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Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation about a new film, SHEEPDOG, with the actors Steven Grayhm and Matt Dallas.Together, they worked on the movie, which is a film that explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma with a focus on Posttraumatic Growth. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestSteven Grayhm was born in London, Ontario Canada, to a Polish German mother and Canadian father whose family lineage descends from the Weskarini Algonquin First Nation people of La Petite Nation (Little Nation) from Western Quebec, Canada. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in the UK, Steven was nominated for a Hollywood Film Award at the Hollywood Film Awards for his short film, Vodka, Winter and The Cry of Violin, for which he starred, wrote, directed and produced. The film, based on a true story about his Polish grandparents' perilous twilight plight to save their only son from a Nazi German POW camp during the last winter of WWII, was nominated at Raindance UK and was awarded 'Best International Short' at the New York International Film Festival.Steven received critical acclaim for his performance as Young Eddie in the film adaptation of Mitch Albom's best-selling novel, “The Five People You Meet In Heaven”, starring Academy Award Winner Jon Voight, Academy Award Nominee's Jeff Daniels and Ellen Burstyn and Emmy Winner Michael Imperioli. Steven also appeared as series lead Liam Cullen, in Netflix's post-apocalyptic drama “Between”, and Robert Zemeckis' big budget documentary-drama, “Medal of Honor”. Steven has performed on stage including multiple stints in the title role of “Hamlet”, and in the LA theater production of August Strindberg's “The Father”, directed by Academy Award Winner Estelle Parsons, and starring Academy Winner's Al Pacino, Dianne Wiest, and Jessica Chastain. Steven recently returned behind the camera to direct himself in the upcoming Veterans feature film SHEEPDOG, for which he also wrote and produced. The film is Executive Produced by Joe Newcomb (Dallas Buyers Club), and co-stars Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen, Emmy Nominee Vondie Curtis Hall, SAG Nominee Dominic Fusuma, Tony Nominee Lilli Cooper and Matt Dallas. The film will be released In Theaters in the Fall 2025.Matt Dallas has starred in several films, and has played the title character in the ABC Family television series Kyle XY for three seasons. Dallas also appeared in Camp Slaughter (2005), Living The Dream (2006), and Babysitter Wanted (2008). He has been a guest on the TV show Entourage. In 2005, Dallas starred with Mischa Barton in James Blunt's music video for Goodbye My Lover and in 2008 he starred in Katy Perry's music video for "Thinking of You".Dallas was cast in ABC's Eastwick, playing Roxie's (Rebecca Romijn) love interest. In 2009, it was announced that Dallas would be appearing in the movie Beauty and the Briefcase with Hilary Duff. Dallas was in an indie western film called The First Ride of Wyatt Earp as Bat Masterson, which was released on March 6, 2012.In 2012, Dallas starred as Max in the musical love story movie You, Me, & the Circus. He played the role of Bat Masterson in an action packed western movie Wyatt Earp's Revenge with Val Kilmer. He also starred as Lance Leigh in the Hallmark movie Naughty or Nice with Hilarie Burton.  Dallas played the role of Scott Orenhauser in the indie sci-fi thriller film Life Tracker. Dallas had a recurring role in ABC Family show Baby Daddy, where he played Riley's (Chelsea Kane) love interest.In 2014, Dallas starred in the horror comedy movie Ghost of Goodnight Lane. In 2015, Dallas starred as Jake in the web series Anne & Jake. The series was released on YouTube on November 11, 2015. In 2017, Dallas starred as Declan in the drama film Alaska is a Drag, written and directed by Shaz Bennett. He also starred as Frank Dean in the western film Painted Woman directed by James Cotten.In 2018, Dallas starred as pastor John in supernatural horror film Along Came the Devil. In 2019, Dallas played the role of Greg Carlyle in the Lifetime thriller film A Daughter's Plan to Kill alongside Claire Coffee. He also co-starred as Bobby Browning in the romantic comedy Nearly Married starring Cassi Thomson.Links Mentioned in this Episode SHEEPDOG the Movie Web SiteSHEEPDOG on InstagramSHEEPDOG on FacebookPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the PsychArmor course, Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. In this course, Dr. Shauna Springer represents the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors as she discusses how the TAPS Suicide Prevention Model's third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Posttraumatic-Growth-after-Loss Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans” Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Although we find ourselves in a time of division and struggle; there are universal human experiences that we all share.   Grief impacts everyone, regardless of geography, socio-economic status, race, gender, identity, or level of education.  Grief is a natural human response to any type of loss or significant life change.  Grief can be complicated regardless of age, but it is especially difficult for children and adolescents.   For anyone experiencing grief, time in nature can be beneficial, offering holistic health advantages such as reduced stress, lowered symptoms of anxiety and depression, and enhanced overall well-being.  Welcome to Episode Fifty-Nine of the Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast!!!   In this episode, we spoke with Jason Stout, youth programs advisor for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and winner of the 2024 Richard Louv Prize for Innovation in Nature Connection. Through his company, Stoutreach, Jason leads mindfulness and nature-based well-being programs for grieving youth, adults, military survivors, educators, and professionals.   Join us as we discuss his personal journey of healing from childhood loss and grief, how nature-based programs taught him the power of healing, and how he turned a lifelong connection to the natural world into a profession centered on helping others navigate the grief process.   Jason shares the difference between “helping” and “spotting” young people as they manage emotions, the power of honoring those we have lost through ceremony, and how building rapport and trust is paramount in any helping role.  This conversation offered us solace, peace, and an opportunity to grow in our own grief.  Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.   We appreciate you all.  Be Well -NOW ™️ Jason's Website: www.missionstoutreach.org TAPS Website: https://www.taps.orgOutward Bound: https://www.outwardbound.org/Children & Nature Network: https://www.childrenandnature.org/National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG): https://nacg.org/?srsltid=AfmBOorW68jSpnKtUfd1-zS7dAoXnpwfv-yYzGHN4MlnGPtXVWGCgxetJudi's House: https://judishouse.org/ * The unbelievable Shawn Bell produces the Nature of Wellness Podcast, making us sound good.** The NOW theme song was penned, performed, produced, and provided by the dynamic duo of Phil and Niall Monahan. *** This show wouldn't exist without our amazing guests and all of you who listen. Please like, subscribe, follow, and review to help us get these important messages out to more folks who can benefit from them. Thank you all.

