:35] How COVID-19  is impacting veterans and their families in regards to access to mental health? [16:15] Ninety-eight percent of the care Cohen Veterans Network provides is via telehealth. [17:20] Social isolation tends to be a high risk factor for suicide and mental health problems. [18:11] CVN Presents has continuously updated information, videos, and groups to engage the community in other types of activities besides therapy. [19:16] The stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. [20:28] Dr. Thompson addresses the concern in regard to confidentiality while working with telehealth. [23:45] CVN believes that if you served one day at the military, you deserve care. [25:55] Dr. Thompson talks about the challenges people are experiencing using telehealth. [30:17] How to help a family member that has suicidal thoughts? [33:20] Dr. Thompson encourages people to continue to reach out for the care that they need.   Mentioned in this episode: Dixon Center: Reaching America At Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services, we believe our veterans and military families can succeed where they live. Dixon Center is named after Staff Sergeant Donnie Dixon, who was killed in action on September 29, 2007, in Iraq. Staff Sergeant Dixon was a father, husband, and soldier who always placed the mission first and the safety of his fellow soldiers above his own. Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services stands as a testament to his example and leadership. Dixon Center on Facebook Dixon Center on Twitter Dixon Center on Instagram   Cohen Veterans Network Learn more about Caitlin Thompson CVN Presents Call the Crisis Line at 1800-273-8255 and press #1. Veteran Crisis Line   Tweetables and quotes:   “As we see unemployment rates rising across the country, we also see the rise in suicide among our veterans.”   “If one person is in the military the whole family is also in it.”   “At Cohen Veterans Network we pivoted really fast to providing mental health care online, over video calls, and on the phone, 98% of the care we provide is done by telehealth.”   “The level of depth you can get with patients in terms of talking things through seems to be even higher when you are using telehealth because people are comfortable, they are in their own homes and this leads for them to feel more quickly comfortable with the therapy sessions.”   “We all deserve to feel as good as we can.”   “Cohen Veteran Networks aims to provide care that is as barrier-free as possible.”   “We can potentially lose an additional 550 to suicide for every 5% increase in the national unemployment rate.”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Cohen Veterans Network serve veterans and families. CVN's focus is on post-9/11 veterans and families, in order to get ahead of transition challenges before they become chronic or acute.  CVN offer brief, client-centered therapy for a variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, adjustment issues, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children's behavioral problems.  Listen to LTC Olivia Nunn talk with Mr. Paul Wood from Cohen Veterans Network on the work they are doing for our military community.   

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Telehealth has taken a front seat in care delivery throughout the country. San Diego clinic director, Shari Houser, and outreach manager (and military spouse), Jenny Lynne Stroup share how the Cohen Veterans Network continues to provide mental health care via its Cohen Clinics nationwide to veterans and military families.  Learn more about The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic At Veterans Village of San Diego by visiting info@cohenvvsd.org (mailto:info@cohenvvsd.org) -- Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/hdtf-newsletter (https://bit.ly/hdtf-newsletter) Join our Instagram community https://www.instagram.com/holdingdownthefortpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/holdingdownthefortpodcast/) Contact us at jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com (mailto:jen@holdingdownthefortpodcast.com) Brought to you by US VetWealth https://usvetwealth.com/ (https://usvetwealth.com/) Join the US VetWealth FREE 30-Day LinkedIn Masterclass: https://usvetwealth.com/linkedin (https://usvetwealth.com/linkedin)

In this episode, Pete Freudenberger, Outreach Manager and Clinical Social Worker at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania, joins us for an impromptu interview at the Greencastle headquarters to tell us about the service offerings of the Cohen Veterans Network and how they help veterans every day with a large range of needs. Pete discusses everything from getting help with PTSD to assisting with VA disability benefits and so much more. Pete has been with the Cohen Veterans Network since 2016 and is a veteran himself, so he brings a vast knowledge of aiding veterans in need. This is an episode full of excellent information that so many veterans are looking for! We are proving the value of veterans in the workplace and giving veterans the tools they need to translate their experience into civilian employer terms. The Greencastle Podcast website Subscribe on iTunes here Pete Freudenberger Contact Information:Website: www.cohenveteransnetwork.org Email: MFCinfo@pennmedicine.upenn.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-freudenberger-lcsw-51a062a/

On today’s episode, The vice president of community partnerships at the Cohen Veterans Network, Dr. Caitlin Thompson, joins the show to talk about the public health approach to suicide prevention and the need for community providers to partner with providers in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to service the military affiliated population, which means all veterans

On today’s episode, The vice president of community partnerships at the Cohen Veterans Network, Dr. Caitlin Thompson, joins the show to talk about the public health approach to suicide prevention and the need for community providers to partner with providers in the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to service the military affiliated population, which means all veterans.

