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Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastWeapons of Mass DeceptionIn today's episode we sit down with Adam Jones, a former Army Blackhawk pilot and author of "Weapons of Mass Deception." In this episode, we delve into Adam's insightful book, which explores how the mind can control our lives if we allow it, and the negative impact it can have on our relationships, careers, and overall well-being. As someone who has experienced the challenges of transition and healing the heart, Adam offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to take control of their lives and achieve their goals. From dealing with post-traumatic stress to building...2023-04-2056 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Veterans ConnectionEric Ranks is the founder of Veterans Connection, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders. In this episode, we dive into the numerous resources and connections that Veterans Connection provides to help veterans and first responders find the help they need, as well as Eric's new liquor company, 22 Salute, and how a portion of its proceeds goes back to fund programs to end veteran suicide. Eric understands the unique challenges faced by those who have served our country from the years he has spent serving veterans as well as the heavy influences of both...2023-04-131h 25Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastFinancial Basics for TroopsWelcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Conrad Cortes, a USMC veteran and author of "A Boot's Guide to Financial Basics." In this episode, we explore a range of financial topics, including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, buying vehicles, and avoiding high-interest rates as a young troop. As someone who witnessed the challenges of managing money as a young service member but was able to educate himself out of making too many bad decisions, Conrad offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to improve their financial literacy. From understanding the basics of credit scores...2023-04-061h 03The Swandingo FilesThe Swandingo FilesSwandingo Files | Keith McKeever | Battle Buddies PodcastIn this episode of the Swandingo Files our host Stephen Swanson interviewed Keith Mckeever.From Keith's website..."I grew up in small town America. Growing up in Central Illinois was not a particularly exciting place to live. Everywhere you look is a corn field. However boring that sounds I had a mostly normal childhood with the exception of loosing my father to cancer at sixteen. Loosing a parent is tough and at the time I had no idea how much that would affect me personally and professionally in the future.Military service never...2023-03-3143 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastA Voice For VeteransJoel "H Train" Hunt, an Army veteran, Paralympian and host of Military Broadcast Radio joins the podcast today but not for a "normal" episode! In this unique shakeup to our typical style, Joel takes over the reins and interviews our very own Keith about the Battle Buddy Podcast.  As two veterans with a passion for supporting our fellow service members, Keith and Joel have a lively discussion about the Battle Buddy Podcast and how important is is for veterans to spend time with other vets and to find ways to uplift and empower each other.  They also discuss the ro...2023-03-3046 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastForging A Pathway ForwardWelcome to the latest episode of our video podcast series, where we sit down with acclaimed knife maker Michael Peterson. In this episode, we delve into Michael's experiences on the History Channel's popular show, Forged in Fire, and explore his passion for the art of blacksmithing. As the son of a Vietnam veteran, Michael also shares his insights into growing up with a parent who suffered from PTSD and how he believes blacksmithing can be a way to deal with mental traumas in a healthy way. This discussion is both informative and inspiring, as Michael offers valuable...2023-03-231h 29Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe VA Medical Claims Process -Insider TipsJoin USMC veteran Clayton Simms as he delves into the VA medical claims process in this must-watch video. Clayton shares his expertise and provides actionable steps and advice to help navigate this often complicated process. From timing to the easiest and hardest claims to get, Clayton covers it all. Don't miss this informative episode and take control of your VA medical claims. In This Episode We Cover: Navigating the system VA Math! That infamous jump from 90-100% The best time to file a claim. Three things to know to win your claim How...2023-03-161h 03Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastSpreading The Mental Health Care Message Through Filmoin Jimmy Lucarz, a U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran and film maker, in his mission to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. In his powerful short film, Jimmy highlights the need for military members to take their mental health seriously and access the services available to them. Watch now and be inspired to take action for your own well-being. Jimmy is on a mission to share this film with as many military installations and units as possible. If you're currently serving, please reach out to Jimmy via the link below to schedule a private viewing...2023-03-0953 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastCombat To CollegeJoin US Army veteran John Davis in his guide to success for student veterans, "Combat to College". Navigate the transition to civilian life with ease, build a winning team, and craft the perfect resume. Learn how to work with challenging professors and push through to graduation. Get the tools and tips you need to win the college battle in this must-read book for student veterans. In This Episode We Cover: Be committed, this is an oath of enrollment Use your veteran grit to dominate college Handle difficult or political professors Finding balance between...2023-03-0255 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastReligious Accommodations In The MilitaryReligious accommodations in the military allow service members to request accommodations for their religious practices and beliefs.  For A1C Connor Crawn, the path to obtaining his approval was a long and challenging process.  As a member of the Mohawk tribe Connor has felt strong connections to his roots as an indigenous person.  In Mohawk culture men derive quite a bit of their sense of being and power from having long hair.  After his attempts to get his RA before shipping off to basic training failed Connor was forced to get his hair cut.  He and his father ceremoniously cut e...2023-02-2328 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastPutting An Idea Into MotionPast guest and Marine Corps Veteran, Frank Manteau, joins the show again to discuss an update to his super popular product the "Crayons Ready To Eat".  These are the worlds firsts, colorable and edible crayons finally ending the heal risks of Marines eating real crayons!  Frank's business is unique and came with its own challenges, and still does but he has used his no quit attitude to constantly find solutions to bring his idea to life.  Frank shares his companies story and how he overcame these challenges and the mindset to put them into motion. B...2023-02-1646 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBring The Zen To Your LifeThe hustle and bustle of life, especially the past couple years, can lead to many negative feelings and sometimes a feeling of being unbalanced.  