Podcasts about for veterans

Eating well in this day and age can be a challenge…from large portion sizes when you go out to eat to highly processed foods in your kitchen when you're cooking at home, many hurdles exist for those looking to live a healthy lifestyle where your body gets the nutrition it needs.  For Veterans, the task can be made even more difficult because the military lifestyle doesn't always lead to great eating habits.  Fortunately for those Veterans, the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has a wide variety of programs to help them unlearn those bad habits while giving them the skills to turn their kitchens at home into a place that helps them lead healthier lives.   On this episode of The 9 Line, we'll speak with three of our dieticians who work every day with our Veterans about the programs available to those who want to improve what food goes into their bodies, what it takes to break some of those bad eating habits built up over the years, and what led them down the path to being nutritionists here at the VA.

Mental health is a crucial issue in the restaurant industry, and in my latest episode of Chef Life Radio, "On The Dock," Chef Patrick Mulvaney and I dive deep into this topic. "More important than being able to share is being able to accept to have that grace, to be able to accept the love and help that people want to offer to you." - Chef Patrick MulvaneyFrom discussing the unique challenges faced by those in leadership positions to sharing effective methods for fostering emotional openness among staff, we cover it all. Plus, we introduce you to the I Got Your Back Program, revolutionizing mental health support for industry professionals. Tune in now and prioritize the well-being of your team. IN THE WEEDS? IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS, CALL 988, PRESS 1 FOR VETERANS, PRESS 2 FOR SPANISHNow accepting applications for our first cohort-based "Culinary Leadership Bootcamp."Call me at 828-407-3359 for more information.Get more information about this episode by clicking here

If you're feeling the frustration of implementing mental health initiatives in the restaurant industry, only to see minimal improvement in outcomes despite your best efforts, then you are not alone!“Creating an environment where it's okay not to be okay and talk, to provide peer guidance, and also then to have resources available for people.” ~ Chef Patrick MulvaneyIN THE WEEDS? IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS, CALL 988, PRESS 1 FOR VETERANS, PRESS 2 FOR SPANISHMy special guest is Chef Patrick Mulvaney.Meet the inspirational Chef Patrick Mulvaney, a culinary talent with a mission to support mental health in the restaurant world. Hailing from Queens, New York, Patrick discovered his passion for the farm-to-table experience in Sacramento, California, where he opened his beloved restaurant, Mulvaney BNL. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those in his industry, Patrick founded "I Got Your Back," a program to cultivate a supportive environment for restaurant staff. His unwavering dedication to fostering open communication and empathy sets Patrick apart as a true advocate for change in the hospitality industry.In this episode, you will be able to: Gain valuable insights into the crucial role of mental health in the restaurant industry. Discover the remarkable Purple Hand program, designed to raise mental health awareness and support for professionals in the field. Grasp the unique challenges of taking on leadership positions within the restaurant industry. Learn effective methods for fostering a culture of vulnerability and open communication among staff. Identify essential crisis resources and support systems accessible to restaurant employees. The resources mentioned in this episode are: Visit the I Got Your Back program website to learn more about the mental health resources available for hospitality workers. Consider implementing the purple hand position in your workplace to provide peer guidance and support. Check out Not 9 to 5, an organization that provides mental health training tailored to the hospitality industry. Practice asking How are you doing? Really? To open up opportunities for conversation and support with colleagues and friends. Support local farmers and producers by shopping at farmers' markets and building relationships with those who grow and harvest our food. “More important than being able to share is being able to accept that grace, to be able to accept the love and help that people want to offer to you.” ~ Chef Patrick MulvaneyDive deeper into this episode, including bonus content, links mentioned in the show, and information about other programs supporting mental health awareness in the hospitality industry; click here.Join over 2K other culinary professionals leveling up their leadership skills by subscribing to the Chef Life Brigade Bulletin,

For Veterans leaving military life and transitioning to post-military life, there is often a healing journey that they have to go through. This journey can also involve self forgiveness. In this podcast episode, Elizabeth Polinsky interviews Air Force Veteran Bob Taylor on his journey toward self forgiveness and his advice to other Veterans.  In this podcast episode, we discuss: Bob Taylor's journey toward self forgiveness How to start the process toward self forgiveness  Advice for Veterans working toward self forgiveness  How military spouses can support the journey toward self forgiveness  5 signs of when to get professional help Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to get all the future episodes and help the podcast be found by others who would benefit the most.  You can sign up for Elizabeth's FREE 10-week relationship email course here.  Read the show notes for this episode here. 

