Podcasts about gold star wife

In this heartfelt episode of The Trusted Friend podcast, I speak with Jennifer Carrazzo, president of the Sugar Bear Foundation and a Gold Star Wife. Jennifer shares her journey from being a military spouse to becoming a pillar of support for Gold Star families after losing her husband, Mario (aka Sugar Bear) a Cobra pilot, during active duty in Afghanistan. She reflects on the challenges of raising her two children in the aftermath of loss, her unwavering determination to honor her husband's legacy, and how the foundation serves the community. Jennifer's story is one of resilience, purpose, and the power of saying "yes" to new opportunities, proving that even in the darkest times, hope and healing can emerge. What you will learn: Understanding Gold Star Families: A look into the concept of Gold Star families and the sacrifices made by military personnel. Coping with Loss: Insights into navigating grief and finding resilience, regardless of personal circumstances. The Power of Community: The importance of support networks in overcoming challenges and fostering connections. Transforming Pain into Purpose: How to turn personal adversity into a motivating force for helping others. Empathy and Understanding: Gaining perspective on the experiences of others, which can enhance compassion in everyday life. Creating Meaningful Impact:  Exploring ways to contribute to causes that matter to you and your community. Legacy and Love: How honoring loved ones can lead to a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment. Website - http://TheSugarBearFoundation.org Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSugarBearFoundation/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sugarbearfoundation/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sugar-bear-foundation Twitter - https://twitter.com/SugarBearFdn #cobrapilot #goldstarfamily #marinecorps

Sgt. Bill Hooser died in the line of duty on Sunday, May 6.  On Monday, Jennie Taylor spoke with Jeff Caplan's Afternoon News about helping families who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. Her husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in Afghanistan in 2018. 

In this episode, Johnny returns to Co-Host alongside JD for an amazing conversation with Gold Star Wife, Niki Dahlke. SSG Jason Dahlke was Killed in Action during Objective Berlin on 29 August, 2009 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, and his family was honored at this year's Hero Games.Support the showHero Games Charity Website: https://herogamescharity.com/HGC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herogamescharity/HGC Fakebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeroGamesCharity/

The MisFitNation Show chat with Seana Arrechaga - Gold Star Wife, Liaison, NFS Welcome to our Take it Home Thursday show this week. We are glad you are back with us and look forward to hearing your thoughts on this chat. We started the week off releasing our chat with Thomas Becker, then an awesome chat about Police Reform with retired Police Chief Ed Cronin, now we are bringing you Gold Star WIfe, Liaison and NFS, Seana Arrechaga, This is a chat you will not want to miss. Enjoy episode 289! of The MisFitNation! "I have spent the last 11 years traveling the country spreading awareness that our Gold Star families still exist and that our fallen deserve continued honor and respect. I have also helped change and create multiple federal laws that benefit our entire Gold Star community but especially the children of the fallen. I was also instrumental in passing the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act which allows our post 9-11 fallen and veterans to be honored on the National Mall alongside many of our other major wars. I am currently a consultant to the head of the Tennessee National Guard, the Gold Star liaison for the 327th Infantry Regiment Association, and the Nashville ambassador for One Tribe, among many other things." All of our latest episodes and videos can be found here: https://www.themisfitnation.com This episode YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/1mWPV2_PifE Support us here: https://ko-fi.com/themisfitnationpodcast #noslack #goldstar #liaison #OneTribe #army #327 #nfs #vetsnpodcasting #vetsnradio #HMG #AFR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Tim K. sits down in Puyallup, Washington with Gold Star Wife, Michelle Black. Michelle is the wife of former Green Beret, Bryan Black, who was tragically killed by armed militants in Niger, Africa in what is now infamously known to many as the “Tongo Tongo ambush.” Bryan was not the only man who would lose his life that fateful day in October. Sergeant First Class Jeremiah Johnson, SSG Dustin Wright, Sergeant LaDavid Johnson, as well as four Nigerian counterparts were also killed. On the podcast, Michelle discusses her search for the truth and the subsequent investigation that would become her sole focus even years after the tragedy; eventually leading her to author the powerful memoir Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Search for the Truth. Follow Michelle's journey on Instagram: @michelleblack71 and be sure to check out her non-profit: @soldiers_alliance_foundation. More information on her book Sacrifice is available on her website: michelleblacksacrifice.com/book. History Channel NFT Veterans Day Limited ReleaseOut of Uniform

Mission Transition with Veteran Author Matt Louis Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to continue our series on transitioning from the military to civilian life is Matthew Louis. Matt is an Army veteran and one of the nation's leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate veterans into their organization. He is the author of the award-winning HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in career transition, their families, and their employers.    Matthew Louis Website - https://matthewjlouis.com/   Mission Transition - https://matthewjlouis.com/books/   Purepost - https://www.purepost.co/   What Color is Your Parachute - https://bit.ly/3XhDqnX   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

Military Movie Reviews Army veteran Ryan Ahl, News Anchor Kathryn Ghion, and Filmmaker Evan Mulgrave join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk Military Movies. Spoilers ahead! This time, Ryan chose two World War II movies that couldn't be more different in style and story. Up for critique are the 2018 zombie flick, OVERLORD starring Wyatt Russell and the 2014 big-budget, tank warfare film, FURY starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf. What did we like? What drove us nuts? Join us for hilarity, ranting and raving, and Nazi Zombies.     Overlord – https://bit.ly/3Xcu8cB Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USPd0vX2sdc   Fury - https://bit.ly/3vGBJEv Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHuK1rteF4   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