Nefertiti San Miguel joins the showing in this episode to talk about how to bring more zen into your life.  How to find ways to declutter your thoughts and physical spaces to bring in more happiness and purpose.  She also discusses the ancient Japaneese art of Ikebana and how nobles and Samurai would use this art form to help calm themselves and bring about some balance to their day.  Floral designing has become more of a fe...2023-02-091h 24Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastAmerica's Warrior PartnershipAmerica's Warrior Partnership is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting military veterans and their families. The team of dedicated professionals provides a range of programs and services to help veterans transition to civilian life, including career development, mental health support, and community engagement. Their director of community integration, Kaitlin Cashwell, joins the show today to discuss various aspects of what their organization provides to the veteran population. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.americaswarriorpartnership.org https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/deep-dive https://www.missionrollcall.org/ 2023-02-0246 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBuilding A Carbon Strong BusinessThe skills, ideas and implementation of them in the business world is constantly changing.  Seemingly but not really a long time ago, there was no social media and how companies got their message across was different.  Today things such as branding are popular terms but not the only thing a business owner should be concerned with.  Marine Corps veteran Jared Ledbetter, CEO of Carbon Digital, joins the show to break down some things he see from his clients and how to better streamline your business.  From branding, outreach, operations and the people of the organization, Jared drops his insight to h...2023-01-261h 12Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastLearning 5 Secrets From The SealsThe grind on out bodies and minds throughout our military service is something many veterans know all too well.  For William Branum who spent most of his 26 years in the Navy operating in the Seal Teams the grind of the job was leaving him with pain and discomfort.  It wasn't until he retired that he was finally able to tap the power of substances like CBD.  This led him to create his own brand of high quality CBD products to help others by supporting their mental and physical recovery.  CBD has shown effectiveness in helping people deal better with thin...2023-01-1952 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastDigital DominanceRunning a business in 2023 will require a digital plan to dominate your opponents.  Between websites, SEO, creating ads that convert and more, it is increasingly difficult to cut through the online noise and promote your business.  Army Veteran Justin Charpentier has been helping business owners develop marketing that grows their business.  Justin discusses various topics and advice on improving your digital efforts in 2023. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: Https://www.hitedigital.com/millbrook https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-charpentier-ab90bb87/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: h...2023-01-121h 13Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastTough TransitionsOne thing ever veteran must go through is the transition process.   For some its rough, for others its smooth sailing.  For Navy Veteran Jeffrey Hall, it wasn't smooth sailing.  With multiple failed relationships, mental breakdowns and more.   Lucy for him he summoned up the courage to fight back against these challenges to succeed and now share parts of his story to educate and guide future veterans on how to navigate their transition process. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.safteynetsolutions.com  Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https...2023-01-051h 04Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastProject Veteran HouseProject Veteran House is a non profit currently operating in the Washington DC area and is assisting veterans with transitional and housing insecurity issues, job training and certifications in IT as well as PTSD services such as equine therapy,  music therapy and support groups.  The founder, Army Veteran Joseph Barnette, is driven to provide veterans with housing, education, careers and therapeutic services through their certified partners.  Their vision is, "one day all homeless and service -connected veterans that served this great country will have a place to call home, a successful career and better mental and physical health".  Who coul...2022-12-0153 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastMental Health And Nexus LettersNavigating the VA claims process isn't for the faint of heart.  Air Force veteran and Dr. Prashant Sharma knows this all to well as a mental health provider and veteran.  Dr. Sharma breaks down DBQ's and nexus letters and how important they are in the mental health claim process.  The two major areas the VA looks at is occupational and social impairment and to what level they affect the veterans ability to work and integrate into society.   You don't want to miss this invaluable information on the mental health claims process! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest...2022-11-2459 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastRedefine SobrietyFor Navy veteran Colleen Ryan-Hensley its beyond time to redefine sobriety.  Throughout her time dealing with addictions and mental health Colleen began to notice that when at sea with the Navy and other periods in her life when substances and temptations where not present she felt more alive and better than ever.  This eventually led her to create #BingingSober as the worlds first points based system for sobriety.  Starting in 2023 Colleen will be rolling out various programs for anyone wanting to regain control of their life and situation and start digging out of the hole of addiction. ...2022-11-1752 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastWorking Through The UnthinkableThings happen in life that we just have to find a way to navigate past.  That sounds easier said than done and the journey can come with some really tough challenges often with other issues to overcome because of that initial situation.  For Air Force Veteran Natalee King the journey through life has taken her through the tragic overdose death of her sister, loss of her husband in the line of duty, substance abuse and the death of her father from ALS.   Natalee discusses parts of her story and what has helped get her through these challenges.  It's clear that...2022-11-1032 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastA Fuller LifeFor many veterans living a fuller life may seem like a dream.  A Fuller Life Foundation, co founded by Navy Veteran Lee Dyer, provides mental health support to veterans who need faster support or more urgently than the VA can support.  Providing Peoria Illinois area based Veterans with the resources and support to help them start living a fuller life.  The Foundation was named after Lee's brother in law SFC John Matthew Fuller who lost his battle with his demons in 2019.  Lee, his wife Sarah, their friend and John's Battle Buddy Severin Gilbert co founded the organization to honor John...2022-11-0344 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHow To Serve Your CommunityActions speak loader than words and Navy veteran Rick Otey is a prime example of that.  