For Veterans' Day 2022, we offer this reprise of a story first shared in April 2020. My father turned 98 on Wednesday. This story is shared in honor and memory of all World War II veterans with gratitude to all veterans of all wars--protectors of America.

For Veterans' Day episode, Roxanne Petraeus, Co-Founder and CEO of Ethena, joins to discuss how her military service shaped her leadership style, the importance of being proactive, how to make mandatory training engaging and effective, and much more.

There is a long history of soldiers going back to the farm dating back to George Washington. For Veterans, the transition from soldier to farmer is a natural one: the outdoor lifestyle, the long hours working rain or shine, the unpredictability and knowledge that people are depending on you.   On today's Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Laura and Chris Varhola two Veterans who after 30 years in the Army decided to continue their life of service by going back to their family farm. They discuss how lessons they learned in the military helped to prepare them for life on the farm and why going back to the land was ultimately the best decision for them.

Reefer Reporters - October 3 2022 with Rev Kelly & AlStories include....How Canopy Growth's retail exit drives home 'very, very difficult' pot economics, Supreme Court trial on homegrow ban reveals a bigger issue in federal cannabis legalization, Ontario made $520M from pot last year. So why do retailers say they're struggling?, Sarnia doctor wants health insurance coverage for medical cannabis use, Study asks 80,000 cannabis users when, how, and why they use the plant, Another study finds link between medical marijuana and less opioid use, ‘Real People That We Care About Are Being Exploited', These Two States Received More Tax Money From Weed Than From Alcohol Or Cigarettes, German Finance Minister: Expect Cannabis Legalization in 2023, Mushie Moment - VA Says Psychedelic Therapy Not Part Of ‘Standard Of Care' For Veterans, But Is Closely Following ResearchThank you to our sponsors....Legacy 420 located on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario https://legacy420.com/Belleville Ontario's Bma Hydroponics at https://www.bmahydroponics.comCampbellford Lifestyle Shop in Campbellford OntarioDr. Buck Cannabis BnB https://www.hibnb.ca/accommodation/the-doobie-inn

In this episode of “The CX Tipping Point” Podcast, Martha Dorris spoke to Dr. Anne Bailey, Director of Clinical Tech Innovation for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Innovation Ecosystem (IE) and the Immersive Tech Lead for the Office of Healthcare Innovation and Learning (OHIL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  We also spoke to Caitlin Rawlins, Innovation Specialist for the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System within the VA's Office of Healthcare, Innovation and Learning (OHIL).As the Immersive Tech Lead, Dr. Anne Lord Bailey expertly works across the Immersive Tech growth lane to encourage VHA employees to think outside of the box and strengthen their innovation muscle around immersive technologies at VHA. VHA, as many other large organizations, can oftentimes be siloed, with multiple people unknowingly working to solve the same problem. The Immersive Tech team works collaboratively to simulate, scale, and sustain immersive technology innovation at VHA with the goal of improving the lives of employees and Veterans. As immersive technology is implemented across VHA, the data on Veteran benefits speak for themselves. Dr. Bailey and Caitlin Rawlins shared the experiences and successes of using immersive technologies and how using XR as a distraction tool helps to decrease pain, stress and anxiety, boredom and restless behaviors while also aiding relaxation. For Veterans suffering from acute and chronic pain, 61% saw a drop in pain intensity. One hundred percent of Veterans using XR to aid with restless behaviors felt a decrease in restlessness, and 67% of those Veterans also exhibited an increase in calm and cooperative behavior.They shared their recommendations for creating an innovative culture to bring new ways of thinking into any organization.Dr. Anne Bailey and Caitlin Rawlins are 2022 Service to the Citizen Award winners!