Career Skills Program with Ryan Skinner Ryan Skinner is an active-duty Army serviceman who recently decided to transition out of the military. He joins The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about his service and his experience with the Army Emergency Relief's Career Skills Program. Created in 2015, the Career Skills Program allows retiring and separating Soldiers to participate in skills training during their transitional period to improve their civilian employment options. The program's focus is on pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeships, on-the-job training, internships, job shadowing and other types of employment skills training during Soldiers' last 180 days of service.   Career Skills Program - https://bit.ly/3Q9uzSy   Is the CSP for you? - https://bit.ly/3vvzZhn   AFN Humphries highlights the CSP - https://bit.ly/3CgHmwY   The Scuttlebutt TAP Program - https://bit.ly/3ClTVXH   The Scuttlebutt Army Emergency Relief - https://bit.ly/3jOkO03   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

Seth the Speaker Seth Miller is a 20-year Air Force veteran, author, podcast host, and motivational speaker. He recently joined VBC for our 12-hour Vet-a-Thon to talk about his service and what led him to write The Black Collar Mindset, a book which offers a powerful and inspirational plan to help people overcome any obstacle in their lives and attain whatever they want.   Seth The Speaker - https://www.seththespeaker.com/   The Black Collar Mindset - https://www.theblackcollarmindset.com/   Seth The Speaker Podcast - https://bit.ly/3VcHaoV   To watch the VBC Vet-a-Thon in its entirety - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fk8FTUEn2g   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

The Warrior Next Door Podcast Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about their shared passion for veterans' stories. After completing more than 200 veteran interviews for the Library of Congress's Veterans History Project, they decided share their experiences by creating The Warrior Next Door Podcast. In this podcast, Ryan and Tony explore their extensive library of oral histories of World War II veterans while adding compelling commentary and historical context. Beyond the podcast, you can view each veteran interview in its entirety by visiting The Warrior Next Door YouTube channel HERE!   Library of Congress - https://bit.ly/3BLzHGH   Warrior Next Door Podcast - https://bit.ly/3Wrb89N   YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriornextdoorpodcast721   Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/WarriorNextDoor/   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

Tobacco Free Adagio Health A recent report by the CDC found that more than 1 in 5 veterans  reported being current cigarette smokers. Are you a smoker? Do you want to quit? Tobacco Free Adagio Health is here to help! They are dedicated to preventing and reducing tobacco use and increasing education about tobacco hazards and secondhand smoke. Joining The Scuttlebutt this week is Program Manager Diana Mihalcik. She joins us to talk about the programs TFAH has to offer including classes, nicotine replacement therapies, and a popular quit line – 1-800-QUIT-NOW.   Tobacco Free Adagio Health https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

American Warrior Festival – Dan Clor Dan Clor doesn't have your average Marine Corps story. His first stint in the Corps didn't go as planned but what it did was light a fire in him to make things right. Dan joins The Scuttlebutt this week to tell his story of redemption and how if your fire burns hot enough you can overcome adversity. And that's before he started the American Warrior Festival whose mission is to provide travel and entertainment for the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, and to give them access to Veteran support resources through their non-profit partners.   American Warrior Festival - https://americanwarriorfestival.com/   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

DoD Overseas Shows – RG Smith We've all heard of USO shows, but there's another far-more intrepid group of entertainers that produces over 1,200 shows around the world each year, reaching over 500,000 personnel at 355 military installations. It's called Armed Forces Entertainment, and it's the Department of Defense's agency for reaching US servicemembers at the most remote, isolated, and dangerous  locations, from ships at sea to landlocked battlezones. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear PART 1 of RG's story. His service as a Navy combat photographer and public affairs officer for riverine units in Vietnam then his tours with the Nancy Wiles Band in the Persian Gulf, Panama, Bosnia, and Somalia. Then join us on VBC Happy Hour tonight (December 5th, 2022) for PART 2 to hear about RG's “Final Act!” – What caused him to ask the DoD to “Never call me again.”?   Learn more about Armed Forces Entertainment: https://armedforcesentertainment.com/   USO: https://www.uso.org/entertainment   USOs Across the Country are Shutting Down: http://bit.ly/3VxrMUH To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Peggy Simpson – Author of Mental Camouflage Peggy Simpson is not a veteran. She doesn't come from a military family. She admits that she's not even an author. However, Peggy befriended James, a former Corporal in the Ulster Defense Regiment in Ireland. James is a veteran of the Troubles, a Northern Ireland conflict between Protestants and Catholics that occurred between 1968 and 1998. Through Peggy, James wishes to get his story of recovery out. From an early age he experienced a series of traumatic events which has led to him developing Complex PTSD. But James hasn't let that destroy his life. Listen to The Scuttlebutt this week to hear James' inspirational message.   Mental Camouflage - http://bit.ly/3Es3zs5   James' story in The American Institute of Stress - https://www.stress.org/mental-camouflage   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Scott Mann – Author of Operation Pineapple Express Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Mann is a former U.S. Army Green Beret with tours all over the world including Colombia, Iraq, and multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership. Scott is the Author of several books, including, Game Changers, Mission America, Leading Through Chaos, and Operation Pineapple Express as well as two children's books. Scott is also a playwright and actor in his recent play brought to film about the Afghan War and the unforeseen cost of war on our Veterans called “Last Out,” which is available on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, AppleTV, and VUDU. Additionally, he has spoken on three TEDx stages. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear some of his amazing story!   Operation Pineapple Express: http://bit.ly/3UDQvXt   Game Changers: http://bit.ly/3O7xpq6   Mission America:  https://amzn.to/3E9W9cS   Leading Through Chaos: http://bit.ly/3THsFsq   LAST OUT: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Out-Scott-Mann/dp/B09X94Q5CS   TEDx Talk – The Generosity of Scars:  https://youtu.be/_szAosvdWdM   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