Mike Boyle talks with the owner Louie's Pizza, Joshua Sales, as well as Tom and Melissa from the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). This and more on the first hour of the Mike Boyle Restaurant Show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guests, dubbed the “Golden Dating Doctors,” discuss the art of finding a new relationship after separation or loss of a partner. Both in their 80's, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers met each other online after their marriages ended. Their new book, Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating, chronicles the process of finding love in our senior years. They met on a dating website for seniors, decided to meet in person, and the rest is history. In this podcast, they share the ins and outs of online dating, the pitfalls, and how to learn from mistakes made. Their goal is to make things a little easier for those entering or re-entering the world of dating. How do we meet people? What can we learn from our mistakes? What risks are there to be on the lookout for? Stay tuned for an entertaining and educational conversation about successfully finding new relationships. Mini Bios Dr. Gloria Horsley, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical nurse specialist. She is the president and co-founder of the Open to Hope Foundation. She also co-hosts the award-winning “Open to Hope” TV series and podcast. A former faculty member at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and the Academy of Intuition Medicine, she has co-authored 10 books and written numerous articles. She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and. Gloria also serves on the advisory boards for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.  Widowed after 60 years of marriage, she has four children, including a deceased son, and 10 grandchildren. She and her partner Dr. Frank Powers mostly split their time between Palo Alto, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Frank Powers, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the last 30 years. He served as the chairman of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for the State of Arizona. Frank is a past psychology professor at Scottsdale Community College. He studied sexuality under William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson and received advanced training in couples therapy with the Imago Institute of Harvel Hendrix. A graduate of George Williams College, he holds master's degrees from Arizona State University and Columbia University. His doctorate in psychology is from Union Institute. He is an award-winning sculptor, and in his spare time, he enjoys golf, pickleball and tennis. He has two stepdaughters and one step-grandson from a previous marriage. Guests' Website: Golden Dating Doctors

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guests, dubbed the “Golden Dating Doctors,” discuss the art of finding a new relationship after separation or loss of a partner. Both in their 80's, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers met each other online after their marriages ended. Their new book, Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating, chronicles the process of finding love in our senior years. They met on a dating website for seniors, decided to meet in person, and the rest is history. In this podcast, they share the ins and outs of online dating, the pitfalls, and how to learn from mistakes made. Their goal is to make things a little easier for those entering or re-entering the world of dating. How do we meet people? What can we learn from our mistakes? What risks are there to be on the lookout for? Stay tuned for an entertaining and educational conversation about successfully finding new relationships. Mini Bios Dr. Gloria Horsley, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical nurse specialist. She is the president and co-founder of the Open to Hope Foundation. She also co-hosts the award-winning “Open to Hope” TV series and podcast. A former faculty member at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and the Academy of Intuition Medicine, she has co-authored 10 books and written numerous articles. She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and. Gloria also serves on the advisory boards for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.  Widowed after 60 years of marriage, she has four children, including a deceased son, and 10 grandchildren. She and her partner Dr. Frank Powers mostly split their time between Palo Alto, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Frank Powers, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the last 30 years. He served as the chairman of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for the State of Arizona. Frank is a past psychology professor at Scottsdale Community College. He studied sexuality under William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson and received advanced training in couples therapy with the Imago Institute of Harvel Hendrix. A graduate of George Williams College, he holds master's degrees from Arizona State University and Columbia University. His doctorate in psychology is from Union Institute. He is an award-winning sculptor, and in his spare time, he enjoys golf, pickleball and tennis. He has two stepdaughters and one step-grandson from a previous marriage. Guests' Website: Golden Dating Doctors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guests, dubbed the “Golden Dating Doctors,” discuss the art of finding a new relationship after separation or loss of a partner. Both in their 80's, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers met each other online after their marriages ended. Their new book, Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating, chronicles the process of finding love in our senior years. They met on a dating website for seniors, decided to meet in person, and the rest is history. In this podcast, they share the ins and outs of online dating, the pitfalls, and how to learn from mistakes made. Their goal is to make things a little easier for those entering or re-entering the world of dating. How do we meet people? What can we learn from our mistakes? What risks are there to be on the lookout for? Stay tuned for an entertaining and educational conversation about successfully finding new relationships. Mini Bios Dr. Gloria Horsley, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical nurse specialist. She is the president and co-founder of the Open to Hope Foundation. She also co-hosts the award-winning “Open to Hope” TV series and podcast. A former faculty member at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and the Academy of Intuition Medicine, she has co-authored 10 books and written numerous articles. She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and. Gloria also serves on the advisory boards for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.  Widowed after 60 years of marriage, she has four children, including a deceased son, and 10 grandchildren. She and her partner Dr. Frank Powers mostly split their time between Palo Alto, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Frank Powers, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the last 30 years. He served as the chairman of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for the State of Arizona. Frank is a past psychology professor at Scottsdale Community College. He studied sexuality under William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson and received advanced training in couples therapy with the Imago Institute of Harvel Hendrix. A graduate of George Williams College, he holds master's degrees from Arizona State University and Columbia University. His doctorate in psychology is from Union Institute. He is an award-winning sculptor, and in his spare time, he enjoys golf, pickleball and tennis. He has two stepdaughters and one step-grandson from a previous marriage. Guests' Website: Golden Dating Doctors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guests, dubbed the “Golden Dating Doctors,” discuss the art of finding a new relationship after separation or loss of a partner. Both in their 80's, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers met each other online after their marriages ended. Their new book, Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating, chronicles the process of finding love in our senior years. They met on a dating website for seniors, decided to meet in person, and the rest is history. In this podcast, they share the ins and outs of online dating, the pitfalls, and how to learn from mistakes made. Their goal is to make things a little easier for those entering or re-entering the world of dating. How do we meet people? What can we learn from our mistakes? What risks are there to be on the lookout for? Stay tuned for an entertaining and educational conversation about successfully finding new relationships. Mini Bios Dr. Gloria Horsley, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical nurse specialist. She is the president and co-founder of the Open to Hope Foundation. She also co-hosts the award-winning “Open to Hope” TV series and podcast. A former faculty member at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and the Academy of Intuition Medicine, she has co-authored 10 books and written numerous articles. She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and. Gloria also serves on the advisory boards for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation.  Widowed after 60 years of marriage, she has four children, including a deceased son, and 10 grandchildren. She and her partner Dr. Frank Powers mostly split their time between Palo Alto, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Frank Powers, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the last 30 years. He served as the chairman of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for the State of Arizona. Frank is a past psychology professor at Scottsdale Community College. He studied sexuality under William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson and received advanced training in couples therapy with the Imago Institute of Harvel Hendrix. A graduate of George Williams College, he holds master's degrees from Arizona State University and Columbia University. His doctorate in psychology is from Union Institute. He is an award-winning sculptor, and in his spare time, he enjoys golf, pickleball and tennis. He has two stepdaughters and one step-grandson from a previous marriage. Guests' Website: Golden Dating Doctors

There are 56,254 Navy Reserves, with typical civilian jobs in law enforcement, medicine, government, and business. One day-job not commonly on the list: Pro-Football. Enter Joe Cardona, who joined the New England Patriots as the 2nd highest-drafted long snapper in NFL history in 2015, and as a Reservist heads up Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron-Eight in Newport, RI overseeing 500 sailors. As the NFL's 13th annual Salute To Service Award recipient presented by USAA, Joe talks about teammates and brotherhood, service, getting the mental health you need, and what leadership means both on and off the football field. Salute to Service represents the NFL's unwavering dedication to honoring, empowering, and connecting with our nation's service members, veterans, and their families. It is grounded in deep partnerships with the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), United Service Organizations (USO) and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Since 2011, more than $66 million has been raised for these Salute to Service partners.------Home Base Nation will be sharing episodes every two weeks up through the Run To Home Base this coming July 27th. Please sign up to join us there to support all veteran, servicemember and family care, and as we celebrate women in the military this year. Home Base Nation is the official podcast for Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families – Our team sees veterans, servicemembers and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation – And if you want to learn more on how you can help, visit us at www.homebase.org, or if you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the Tree" by The Butler FrogsFollow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials.