In today's episode, we are joined with guest Steven Kuhn, a decorated United States Army combat veteran, speaker, author, and co-founder of the HAVE NFT project. Steven is a veteran and business consultant working towards helping others with his immense background knowledge.  His book Unleash Your Humble Alpha that introduces a five module program to teach others how to activate your true identity and unleash your utmost potential.Today were discussed the HAVE NFT being the 1st ever Veteran-Inspired Military Challenge Coin NFTs, its backstory, how veterans and supporters in the community are the driving force behind the project, and what it means to truly live by the motto “For Veterans, by Veterans.” Let's dive in.As always this show is brought to you by Tribe and Purpose.  You've put the work in but you're not sure how to reap the rewards. It's time to focus on the success you have planned for yourself and your team.The Tribe + Purpose team can guide you to build on that success to have even more.Learn more at www.tribe-purpose.comand connect with Steven on LinkedIn here: Or visit his websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenekuhn/?originalSubdomain=huOr visit his website: https://humblealpha.com/Or check out his book: http://humblealphabook.com/

This week, we are joined by Andia Dinesen, Executive Vice President for Communications and Operations for the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA). As a military spouse, Andia shares her journey to AFC® certification through the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Program. She touches on the importance of perseverance and offers great advice for AFCs interested in working on a military installation or for a bank or credit union. She also shares why having trusted partners in financial services is critical to our work as financial professionals.As a bonus, Andia catches us up on the great resources that AMBA provides – from their Veterans Banking Benefits Program (VBBP), to their collaboration with AFCPE which provides free financial counseling to Veterans, to the financial preparedness kit available to servicemembers (MilDocs) – there are lots of great resources for you to better support the military and Veteran community.Show Notes:02:23 How she got started, and how she found the AFC®04:44 The funny backstory behind her being a military spouse06:21 Advice to all aspiring Military Spouse Fellows and applicants08:07 Tips for those interested in working at a banker credit union10:04 Who else hires AFCs?15:46 How being an AFCPE member has furthered her career20:09 All about MILDOCS22:09 Andia's final 2 centsShow Note Links:Andia's LinkedIn pageFINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship ProgramVeterans Benefits Banking ProgramPro Bono Financial Counseling:  For Veterans or for General PublicAMBA - Association of Military Banks of AmericaMILDOCS

This week's Borne the Battle – a benefits breakdown – features the Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). They are an internal accountability office that protects and advocates for Veteran-owned businesses. They also work to ensure that Veteran entrepreneurs can compete and be selected for a fair amount of contract opportunities.Air Force Veteran Michelle Gardner-Ince is the director of the Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative (WVOSBI), a directorate under OSDBU at VA. Gardner-Ince is motivated to help women Veteran entrepreneurs get opportunities, access and education to achieve their business goals. Since WVOSBI's inception in 2019, it has provided women Veterans with networking and collaborative opportunities with Federal agencies and private-sector corporations.In this episode of Borne the Battle, Gardner-Ince answers these questions and more: What motivates her to help Veterans at VA? What is classified as a small business? What are the eligibility requirements for being certified as a Veteran-owned small business? How can a Veteran-owned small business become a Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE)? How can Veteran-Owned small businesses avoid common mistakes when breaking into federal contracting? For Veterans who need help verifying their small business, OSDBU partnered with Procurement Technical Assistant Centers (PTACS), which helps to ensure that Veteran-owned small businesses can compete successfully in the government marketplace.Additionally, OSDBU helps Veterans understand the process of bidding on federal contracts through its Direct Access Program and Strategic Outreach and Communications office.But before contacting OSDBU, Gardner-Ince recommends that Veterans first reach out to the U.S. Small Business Administration's Veteran Business Outreach Center for assistance.OSDBU provides various services and programs that are ready to help Veteran-owned small businesses take the next steps to secure a federal contract. However, not enough women Veteran entrepreneurs know that these programs exist. Gardner-Ince aims to close the gap by reaching out to and helping Women Veteran-owned businesses by providing them with opportunities to understand the system and improve their business goals.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Marine Corps Veteran William McDowell Additional Links: Borne the Battle #231: Army Veteran Dawn Halfaker, Combat Wounded Amputee, CEO of Halfaker and Associates WVOSB Resources. VA Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA). VA COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program updates. Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program. Veterans pave way forward through STEM and small businesses. Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization Vets First Verification Program. 2.5 Million Small Businesses Are Owned by American Military Vets. VA proposes updates to disability rating schedules for respiratory, auditory and mental disorders body systems