At Ease! Veterans Magazine AT EASE! Veterans Magazine began as a vision of entrepreneur, Christine Walker, a Desert Storm Veteran, having served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman at Camp Lejeune, MCB. With her background in publishing & design, she wanted to create a print magazine that would give a voice to veterans to share the stories that forged them in the fire and have made them who they are today. It is a magazine “by veterans for veterans!” Join The Scuttlebutt this week for more of Christine's story and all the content AT EASE provides!   Subscribe to At Ease! - https://www.theateasemagazine.com/subscribe   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Can Grappling Martial Arts Heal Trauma? Army veteran Timothy Kim is the founder of The Knifehand Company a non-profit whose mission is to build connections between Grappling Martial Arts studios and veterans. Tim believes that the physical and intimate one-on-one exchange of energy that occurs in training in Judo and Jiu Jitsu can help to heal trauma. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to find out more!   The KnifeHand Company - https://www.theknifehand.org/   Judo Caught on Tape in NYC Subway - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RATGlApLtms   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

How Can I Continue to Serve? Marine Corps veteran Dwight Boddorf and Army Veteran Ray Kerr have a passion for serving their country and their community. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear them talk about the benefits of public service and why it's more important than ever for veterans to lend their experience and expertise to the community in which they live.     International County Management Association - https://icma.org/   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Team Foster –  Nick Liermann is the founder and Executive Director of Team Foster, a non-profit whose mission is to fight for the unmet needs of injured and disabled Veterans by bringing together civilians, Veterans and highly trained service dogs. They accomplish this through a variety of programs – not least of which is the marriage of Nick's passion for cycling and his desire to honor his late battle buddy, Erick Foster. Check out The Scuttlebutt this week to hear Nick and Erick's story.  Team Foster – www.teamfoster.org To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health! https://danddautosalvage.com/ https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Natalee King discusses her time in the Air Force and how her husband died while serving in the Air Force and how that loss impacted her.

Jennifer Carazo is a gold star wife and the chairman of The Sugar Bear Foundation. The Sugar Bear Foundation was formed in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Mario “Sugar Bear” Carazo.Sugar Bear made the ultimate sacrifice July 22, 2010, when his AH-1W Super Cobra was shot down while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan.The mission of the foundation is to support the surviving spouses (Active-Duty and Service-Connected loss) and children of fallen United States military personnel by providing career, educational, financial, and wellness programs to help meet their immediate and ongoing needs, fostering their personal, emotional, and social well-being.In doing so, they continue Mario's legacy of service, share his story and celebrate his life in a way that is impactful upon their fallen military families. Jennifer Carazo is available to speak at your organization's event to bring awareness about Gold Star and Survivor issues.  Please email Admin@TheSugarBearFoundation.org to provide the details of your event.Book a free discovery call on how to Keep The Fire Burning in your relation or develope an Overcoming Obstacles mindset at https://calendly.com/enduringthebadge/15minFollow me on social Instagram at enduringthebadgepodcast & jerryfireandfuel for updates.

Tips for Going Back to School? – Combat to College John H. Davis is an Army veteran, Military Author, Advocate, Educator, and “the most tattooed person with a Harvard degree.” To help his fellow veterans, John authored Combat to College: Applying the Military Mentality as a Student Veteran. His book serves as a guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills and discipline they gained in the military to succeed in higher education. In ten straightforward lessons designed by a veteran for veterans, you will learn how to navigate the transition to civilian life, build your team and resume, deal with political professors, and endure to graduation.   Combat to College Website - https://www.johnhdaviswriter.com/   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Can Psychedelics heal PTSD? Adam Zaffuto (Army veteran, Iraq and Afghanistan wars) rejoins The Scuttlebutt to talk about his healing journey over the last year with the use of psychedelics. The last time we talked with Adam was after the fall of Kabul. After that episode, Adam sought out a method of healing his trauma through psychedelics. Join us this week to hear Adam's honest, personal, and raw story.     How to Change your Mind on Netflix -  https://www.netflix.com/title/80229847   Rick Doblin Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9XD8yRPxc8   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

THE AMERICAN SOLDIER - A One-man Play About Veterans For Everyone Season 7 of The Scuttlebutt kicks off with non-veteran actor and producer Douglas Taurel. Inspired by his experience in NYC during 9/11, Douglas wrote a play titled The American Soldier to give a sincere thank you to all of our veterans and their families for their incredible sacrifice throughout American History. From Scotland to across the United States, The American Soldier has garnered praise from both veterans and non-veterans alike. Join us to hear more of Douglas's story.   The American Soldier website: https://www.theamericansoldiersoloshow.com/   The American Soldier Off-Broadway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnP-sU9pnd8   Douglas Taurel Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmDMEd7xkIA   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