Audri Beugelsdijk had been married for less than 11 weeks when she received a visit from a casualty officer. Her husband has been lost at sea on the USS Kinkaid. “It's just the last thing that you could imagine happening and it just turned my world upside down,” Beugelsdijk says.Beugelsdijk and her husband Jason Springer met in the Navy and the two “became very good friends and then it turned into something else, as often happens,” she says. “He loved what he did. He had a bounce in his step and was ready to change the world, and it was a shock to my core when he died.” Only days after receiving the news of her husband's death, Beugelsdijk, who was also serving in the Navy, learned about the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, an organization that provides support to the families of fallen service members.“I picked up the phone and I called and that was the first time I connected with another person who looked like me and who was a young widow who understood what I was going through,” she recounts. TAPS provides peer counseling and practical support resources to family members who have lost loved ones while serving, or after serving in the military. Years after she received much needed support from the nonprofit, Beugelsdijk is serving other families in the same way as vice president of survivor services for TAPS. Beugelsdijk joins “The Daily Signal Podcast” on Memorial Day to share her story of loss and grief, and to explain how the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors has, and continues to serve thousands of family members of fallen service members. Enjoy the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Show | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program LIVE on Memorial Day by offering up some thoughts about the teenage violence popping up down the shore, both in Ocean City and in Wildwood. Then, Dom offers some commentary on national politics, playing back a sound bite from Joe Biden during his West Point commencement speech in which he asked the infantrymen for applause. Also, Dom and Dan have some fun on the holiday, asking listeners for some all-time great Americans. Also, Dom plays back some audio from the Libertarian convention, where Trump was booed and RFK Jr. was called on the phone to see if he'd accept the nomination. In today's Memorial Day second hour, Dom welcomes Colonel Scott Rutter live back onto the Dom Giordano Program to highlight some great things available for Veterans and active military members. First, Dom asks Rutter about the work he's doing with the Valor Network the teleradiology company he launched that is now employed by the Department of Justice, with many active members connecting with radiologists throughout the country for readings and diagnostics. Then, Scott and Dom reflect upon some great shared moments in show history, including a trip to Guantanamo Bay. Also, Rutter tells about TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and another organization in which he sits on the board, which provides help to families of victims of tragedy. Finally, Rutter offers his expertise on the situation unfolding between Israel and Iran. Then, Dom welcomes in Ocean City Councilman-Elect Keith Hartzell, who has a lot to say after a stabbing yesterday on their world famous boardwalk.  Hartzell, who joined frequently last summer speaking out against a new edict set forth by the Murphy administration, once again explains how local police hands are tied in dealing with juveniles after the statewide edict disallowing police to address teen usage of marijuana or alcohol. Councilman Hartzell explains how this has all unfolded, explaining why not only Ocean City, but Wildwood and Atlantic City are also seeing explosions of teens on the boardwalk engaging in violent behavior, and how local leaders are working together to take on the State in hopes to change the trend. (Photo by Getty Images)

Welcome to the Mike Boyle Restaurant Show Podcast Edition! Mike is back with great meals and deals as well as an interview with Tom Tarver of Tragedy Assistance Program for Soldiers. (T.A.P.S.) and is joined by 101st Airborne soldier Randy ReedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allicia Johnson Niles shares her experience of losing her father in the military at a young age, which had a heavy impact on her life. Allicia discusses the importance of openly addressing grief, her own journey to healing, and her groundbreaking revelation about her father's untimely demise. Throughout this journey, Allicia emphasizes the importance of community support, such as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and shares the profound impact it had on her healing process. Allicia also teases her upcoming book 'Angel in Arlington' where she digs deeper into these themes. 00:00 Introduction to podcast and Sponsor 01:41 Introduction to guest 02:14 Allicia shares her story 02:51 Revelation of unaddressed grief 04:15 Impact of loss on personal life 05:48 Insight into the grieving process 02:18 Discussion on validation and self-discovery 49:18 Unveiling the TAPS program 43:09 Closing message Support the Show Veteran Suicide & Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 4Patriots - visit https://4Patriots.com/DriveOn to get the best discounts and deals on survival supplies! Links & Resources Website: https://www.angelinarlington.com/ Follow Allicia Johnson Niles on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnlikelyCourage Follow Allicia Johnson Niles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlikelycourage/ Follow Allicia Johnson Niles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alliciajniles/ Transcript View the transcript for this episode.

Welcome to a new episode of the 'Kurdistan in America' podcast, marking our twelfth and final episode of Season Four. We are honored to feature Ms. Bonnie Carroll, the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting families affected by military losses.As we approach the new year, we'd like to take a moment to extend our warm wishes to our audience for a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with hope and positivity.Ms. Carroll, the surviving spouse of Brigadier General Tom Carroll, also served in the military, retiring as a Major in the US Air Force Reserve.In her earlier civilian career, she served three Presidents in senior policy positions in Washington, D.C., lobbied on Defense and Aerospace issues, and was posted in Baghdad, Iraq from '03 to '04 during Operation Iraqi Freedom as an Advisor to the Ministry of Communications.Her experiences in Iraq inspired a global network offering hope and healing to all those grieving a military loss. The connections she forged among widows and mothers of the Peshmerga and Iraqi Army laid the foundation for TAPS' research on supporting the enduring legacies of service and sacrifice—the families left behind.Ms. Carroll was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama, the highest civilian recognition in the United States, in 2015.In this episode, Ms. Carroll shares her experiences in the U.S. military, her time in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, the inspiration behind establishing TAPS International, and her perspectives on the Kurdish people.Join us on this enlightening journey as she shares her remarkable life story. 