As a man who has overcome a lot from his experiences during the Vietnam war, losing a child and beating cancer Rick has maintained his positive and easy going demeanor.  He spends his time these days finding ways to give back, either as a passionate advocate for proton beam cancer treatments or as a patriotic American looking to serve fellow veterans and connecting children with stories of our nations past.   Through his actions, Rick shows everyone that they can find a little, or larg...2022-10-2754 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastVeteran PCSArmy veteran, Jason Anderson, realized when getting into real estate during the pandemic that the way veterans connect with VA loan experts on other platforms just doesn't work well or benefit the agent and buyer.  Veteran PCS is a website built to connect the military community with veteran and military spouse real estate agents and lenders around the country.   On top of matching veterans with qualified agents, they also have a rebate program that gives back to the buyer with a bonus after closing.  This bonus can be used for whatever moving expenses a service member or veteran could need...2022-10-2036 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHorsepowerWhen you think of the term horsepower your mind probably goes to cars.  Horses have been useful to humans for a long time but their power to help others heal might just be a more recently noticed benefit.  Marine Corps veteran Jessica Shively had her own connection with a horse at a young age which helped her through some personally difficult things.  Now as the founder of Trail of Faith Farms, Jessica and her husband are working with once wild Mustangs captured by the Bureau of Land Management to help veterans and others with PTSD heal from their traumas.  Jess...2022-10-1349 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastVertical MomentumRichard Kaufman, aka The Comeback Coach, has heard hundreds of stories as a podcast host on resiliency.   As a man who has had to dig deep to overcome a lot personally Richard shares with us some of the best lessons he has learned from others on his podcast.   Resiliency is a skill that takes constant refinement and learning to hone and one could argue there is always more you can learn. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://verticalmomentumpodcast.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kaufman-989757139/ Batt...2022-10-0654 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Art Of BusinessArmy veteran Niurka Castenada becomes the first repeat guest for the Battle Buddy Podcast.  We discuss some of her amazing projects and accomplishments over the past year.  Niurka hosts a television shows on Legrity Media called Umbrellas of Hope which highlights non profits working to assist veterans in various ways.  She also hosted the Business and Art Infusion summit earlier in 2022 to highlight the fact that business and art are intertwined and is full of great information for everyone.  With 31 guests and numerous topics everyone is sure to learn something from the speakers at her summit.  Niurka also drops some...2022-09-2958 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHaving A PlanBuilding wealth and having a financial plan is much more than just creating a budget.  While that is a critical component other things to consider are life insurance, investments such as college, retirement, rainy day funds.  Navy veteran Matthias Pope, a Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor, is the guest this week and we discuss how an advisor can assist you in setting and planning your goals, difference in term vs whole life insurance, retirement planning and more. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: http://matthiaspope.nm.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiaspope/ 2022-09-2258 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastSocks For A CauseWill Highland has created a company designed to give back to non profits working to support veterans.  Although not a veteran himself, Will has a deep appreciation for those who served and is giving 30% of his proceeds to Mission22 and Veterans Community Project.  Will shares his thoughts on giving back, supporting veterans and some advice for entrepreneurs looking to structure their business to give back in some way too. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: Caritasapparel.com will@caritasapparel.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/ba...2022-09-1531 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastVet Tribe & Warrior CouncilFor some veterans like Marshall Terrin who served in the Marine Corps entrepreneurship is just a way of life.  Having recently taken over the 16,000+ member Facebook group called the Vetpreneur Tribe and its related mastermind group the Warrior Council, Marshall has big plans for how he and others can help assist and guide other veterans on their entrepreneur journey. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vetpreneur https://www.vetpreneurtribe.com/ https://www.vetpreneurtribe.com/warrior-council https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallterrin/ Marshall's Numa N...2022-09-0856 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastEquine TherapyJ.R. Smith co founded the Veterans Ranch in 2017 with his wife as a way to provide equine therapy to the large population of veterans in his region of Florida.  Growing up with a father and grandfather who served J.R. was well aware of the sacrifices and struggles veterans face and has played  a huge part in the Veterans Ranch mission to make an impact on the veteran suicide numbers.  In this episode we discuss what equine therapy looks like and how veterans are seeing breakthroughs with just being around horses! Battle Buddy Pod...2022-09-0140 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastUnbreakable MindsetNavy veteran Thom Shea honed his mindset and internal dialogue over a long and storied career in the teams.  Thom shares some of this thoughts on the impact of having a strong and powerful woman by a mans side.   Thom's wife Stacey is what he calls a "Spartan Wife" and throughout his book "Unbreakable" its clear how much of an impact she had on his mindset in the midst of adversity in the field.  You don't want to miss this gem of an episode on mindset, leadership, relationships and more! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Link...2022-08-2544 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastCyber ThreatsLori Jackson may have not served but as a DOD cyber compliance professional and as someone who has worked with the Corps of Engineers she is well aware of the variety of cyber threats facing everyone and every company.  Lori explains what is going on in the cyber world in terms of current threats to be on the lookout for. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.whiteravensecurity.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljackson7/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast2022-08-1843 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHardscape HackerFor Army veteran Mark Dudek owning and running a business is as fun and rewarding as it is challenging.  After years working in other trades Mark stumbled upon a unique hardscape process that has allowed him to create his dream job and also create some amazing hardscapes that are pretty much pieces of art!  From walls, tree trunk fire pits, to rocks and swimming pools Mark and his crew can probably do anything!  