Surviving a spouse is always difficult, even when the spouse has a high-risk military career. For Gold Star wife Traci Voelke, losing her husband and high school sweetheart Major Paul C. Voelke was a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of connecting with those we love. After Paul's death in his fifth deployment overseas, and facing raising their two sons alone, Traci has chosen to continue serving the military community as a lawyer and as part of the Army's Survivor Advisory Working Group. Through The 98 Fund's Alaska Project, she helps provide a safe space for military family survivors to vacation and learn new skills. She joins this episode of the Relentlessly Resilient podcast to share how connection and service have helped her deal with grief.   Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another's experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie's husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PACT Act  On a recent VBC Happy Hour, retired VA Veterans Service Representative and retired Air Force veteran, Ron Gionta broke down The PACT Act. Along with his presentation (presented here in full), we speak with Post 9/11 Army veteran Ryan Ahl about his thoughts on The PACT Act.  To read more on The PACT Act and/or file a disability claim - https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/ 5 Ways PACT Act Helps Veterans: https://youtu.be/KGo3nwVechc PACT Act and Vietnam Veterans: https://youtu.be/8qNkMWTmOc8 PACT Act and Gulf War & Iraq Veterans: https://youtu.be/YyfRSPU084M PACT Act and Post 9/11 Veterans: https://youtu.be/28zohbpwod4 To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health! https://danddautosalvage.com/ https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

It's hard to imagine how life could possibly go on when someone who has everything to live for commits suicide. How do you respond to such a tragedy? In this week's Team Never Quit Podcast, our guest, Sara Wilkinson, Gold Star wife of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, speaks candidly about her military family life, her love for Chad, and raising their children on her own. Sara is determined to reduce the stigma surrounding the silent epidemic of Veteran suicide and bring awareness to its warning signs and triggers. She brings honor to Chad's legacy, and discusses the importance of fitness, and living large, despite what life brings. In this episode you will hear: My whole life I moved around. I attended 15 schools before I graduated. [For the military guys] it's really hard to hop off the hamster wheel unless someone tells you to hop off. And no one tells you to hop off. I was a Crossfit trainer and I opened a Crossfit gym in Virginia Beach. Men and women can all suffer from Blast Waves, PTS, PTSD, etc. It's really important to educate spouses and first responders on the ways that little things may be signs of something way bigger happening. In a partnership, it's our job to care for one another. If someone is exhibiting symptoms of PTS, PTSD, etc. the only thing you can do is manage the symptoms. It comes down to focusing on sleep. Everybody's mind is affected by the life they've lived. Ask yourself - What are the things you need to function optimally? How do we transition veterans from an operative status to living life independently, regardless of their history? I want my kids to know that this is a chapter in their story, and they have their whole life ahead of them. It's a backpack they carry that they'll never put down. But they'll do some amazing things in their life. Your kids are always watching you. The way they watch you and observe you is the biggest responsibility you have. My motto: Live big. Support Sara: CHAD 1000X website: https://chad1000x.com Sara Wilkinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarawilkinson7/?hl=en The Step Up Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/thestepupfoundation/?hl=en Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/marcusluttrell/ https://www.instagram.com/andrewbrockenbush/ https://www.instagram.com/team_neverquit/ DraftKings Disclaimers If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. 

Top Gun and Psychedelics Top Gun Maverick continues to perform well at the box office! To celebrate, The Scuttlebutt welcomes real life Top Gun graduate, James “Bart” Bartelloni to the show. Bart flew F-14 Tomcats in the 90's and gives us the rundown on his service and training. That's not all! Bart is also an avid SUP surfer and proponent of psychedelic treatment for spiritual awakening and trauma. Join us this week for an educational and inspirational conversation.   The SUP Vets non-profit – www.thesupvets.org   No Fallen Heroes Documentary – www.nofallenheroes.com   No Fallen Heroes Trailer - https://bit.ly/3R4W0My   To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3    

Need Cash Fast? - Army Emergency Relief is here to help! Joining The Scuttlebutt this week is retired Col. Sean Ryan. Sean is the Director of Communications for Army Emergency Relief, the official non-profit of the U.S. Army. Their mission is to relieve undue financial stress on the force through financial assistance, scholarships, and zero-interest loans. They cover everything from car repairs to emergency travel or mortgage or rent initial deposits. Sean talks about his service and why AER is essential for servicemen and women.        Army Emergency Relief – https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/ To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/ https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/ http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/ #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3  

Using the grief of a husband killed in action to fill a void in estate planning for fellow widows. That's the mantra of this week's Team Never Quit Podcast guest, Keri Mills. Her transparent story of being a lackluster student to attending law school is inspiring, as she strives to educate other Gold Star families and service members in planning ahead in the event tragedy should strike. Keri's husband, Special Operations Chief Stephen “Matt” Mills was killed in action along with 29 other Americans and a working dog when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. With one knock on the door and one sentence, Keri went from being a married woman to a widow. Unprepared as she was for that life-changing event, it sparked her decision to help others be better prepared than she was. In this episode you will hear: Standardized tests are not my forte. What I realized about who I am is that I'm a person that does what I say I'm gonna do. I have worked for 8 ½ years to solve this problem. If I can keep someone from having to figure things out – the way I did – it's worth it to me. The stigma that comes with estate planning is that people think you have to have a pot full of money in the bank. That's not what it's about at all. It's about setting up your legacy. I don't have any stories to tell about Matt because they're not my stories to tell. I'm trying to carry on Matt's legacy. There are 300,000 veterans in Houston. The part that I see myself playing is education for the special operators and our community. [Marcus] “There needs to be a way to teach you how to get out.” 