Learn how survivors can navigate the range of emotions brought on by milestones, such as birthdays and anniversaries, following the death of a service member or veteran — and how such emotions can fluctuate over the years. Also, learn the difference between milestones you can see coming and ones that can appear out of nowhere, strategies for finding support and how to help children find comfort during these times. Host Bruce Moody speaks with the Vice President of Survivor Services for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Audri Beugelsdijk, who oversees operations, ensuring immediate and long-term support for survivors. Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/gold-star-surviving-family/support-after-loss/navigating-holidays-as-a-survivor/ to learn about the resources and support available for survivors. Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the office of Military Community and Family Policy. Share your feedback about this podcast, as well as ideas for future episodes, by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback. The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you! For more information, please visit Nathalie's website, join the podcast's Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.About this week's episodeLike Reid and Jon in the previous two episodes, Heidi has turned dealing with the loss, in her case the loss of her brother at a young age into purpose-driven work to support others. Heidi and her mother have created this amazing hub in the form of the Open to Hope Foundation, which has offered support in various ways for the past 20 years. Even before podcasts were a thing, they offered regular support through Open to Hope radio and TV shows. What this mother-daughter combo has created is a beautiful legacy of support in honor of their brother and son. Make sure to check it out! About this week's guest Dr. Heidi Horsley is a licensed psychologist, social worker, and bereaved sibling. She is the Executive Director of the Open to Hope Foundation and co-hosts the award-winning weekly cable television show and podcast, Open to Hope. Dr. Heidi is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, an award-winning author, and has a private practice in NYC. She has co-authored eight books and has been interviewed on numerous television and radio shows, including 20/20. She serves on the Advisory Boards for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of military loss (TAPS), the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation, and Peace of Mind Afghanistan (POMA). In addition, for 10 years she worked for the FDNY-Columbia University Family Guidance Program, helping families of firefighters killed in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. Her psychology doctoral dissertation was on the sudden death of a sibling.Website: www.opentohope.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OpentohopeResources mentioned in this episode:Book Viktor Frankl: Man's Search for MeaningNathalie on Open to Hope: https://www.opentohope.com/nathalie-himmelrich-peer-support-groups-fb-live/Thank you for listening!HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is produced and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Support the showSupport the show: Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network Download the FREE grief resource eBook Book a complimentary Discovery Call Leave a review Follow on socials: Instagram Facebook Website

Dr. Andrew Moon and Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton discuss grief resources for military-connected children, parents, and providers.  This important conversation covers how to talk to young children about death by suicide or grieving the loss of a person, how both children and adults can care for themselves during grief, and where to find critical support throughout the process.    This podcast is made possible by generous funding from BAE Systems, Inc.  To learn more, visit https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/home.      Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.    Show Notes:  Resources:  988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:  https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988     Free eBook, TAPS Grief to Growth: Healing after a suicide loss: https://www.taps.org/suicide/2021/guidebook    Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: https://www.taps.org/    National Military Survivor Helpline: 800-959-TAPS (8177)    Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741    Center for Loss and Life Transition: https://www.centerforloss.com/     Defense Suicide Prevention Office: https://www.dspo.mil    DoD Casualty Assistance: Gold Star Families & Casualty Assistance | Military OneSource    The Military Child Well-being Toolkit: https://www.militarychild.org/wellbeingtoolkit   Bios:  Dr. Andrew Moon, is a dynamically oriented, clinical psychologist, with a career focus on trauma, suicide prevention, and the emerging adult population, and has a passion for supervision, education, and training. Dr. Moon received his doctorate from Loyola University Maryland, where he benefitted from a variety of clinical experiences, including work in college counseling, community mental health, and the prison system. Dr. Moon went on to complete an accredited internship with James Madison University and a fellowship with The George Washington University. Prior to his current role with the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention Office, he gained experience in the field as lead for education and training in VA's National Suicide Prevention Program and through clinical positions with Peace Corps and the Washington DC VA Medical Center, both focused on treatment after traumatic events. Dr. Moon has also taken various leadership opportunities in these roles related to training, education, and operations. His current role, Senior Advisor for Partnerships, Engagement, and Education, allows him to focus his day to day efforts on increasing the quality and reach of the projects and programs developed by the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, as well as increase the collaboration with internal and external partners. Dr. Moon is a DC area native and enjoys all things food and culture, making DC an ideal place to call home.    Dr. Carla Stumpf Patton, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC, FT, CCTP, serves as the Senior Director of Suicide Prevention & Postvention at Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), where she oversees programs and services provided to military community members and families after a suicide loss. She is a suicidologist and subject matter expert in the areas of grief, trauma, and suicide prevention, intervention, and Postvention, is a registered ASIST trainer in suicide first aid, and is trained in Psychological Autopsy Investigations and Crisis Response Planning. Dr. Stumpf Patton holds a B.S. in Psychology, an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Guidance Counseling, and a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. Her dissertation research focused on military families bereaved by suicide and was a key contributor in the development of the TAPS Suicide Prevention Model™. Dr. Stumpf Patton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Fellow Thanatologist, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Florida Qualified Supervisor, and a counseling educator in higher academia. She is the surviving spouse of Sergeant Richard Stumpf, an Active-Duty U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor and Gulf War Era Combat Veteran who died by suicide in 1994, several days before their only child was born. She is remarried to a retired U.S. Marine, who was also a suicide survivor widower, with whom she shares five children. 

09/20/2023 Bruh Issa Murder   About The Guest(s): Mama Margot is the host of the true crime podcast Military Murder. She is an attorney by trade and is passionate about sharing the stories of military members involved in criminal cases. Summary: In this episode, the host is joined by Mama Margot, the host of the podcast Military Murder, to discuss the mysterious death of Denisha Montgomery Smith, a military police officer who reported a physical assault before her death. The case raises questions about a possible cover-up and the handling of the investigation by the military. The host and Brooke analyze the evidence, including a video call in which Denisha details her assault and discusses the challenges faced when investigating assaults in the military. They also highlight the importance of seeking help and maintaining a paper trail. The episode concludes with a call for justice and transparency in Denisha's case. Key Takeaways: Denisha Montgomery Smith reported a physical assault to her chain of command before her death. The military initially ruled Denisha's death a suicide but has not provided the family with the full investigation file. The video call in which Denisha details her assault provides evidence supporting her claims. The military's handling of the case raises questions about transparency and accountability. Individuals need to seek help and maintain a paper trail in cases of assault or abuse. Quotes: "The soldier herself had reported a physical assault to her chain of command and her family weeks before her death." "The question arises is, did this assault have to do with her death? Was there a cover-up, or is this a bad situation or circumstances?" "The family, Denisha's family, are asking for information, and the military isn't completely open about it." "The whole attack is so just, it seems to me over the top. First of all, uncalled for." "If we wouldn't have had her recording to her family, everyone would just be like, oh, the family is just they just didn't know anything about Denisha." "The military needs to be more transparent with what is going on during those investigations and also give people... the proper investigation." "The more we continue to share Denisha's story and keep her out there, the more other people and possible victims will learn about the cases." Social Media Handles and CTAs: Check out Denisha Montgomery Smith's Fund Me Here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-pfc-denisha-smith. Follow Bruh Issa Murder on Twitter and Instagram: @Bruhissamurder Check Us out on YouTube! Leave a review and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform. https://linktr.ee/Bruhissamurder Links to services for suicidal vets Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, press 1, chat online, or text 838255. VA Mental Health: Get help from Veterans Crisis Line, or find a VA mental health provider near you. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 or chat online. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741. The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or chat online. Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-565-8860. SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). VA Suicide Prevention Resources: Find more information and resources on suicide prevention for Veterans. Additional resources: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Support for families of fallen military members. Military OneSource: Free, confidential support for active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, Veterans, and their families. Headstrong: Free, confidential, one-on-one mental health care for Veterans. Battle Buddy: Peer support for Veterans. The American Legion: Support and resources for Veterans and their families. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Support and resources for Veterans and their families. Let's Talk About the Mysterious Death of Denisha Montgomery SmithFeatured Song: I Be Really Knowing By Jasen