Tribune appointed Kris Worrell to be the new Editor-in-Chief for The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press. She is in the studio to discuss the state of media and her plans for the future with Cathy Lewis. We also discuss the upcoming Lyrical Lounge show. Then, a new clinic is opening in the area to help veterans and their families.

This week hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter speak with Linda Rosenberg, CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health on their recent report done with the Cohen Veterans Network confirming that America’s mental health crisis is a result of lack of access to care. She discusses the need to remove barriers to behavioral care, the need to embed behavioral health in primary care and for much better mental health and addiction training for providers and social workers. The post Mental Health Crisis in America: National Council for Behavioral Health CEO Linda Rosenberg on Causes and Solutions appeared first on Healthy Communities Online.

Let's take a look at life through the eyes of fit people so that you may live a fit life yourself with Jenn Zerling, Fitness and Age Management Expert and International Health Advocate, and George Veater, entrepreneur and 6-Time Rodeo Champion. We discuss two of the most important (and commonly overlooked) training principles; overtraining versus undertraining. Jennifer “JZ” Zerling (on Instagram @jzfitnessnutrition) loves fitness and lives by her personal mission statement, Maximize Your Potential by Optimizing Your Health! She’s earned a master’s degree in Kinesiology, maintains multiple certifications (personal training, biomechanics, spin, nutrition, yoga), and has helped develop several fitness-related businesses. George Veater is a 51-year-old entrepreneur, business owner, cattle rancher, and professional Saddle Bronc Rider who resides in Coarsegold, CA. He is the proud father of four fantastic children and four, even more amazing, grandchildren. Connect with them both on their incredible podcast "Fit Because" or on Instagram @fitbecauseshow today! Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with these amazing sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, THANK YOU!  FREE 30-DAY TRIAL & BOOK from AUDIBLE! Visit https://audibletrial.com/everforward  Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.    

Ryan Pitts served for 6 years in the US Army and during a 2008 firefight was wounded but fought on against overwhelming odds. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2014.  Today he works in the defense industry and is an ambassador for the Cohen Veterans Network of 10 mental health clinics which provide free care to veterans, service members and family members.  Jim Fausone explores Pitts' service and checks in for an update on CVN. 

Welcome to the June 2018 Q&A! This month, we sat down with one of very own - Coach Gabby Montenegro (on Instagram @gabsmontenegro). Gabby is one of our amazing staff members at Ever Forward Coach. She is a Crossfit L1 instructor outside of Boston, MA and has brought such immense value to the EF Coach team since joining in early 2018. She played D3 ice hockey in college and had the privilege of training and coaching other high school and collegiate athletes in her career. To engage with her directly, simply download the free app on any iOS or Android device here (coach code "GABBY") - http://bit.ly/EFCgabby To engage with Chase, the EF Radio host as well as founder and head coach of EF Coach, use code "CHASE" or click here http://bit.ly/efcchase. In this episode we cover questions around: How to maintain body composition after significant weight loss How to regulate key hormones for sleep, fat loss, etc. How to pick a qualified online coach  How to get your mind and body to get more in sync with your goals Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

Remember when we were kids, and we spent hours each day enjoying movement? We may not have known it then, but so much of those activities and movement patterns are what we use as adults to build workout plans and keep fitness a part of our life. However, so much of the fun has been taken from working out! We may have success in our commitments to the latest group training class on the block but are we actually being effective? Are we staying true to our specific goals? Joe Carabase, on Instagram @joecarabase, is a fitness industry veteran, host of the "Fat M.E.L.T.-ing Radio" podcast and multiple-location owner of his own private training facilities. He was the Men's Health 2014 "Next Top Trainer" finalist and has created multiple books and online programs to help busy people get the most effective (and fun) workouts through both in-person and online training. *Make sure to catch Joe's interview of me on his podcast here - http://bit.ly/FMR198*  Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com  Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