In today's episode, Heather and Rich are joined with guest Steven Kuhn, a decorated United States Army combat veteran, speaker, author, and co-founder of the HAVE NFT project, to talk about HAVE NFT being the 1st ever Veteran-Inspired Military Challenge Coin NFTs, its backstory, how veterans & supporters in the community are the driving force behind the project, and what it means to truly live by the motto “For Veterans, by Veterans.” Let's dive in... Check out the HAVE NFT Project dropping on February 21, 2022: https://www.have-nft.com/ (Website) | https://twitter.com/HAVE_NFT (Twitter) | https://discord.com/invite/uBHFxZn2Su (Discord) | https://www.ekta.io/ (Ekta Blockchain) Check out Steven's Socials: https://steven-kuhn.com/ (Website) | https://twitter.com/stevenekuhn?fbclid=IwAR2PiPpFd0FADFZb6HLxh2KVvir95hZGjnCDVBgvTehKGV8qr3jDbJXuN3U (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/steveneugenekuhn/?hl=en (Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/StevenKuhnOfficial/ (Facebook) | https://www.youtube.com/steveneugenekuhn (YouTube) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenekuhn/ (LinkedIn) | https://sociatap.com/StevenKuhn/ (Sociatap) This podcast is sponsored by Dead Heads: Website - https://www.deadheads.io/ (https://www.deadheads.io/) OpenSea - https://opensea.io/collection/deadheads (https://opensea.io/collection/deadheads)  Twitter - https://twitter.com/DeadHeadsNFT (https://twitter.com/DeadHeadsNFT)  Discord - https://discord.com/invite/ECqkn4cdEp (https://discord.com/invite/ECqkn4cdEp) Questions? Comments? Join our community on https://discord.com/invite/Z7yEcDN6yy (Discord) or email us at info@nfts4newbies.com! You can follow NFTs 4 Newbies on social https://bit.ly/3rBGGxI (HERE)  * Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not giving financial or investment advice. 

Have you ever felt stuck? We have felt stuck, unable to move past something at some point. For Veterans, this can often be feeling stuck in war, on active duty, or unable to transition out successfully.  Today is a powerful episode on how it's not our fault; for most of us, we have never experienced powerful rituals in our life to move from one state to the next.  Frederick Marx is an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated director/writer with 40 years in the film business. He was named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award. His film HOOP DREAMS (1994) is one of the highest-grossing non-musical documentaries in the United States history. The International Documentary Association named it “The Best Documentary of All Time.” He recently has released a documentary only on Apple TV called a https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/veterans-journey-home-leaving-it-on-the-land/umc.cmc.5259ufgr1i83n6100le5wdicm (Veterans Journey Home: Leaving it on the Land) https://warriorfilms.org/ (Warrior Films | Films | Warriors) https://amzn.to/3KETFWb (Rites to a Good Life: Everyday Rituals Of Healing And Transformation) Topics Covered: Why brotherhood is important Why we are a victim to our patterns Understanding Rites of Passage How do you help kids understand who they can be How Native American Indians welcome home a Veteran Why our society has failed to welcome Veterans home How to connect with guest https://www.facebook.com/warriorfilmspage (Facebook) https://twitter.com/warriorfilms (Twitter) https://warriorfilms.org/ (Website) Thank you for Listening to the Episode! Be sure to subscribe on https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-military-veteran-dad-podcast/id1448127126 (Apple), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9taWxpdGFyeXZldGVyYW5kYWQubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M (Google), https://open.spotify.com/show/2I1mwoZ0VaR9tLdCwwxsg2 (Spotify), or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at ben@militaryveterandad.com. Follow Ben on Social Media to stay up to date on Military Veteran Dad – https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.killoy (Facebook) | https://twitter.com/BenKilloy (Twitter) | https://www.instagram.com/militaryveterandad/?hl=en (Instagram) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-killoy/ (LinkedIn) For help, resources, and community support, please join the https://www.facebook.com/groups/militaryveterandad (Military Veteran Dad) Facebook Group. Be sure to check out all the http://www.freedadcourse.com/ (free courses) available to help come home to a better tomorrow. Heads Up: My episodes may contain affiliate links! If you buy something through one of those links, you won't pay a penny more, but we'll get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks! Support this podcast