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it's a time to remember those affected by suicide and raise awareness about suicide prevention. Joining us to tell us more is Chief Kathleen Kalyan-Barden. Suicide prevention coordinator at the Fleet Readiness Center Mid Atlantic Detachment. And Natalie Russell, Education Services Facilitator with the Fleet and Family Support Center. Help is available. Suicide Prevention Awareness resources: For Navy Civilian Employees: - Depart of the Navy Civilian Employee Assistance Program (DONCEAP): 1-844-366-2327 National 24/7 Resources: - Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 - National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988; text 741-741 - Veterans' Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 - DoD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247 - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): 800-959-8277 General Suicide Prevention Resources" - Navy Suicide Prevention: www.suicide.navy.mil - Contact information - Facts and warning signs - Informational products and resources - Suicide Prevention Resource Center: www.sprc.org Navy Operational Stress Control Resources: - Wordpress blog: www.navynavstress.com - Twitter: www.twitter.com/navstress - Facebook: www.facebook.com/navstress

Sheri Goode and Terri Jones join SMA Tilley to share the heartfelt story of their children who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.  SMA Tilley listens as these Surviving Mothers provide insight into all the ways the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, commonly known as TAPS, supports the loved ones of fallen Servicemembers across the country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yournextmission/message

A big part of the Rooftop podcast is creating relevance in hard times. No one embodies that more than Bonnie Carroll. When she lost her husband Army Brigadier General Tom Carroll in a tragic plane crash in 1992, she re-purposed her grief into creating an organization known as the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS has since done so much for families of the fallen in the War On Terror. Bonnie was awarded the Presidential Medal Of Freedom. She is proof positive for you and me that flowers grow out of the rocky ground and there is a path for all of us to make an impact in the toughest of circumstances - join us for this inspirational interview and then share widely! Join Rooftop Nation!  Website: https://www.rooftopleadership.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMannAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottmannauthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooftop-leadership Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooftopLeader Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOQ7CDJ6uSaGvmfxYC_skQ

The MisFitNation Show chat with U.S. Army Veteran, and Entrepreneur  Annette Whittenberger 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 with a great live chat with Charles Smith released our chat with Danny Brassell, and now we bring you, Annette Whittenberger. This is a chat you will not want to miss. Enjoy episode 271! of The MisFitNation! Annette is a military spouse of 24 years, a mother to a daughter, 22 yrs old; and a son, 19 yrs old. She is a retired combat veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and 4 months as a Chemical officer including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.  She retired in Nov 2016 and fell into being an Accidental Entrepreneur and uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness.  Since her retirement she has focused on her business, podcast, speaking, mentoring, volunteering, and her first book (The Wall Between Two Lives). Her blog is A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life in which she shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.  Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide”. Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope.   Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on Ementor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has also been involved as a mentor for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and the Women Veterans Network, Annette continues her work as a mentor, consultant, public speaker, author, and podcaster and shares resources from nonprofits who are like-minded and like-hearted when it comes to Mental Health.  All of our latest episodes and videos can be found here: https://www.themisfitnation.com This episode YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/L2_s5CCj3rA Support us here: https://ko-fi.com/themisfitnationpodcast #army #veteran #spouse #mom #entrepreneur #host #vetsinpodcasting #vetsinradio #chemdawg #resilience #mindset #mentalhealth #hmg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Furbabies Podcast, Stephanie Goodman sits down with retired combat veteran and animal advocate, Annette Whittenberger. They discuss how powerful rescue animals can be for helping our veterans and people suffering from PTSD. Annette shares her story and how she overcame the urge to end it all with the help of her rescue dogs in her segment titled: Who Rescued Who? She is also the host of the podcast, A Wild Ride Called Life.Watch the original video HERE!Annette is a military spouse of 24 years, a mother to a daughter, Haeli (21 yrs old; and a son, Blaze. She is a retired combat veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and 4 months as a Chemical officer including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. She retired in Nov 2016 and fell into being an Accidental Entrepreneur and uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness. Since her retirement she has focused on her business, podcast, speaking, mentoring, volunteering and her first book (The Wall Between Two Lives). Her blog A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life in which she shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide”. Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope. Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on Ementor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has also been involved as a mentor for TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and the Women Veterans Network, Annette continues her work as a mentor, consultant, public speaker, author, and podcaster, and sharing resources from nonprofits who are like-minded and like-hearted when it comes to Mental Health. For more information please go to www.awildridecalledlife.comTune into the Furbabies Podcast YouTube Channel at http://FurbabiesPodcast.tv.Got a question or suggestion for Stephanie and the show? Book a call with Steph at TalkWithStephanieGoodman.com

Today's guest is award-winning actor, director, and New York Times bestselling author, Gary Sinise. A generation of moviegoers remember Gary's portrayal of Lt. Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, a performance that garnered Best Supporting Actor nominations from the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, and the Academy Awards.  He was also recognized with the Commander's Award from the Disabled American Veterans foundation for the role.  He has appeared in numerous films including Apollo 13, Snake Eyes, Ransom, Imposter, The Green Mile, Mission to Mars, and The Human Stain. On television, Gary starred as Jack Garrett on Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders and Detective “Mac” Taylor on CSI: New York.  More recently, he played Dr. Robert Ellman on Netflix's 13 Reasons Why. In 2017, Gary received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Throughout his career, Gary has been an advocate for America's service members.  He currently serves on the President's Advisory Group for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, the Community Council for Hope for Warriors, and as an honorary board member for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).  He is also the founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which seeks to give back to America's defenders, veterans, and first responders.  In 2003, Gary founded the “Lt. Dan Band,” a 13-piece cover band that plays concerts benefiting military charities. Gary has won several awards in recognition of his work with servicemembers, veterans, and their families, including the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment, the Patriot Award, the Spirit of the USO Award, and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.  In 2008, he received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor award for service to the nation.   His autobiography, Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service, chronicles Gary discovering his calling to make sure America's defenders are never forgotten.  You can learn more about Gary at www.garysinise.com on Instagram @garysiniseofficial SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today's episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today's episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last. Featured Gear SIG: Today's featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.  Hooten Young  Protekt Rest HANG6 300 MPR Rifle Christensen Arms 

Anna Keithly of TAPS talks about how the organization she works for supports families of those who have lost loved ones who served.