Mark discusses his journey and the unique challenges of running a trade business and how he has had to adapt over the years to continue to gro...2022-08-1156 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastIdentity, Recognition and TransitionAir Force veteran, Cat Corchado has spent her childhood as a military brat.  It's no wonder that she too decided to follow in the tradition of service to our country.  Throughout this lifetime around the military and her role as a podcaster discussing women veterans issues Cat knows a few things about the experiences of women in uniform.  We discuss how for women veterans their identity as a veteran is challenged and they are not typically recognized as a veteran even within their own families.  These issues, and more make transition more difficult in some ways for women veterans vs m...2022-08-041h 06Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastInventing A Tool For ReliefArmy veteran Joe Meisch had one of those random ideas to create something to solve a problem.  Who would have through that this random idea would have come at the same time as a potential to have his comedy show pilot episode be considered for mainstream TV.  Joe felt this need to focus on his invention and do something to honor his battle buddies who are no longer here.  What started as a temple massager to help relieve headaches has turned into an awesome, USA made tool to help with various issues from headaches, tension and ptsd relief. B...2022-07-2854 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHacking the TeamWe are all used to operating in high functioning teams, but in the civilian world that isn't always the case.  For Navy veteran, Tim Dickey a system founded in 2001 provides a system for all teams to operate more efficiently and with better communication.  Agile and Scrum are two terms most are not familiar with but these genius systems make managing work and teams much more efficient.  Tim breaks down these systems, how they work and other topic of managing effectively. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.timdickey.com https://www...2022-07-2152 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHolistic HealthFor Navy veteran Siannon Lee your health should be looked at in a holistic way.  From a high protein, animal based diet to unleashing the power of 100% THC free, CBD products and supplements Siannon shares your perspective on living your life in a more holistic way. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.wildbranchfoods.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/siannon-lee-535820195/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/battlebuddy/support2022-07-141h 12Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastElevate Your PartnershipsArmy veterans Megan Militello and Lacey Ernandes never would have imagined when serving together that one day their friendship would turn into a business partnership.  Megan and Lacey are the creative minds behind Elevated Oats and health and lifestyle brand.  They share tips and advice on making their partnership work thousands of miles from each other while growing the business and their friendship.  They offer amazing advice to any entrepreneur looking to jump into or start a business partnership! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.elevatedoats.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: htt...2022-07-0751 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastFreedom PawsWho would have guess that a moment of boredom with a K9 while serving in Qatar would turn into a non profit supporting struggling veterans later.  For Air Force veteran Corey James this chance to support a K9 with training turned into a passion for dog training.  His non profit, Freedom Paws Service Dogs, trains various breeds as service dogs for veterans and first responders.  Corey discusses how they train and important information about training, owning and handling service dogs.  If you are curious if a service animal is right for you, then you need to check out this conv...2022-06-3032 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThinking BigAfter suffering devastating and life changing injuries to his legs, Army veteran Brian "Big Country" Conwell has been on a mission.  The mission he has his eyes on, has got him thinking big, like really big!  After years of surgeries, rehab and depression Big Country has found his passion again in the gym.  One step after another has led him to some amazing sponsorships and opportunities to compete at the highest levels.  With his eyes set on the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris he is proving that with hard work, dedication and the support of a loving family you can comp...2022-06-231h 01Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastAid & AttendancePeter Willis has spent over a decade helping veterans work through the process of filing for the VA Aid and attendance benefits.  These benefits are for any veteran who has served at least one day during a war period (not combat zone, just served in the period) and is at least 65 years old who needs advanced care.  The funds could help cover expenses like in home care, adaptations, equipment and more.  Reach out to Peter to learn even more! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.myvaa.org www.workwithpeterw.com Battle Bud...2022-06-1626 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastDefy The DarknessArmy veteran Dylan Sessler comes on the podcast to discuss his journey with PTSD and how to change perspectives, transform yourself, learn the power of speaking your truth and how to defy the darkness.  Dylan is the author of Defy The Darkness a story of suicide, mental health, and overcoming your hardest battles. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://dylansessler.com/home https://anchor.fm/the-dylan-experience https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098R5FG5S https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-sessler-69a29b19a/ Battle Buddy Podcast L...2022-06-0958 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastPlay For Your FreedomFor David Lionheart a wounded warrior was something that seemed more physical in nature, until one day picking up a close friend who was a veteran, he noticed his hat mentioned being a wounded veteran.  After a conversation about his friends service David set out to give back to the wounded veterans at his local VA hospital.  This led to the creation of his non profit, Play for your freedom.  David and his volunteers organize sports matches and other activities for wounded veterans to help them connect once again with fellow veterans.  Their goal like is to make an impa...2022-06-0250 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastFalling Into ItSometimes things in life just happen.  For Air Force veteran, Douglas Berry that was writing children's books.  Nobody would expect that the author of a children's book about a little rabbit named Jasper would have once strapped munitions onto aircraft.  As a father Douglas enjoyed reading to his children when they were younger.  At one point his son brought a stray rabbit into the house and named him Jasper.  Many years later that would be the inspiration for Jasper and his amazing adventures.  You don't want to miss this discussion on how some things "just happen". ...2022-05-2635 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastGrowth After TraumaWhen you typically think of love and war zones its easy to think about one person in combat the other, thousands of miles away back home.  For Army veteran, Jennifer Hobbs, her love story took a different path.  