Retired SFC Greg Stube is a speaker on leadership and character. A serious injury sustained during a mission forced him into medical retirement. This didn’t stop him from serving, though, as he became the spokesperson of the Green Berets after recovery. “The lessons we learn in the service of our country, we owe them back to the country. It reminds me of George Washington. At the end of his service, he took the uniform off and he was asked to be our first president and he reluctantly agreed. But he kept serving.” - Greg Stube Greg Stube - Special Forces Command Greg joined the Army Infantry in 1988. Then a boy with the grandeur of youth, he recalls being under the impression that they were going to turn him to Rambo. What he found was something entirely different with all the supervision that somehow felt suppressive to his freedom and potential. He got the opportunity to join the Special Forces, and wounded up in a special training program. For the next 19 years, he spent his career as part of the Green Berets. The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was created to serve them by providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. Transition by Injury During Operation Medusa in Afghanistan in 2006, Greg sustained several fatal injuries. He spent a year and a half recovering from the life-altering experience, and credits his A-team and faith with his miraculous survival. Refusing to become just another victim of warfare, he rose to the challenge of his commanding general after his hospitalization. He got into public affairs and became the spokesperson of the Green Berets for four years. Building Himself Back The lack of a sense of purpose after early retirement has made it difficult for veterans to move forward. Greg knows this. He laments how young men and women can say right off the bat that they are retired, when it’s not a place they’re supposed to be. “I think that’s a moment of time in your life where if you exit immediately without developing anything or salvaging anything that’s left of your military self, it’s almost like such a big reset button that you may not get back on your feet completely.” - Greg Stube He has therefore made it his mission to continue serving the country in other ways. He owes the nation that much, after all the lessons he’s learned through his military career. Greg has since moved on from active military duty to authoring, public speaking, and charity, with focus on leadership and building one’s A-team. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out these links for Greg Stube: Website - Greg Stube LinkedIn Prime Speakers Profile Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.   Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship.   The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.  

Founder of the popular Hormones Balance online community, holistic nutrition coach MagdalenaWszelaki (on Instagram @hormonebalance) knows the value of cooking for hormone balance firsthand. Developing hyperthyroidism and then Hashimoto's, adrenal fatigue and estrogen dominance propelled her to leave a high-pressured advertising career and develop a new way of eating that would repair and keep her hormones working smoothly. Now symptom free, Magdalena shares her practical, proven knowledge so others may benefit. In Cooking for Hormone Balance, she draws on current research to explain the essential role food plays in keeping our hormones in harmony and offers easy, flavorful recipes to help us eat our way to good health. She also offers clear, concise action plans for what to remove and add to our daily diet to regain hormonal balance, including guides for specific conditions. Magdalena's cookbook can be found here - https://amzn.to/2LLARFw Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com  Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

Alexander Lowry Gordon College Alexander Lowry is a Professor of Finance at Gordon College, head of the Master of Science in Financial Analysis program. He's also into advising businesses that students can potentially work for. In this week’s episode, Alexander shares with us an affordable option to get a finance degree for veterans who wish to transition into the finance world. “From my perspective, hands down, the best leadership guys are military... But on the flip side of that, you’re competing against people who have been doing a certain job for many years.” - Alexander Lowry Alexander Lowry - From History to Wall Street Alexander was a history major and always assumed he was bound to go to business and finance. Deviating from this path, he got into management consulting. This field, he thinks, is a great training ground, as it gives exposure to different industries and sectors. The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was created to serve them by providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. But even after over a decade in this profession, his “Wall Street itch” just had to be scratched. With a Wharton Masters in Business Administration experience, he was finally able to move across. MBA vs MS in Finance For most people who’d like to be part of the business industry, it’s mostly a choice between MBA or finance. Picking one is easy. It’s a matter of whether you know where you want to go in the future. Taking up MBA entails learning all the subjects from operations, accounting, and finance. There’s the eventual internship that matches you up with the right job that suits you. You also get to choose any field of specialization that you want. But if you’re pretty set on finance, you wouldn’t want to take up two more years of learning basically everything. Taking up a one-year finance program like the one offered at Gordon will save you over a hundred grand. It will also allow you a few years of working experience. On Military Fitting in Finance A lot of hiring managers seem to prefer experienced financiers over military veterans. It’s the easy way, but it’s not always the right way. Alexander maintains that veterans have a lot more to offer, owing to their training and inherent leadership skills. “When hiring someone, I only need two things. I need to know they’re intelligent and passionate. Because if you have those, I can train you to do any job.” - Alexander Lowry Good news is, many companies have been exerting effort to understand veterans and the actual value they can bring. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out these links for Alexander Lowry: LinkedIn Gordon College Profile Follow him on Twitter Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.   Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship.   The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.  