On today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Heidi Horsley - an international grief expert, licensed psychologist, and social worker. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Open to Hope Foundation, one of the largest internet grief resources, with over 2 million yearly visitors. She hosts the award-winning Open to Hope cable television show and podcast. Dr. Heidi is an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She previously served on the National Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends, the largest peer-to-peer support organization in the world. She also serves on the National Advisory Board for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS has served over 50,000 military families who have suffered a loss. Dr. Heidi has co-authored eight books, including; Spouse Loss; Fresh Grief; Inspirational Stories for Handling the Holidays After Loss; Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss; Real Men Do Cry; A Quarterbacks Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression & Surviving Suicide; Teen Grief Relief: Parenting with Understanding Support and Guidance; and Signs and Hope From Heaven. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ What it means to grieve - and why so many people misunderstand the purpose of grief ✅ The steps to process grief ✅ How she helps people process their grief ✅ If we ever fully recover from grief and what timeline is considered “normal” ✅ What happens when we do not process our grief ✅ What she found in the data of families who have dealt with major loss and trauma? How it impacts their lives. If you'd like to check out my new YouTube channel where I talk about some of the highlights I've learned about intuition, intention, and personal development, you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEt1RNc-eummCqiPC6-AEQ If you’d like to join the waitlist for my next coaching program, sign up here: https://www.yasmeenturayhi.com/gateways-to-awakening/ Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Heidi Horsley - an international grief expert, licensed psychologist, and social worker. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Open to Hope Foundation, one of the largest internet grief resources, with over 2 million yearly visitors. She hosts the award-winning Open to Hope cable television show and podcast. Dr. Heidi is an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She serves on the ​National Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends, the largest peer-to-peer support organization in the world. She also serves on the National Advisory Board for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS has served over 50,000 military families who have suffered a loss. Dr. Heidi has co-authored eight books, including; Spouse Loss; Fresh Grief; Inspirational Stories for Handling the Holidays After Loss; Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss; Real Men Do Cry; A Quarterbacks Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression & Surviving Suicide; Teen Grief Relief: Parenting with Understanding Support and Guidance; and Signs and Hope From Heaven. We talk about the following and so much more: ✅ What it means to grieve - and why so many people misunderstand the purpose of grief ✅ The steps to process grief ✅ How she helps people process their grief ✅ If we ever fully recover from grief and what timeline is considered “normal” ✅ What happens when we do not process our grief ✅ What she found in the data of families who have dealt with major loss and trauma? How it impacts their lives. If you'd like to check out my new YouTube channel where I talk about some of the highlights I've learned about intuition, intention, and personal development, you can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCEt1RNc-eummCqiPC6-AEQ If you’d like to join the waitlist for my next coaching program, sign up here: https://www.yasmeenturayhi.com/gateways-to-awakening/ Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you’d like to stay connected.

I have been talking a lot about mental health this week and erasing the stigma in seeking care, so could not think of a better time to bring Annette on the show. Her work has inspired countless others to seek care, and she is now using her trauma-focused healing to make a difference within the music industry. Join us as we discuss her military journey, mental health, and her next chapter as a musician using music to help heal.     Annette Whittenberger is a military spouse of 24 years, mother to a daughter, 22 yrs old, and a son, 19 yrs old. She is a retired combat veteran who served in the Army for seventeen years and four months as a Chemical officer, including a deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. She retired in November 2016 and became an accidental entrepreneur and uses her voice to share her story about real life after the Army and living with mental illness. Since her retirement, she has focused on her business, podcast, speaking, mentoring, volunteering, and her first book (The Wall Between Two Lives). Her blog A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life in which she shares her life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Along with writing, she has created a safe space in which she hosts a Podcast titled “The Truths We Hide.” Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share theirs by offering advice to others to help them know that they are not alone and to provide hope.   Annette has a heart for volunteering and does so by being a mentor for veterans on Veterati and for military spouses on E-mentor and AMPLIFY and Nasdaq Mentor Circle Makers. She has also been involved as a mentor for TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for children survivors, Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, and the Women Veterans Network, She is also known as Ann Whitt, Independent Music Artist. She is a current graduate from the Musicians Institute out of Hollywood, CA as an Independent Artist. She is a songwriter who has been using her mental health journey to create songs that relate to so many of us. She wants to create music by using our words, thoughts, feelings, and everything in between to show that we can come out of the darkness and make something beautiful. Annette is passionate about sharing our stories through various forms of creativity and music is the next step on her journey.                          Find Annette: www.awildridecalledlife.comVisit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

In this episode, Bonnie Carroll, President and Founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), joins SMA Tilley for a very special discussion about the country's leading nonprofit organization which is providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or Veteran loved one. Listen as she describes the many programs this wonderful organization provides to help the families of the fallen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yournextmission/message

About Today's GuestDr. Davis is a subject matter expert on Military, Veteran, Family (MVF), Caregiver & Survivor support through successful, sustainable services. Dr. Davis is currently working with the Department of Defense in the area of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and Caring for Military Families, Elizabeth Dole Foundation. She was educated at the University of Southern California. She is the former Deputy Undersecretary Of Defense for military community and family policy and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for manpower and personnel policy, to the position of Senior Vice President for Defense and Intelligence.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeMilitary and Veteran Caregiver Experience MapTragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Institute for Hope and HealingPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Why Collaboration is So Important in Supporting Mitliary members, Veterans, Their Families, and Caregivers. This course is designed for community leaders interested in exploring some key components to a successful collaborative journey. You will learn how collaboration can provide the structure needed to impact the lives of military-connected people. You can find a link to the resource in our here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/why-collaboration-is-so-important This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Founder and President of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Bonnie Carroll joins the show to discuss how TAPS works to support the families of those lost serving our country.

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Ram Koppaka, Associate Director for the Adult Immunization Services Division in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Koppaka explains the latest CDC guidance related to COVID-19 vaccines. Bonnie Carroll, the President & Founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, also joins the show to discuss her organization's work helping those grieving the death of a military loved one.

This weekend, hundreds of military families gathered in Arlington, VA, for a unique program designed to provide support for relatives of the fallen. Bonnie Carroll founded Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) after the death of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll. Since its founding, they have helped more than 100,000 surviving relatives of military service members with comprehensive assistance, including financial support, counseling services, helping navigate government agencies, and much more.  One of their signature programs is the Good Grief Camp, where children find support and community with one another, and get assigned an active duty military service member as a mentor. We share some of their stories here.

This weekend, hundreds of military families gathered in Arlington, VA, for a unique program designed to provide support for relatives of the fallen. Bonnie Carroll founded Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) after the death of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll. Since its founding, they have helped more than 100,000 surviving relatives of military service members with comprehensive assistance, including financial support, counseling services, helping navigate government agencies, and much more.  One of their signature programs is the Good Grief Camp, where children find support and community with one another, and get assigned an active duty military service member as a mentor. We share some of their stories here.