From troubled past relationships to finding love in a combat zone with fellow soldier and how husband Ryan Hobbs, Jennifer has one heck of a love story to share with future generations!  In her book, Calmed: Life After Trauma, Jennifer recaps her young adult years, finding Ryan, falling in love in a combat zone, dealing with Ryan's injuries and both of the...2022-05-1947 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastIrreverent Warriors - GreensboroMarine veteran Chris Kirwan is taking care of fellow veterans in a unique way that you may or may not have heard of.  Chris is involved with the nationwide organization called Irreverent Warriors.  Irreverent Warrior's mission  is "to bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide".  Chris runs the Greensboro, North Carolina chapter.  Chris discusses their annual hike, others around the area and how the mission impacts veterans as well as how it has impacted him. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: Linktr.ee/IWGreensboro https://irreverentwarriors.com/2022-05-1244 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastReal Estate TodayBuying a home in today's market is quite an adventure.  From still historically low interest rates to a crazy sellers market nationwide fellow real estate professional, Military To Millionaire Podcast host, and USMC veteran David Pere comes on the show to discuss real estate, credit and investing. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/ https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilitaryMillionaire/ https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/ https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire  Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee...2022-05-0541 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastFire Team WhiskeyFire Team Whiskey is a fitness and lifestyle app that assists military members and veterans to live healthier lifestyles.  The founder and CEO, Stephanie Lincoln discusses how nutrition, exercise, and mental health all play a key role in our physical health.  She discusses how bio-hacking and learning more about your own body can help you achieve better, long term results over the typical diet fads you see everywhere.  Its long term, life altering changes that make for the real changes.  Stephanie served in the US Army, was a unit fitness manager, competed on the Army's endurance race teams and is a...2022-04-281h 06Intentional DisruptionIntentional Disruption#53 Business Basics: Joint episode with Keith McKeeverToday's podcast is a first. I wanted to share a conversation from a podcast I was a guest on.    I was interviewed by Keith McKeever from the Battle Buddy Podcast. This is a longer format episode compared to my normal format. I think the questions he raised are worth the additional time commitment, even if you have to break it into two sessions.  We dive into setting intention for your business and the ways that simple things are holding you back in business.    I truly hope you enjoy. 2022-04-251h 01Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHelping UkraineFor Army veteran Caleb Blair sitting back and doing nothing for Ukraine was just not an option.  After deciding to do something and running it past fellow veteran and founder of Operation Phantom Support, Nick Valentine, Caleb and a small team started gathering funds and medical supplies to assist in the humanitarian needs of displaced and injured Ukrainians.  With ever changing needs on the ground, Operation Phantom Support Ukraine is need of support.  To help their cause please consider a monetary or physical donation of supplies or share within your networks to other who may be able to help! ...2022-04-2130 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastPath To FulfillmentThe path from leaving the military to finding fulfillment in life can be difficult for any of us to achieve.  Empowerment coach, Nicky Morris, who served in the British Army as a Bombardier discusses both Maslow's Hierarchy  of needs and how it has shaped his view in relation to veterans and fulfillment.  From mindset to values and finding purpose to building the needed structure these all point to eventual fulfillment.   Every one of us fits somewhere on this journey and Nicky dives deep into each and gives some actionable advice on how to get to the next level. Bat...2022-04-1457 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBack To Business BasicsFor Marine Corps veteran Mike Demo, exiting the military was rough.  Although he excelled at various jobs like sales he had failed at other ventures.  These life lessons have taught Mike the importance of clarity in your path in life.  He shares a few simple secrets to ensuring success in business.  Create your set of core values and create a three word mission statement.  These simple steps can create clarity and purpose and be a guiding light for every aspect of your business and life.  Very similar to the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage and Commitment or the Air Fo...2022-04-0759 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastProject STEALVeteran homelessness is and has been quite a problem across many American cities.  The exact causes range as far and wide as the causes for substance about and suicide and are difficult to address.  One this is for sure, housing is a basic human need and life on the streets is rough.  Air Force veteran Kijana Prowant has seen enough veteran homelessness in her back yard.  Nicknamed Military City USA, San Antonio Texas, has a veteran homeless problem similar likely worse than other major cities its size.  She is sick and tired of our brothers and sisters not have their...2022-03-3149 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Humble Alpha NFTIf you have followed the digital asset space recently you are probably aware of NFT's.  If you are not, they are basically digital art, purchased with digital assets like cryptocurrencies.  To say this isn't a space dominated by veterans would be an understatement.  Stephen Kuhn along with his business partner Lane Belone, both Army veterans wrote the book Unleash Your Humble Alpha, which happens to be listed on the  Battle Buddy Podcast recommended reading list, shows individuals how to live their life with more purpose, quality of life and also become and alpha person while maintaining a humble attitude.  As th...2022-03-2455 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastLeveraging LinkedIN and ConnectionsMaybe its that first job post military or the tenth, one thing is for certain the job search process can be a pain.  Navy veteran Joshua Prado, founder of the VETD Talent Network, discusses how to leverage personal and professional connections and LinkedIN to not only make the job search process easier but to down right dominate it.  As a military and veteran IT talent acquisition and training manager, Joshua knows the best steps to get noticed and land a dream job quickly both in and out of the tech space.  As the founder of the VETD Talent Network his...2022-03-1741 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastWriting Through DepressionSix time published author and Air Force veteran Brandon Abby has been through some dark times in his past.  As a kid who didn't like to write or speak in front of crowds his late wife set him on a path of changing that.  As a successful author herself she encouraged Brandon to get into writing to help process through his feelings during a dark period of time.  Her love and passion for writing as well as encouragement has helped Brandon remain resilient even through darker times.  