For some people, hardships inspire them to do great things. Such is the case with this week's Team Never Quit guest, Brooke Keaton. She is a Gold Star wife, as the result of her Navy SEAL husband, Charlie being killed in action in Afghanistan. Brooke is the Vice President of The C4 Foundation, which provides neuroscience programs for Navy SEAL families at their San Diego-based ranch. She and her friend Tara Crenshaw have also launched The Gold Star and Stripes Podcast, bringing awareness to the spouse's military life and now life as civilians. Listen in as Brooke speaks from the heart about her challenging life journey and her relentless pursuit of helping others. In this episode you will hear: If I were in a movie, my animal sidekick would be an elephant. As pets go, dogs are the best. Charlie always had to go wherever the fun was, so it was exhausting but so fun. He lived a mile a minute. We lived on a boat, and every morning, Charlie would jump in the water and go surf. Charlie was very passionate about his family. Charlie was a sniper on a roof fighting against ISIS and was shot near his heart, and continued shooting and holding his ground until he died. The Gold Star community in Virginia Beach is very tight-knit and immediately pulled me in. I thought: “How can we support other Navy SEAL families?” We ended up with a 560-acre ranch, where families can “decompress” after deployment. Fly fish, hike, ride horses, etc. I'm able to talk about Charlie every day. It's helpful and therapeutic for me to talk about him. We came up with a fun idea of the podcast to help other spouses as a sisterhood - to network with families where you can find any help with anything you may need. I want to bring everyone together and build relationships.

Jennie Taylor was taking a much needed break by spending the weekend with friends from college, therefore she wasn't home when the “knock” came at her door. In January of 2018, her husband, Major Brent Taylor left his position as Mayor of North Ogden, UT and deployed to Afghanistan with the US Army for what […] The post Ep 089 | Jennie Taylor – Gold Star Wife and Mother of 7 appeared first on .

Jennie Taylor was taking a much needed break by spending the weekend with friends from college, therefore she wasn't home when the “knock” came at her door. In January of 2018, her husband, Major Brent Taylor left his position as Mayor of North Ogden, UT and deployed to Afghanistan with the US Army for what […] The post Ep 089 | Jennie Taylor – Gold Star Wife and Mother of 7 appeared first on .

Melissa Anne is an Army veteran, military spouse, and tragically, a Gold Star Wife. She is also the author of the book Darkness Within, which discusses her journey after the loss of her husband.

Join 6AMRun.com Founder & CEO Hami Mahani, & Co-Host Ari F. as we introduce you to Alicia Ober. A health and wellness enthusiast; head, body, and heart. As a coach, podcaster and hiking guide, Alicia helps people who've experienced loss lead a healthy more purposeful life through active healing and personal growth. Her expertise and initial experiences stem predominately from my identity as a Gold Star Wife and Suicide Loss Survivor. Check out MORE @ https://www.alicialindseyober.com/ To be a guest, or share your story with the 6AM Run Community apply at: https://forms.gle/hBHCKpYKT6R9tH6m7 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the podcast I have the strong, tenacious, and courageous Mrs. Melissa. Melissa is a Gold Star Wife, losing her husband to cancer believed and proven to have been an effect from the chemicals he was around while he was serving in the US ARMY. She shares the trials and obstacles since losing her husband just over a year ago. She is an advocate for our Military and First Responder members, and believes her story can and will be the start to changing the system that is the VA. WMUF Family please help me welcome my dear friend Melissa.Find her on social media with the tag @ARMYWifeMelissGoldStarSupport the WMUF Podcast and Foundation by donating at www.whatmakesusfire.comSupport the show (https://www.whatmakesusfire.com)

April Lewis empowers individuals to be the highest versions of themselves so they become healthy, happy, high-achievers. She is the CEO of the A. Lewis Academy, Inc., a learning and development consultancy based in Florida. As a keynote speaker, national trainer, and Executive Coach she takes an “inside–out approach” to personal, professional, and organizational transformation. Lewis is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Health Coach, and Best-Selling Author of “The Missing Piece in Forgiveness.” She equips professionals with relevant tools and strategies to manage stress and increase resiliency. Lewis is a U.S. Army veteran and Gold Star Wife. She is a first-generation graduate of the University of South Carolina and a native of Mobile, AL.

Coach Rick Talks with Barb Allen co-founder of the Great American Summit the most patriotic event in history on patriotism, her journey as a Gold Star Wife and Mom.