Bonnie Carroll, the President and Founder of the Tragedy and Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), joins Charity Talks.  Since 1994, TAPS has offered compassionate care to all those grieving a military loss.  As Bonnie and Brooke discuss, TAPS has a variety of programs that help so many affected families cope with the loss of a loved one, including a peer support network available 24 hours a day and women's empowerment retreats.  TAPS also provides resources internationally, including in Ukraine, where TAPS has worked for years.  Given its amazing work, it was no surprise that Bonnie received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2015.  (0:21). Website: www.taps.org

Robert Irvine is a world-renowned celebrity chef, TV personality, entrepreneur, author, fitness authority, and the head of his own foundation to help our military. But before all of that, he cooked for me! He came to my house and did a cooking demonstration for me and my friends - yes, I have the photos here to prove it! Robert and I go back 20 years when he was a chef in Atlantic City. It was great catching up with him and sharing some laughs in this episode. We chat about his six television shows, what happens behind the scenes of Restaurant Impossible, his FitCrunch Bar, his new spirit company, and his love of fitness. He is one of the busiest guys on the planet and he works out every day, so none of us have any excuses! The Robert Irvine Foundation benefits our service members in many ways, with a special focus on their physical and mental health. Please join me for this very special episode. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors provides comfort, care, and resources to those grieving the death of a military loved one. Robert urges you to contact them if you need assistance. 

When it comes to finding the gap in the market to create your incredible entrepreneurial idea, it can be difficult to figure that out. Even more challenging? Deciding if that idea you have is actually needed in the market and if the industry already has something like it. We talk about that and more on today's episode. Episode 111 of the Moments with an MEO podcast is about finding the gap, market research and community with the founder and CEO of TAPs, Bonnie Carroll.Bonnie Carroll is an American widow who is the president and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization that provides care, welfare and support to people who have lost a loved one in military service. On today's episode Bonnie and I discuss: - How to find gaps in the market- How community is so empowering and how leveraging that community can help you on your mission- How Bonnie's love story was turned into a movie- What happens when your great idea already exists...and more! Tune in every week for more episodes around military spouse life and entrepreneurship! TAPS.orgConnect with Britt: WebsiteInstagramCheck out Like Minded Collective at: https://likemindedcollective.com/ To purchase your own bracelet head over to: https://charliemadisonoriginals.com/

About Today's GuestJerome Tennille is the Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism for Marriott International. Jerome is also an independent consultant and advisor in the subject matter of Sustainability and Social Impact. Prior to that Jerome held the position of Senior Manager of Impact Analysis and Assessment for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), a national organization that offers help, hope, and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in America's armed forces. Jerome also served on the board of directors of Peace Through Action USA for four years and also serves on the PsychArmor Institute Advisory Committee for the School of Volunteers & Nonprofits. Jerome holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in operations management and a Master of Sustainability Leadership (MSL) from Arizona State University. Jerome is designated as Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) and is also a veteran of the US Navy.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeJerome's Web SitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is a previous podcast episode featuring Kathy Roth-Duquet and Sinclair Harris as we discuss the Racial Equity Initiative of Blue Star Families. In this episode, we talk about the importance of DEI for military families and how to apply these principles to your organization. You can check out that episode through this link: https://psycharmor.org/podcast/kathy-roth-duquet-and-sinclair-harris This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

About Today's GuestsJAKE DUKES: Jake joined the Camp Southern Ground team in March of 2018. He is a leadership coach, speaker and author who served for many years on executive teams of large churches focused on developing staff and overseeing campus operations. Now he uses his unique blend of business and ministry experience to develop future strategy for Camp Southern Ground and help facilitate a strong leadership culture among the staff. Jake brings his passion to every project and he's not afraid to help teams break free from the rules they've inherited and push past the status quo. Jake lives in Senoia with his wife Jackie and four daughters.  CHRIS MURPHY: Chris “Murph” Murphy served nearly seventeen years of active duty as a Marine, deploying into combat zones multiple times in Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan, and instructing during his non-deployable time in service. After being medically retired in 2014, Murph has focused on peer-to-peer mentoring through an organization he founded to serve veterans in life after combat. Life took an unexpected turn along the path and he found himself involved in veteran programs at Camp Southern Ground in Fayetteville, Georgia. In a series of events that equal “you wouldn't believe me if I told you,” he and his family now live ten minutes outside of the camp, continuing to support the wellbeing of veterans after military service Links Mentioned In This EpisodeCamp Southern Ground Web SiteCamp Southern Ground: Warrior WeekCamp Southern Ground: Warrior PATHHPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the course Posttraumatic Growth After Loss. Suicide loss is a complicated grief journey for many, but with the right support, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) has observed that suicide loss survivors are uniquely poised for posttraumatic growth. Join Dr. Shauna Springer representing TAPS as she discusses how the TAPS' Suicide Postvention Model's third phase, posttraumatic growth, has affected one particular survivor. Through telling the story of TAPS Peer Mentor and retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 3, Jon Ganues, Sr., “Posttraumatic Growth After Loss” explains how opportunities for growth are possible even after devastation. At the end of the course, you will be able to: 1.) Describe the concept of posttraumatic growth as a potential outcome of a healthy healing journey after suicide loss and 2.) Identify two specific ways that survivors may experience positive growth in their lives following suicide loss. You can take a look at this course by checking out the link here: https://psycharmor.org/courses/posttraumatic-growth-after-loss/  This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

About Today's GuestShauna ‘Doc' Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted Doc to our nation's military warfighters, she navigates different cultures with exceptional agility. As Chief Psychologist for Stella, she advances a new model for treating psychological trauma that combines biologicaland psychological interventions. Doc Springer is a licensed psychologist who is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. Doc Springer's work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including CNN, VICE, NPR, NBC, CBS Radio, Forbes, Business Insider, Military Times, Military.com, Gun Talk Radio, Coffee or Die Magazine, HavokJournal, THRIVE GLOBAL, Police1, Anxiety.org, Washington Post, and Psychology Today. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeShauna's Web SiteWARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect UsBEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader's Handbook for Warrior Reintegration.PsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is a Q&A with Doc Springer. In this resource, she discusses how the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivor's Suicide Postvention Model helped suicide loss survivor and Marine Corps Veteran Dana O'Brien address his grief. Through telling O'Brien's story, the course, “Treating Grief in the Veteran Population,” provides practical ways to help Veterans express their grief and loss. You can check out the Q&A by going to the link in the show notes. and you can find a link to it here: https://psycharmor.org/qawithtaps/ This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content.PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperationwith Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselorfor service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com 