SSVF is a program administered by VA to rapidly rehouse Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. National director of the SSVF program, John Kuhn, joins this episode of Borne the Battle to speak on the following: How the SSVF operates and what resources eligible Veterans can receive from utilizing it (2:18) An overview of the requirements organizations must meet before becoming a SSVF provider (5:02) How a local nonprofit can become a SSVF partner (6:04)  Additional VA resources available for Veterans needing eviction protections, homelessness avoidance, and rapid rehousing resources (8:00) And unlike many VA-backed programs, enrolling into SSVF does not require any interaction with VA. Instead, an eligible Veteran simply needs to call or email their county's SSVF partnered nonprofit or consumer cooperative to start receiving SSVF assistance. OPEN THIS EXCEL FILE TO FIND YOUR 2022 SSVF PROVIDERThe SSVF Program Office also provides its Shallow Subsidy service. The Shallow Subsidy provides rental assistance to low-income and extremely low-income Veterans who are enrolled in SSVF Rapid Rehousing or Homeless Prevention projects. And the Shallow Subsidy service is designed to incentivize recipients to raise their income by fixing the money they receive for two years. That means SSVF recipients can increase their income or benefits without the fear of losing their subsidies. For Veterans experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness and where SSVF assistance is not sufficient, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program will be able to help. Check out this Borne the Battle episode featuring HUD-VASH national director Meghan Deal for more details.   Additionally, the U.S. Treasury Department also has funds available to assist households unable to pay rent or utilities through its Emergency Rental Assistance Program.There is a variety of services and programs ready to help Veterans and their families overcome homelessness. However, not enough people know that these programs exist. SSVF aims to close that gap by connecting Veterans with housing support experts in their local communities. These people who can provide relevant and specialized support to meet any eligible Veteran's needs.Of course, they need your help spreading the word about their program as well.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Army Veteran Lawrence BrooksAdditional information: Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are encouraged to contact National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance. They can also visit their closest VA medical center without calling in advance. VA seeks feedback to guide new copayment waiver program for Veterans at risk for suicide VA health records now display gender identity VA designates flexible funding to support homeless Veterans

Vanessa is a veteran and a survivor of sexual assault within the military. Vanessa shares her story of trauma, her feelings of shame and lack of self-worth, and her spiral into depression which nearly ended in suicide. She found strength and she has moved into a place of growth, empowerment, self-love, and healing. Vanessa is sharing her story in the hope that it will help others find their own strength and feel less alone.Episode Noteshttps://www.rainn.org/For Veterans:https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/index.asp?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search-va&utm_content=mental-health&utm_term=veterans%20affairs%20suicide&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuGNBhCPARIsACbnLzraUHWNq6E6eCF_zXPFw6ioOy9ZbM6Ecyjj9ZZuiEDoTEow237hYH8aAr2HEALw_wcBMore About Military Sexual Assaulthttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1318-1.html#:~:text=One%20in%2016%20women%20and,and%20one%20in%2016%20men.https://www.rand.org/news/press/2021/07/19.htmlTW for this articlehttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/03/magazine/military-sexual-assault.htmlSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FindingOK)

*Episode originally posted November 2020* Krystal Two Bulls is a Northern Cheyenne and Oglala Lakota anti-war veteran and organizer. For Veterans' Day, she joins us to discuss the militarization of Indian Country, and how to end it. Resources: https://aboutfaceveterans.org  https://landback.org  Support: https://www.patreon.com/therednation