Joining The Scuttlebutt for our season four finale is Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson. After losing her husband, Green Beret, Staff Sgt. Michael Simpson in 2013, Krista committed herself to helping military families fill their "life binders" and prepare for anything. One of her many roles is as a Military Spouse Ambassador for Army Emergency Relief. AER, the official non-profit of the U.S. Army recently teamed up with the National Military Family Association to provide funding for child care for military families through their joint Child Care Fee Relief Program. Krista joins us to tell her story, honor Michael, and talk about the incredible work being done by AER and NMFA. An inspiring story not to be missed.   To read more about Michael's service visit GreenBeretFoundation.org and to read Krista's story visit We Are The Mighty.    Subscribe to the Veterans Breakfast Club on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRWUeRU670VYK1skn4Azz5A?sub_confirmation=1   Listen to previous episodes, find show notes and additional reading at https://veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt/   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0buguqfl1jpRdSvCdwZZDw?si=jIK0iswcT-m77WTHWr-SNQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scuttlebutt-understanding-military-culture/id1530694578 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL3RoZXNjdXR0bGVidXR0L2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwjggpTAtfPrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA

Joining me for this week's podcast is the Gold Star Wife of Staff Sergeant Bryan Black Michelle Black. SSG Black was killed alongside SFC Jeremiah Johnson, SSG Dustin Wright, and SGT LaDavid Johnson after their Special Forces team was ambushed on October 4th, 2017, in Niger, Africa. After investigating the incident, the military sat down with the Black family to discuss their findings. Michelle felt the Army wasn't telling the entire truth about what happened. They blamed the soldiers on the ground while not holding senior officers accountable that sent the team after a terrorist leader without the proper support and mission planning. Michelle details what happened in her book "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow's Fight For The Truth" Tune in. Main Episode Takeaways Life as a military family The military not holding senior officers accountable. Overcoming adversity Special Forces Connect With Michelle Black www.michelleblacksacrifice.com Instagram Book Connect With John Hendricks www.globalrecon.net Instagram Music provided by Caspian: www.caspian.band --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/globalrecon/support

Zeoli Show Hour 3:  In today's third hour of the Zeoli Show, Rich was joined by Vice President at the Travis Manion Foundation, Amy Looney Heffernan, to discuss her inspirational story as a Gold Star Wife and helping families across the area and nation handle adversity. Philadelphia Eagles' fans are voted most likely to start and finish a fight according to CBS Sports and Senator Steve Sweeney officially concedes to Senator-Elect Ed Durr.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends, I have talked about it time and time again on the DTH podcast, the victim mentality just produces more victimhood. This week's guest knows all to well what it's like to be a victim, be stuck in the warm waters of victimhood, and the results that brings. She is also one that knows how to pull herself out of that pool and become a warrior, and inspiration to others that no longer wish to  be a victim. Her story is truly one of adversity to awesomeness...Barbara Allen is someone who has more than a few reasons she could play the perpetual victim card, could be bitter at her country, and could wallow in the depths of pity, but that is not the path she has chosen. Instead, after periods of being both actively, and passively suicidal, and most certainly self-destructive after the murder of her husband by another soldier while deployed in Iraq, Barbara one day had enough of being "the victim". This is such a powerful and inspiring conversation with a true patriot that is doing incredible things to better the lives of others and the country she loves. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!!Quotes from Barbara Allen in this DTH episode:"If you have the victim mentality, you'll continue to be victimized""What the hell has happened to this country? ... I didn't come through everything I've been through, my husband didn't give his life, my friends husbands and wives didn't give up their lives to let those who hate the country tear it down from the inside"Details for "The Great American Summit"Barbara Allen is an award winning authorWhat have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you've got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on Facebook, MeWe, Instagram, Twitter . Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio. Please leave us a rating and feedback. Send me a message on any media platform or subscribe directly from our sites. Let us know about someone you think should be on our podcast, and if we book them for a conversation, I'll send you a free gift! Not on social media? You can share your thoughts directly with me at wilk@wilksworld.comI look forward to hearing from you!Please check out our affiliates page by visiting www.deratethehate.com or clicking HERE!

Britt Harris, Gold Star Spouse of Army Spc. Christopher Michael Harris, shares her story of how she lost her Grandfather, Best Friend, and Husband all in a short span of a few months. Many people congratulate Britt after learning she's a Gold Star Spouse, even people in the military community. and when I did a poll in my stories, more than half of those surveyed did not know what a Gold Star Spouse was. That's why episode 90 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about Britt Harris' story of becoming a Gold Star Spouse, and what you can do to help those close to you in grief. In this episode, Britt and I chat about: - The difference between a Blue star family and a Gold Star family- What to expect in grief and loss- What Britt experienced when her husband was killed in action in 2017 during his first deployment, only a few days after finding out that they were expecting a baby- What you can do to help someone close as they go through grief and of course, much more. This episode does talk about her experience losing her husband and details around her experience with what seemed like a miscarriage. Please listen to this episode with tissues handy! Connect with Britt Harris here.Connect with Britt Lanza here.Learn more about business coaching here.

In this episode, I'm joined by Barbara Allen.  Barbara Allen is a Gold Star Wife, keynote speaker, award-winning author, and co-host of the top podcast, American Snippets.  She's also been crowned an Honorary Miss America and won a NYS Press Association award. Her work was honored with an award from the Military Writers Society of America (MWSA). She has been featured on Fox News, CNN, the Today Show, and recognized in the Military and Army Times.  Her story ran in headlines across the country and now she utilizes her platform to connect and surround herself with people who have their own extraordinary stories of resilience, courage, and success.  Barb's path began in 2005 when her husband, Lt Louis Allen, was killed in Iraq. Lou and the commanding officer were murdered by a fellow soldier. That soldier was ultimately acquitted after a lengthy judicial process, in spite of his submission of a guilty plea.Tune in as we get into Barb's incredible story and the many valuable lessons she learned from it that you can apply to your life today.What you'll learn in this episodeBarb's tragic story that you need to hear to believeHow Barb completely transformed who she was as a person after losing her husbandHow to overcome grief and take back your lifeWhat patriotism really looks like in America today And so much more...Connect With BarbaraFollow Jack On InstagramBarbara's WebsiteAmerican SnippetsWant More Not Most People? - Ways To Get Involved/Stay ConnectedJoin The Not Most People Email ListVisit The Official Not Most People WebsiteJoin The Not Most People Facebook Community Join The Not Most People Telegram CommunityFollow Not Most People On InstagramSubscribe & Turn On New Episode Notifications Want To Show Your Support?Leave A Review  On iTunesLeave A Review On AudibleBuy Me A CoffeeThinking Of Starting A Podcast?Download The Free Podcasting Toolbox & Resource List PDFCheck Out the Lost To Listeners Podcast Creation & Launch CourseConnect With BradleyBradley's InstagramSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/notmostpeople)