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide Memorial Day special featuring Dr. Chanel Dooley, the Director of Impact Assessment for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS provides comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Also, USAA Vice President Eric Engquist joined the show. Eric has served in the Army as an Infantry Officer and is involved with the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor. In 2018 and 2019, 645,000 poppies have graced the National Mall in D.C. to honor those who have served and sacrificed since WWI.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Keegan joins the podcast today to share how her son, Daniel, lost his life to addiction while struggling to address the trauma of his combat experience. She tells us about Daniel's desire to impact systems in order to improve the experience and outcomes of other soldiers with similar stories. Stephanie has committed her life to honoring Daniel's legacy. We want to remind you that there is never a wrong time to reach out for help! We are linking some resources below, as well as some organizations that Stephanie recommends for other veterans and their families.Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 Crisis chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net Or Text 838255MHA Resources: http://www.mhawestchester.org/get-help-nowIraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: https://www.taps.org/Blue Star Families: https://bluestarfam.org/ 

to the SisterSisterLiveShowLets welcome Annette Whittenberger Annette is a U.S. Army veteran who served seventeen years and four months as a Chemical Officer. During her service, she had two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She is most proud of the title military spouse of 22 years, mother to a daughter, Haeli (20 yrs old; (college junior at Sam Houston State University) and son, Blaze (17 yrs old; high school senior at Robinson High School). Annette was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army as a Chemical Officer from the ROTC Program at Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). She holds a B.A. in Psychology from an M.S. in Environmental Management. Retiring in Nov 2016 pushed her into being an Accidental Entrepreneur to be able to make up for lost time with her children and use her voice to share her story about real-life after the Army and living with mental illness. Since her retirement, she has relocated from Fort Polk, LA to Fairfax, VA, to support her husband's military career. Her blog, A Wild Ride Called Life ®, LLC. incorporates stories from her post-military life. She shares how she lives life as a mom and military spouse living with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Along with writing, she also hosts a podcast titled "The Truths We Hide." Not only does she share her story, but she also has guests who share and offer others advice, helping them realize they are not alone. Annette is a mentor for veterans on Veterati and military spouses on Ementor. Annette also has a passion for volunteering. She volunteers as a TAPS mentor, Tragedy Assistance Program for children survivors, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Trauma Survivors Network. You can check out more about Annette at the following: linktr.ee/a_wild_ride_called_life Follow SisterSisterLiveShow www.sistersisterliveshow.com www.facebook.com/sistersisterliveshow Follow CJ: www.facebook.com/authorcjiveslopez www.instagram.com/cjiveslopez13 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sistersisterliveshow/support

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature Part 2 of our conversation with retired Army Sgt. Mjr. Clifford Lovejoy. In this part of the interview, Lovejoy discussed: Balancing online education while still enlisted, deployed, and in combat operations How he decided on the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a Specialization in Clinical & Applied Sociology Attending a few of Saint Leo University's Education Centers and the family-oriented atmosphere at these locations How he fit in so well as a 60-year-old student with health problems and a service animal Dr. Margaret Snead and Dr. Aloma Mendoza, two sociology instructors who made a positive impact on him and how all of his instructors spent one-on-one time supporting him How he and his classmates had mutual support for each other both inside and outside of the classroom How he and his wife, Veronica, supported each other attending Saint Leo together Why he decided to pursue the online Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management degree program and how this graduate program fits with his personality and attitude of wanting to help others The benefits of an online degree program and his advice on how to be successful in one How his Saint Leo University education has benefited him in his life and outlook in so many ways Why he calls education the “center of gravity” How he became a military mentor for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and his work mentoring children who have lost loved ones in combat or to suicide His goal of becoming an adjunct instructor for Saint Leo University someday Learn more about Saint Leo University's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program at https://www.saintleo.edu/sociology-bachelor-applied-clinical-degree. Find out more about the Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program at Saint Leo at https://www.saintleo.edu/online-masters-degree-in-emergency-and-disaster-management. Visit the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) site at https://www.taps.org/ Be sure to catch Episode 18 of the podcast to hear Part 1 of this interview.

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we feature Part 1 of our chat with Clifford Lovejoy, a retired sergeant major in the U.S. Army. Lovejoy, a Saint Leo University alumnus who recently completed the MS in Emergency and Disaster Management online degree program, discussed: His childhood growing up in Des Moines, IA How a special forces soldier who spoke at his school inspired him to later enlist in the U.S. Army How he became a force readiness leader and worked in the Pentagon as a sergeant major Some of the unique meetings and interactions he had with top military and government officials His experiences working at various embassies around the world and why people in other countries dream of coming to the U.S. Being in the Pentagon on the morning of September 11, 2001 when one of the hijacked planes struck the building and the resulting effects in the days and weeks afterward How a woman whom he considers to be “an angel” saved his life on 9/11 How a prostate cancer diagnosis forced him to retire from the Army after nearly four decades of service The volunteer work he has done to help military members and veterans deal with injuries and illnesses His work with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and how he serves as a mentor to families who have lost their active duty or veteran family members in combat or to suicide Read more about Sgt. Mjr. Lovejoy in this blog article: https://www.saintleo.edu/blog/this-army-sergeant-major-survived-9/11-and-cancer

Actor, dancer, father. These are some of the titles J.R. Martinez carries. Perhaps the most distinguished is that he is a veteran. Martinez sits with host, Kaley Zeitouni to reflect on life after he almost died in Iraq, his passions, his challenges, and how he truly turned lemons into lemonade. | SOCIALS: insta, twitter: @iamjrmartinez ----------- Support the troops: Gary Sinise Foundation: https://www.garysinisefoundation.org T.A.P.S. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: https://www.taps.org ----------- Follow ME: insta: @kaleyzeitouniofficial, facebook: @kaleyzeitouni, website: kaleyz.com ----------- This episode is made possible by graphic design and marketing expert David Benjamin Kopp. ----------- This is a Mr. Thrive Media production. | www.MrThrive.com

Randy takes a look at Governor Polis' letter to his Colleagues, Military support for Trump, amd is joined via phone by Lynn Cottrell of the TAPS organization. TAPS is the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. TAPS "Offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in our Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones." Visit the official website: https://www.taps.org/missionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors offers compassionate care and resources to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. TAPS has assisted over 85,000 surviving family members, casualty officers and caregivers.

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Zaneta M. Gileno LCSW is the Director of Community Based Care for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of military loss (TAPS). She is the liaison for the TAPS Board of Advisors and manages their online Professional Education program and the network of “TAPS Care Groups.” Zaneta comes from a military family and is honored to bring her education, background and passion to serve the families of the fallen. Education program and the network of “TAPS Care Groups.” Zaneta comes from a military family and is honored to bring her education, background and passion to serve the families of the fallen.

Kellie Hazlett is an American living in London who holds a Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism, a certificate as a Respiratory Therapist, and a Masters degree in Elementary Education. Kellie volunteers for several charities that support children at risk and bereaved families. She currently lives in the UK and works with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors of Military Loss (TAPS).