The recent events in Afghanistan have left many military-connected clients (and providers!) reeling, creating a sense of anxiety in clinics about how to best provide support. In this episode we bring lead EBP consultants from VA and DoD together to talk about the importance of examining our own reactions, making room for our client's grief, anger and other emotions and how to be fully present in the room as our clients struggle to (re)create balance and meaning. We explore how validation serves as the essential substrate across EBP's, as well as ways providers can support clients to examine values and move with intention through these historical events. Don't miss this special episode as your colleagues discuss “doom scrolling,” the “EBP police” and much more!Sonya Norman, Ph.D. is Director of the PTSD Consultation Program through the Executive Branch of the National Center for PTSD, an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and in the Psychotherapy Unit of the VA Center of Excellence for Stress and Mental Health. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Stanford University and completed trauma-focused postdoctoral research fellowships at UCSD. Dr. Norman previously directed the San Diego VA's OEF/OIF/OND PTSD clinic and has served as a consultant on the VA's prolonged exposure therapy roll-out. Dr. Norman's primary areas of research are in psychotherapies that treat co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorders and in treating PTSD in recently deployed Veterans. Dr. Norman has over 50 publications related to trauma and PTSD. Kelly Chrestman, Ph.D., is a Senior Military Behavioral Health Psychologist at the Center for Deployment Psychology. She provides training, support, and consultation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in the Assessment and Treatment of PTSD. She works with the team at CDP to find new and better ways to link clinicians with both traditional and innovative resources that will help them implement EBPs more effectively. This includes leveraging computer technology and virtual assets to reach professionals that might otherwise have difficulty accessing high-quality training and consultation.Resources mentioned in this episode: 32:20 Apps mentioned Covid coach, mindfulness coach, ptsd coach: https://mobile.va.gov/appstore/mental-health32:45 VA NCPTSD website For Veterans: https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/category/afghanistan-series/For Providers: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/specific/pro_guide_veterans_reactions.asp33:20 Vet Center Groups and other resources - https://www.va.gov/VE/pressreleases/2021081801.aspCalls-to-action: Check out the links to the resources mentioned in this episode to include mobile apps, blogs for veterans and providers, and ways to find Veteran social support groups to supplement your support (see resources above)Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email

For Veterans and War Fighters....War is Hell.....but so is coming home and trying to fit back into society after being away at way.  Our current War Fighters & Veterans have been at War for the past 20 years!  Today, Sept 11, 2021 marks the 20th Anniversary of the attacks on this county on Sept 11, 2001.  At what cost and price did those War Fighters & Veterans pay for this 20 year war that ended in disaster for this country due to the decisions and lack of Extreme Ownership by the current President and his Administration?  Many broken veterans......suicide, substance abuse, depression....etc.......all for what? TAKE ACTION.....STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGE & subscribe to the show and while you are there hitting the subscribe button go ahead and leave a review while you are listening! You can find us on the following: iTunes Google Play Spotify Stitcher Visit us at our website:  www.stepuptochallenges.com THANKS!  TAKE ACTION & STEP UP TO CHALLENGES IN YOUR LIFE!

Bone Frog Cellars and Bone Frog Coffee Founder and CEO Tim Cruickshank says “giving is the reason we exist as a company.”  I bet you won't find that mission statement on many company websites. Tim served with SEAL teams on both coasts. In addition to being the team corpsman he was also the primarily responsible for demolitions. “My kids knew nothing but me being at war the entire time. I was gone for half my son's life at one time.” Tim retired in 2016 and was inspired to start the Bone Frog Companies while speaking at his retirement ceremony. “We had been at war sixteen years and it was still continuing. I wanted to find a way to give back. They say we die twice; once when we stop breathing and once again when someone says our name for the last time. I wanted to create a way to keep reminding people about these heroes.” Tim knew nothing about roasting coffee or making wine. So he engaged subject matter experts including Dave Stewart, one of the Founders of Seattle's Best Coffee. His partner Dave Johnson also plays a critical role in keeping him aware of his left and right boundaries. A portion of the proceeds from both Bone Frog businesses are donated to military charities including the Navy SEAL Foundation. This Foundation helped Tim his family while he was deployed The Bone Frog symbol was first drawn by a Navy SEAL Keith Kimura and became a sacred symbol upon his death. SEALS use the symbol to commemorate a fallen teammate.  Tim redrew the symbol out of respect for Keith and integrated the SEAL Trident and Navy anchor into his company's logo. TAKEAWAY: "For everyone who is thinking of starting a new business; find something with purpose that you are passionate about. For Veterans - there is a huge community out here ready to help you."