“Everyone wants someone to care about them right? And that is what we are trying to do.” Sara Wilkinson is back with Jason and Emily for Episode 052 to focus on her work raising awareness of the struggles which lead to veteran suicide and the CHAD 1000x workout and events. In Episode 047, Sara told her and Chad's story of love and life and the events leading up to his death by suicide on October 29, 2018 after 21 years of service as a Navy SEAL including numerous deployments and TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. This conversation is about warning signs, reaching out, hard conversations and maybe the start of cultural change to lower the number of veteran suicides. Sara's message is personal and her vulnerability has inspired many to reach out to her with their own stories of struggle since the first CHAD 1000x event in 2020 in Virginia Beach, and even more after recently appearing with Jason on Episode 296 of the Jocko Podcast. To say that she has saved lives with her message is an understatement. This year's Veterans Day CHAD 1000x workout and events aim to build even more community around supporting active service and veterans who struggle -- normalizing the conversations and care for each other. The workout is deceptively simple, not technical, the hardest part is to just “take one more step.”    Links: Glorious Professionals Episode 047 with Sara Jocko Podcast Episode 296 with Sara and Jason Sara's “Stand Down Warfighter” piece CHAD 1000x and 4-week Training Program Learn more about GORUCK  Glorious Professionals podcast website

The Scuttlebutt honors National Suicide Prevention Month and Gold Star Mothers and Family Day by welcoming Gold Star Wife, Sara Wilkinson to the program. Sara's husband, Chad Wilkinson, served for 21 years, was a Navy SEAL, and Silver Star recipient. Chad unfortunately died by suicide in 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. With all the love Sara still carries for Chad she partnered with GORUCK to create Chad 1000x, a crossfit inspired step-up workout Chad himself used to train for climbing mountains. The workout is now used to celebrate his life and honor his memory with all proceeds going to support Veteran Mental Health Initiatives. For more information about the new report on Veteran suicide check out MilitaryTimes.com.    Veterans experiencing a mental health emergency can contact the Veteran Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and select option 1 for a VA staffer. Veterans, troops or their family members can also text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for assistance.

Today we welcome back our friend Jason Criss Howk (Episode 048) and our new friend Britt Harris. Jason is a 23 year US Army Veteran, Afghanistan War Veteran, author, and speaker. Britt is a Gold Star Wife, after losing her husband Chris in Afghanistan in 2017, mother to Christian, former Mrs. North Carolina Universal, and Military Family Advocate. She serves on the board of directors for Camp Resilient North Carolina as Vice President, alongside Jason who is the Secretary and Treasurer. Camp Resilient provides holistic therapeutic experiences for service members, veterans, and Military family members. Located in Pinehurst, NC this camp ensures a place of safety, rest, and empathy for those who've incurred trauma surrounding military service. Britt shares her story of healing and recovery when facing multiple losses at such a young age. She is getting her PhD in Psychology with the hopes of helping more people process their pain. Jason and Britt bring a lot of insight and knowledge onto the show. We discuss the current political climate in Afghanistan, current terrorism, and what we can do to help. Jason also brings to our attention "A Voice for Two Nations" which is a blog site, active-duty U.S. Army officer and 2021 Tillman Scholar, Timothy Torres founded. Jason is the Senior Editor and VP of these articles which highlight the "common soul and deep bond between US and Afghanistan". Jason and Britt are both advocates in bringing Afghan refugees to safety and keeping the devastation overseas at the forefront of mainstream media. For more of their stories and insight, sit back, relax, and get your pens ready!https://campresilientnc.org/https://www.avoicefortwonations.com/about-4https://twitter.com/jason_c_howk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