He tragically lost her to COVID in the fall of 2020 and has cont...2022-03-1047 minCelebrate the StruggleCelebrate the Struggle"If family is not number one, my priorities are all out of whack." Great insight from Keith McKeever the host of Battle Buddy PodcastKeith McKeever joins me on Celebrate the Struggle today! Fellow Air Force Veteran, Real Estate Agent, and Podcaster of "Battle Buddy Podcast". When it came to Keith's attention on social media that there were trends amongst the veteran issues he was hearing about. It was then that he decided to start a podcast for others to come share their stories so that others can relate and know that they are not alone. On the "Battle Buddy Podcast" Keith is on a mission to bring in any stories related to the military and highlight resources. What an incredible mission Keith! Keep...2022-03-0823 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastOperation MerakiMichael Thomas is an Army Veteran is the founder of Operation Meraki, nonprofit that  believes our Veterans do not need to become civilians again.  Instead Operation Meraki believes that they our heroes need to take on a new mission.  From career skills, workforce development and entrepreneurship, their focus is on veterans finding a new mission and career path forward.  Listen to learn more about Operation Meraki and how they are making an impact! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.operationmeraki.org Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast --- Supp...2022-03-0359 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastKnowing YourselfFor Army veteran Paul Tokgozoglu serving as an Army Officer was not an easy path.  After suffering from some unique challenges in the workplace, he sought the help of some medical providers for answers.  After they diagnosed him as being on the autism spectrum, everything began to make sense.  His Army work environment wasn't the best for him so he transitioned out and set off to blaze his own trail.  Paul share his story and how he helps others get into podcasting.  Along his journey Paul has working in the digital space and also shares how businesses can operate knowi...2022-02-2459 minThe Truths We HideThe Truths We HideSeason 3 Ep 136 with Keith McKeeverKeith McKeever was raised around the real estate industry. His parents sold log homes, were both Realtors, and held rental property as well as fix and flip homes. After losing his father to cancer at the age of sixteen Keith felt lost. It wasn't until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force as a Security Forces member that he honed his leadership skills and found his passion for volunteering that gave him a direction and passion in life of serving others. In 2013 he joined his mother in the real estate industry and immediately got involved in serving his...2022-02-1728 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastSuicide PreventionMarine Corps veteran Jessica Rose Johnson comes on the show to discuss suicide prevention.  As a suicide prevention instructor and mental health advocate Jessica has a deep passion for not only helping people change their perceptions of mental health and suicide but giving them the tools to be able to better serve those in need.   Jessica discusses the warning signs of a suicidal person as well as what to do and what not to do.  This is an amazing episode that should be listened to by everybody in the military and veteran community! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Link...2022-02-171h 24Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastPTSD and TBI TreatmentsA few years ago US Army veteran Jason McCormick had a life altering conversation with a battle buddy.  That battle buddy pointed out to him that his memory issues were likely more than just PTSD, it was likely a TBI.  After an assessment by the Marcus Institute for Brain Health at the University of Colorado, Jason had the answers he needed.  It was a TBI, and through their amazing programs he has found ways to live a better life, create a better relationship with his loved ones and finish his education to prepare for the next chapter in his lif...2022-02-1054 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Digital Side of BusinessMarine Corps veteran Patrick Burt has spent years working on optimizing websites for businesses big and small.  As an expert in SEO and the digital space, Patrick helps us navigate the online space.  Lets face it, learning about SEO and how to do it is something many of us are a little nervous about doing.  While doing something is better than nothing, sometimes doing the wrong things to your website can drastically impact your goals in a negative way. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/Ptrkburt https://www.battlebuddypodcast.net/bus...2022-02-0358 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Money Doctor on Financial FreedomAir Force veteran Ann James had a relationship with money very similar to many young troops.  After the birth of her daughter her attitude on money and wealth changed which set her on the path of financial education and eventual financial freedom.  She has taken this knowledge and founded the Freedom Battle Buddies of color podcast teaching financial information to young women of color.  She comes on the show to discuss her past with money and tips and tricks for the military and veteran community to get them on the same path! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: ...2022-01-2757 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastPTSD: The Walking Wounded the Director's PerspectiveFilmmaker Ash Patino knew very little about PTSD and how it affects the veteran population.  As a filmmaker she directs documentary films on topics that either need to be told or are misunderstood topics.  One of her latest works is PTSD: The Walking Wounded, discusses the effects of PTSD on the service member as well as their loved ones.   This is a very deep documentary and sheds an important light on PTSD and how it affects the veteran population.  This film could be a great tool for anyone looking to understand PTSD and the traumas of war especially those close...2022-01-2054 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Man With The PlanEmergency preparedness can take on many forms, depending on your needs but there are certain things everyone should be prepared for.  No this isn't an apocalyptic scenario, this is real life emergencies that affect thousands of people annually.  Army veteran, Nestor Molina comes on the podcast to discuss how he helps people and families prepare for the little disasters that you happen to you or me any day.  From power outages, medical issues, to emergency rations and more we discuss how to keep yourself and your loved ones prepared. Battle Buddy Podcast Links: www.jicemergencyprep.com...2022-01-131h 23Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBalancing Life & BusinessAir Force veteran Lindsay Hinger comes on the podcast to discuss balancing life and business.  Both can throw us curveballs and finding and exact balance is a person by person thing, but finding that balance isn't easy.  We discuss how she has done that and how you can find that perfect balance for yourself. Battle Buddy Podcast Links: www.giftingwithvalor.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/battlebuddy/support2022-01-061h 19Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastTransformation vs TransitionFor current Air Force reservist and former active duty member, Daniel Faust, the term transition doesn't quite cut it.  