Today we sat down with my best friend and Brother, Devin Tuck. Devin and I share a special bond. We even hung out together as toddlers. We will be starting a new string of Conversations where we climb down off our high horse and talk about mental health, suicide, being a father, childhood trauma, sexual assault, compassion, violence and the effect of positive role models on troubled children. If you feel the need to reach out i have two very helpful phone numbers for you... Suicide prevention hotline  800-273-8255  For Veterans crisis line 800-273-8255 Both are readily available 24/7 365 days a year there are people waiting for you to call for help. You are not alone. I can always be reached on FB:  Eddie Lowery Off The Deep End Podcast and on IG @thisiseddielowery Feel free to reach out and lets talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We help Veteran Business Owners navigate the Tax and Accounting part of their business with an emphasis on helping them grow and increase cash flows through Maximizing Tax Credits that can literally add thousands of dollars to their bottom line. We also provide customized Bookkeeping and Accounting Services as well as training for those businesses that have an in-house accounting staff. For Veterans, By Veterans https://www.veteransreferringveterans.com/listings/vbotag-veteran-business-owner-tax-accounting-group/ https://www.vbotag.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VBOTAG/?ref=page_internal https://www.instagram.com/vbotag/

Krystal Two Bulls is a Northern Cheyenne and Oglala Lakota anti-war veteran and organizer. For Veterans' Day, she joins us to discuss the militarization of Indian Country, and how to end it. Resources: https://aboutfaceveterans.org  https://landback.org  Support: https://www.patreon.com/therednation

Being a combat veteran and police officer makes for one interesting perspective. In today's episode we talk with James, a former police officer who happens to be of "vanilla variety'.  James delivers thoughtful and honest answers to the questions from the listeners and social media friends about racism, police brutality and what  life is like with two (yes TWO) toddlers. Lean in as we discuss everything else from BLM, interracial marriages, Kaepernick, life in Charlotte and the organization we are both leaders of, Veterans Bridge Home.For Veterans in the Charlotte area, connect with Veterans Bridge Home for resources. Website Phone: (704) 332-8802FB & IG: Veterans Bridge Home--- 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/teatalkwithty/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teatalkwithty/supportSupport the show (https://pod.fan/tea-talk-with-ty)

Have you ever heard a program described as “For Women, By Women” or “For Veterans, By Veterans” or “For (a group of people), By (a group of people)”? Nonprofit leaders Usually recognize the need to empower various adult populations to support themselves instead of simply prescribing solutions, but it’s easy to forget that youth can also be empowered to creatively solve problems and manage programs. In this episode, we’ll talk with nonprofit leaders who help youth unlock their potential to create meaningful change, and help adults get out of the way! Our guests this episode are:--Claire Arnold from United Way of Greater Atlanta--Jackie Hansom from the Nashville nonprofit community Our sponsors this episode are:--Little Green Light, Jenni’s favorite donor management system. Check out their free resource library full of ebooks about fundraising at www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni and use the discount code JENNI to receive $150 off your first year of donor management services.--DipJar, Jenni’s favorite alternative to cash donation boxes. Empower your donors to make credit card donations with DipJar’s fun light-up donation gadget! Visit dipjar.com/jenni for a 5% discount on your first purchase.  Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very general in nature, and may not apply to your specific nonprofit organization. Please direct clarifying questions to Nonprofit Jenni by visiting nonprofitjenni.com. Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers. ©2020 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

The VA Vendee Loan Program offers qualified borrowers the option of purchasing VA Real Estate Owned (REO) properties with little to no money down. The program is available to Veterans, non-Veterans, owner-occupants, and investors. Mortgage Broker Mike Bendebba takes a deep dive into this unique program. The top 6 reasons to get involved in this program are as follows: 1. For Veterans, non-Veterans, owner-occupants and investors (pretty much anyone) 2. You can get financing for very little money down  3. Many of the fees can be rolled into the loan 4. The interest rates are competitive 5. No Mortgage Insurance required 6. No appraisal required If you want more information about this program, contact Mike Bendebba of Fairway Mortgage at mikeb@fairwaymc.com or 240-776-5731. https://www.fairwayindependentmc.com/Mike-Bendebba If you are looking to sell or buy a home, contact Eric Grainger (EricGraingerPA@Gmail.com) or Jason Jakus (Jason@YourNextHomeAdvisors.com) for a FREE analysis of your homes value or to get set up on our live MLS website.  www.JakusRealtyTeam.com http://ericgrainger.com        