Professional fitness competitor. Social media influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers. All by the age of 23. Oh, and she battles multiple auto-immune disorders and KICKS ASS! Today we learn from Marie Wold, on Instagram @marieewold, and how she chose her own path and identity despite multiple health adversities growing up. More importantly, Marie shares with us her evolution in the social media and online fitness space and how she has managed to stay human and true to herself. Like she always says, "GRIND AND BE GRATEFUL" despite the adversities that life puts before you, these are our greatest teachers! *Marie's matcha of choice is here from Four Sigmatic, BTW - http://bit.ly/mariematcha (save 15% with code EVERFORWARD) And make sure to subscribe to Marie's brand new show, "Grind and Be Grateful" wherever you enjoy listening to your favorite podcasts! It can be found on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/grindandbegrateful  *My mental health interview I mentioned on Joe Carabase's "Fat M.E.L.T.I.N.G Radio" podcast can be found here: http://bit.ly/fatmeltingradio  Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

*GIVEAWAY EPISODE!!!* A very special thank you to our loyal listeners and supporters of all things Ever Forward. Simply leave a 5-star rating & review (MUST BE BOTH) on your iOS "Podcast" app or iTunes and we will be picking three lucky winners to receive some EF and sponsor prize packages. Welcome to the Brothers Chewning! Maxx (on Instagram @maxxchewning) and I sat down for a little bro time and answered some questions about growing up in the family coffeehouse business, childhood sports, and how we are both working together and harder than ever to grow the new family biz. Watch the video interview on YouTube by clicking here or visit https://www.youtube.com/chasechewning. Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was created to serve them by providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. Jean Marie Dillon is a Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Financial Counselor. She provides nationwide, sales-free financial counseling and planning services. Today, she is an expert in coaching service members and veterans to financially transition back into society. “Military, especially military veterans, lack the financial literacy that they need to transition back into civilian life. And that’s why i feel like my services and what my colleagues bring to the table bolster that knowledge.” - Jean Marie Dillon Jean Marie Dillon - The Reason Behind Jean Marie recalls gravitating the same sphere with over 60 other financial planners all chasing the same dollar, the same high-network individual. It took realizing the existence of a “subset” of the economy that make practical financial guidance for small-time individuals or groups for her to hop on a different train. “There’s a huge segment of the population who has a need and they’re not being fulfilled by traditional financial advisers.” - Jean Marie Dillon This was precisely when she turned around and made financial counseling her career, instead of going the path of a typical financial adviser for big names. Serving for the Military: Then and Now Jean Marie started out in her profession primarily to provide value-added service as a military financial counselor. When it occurred to her that she needed a steady, full-time job, she went to private practice. Even then, she didn’t deviate much from what she previously did, essentially doing what she’s done before for military members and their spouses. Adapting her experiences to her focus population, she’s transitioned into helping veterans and civilians at present time. The Army: An Incredible Lot Jean Marie’s experience working for the army was a constant state of awe. Endowed with entrepreneurial spirit, the army is a group of ingenious individuals. “I’m in constant awe of what they know and what they can do with what little they have.” - Jean Marie Dillon This first-hand knowledge only managed to fan her desire to serve the population. She carries this sentiment, even in private practice. Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out these links for Jean Marie Dillon: Freedom Financial Counseling Profile LinkedIn Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.   Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship. The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education, programs and resources.  Veteran On the Move has garnered over 500,000 listens verified through Stitcher Radio, Sound Cloud, Itunes and RSS Feed Syndication making it one of the most popular Military Entrepreneur Shows on the Internet Today.    