For him TRANSFORMATION makes more sense, and he isn't wrong!  Throughout life we find ourselves headed into different chapters and we must transform ourselves and our mindset going into these new situations in order to thrive!  We discuss some of this transformations in life and how he framed his mindset to get through them! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/warhero2superhero/ www.legritymedia.com Bat...2021-12-2346 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBuilding A Defendable BrandEvery business owner or entrepreneur needs to tune into this episode with US Army Veteran and attorney, Andy Nelson as we discuss how and why to defend your brand.  From trademark and copyright to websites and social media there is a lot to consider when building your brand.  Find out what you need to focus on first and the best ways to keep yourself out of the courtroom! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DefendingYourBrand/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy7j3sUcj8AZ92KrVgfQt2w...2021-12-0948 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastCourageously BrokenNavy Veteran Donna Michaels believes that everyone has a story to tell and scars that don't heal.  Her book, Courageously Broken, is a memoir about overcoming adversity and conquering the battle scars of life.  Donna has had a unique and interesting life and a story worth telling.  From a rough childhood to parties with Navy Seals and a career of stories in law enforcement, she may be Courageously Broken, but she has a story that can heal! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.amazon.com/Courageously-Broken-overcoming-adversity-conquering-ebook/dp/B08J7TX3KV ...2021-11-251h 55Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHawaiian Shirts For Deployed SoldiersSome non profits come about in some strange ways!  For Army mother, Gwen Pollard, her non profit Hawaiian Shirts For Deployed Soldiers is a great example of that.  What started as sending a few shirts has rather quickly turned into a huge morale boosting non profit sending free Hawaiian shirts to deployed units all over the world.  Join us as we discuss how this all unfolded and the huge impact they have made on morale. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://hawaiianshirtsfordeployedsoldiers.org/ https://www.facebook.com/TogetherWeAllAreMighty/ ...2021-11-1144 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBusiness & TaxesOne of the most important aspects to running a business is understanding taxes.  With changed seemingly every other day, understanding what you need to do and what you should do is confusing at best.  Marine Corps veteran Charles Read has made a career out of understanding the tax system and he joins the show to discuss some very important tax topics for vetrepreneurs. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-j-read-cpa/ https://getpayroll.com/why-getpayroll/about-charles-read/ https://getpayroll.com/ thepayrollbook.com  Use Code:  BATT...2021-10-2852 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastWorking With, Not Against The Military LifestyleThe military lifestyle can be difficult to adjust to for any new spouse.  Britt Lanza had a crash course in the difficulties of living in the military culture, handling deployments,  adjustment issues for her and her spouse.  The loneliness of deployments and the resiliency she developed helped her grow and adapt to be able to handle the challenges as they come.  She has also leveraged the power of community to have the support she needed, as well as direct support to other spouses when and where they need it. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: 2021-10-141h 11Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastMilitary Sexual TraumaThe amount of our military members and veterans dealing with military sexual trauma is sickening.  According to the DAV 1 in 4 women and 1 in 100 men in the VA healthcare system have survived military sexual trauma.  That doesn't even account for those still serving such as US Army Specialist Tori Adams.  We will discuss her story, how her chain of command reacted during the reporting process and handling rumors while still serving. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrekocAhUtHzAW-w-ROZQg Resource Links: https://sapr.mil...2021-09-3046 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastOutside The BoxUS Marine Joey Mac Dizon runs the Mobile Cigar Lounge, offering a very unique service for parties, weddings, retirements, and more!  We discussed the good and bad of operating a mobile service business and the challenges of operation during COVID.  Joey is a funny guy, you won’t want to miss this episode! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/themobilecigarlounge/ https://themobilecigarlounge.com/?fbclid=IwAR0evcl-ATo5RMOiQex18GDUYLxqVUbiGzfjkpn-CC66otx6agllcKiQzb8 https://www.instagram.com/themobilecigarlounge/?fbclid=IwAR020CpX-2kgRHBKRPymlVMSk2MwSm1QvrvhexITWLGWWqBXOkMT_ASN_3s 2021-09-161h 01Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastReal Estate AdviceArmy veteran and Realtor Sam Silver discusses both career opportunities in real estate and tons of knowledge on how and why a Realtor is your best partner in the home buying and selling process. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://samuelsilver.exprealty.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedforces #coastguard #airborne #nationalguard  #marinecorps  #bbp #podcast #military #ptsd #healing #spaceforce  #usaf #specialforces #coastguard #sup...2021-09-021h 46Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastAdvice From A VSOThe VA system is not an easy agency to deal with all the time.  With many benefits, rules, regulations the VA systems is complicated at a minimum.  Army veteran, Jane Babcock,  has been serving veterans for years helping them get the benefits they have earned.  Along the way she has seen behind the VA curtain and knows their systems like the back of her hand.   In this episode we pull back that curtain a little and get her best advice and opinions on navigating the VA system. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https...2021-08-191h 59Founders TimeFounders TimeBattle Buddy - A Conversation with Keith McKeever and NiurkaIn Founders TIME episode #23 "Battle Buddy", meet Keith McKeever, a veteran entrepreneur and Former security forces at United States Air Force that is not only the host and producer of the Battle Buddy Podcast but also a realtor dedicated to serve the Pekin, Illinois and surrounding areas with their real estate need. In this episode he tell us about as his journey as an entrepreneur and a real estate agent after transitioning from the military. The ups and downs and challenges of building, growing a brand, and working with a family member. He also tell us about why he...2021-07-2434 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastBlue Star FamiliesWelcome Ben Gould the Chicago Area Director of Blue Star Families is my guest this week as we discuss military family resources!  Every military and veteran family faces certain struggles from time to time.  Perhaps it's employment, caregiver resources, medical, mental health, financial, or something else.  With over 200 Blue Star Family Communities across the world, they offer a ton of resources to the military-connected community. Check them out next time you have a need! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://bluestarfam.org/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: h...2021-07-2233 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastInvisible WoundsNot all wounds of war are visible to the naked eye.  