“I don't think anyone can live this life and not be affected.” Sara Wilkinson, gold star wife of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson, joins Emily and Jason in Jacksonville for Episode 047 in hard, honest conversation about growing up in a military family, her and Chad's love story, the life of deployments as a military spouse, being a mom to Kinsley and Hudson, and Chad's death by suicide in 2018 and the birth of Chad 1000x. SCPO Chad Wilkinson was born into the Navy. Both his uncle and father were SEALs (before his dad became a Marine One helicopter pilot) and Sara says it was what Chad was born to do. As a fellow military kid he, with his two brothers and sister, grew up on bases and he ultimately graduated from Camp Lejeune HS. After a year at UCF, Chad enlisted in the Navy and successfully completed BUD/S. After three deployments with SEAL Team Eight, Chad left service for almost three years. He re-entered and (as Sara recounts) rejoined and was selected to join SEAL Team Six out of VA Beach. Among many deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq and various places in Africa, Chad served for 21 years and was the recipient of the Silver Star. Chad was on active duty in Virginia Beach when he died by suicide on October 29, 2018.  Sara met Chad on her first day of 9th grade on a base in Quantico, VA. It was the 14th of 15 K-12 schools she would attend as “a military kid born and bred,” daughter of a Marine. Chad's signature “hey” started a surprise Homecoming invitation her sophomore year and a long, somewhat tumultuous courtship. Separations, breakups, and life changes punctuated their teenage and early adult years, culminating in a proposal and elopement right before Chad's second deployment. Throughout, Sara says, “I wanted to be where he was.” Two great kids, a separation and reenlistment in the Navy, cross country moves, climbing mountains and finding community in CrossFit followed.  Sara talks about the unique personality required to survive and thrive to be married to the guys who do this work: fearlessness, independence, resilience. And the terrible toll that it can take on tier one operators as well as “their first responders.” She talks through the “what ifs” and all the looking back she has done to see if there were signs of Chad's unseen injuries which ultimately led to his death. “There's so many questions you're never going to get answers to.”  Finally, as one who knows what it feels like to have her person gone, Sara talks about her call to suicide-prevention advocacy, community with other widows, and the search for the multiple answers for others as well as finding some healing for herself. She, with Jason and Emily, share the story of the birth of Chad 1000x and The StepUp Project and how the ripple effects of Chad's life and death continue to move outward.  This is a long conversation so some timestamps to help navigate it: 0:00 - Introduction and excerpts from Sara's speech at the National Navy SEAL Museum on Memorial Day 0:05 - Sara's young life and meeting Chad 0:15 - College years and BUDs 0:25 - Proposal, elopement, and living in the “team house” in VA Beach, living as a military spouse 0:34 - Move to Raleigh and decision to “get back in,” move to CA… and back to VA Beach 0:44 - Finding CrossFit and life back in VA Beach with SEAL Team 6 deployments 0:50 - Early signs, symptoms, leading up to 2008 1:20 - Chad's last days and death 1:35 - The aftermath, what has helped Sara 1:40 - The birth of Chad 1000x and going forward Links: Sara on Instagram National Navy SEAL Museum “Crossfit - Meet Sara” (2013) Video The First Chad1000x Video Episode 028 - Dave Castro and Morning ChalkUp Story Learn more about GORUCK and Chad 1000x Glorious Professionals podcast website

Remembering the families who also serve and sacrifice, with Gold Star Wife, Author, and National Speaker, Ginger Gilbert Ravella.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, join Victor for a powerful interview with Jane Horton, Gold Star Wife of fallen hero, SPC Christopher Horton. Jane serves as a political and military consultant for veterans and military family advocates. In this discussion, she openly shares about her grief process and what it's like to lose a spouse in service, plus the work she's doing today to help other military wives who have lost their husbands in battle. Listen in for this must-hear testimony and for ways you can support those in service to our country. Connect with us at:VictorMarx.comFacebookInstagramTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for a riveting interview with the Gold Star Wife, Barbara Allen. In 2005 her husband, Louis, a member of the National Guard was deployed to Iraq. During his employment, Louis was murdered by a member of his own company. Join us as Barbara takes us back to that day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joann-johnson/message

We all have a circle of friends and associates.  As our circle grows, sometimes we encounter a person that may not guide us in the right direction we are going in.  Barbara Allen stopped by the show to talk about her experience with letting people in her circle.  We also talk about vetting our inner circle.  Barbara Allen is a Gold Star Wife, speaker, Award-winning Author, and Co-Host of the top podcast, American Snippets.https://barballenspeaks.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theprotectors)

Gold Star wife, Attorney Sara Compton shares a little of her life's journey after losing her active-duty husband to suicide six years ago. Attorney Compton continues to carry the message of suicide prevention through her work as General Counsel for the nonprofit organization, 22Kill.  Learn more about 22Kill and its mission of restoring camaraderie and providing mental health services to veterans, veteran spouses, and first-line responders.  

Once again the travesties of the UCMJ, or Uniform Code of Military Justice, are unnecessarily wreaking havoc on dedicated service members and their families. In this touching episode of the Froglogic Podcast, former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor David Rutherford welcomes Gold Star wife and veteran, Destiny Flynn to this week's show. Destiny is currently married to a MARSOC Raider who is being charged with the accidental death of a DOD contractor and former Green Beret Master Sergeant. Listen to Destiny as she tells her husband's side of the story and how the MARSOC command automatically assumed criminal conduct without reviewing all of the evidence in the case. She also details the unyielding mentality of a system she believes is determined to achieve success at any cost in order to advance careers. Please take a listen and then help Destiny and her family by writing into your congressional representative if you believe in bringing justice to these dedicated Raiders. Semper Fi. Award-winning Podcast Host, David Rutherford reignites his Froglogic Podcast by answering life's greatest questions. Listen to this former Navy SEAL Medic, CIA Contractor, best-selling author, and World Series Champion motivational performance coach, give his unique and profound insight about the human condition. www.teamfroglogic.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/froglogic-podcast/support

Bill Press welcomes Wendell Potter, Steven Shepard and John Donnelly to discuss Myeshia Johnson's public confirmation of Donald Trump's Gold Star lie, the new crowd-funded journalism site Tarbell, the tight gubernatorial race in Virginia and Trump's rush to call every Gold Star family after lying about having done it already - the entire Monday edition of the Bill Press Show!