This episode is a special broadcast of our Ever Forward Coach mentorship program. This offering takes aspiring health and fitness professionals through an entire year of coaching to help solidify, curate, and take action on their biggest priorities and goals. Each month we host a guest lecture by someone exhibiting the key principles of the EF philosophy and putting purpose to their passion - today this is with iN3 Nutrition founder and head coach Jason Phillips. If you feel like this form of accountability, professional insight, and coaching experience would bring value to your life and help propel your goals we encourage you to share them with us! Please email us at info@everforwardcoach.com to learn more about the EF Coach offerings and how we could possibly help your passions manifest into your life's purpose.  Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

Sapphire Pavilion by Dave Grogan Previously a Navy Judge Advocate, Dave Grogan has had his fair share of court-martial cases for which he prosecuted and defended. He’d gone to many places and shook hands with people from all walks of life. Now, he weaves history, international intrigue, and military experiences into the Steve Stillwell legal thriller series published by Camel Press. The Cohen Veterans Network, a not-for-profit philanthropic organization, was created to serve them by providing high-quality, accessible, and integrated mental health care. “I got to do stuff that other attorneys can only dream about doing.” - Dave Grogan Dave Grogan - The Beginnings of a JAG Journey He was a CPA and on his second year in law school, bound for the corporate track, when Dave ran into a Navy student in a party. He remembers being regaled by stories of deployment in the Mediterranean as part of USS America, something that Dave has always wanted to do.   “I never thought you could be a lawyer and a naval officer at the same time.” - Dave Grogan   He changed courses and switched his background to apply to the Navy. His initial goal was to serve for three years, get back out, and go to corporate law. At the back of his head, he knew he’d continue his service as long as he enjoyed it, and enjoy it he did.   Dave got assigned to the naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, prosecuting and defending court-martials. He went back to the US and interviewed for companies. But he never cashed in on his initial plans. Gusto. It's time to tame the chaos of payroll, benefits, and HR. Committing to the Navy During those days when he went back to the US, Dave remembers talking to his wife while he looked over Tokyo Bay. It was at that moment of being away from home and being treated with a cosmic view of where he stood in life that Dave decided to shelve the original game plan.   “I thought, ‘Why in the world would I get out and go back and sit in an office back in the States?’” - Dave Grogan   With his decision to stay in the army, he got deployed to Cuba and the Persian Gulf. He got sent back to the US to get a Master’s degree on international law, which opened a myriad of opportunities for his career. His exposure as the adviser of commanders, both on national and international level, contributed to a lot of the ideas that inspired his writing Sapphire Pavilion.   JAG Turned Writer While he was on his last tour as part of the Pentagon, the idea for his second book occurred to Dave. Every Friday night when he would drive back home from work, he listened to a podcast on veterans.   “I remember listening to some stories, in particular about the Vietnam war and some Vietnam veterans... and I came up with the idea of writing a story that would attempt to honor Vietnam veterans and also wounded warriors.” - Dave Grogan   Don’t forget to leave us a 5-star rating and review if you enjoyed the show. We would love to hear from you! Check out this link for Dave Grogan: Sapphire Pavilion Dave’s Website Facebook Twitter   Download Joe Crane’s Top 7 Paths to Freedom or get it on your mobile device. Text VETERAN to 38470.   Join the Veteran on the Move on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests! It’s also a great place where you can stay in touch with other veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship, and get updates and free gouge on the people programs and resources to help you in your transition to entrepreneurship.   The Veteran On the Move podcast has published over 150 episodes giving listeners the opportunity to hear in-depth interviews conducted by host Joe Crane featuring the people, programs and resources to assist veterans in their transition to entrepreneurship: Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans, DOD, entrepreneurship, business, success, military spouse, transition, education,

Total. Human. Optimization. The team at Onnit provides one of the most unique and wholistic approaches to the supplementation, fitness, and personal development fields. Their host of the Onnit Podcast, Director of Operations (a.k.a. Human Optimization), and all around office bad-ass is none other than former UFC fighter Kyle Kingsbury (@kingsbu). Kyle and I sat down in their HQ in Austin, TX for a one-on-one interview to discuss what Onnit brings to the table, how the ketogenic diet has brought him insane performance improvements, and what it truly means to pursue "total human optimization." Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to help you relax, live well, and support productivity Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, and after your best workouts Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