For Veterans’ Day weekend, Thomas Conner, professor of military history at Hillsdale College, discusses his new book, “War and Remembrance: The Story of the American Battle Monuments Commission.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael, Founder of Cigars and Sea Stories Podcast and creator of the 5 Paragraph Business Plan, shares his experience in Ramadi, hosting a Dialogue Show and how “Situation, Mission and Execution” serves as the foundation for military operations or running a business. Michael’s GotUrSix TV’s Big Idea: Allowing transitioning service members to choose where they relocate.  To hear some amazing stories told by Veterans check out www.cigarsandseastories.com . For Veterans in their second career, business leaders and Entrepreneurs check out: www.5paragraph.com 

Erica Sprey of VA Research Communications speaks with Dr. Joseph Frank, a primary care physician at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Denver. He is also a researcher at the Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care. Dr. Frank's research is focused on improving care for Veterans who are living with chronic pain—especially strategies for safely tapering the use of long-term opioid medication. For Veterans who are taking opioids long term, says Frank, the process of stopping or reducing those medications can be very challenging. His research aims to discover how to deliver high-quality pain care during and after opioid tapering. Read more: Helping Veterans safely stop long-term opioid use

Khristian Delozier is 21 years old and has grown his social media following to over 20,000 people just by pursuing his passion. His passion Jeeps. Khristian created his PA Jeeps Club pages on Facebook and Instagram to celebrate Jeeps and people who drive Jeeps. Now he's onto the next phase, by making a living from his social media following and helping veterans along the way. This is Khristians story...and could be ANYBODYS story. The internet gives us the power to make a living promoting what we love. Listen to this episode and learn how it's done. Enjoy!Join PA Jeeps Club's 4x4 For Veterans event@ Canoe Creek State Park ~ July 1st ~ All Day EventFind more details on Facebook @PA Jeeps ClubShoutout to the sponsors:The Comic's Vault @TheComicsVaultAltoonaHarlequin Pepper Yoga @HarlequinPepperYogaThe Clay Cup @TheClayCupTrade Secrets @SecretsInTradeJoos @TheJoosBarSports Evolution @LeadingAthletesYo Zebruh's leave me a voicemail @ (814) 799-0064Please give me a rating on iTunes. It would help the podcast tremendously.How can I make more $$$ for you and/or your business?Message me with "Fix My Social" on any of my platformsTwitter & Snapchat @RobZyoFacebook, Instagram & LinkedIn @RobZRadioYouTube @RobZShowwww.RobZRadio.comMy mission is to help businesses and individuals stand out through their social media networks. I like to describe it as taking a brick and mortar business and turning it into a personality that people can identify with. Giving businesses an identity. Call me (814) 799-0064 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An Over Coffee® Veterans' Day rebroadcast (Photo courtesy of Brent Chapman, and used with permission.) For Veterans' Day weekend, Over Coffee® would like to thank our veterans and military service members, who give us the freedom to innovate. And one of the first people who comes to mind?  U.S. Army Captain Brent Chapman. Brent has made mindful innovation the focus of his career.  He is an avid maker, an information security professional and a Cyber Operations Veteran.  His military career has included serving as a research scientist at the Army Cyber Institute and, more recently, as Project Manager at the Army's Defense Unit Experimental.   (And congratulations to him--he just started a new position in information security at Apple, according to his LinkedIn profile!) We met Brent at the 2016 Sensors Expo, in San Jose, where he gave a presentation on the security considerations to keep in mind, while creating disruptive technology. As we honor our veterans, here is our rebroadcast of our March 2017 Over Coffee® interview with Brent, about security considerations for makers and innovators. On this edition of Over Coffee®, you'll hear: How Brent first became a maker during his growing-up years; The pitfalls he sees in the “maker mindset” that could compromise security; The challenges of creating safeguards fof the Internet or other innovations in a connected world; What considerations makers might want to keep in mind, when connecting to the Internet of Things; The security safeguards Brent uses in his own home; One of his most fun recent maker projects, for his young son; Some of Brent's favorite maker resources;  Some cautionary considerations about wearables and security of data.  ALL-IN-ONE-PLACE, MAKER RESOURCES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: MAKE Magazine Ars Technica Slashdot Adafruit (Would you like to know more about working with the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental, with which Brent was working at the time of our interview?  Here's the link for more information.) And, of course, here is Brent's maker website, Brentmore Labs.