Busy professionals, dads, moms, excuse me... MUMS, rejoice! Today's guest Kelly Rennie is here to help you decide on your life's calling so you can finally take action on the service you want to provide to the world and create time to get back into the best shape of your life. She is an international fitness model & athlete, Optimum Nutrition athlete, author and so much more. Kelly's Busy Mum Fitness is the ideal program for busy parents - yes, dads too! - who want to take back control of their day, their health, and still provide immense value to their family and create change in the world. Ever Forward Radio is made possible by our proud partners! Using code "EVERFORWARD" with both sponsors saves you money and keeps supporting the podcast, we thank you! Save 15% on Four Sigmatic coffees, cacaos, superfoods, and elixirs to promote relaxation, live well, & enhance cognitive function at https://www.foursigmatic.com/everforward  Save 10% on Bare Performance Nutrition health and performance supplements to help you before, during, & after your best workouts at https://www.bpnsupps.com  EF Apparel - https://www.everforwardapparel.com EF Coach - https://www.everforwardcoach.com EF Radio - https://www.everforwardradio.com Veterans and families of veterans… if you or a loved one is dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, or simply having trouble transitioning back to civilian life, you are not alone. Contact the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic nearest to you. Cohen Clinics provide counseling for post-9/11 veterans and their families, regardless of discharge status, at no to low cost. Many of the staff are veterans themselves.  Learn more about how Cohen Veterans Network can help you make it back to better at https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org.

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!

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!

Dr. Anthony Hassan is truly a luminary in the field of military behavioral health with more than 30 years experience in/out of uniform. He’s driven change in the military, at the University of Southern California, and now in his role as CEO of the Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) - a revolutionary effort led by philanthropist Steven Cohen to radically improve the state of mental health care available to veterans in America.   We have a rich conversation in which we cover:   His military career and why he’s so passionate about military behavioral health The Cohen Veterans Network and why they’re different. Misconceptions about veterans and mental health PTSD and why it’s not only a veteran issue

Eugenia Weiss: Military and Veteran Transitions Eugenia Weiss is a clinical associate professor at the University of Southern California’s Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She is the co-author of the book The Civilian Lives of U.S. Veterans: Issues and Identities* and Supporting Veterans in Higher Education: A Primer for Administrators, Faculty, and, Advisors*. Key Points Military and civilian cultures are very separate, and sometimes it’s difficult to transition back into civilian life. Most veterans with combat experience won’t have PTSD, it’s about 15%-30% that do. The effects of PTSD vary from person to person. In the past, service members typically had several weeks of transport time between combat roles and home, now it’s only a couple of days. This doesn’t allow them much time to process their experiences. Don’t be afraid to engage with veterans and talk about their experiences, just do it with care and concern. Most veterans do want to talk about their experiences. Volunteering for a veteran’s group can be very rewarding both for you and for the veterans you’re helping. Resources Mentioned PsychArmor Institute Corporate Gray: Connecting Employers with Veterans Nationwide Student Veterans of America Career One Stop Veterans Upward Bound Program (college transition) My Next Move for Veterans Corporation for National and Community Service (veterans section) Vet Success Wounded Warrior Project Veterans for America Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Give an Hour Foundation (free counseling) The Soldiers Project (free counseling) Cohen Veterans Network (free counseling and resources now based at USC) Team Rubicon (vets volunteer disaster work) Mission Continues (volunteer work) U.S. Veterans Initiative (housing and services) Pegasus Rising (Equine therapy for vets with PTSD) The Civilian Lives of U.S. Veterans: Issues and Identities* by Louis Hicks, Eugenia L. Weiss, and Jose E. Coll Supporting Veterans in Higher Education: A Primer for Administrators, Faculty and Academic Advisors* by Jose E. Coll and Eugenia L. Weiss Handbook of Military Social Work* by Allen Rubin, Eugenia L. Weiss, and Jose E. Coll A Civilian Counselor’s Primer to Counseling Veterans* by Jose E. Coll, Eugenia L. Weiss, and Herbert A. Exum This Week: Live Webinar Presented by Dave Register now for Dave’s FREE, live webinar: When Expert Leaders Act, Here’s What They Do: 7 Strategies That Will Make You a Better in 2017. Dave will present it live on Wednesday, January 18th, Thursday, January 19th, and Saturday, January 21st. Claim your seat: http://coachingforleaders.com/webinar Join the Weekly Leadership Guide Get each episode's show notes and Dave's handpicked resources for leadership in your inbox each Wednesday. Plus, get instant access to Dave's readers' guide listing the 10 leadership books that will help you get better results from others. Join at http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe Next Episode Collins Osayamwen is the Managing Partner/Senior consultant of SheltercareFM Consult. He’ll be teaching us how to prevail over your obstacles. Thank You Thank you to Jon Lokhorst and MrMatley for the kind review on iTunes. To leave a rating or review, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes Submit your question for consideration on the next question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

Eugenia Weiss: Military and Veteran Transitions Eugenia Weiss is a clinical associate professor at the University of Southern California’s Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She is the co-author of the book The Civilian Lives of U.S. Veterans: Issues and Identities* and Supporting Veterans in Higher Education: A Primer for Administrators, Faculty, and, Advisors*. Key Points Military and civilian cultures are very separate, and sometimes it’s difficult to transition back into civilian life. Most veterans with combat experience won’t have PTSD, it’s about 15%-30% that do. The effects of PTSD vary from person to person. In the past, service members typically had several weeks of transport time between combat roles and home, now it’s only a couple of days. This doesn’t allow them much time to process their experiences. Don’t be afraid to engage with veterans and talk about their experiences, just do it with care and concern. Most veterans do want to talk about their experiences. Volunteering for a veteran’s group can be very rewarding both for you and for the veterans you’re helping. Resources Mentioned PsychArmor Institute Corporate Gray: Connecting Employers with Veterans Nationwide Student Veterans of America Career One Stop Veterans Upward Bound Program (college transition) My Next Move for Veterans Corporation for National and Community Service (veterans section) Vet Success Wounded Warrior Project Veterans for America Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Give an Hour Foundation (free counseling) The Soldiers Project (free counseling) Cohen Veterans Network (free counseling and resources now based at USC) Team Rubicon (vets volunteer disaster work) Mission Continues (volunteer work) U.S. Veterans Initiative (housing and services) Pegasus Rising (Equine therapy for vets with PTSD) The Civilian Lives of U.S. Veterans: Issues and Identities* by Louis Hicks, Eugenia L. Weiss, and Jose E. Coll Supporting Veterans in Higher Education: A Primer for Administrators, Faculty and Academic Advisors* by Jose E. Coll and Eugenia L. Weiss Handbook of Military Social Work* by Allen Rubin, Eugenia L. Weiss, and Jose E. Coll A Civilian Counselor’s Primer to Counseling Veterans* by Jose E. Coll, Eugenia L. Weiss, and Herbert A. Exum This Week: Live Webinar Presented by Dave Register now for Dave’s FREE, live webinar: When Expert Leaders Act, Here’s What They Do: 7 Strategies That Will Make You a Better in 2017. Dave will present it live on Wednesday, January 18th, Thursday, January 19th, and Saturday, January 21st. Claim your seat: http://coachingforleaders.com/webinar Join the Weekly Leadership Guide Get each episode's show notes and Dave's handpicked resources for leadership in your inbox each Wednesday. Plus, get instant access to Dave's readers' guide listing the 10 leadership books that will help you get better results from others. Join at http://coachingforleaders.com/subscribe Next Episode Collins Osayamwen is the Managing Partner/Senior consultant of SheltercareFM Consult. He’ll be teaching us how to prevail over your obstacles. Thank You Thank you to Jon Lokhorst and MrMatley for the kind review on iTunes. To leave a rating or review, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes Submit your question for consideration on the next question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

Dr. Anthony Hassan, discusses the Cohen Veterans Network Mission and funding. Cohen Veterans Network is a privately funded organization that will open 25 mental health clinics for veterans and family members. All 25 locations will offer their services free of charge.