Air Force veteran  Elisa Escalante knows this all to well as a former mental health  technician in uniform and out.  She has seen first hand the invisible  wounds suffered both in and out of the war zone.  Military trauma can  develop in many ways, but one thing remains constant, dealing with these  complex wounds can be difficult.  With all this experience over the  years, Elisa has just released her first book titled, Unseen:   Uncovering the Invisible Wounds of Military Trauma which is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 2021-07-081h 34Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastEmpowering & Caring For VeteransUSMC Veteran Joe Palacios, part of Maxwell's Soaps, comes on the podcast  for this special July 4th edition!  Joe and I talked about soap and how  the company provides one bar of soap to homeless veterans with each  purchase.  His love and passion for his fellow veterans also translated  into the first HAVE mission.  HAVE stands for Humble Alpha Veteran  Empowerment, developed by Lane Belone and Stephen Kuhn.  Joe's mission,  which was the first of its kind, helped a fellow veteran finish his new  coffee roasting building. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www...2021-07-041h 28Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Victim MentalityThere can be many reasons why someone can find themselves falling into the victim mentality.  Ashley Rodriquez and I will discuss how she overcame that victim mentality and got herself into the right, positive mental state where she can take charge of her own life.  Ashley is the founder of  Freelanceus.co which is an American only competitor to other worldwide freelance sites. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://freelanceus.co/ www.ashleymrodriguez.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast 2021-06-241h 59Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastCrayon EaterYou know that joke about Marines eating Crayons?  Well, what if I told  you USMC Veteran, Frank Manteau, actually created an edible, colorable  crayon!  Well, he did the impossible and is on the way to making it a  reality on shelves near you.  Frank and I discuss his business, the  challenges, and a few other things in this awesome episode. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://crayonsreadytoeat.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran...2021-06-101h 27Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastClarity In Your PurposeHaving the right mentality is key to success.  Sometimes however the situations you are in don't help you have the right or positive mentality nor are the resources available to correct that mentality.  Navy veteran Moussa Mikhail had to overcome many struggles in his early life to find himself stationed on a submarine.  Surrounded by the same people, nowhere to go, and no mental health professionals on board Moussa had to find ways to keep himself in the right mental state.  Those lessons learned led him to create his podcast "The Conqueror Approach" discussing mental health and positive mentality! 2021-05-271h 11Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastThe Comeback CoachRichard Kaufman has overcome more than the average person.  From his physical battles as well as his addiction battles Richard has found a  way to not only come back from dark depths, but he has found a way to make his voice be heard.  To let other veterans and first responders know they are not alone, that they too can come back from the dark depths and don't have to give in to the demons.  Richards powerful message is one that every veteran should hear! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: http://www.richardkaufman.net/ ht...2021-05-131h 03Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastOhana “Family”From an early age, Army veteran Paul Akins had to hold in a deep secret.  Being abused by a priest was something he didn’t talk about till lately.  That kind of trauma can be difficult to deal with.  Paul somehow found the strength to start sharing his story in an effort to help others.  Helping others eventually led Paul and his wife, to create Ohana Services.  Ohana is Hawaiian for family, and the goal of their company is to help people on how to lower their monthly bills.  Realizing that non-essential monthly expenses can get out of hand quickly...2021-04-291h 06Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastGod, Coffee, EntrepreneurshipNavy veteran Jose Alaniz is the founder of Third Day Coffee Sequin and  the God, Country, Coffee Podcast. We will be discussing his relationship  with God and how it has benefited his life. As the only  mesquite-roasted coffee maker, Jose has a very unique business. We will  discuss where his coffee comes from, how and why mesquite as well as the  ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.thirddaycoffeeseguin.com  Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast ...2021-04-151h 33Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastProject DiehardBrian Gibson is the CEO of Project Diehard which is a faith based organization with the mission of ending veteran suicide and assist veterans with coping skills to succeed in life.  Their latest project Forward Operating Base Rush, is named in the honor of USAF SSgt. Courtney Rush who lost her battle with demons in 2012.  This mission will have a major impact on veterans lives in numerous ways.  Please consider donating to help make this mission a reality! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/projectdiehard22/ https://projectdiehard.org...2021-04-011h 23Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHoardingThanks to Tammi Moses a Navy veteran and host of the Hoarding Solution Podcast for coming on the podcast to discuss the topic of hoarding!  Did you know hoarding affects roughly 19 million Americans?  That is a  lot of people and without a doubt that affects military members and veterans.  Learn some actionable ways you can assist and approach the hoarders in your life to really help!   Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://homesareforliving.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast 2021-03-301h 45Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHigh PerformanceFrom time to time we could all use a little jolt to get us operating at a  higher level.  That could be personal, or business performance, but the  blueprint to achieving is virtually the same.  In this episode, we  discuss various aspects of living a higher-performance lifestyle.  Judy Skilling is a certified high-performance coach, mother, and U.S.  Navy veteran.   Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.judyskilling.com/  Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american...2021-03-2542 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastNonprofit BlueprintNonprofits pay attention!  Travis Johnson, the Nonprofit Architect,  lays out the blueprint for elevating your cause.  From relationships with volunteers, fundraising, and today's biggest challenges you can't miss this interview.  Travis not only has the blueprint for taking your non-profit to the next level, he also has an amazing guide for podcasters that serves as an almost literal blueprint for podcast growth and success. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://nonprofitarchitect.org/  Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airfo...2021-03-182h 01Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastHealing With Psychedelic Plant MedicineThere are many ways to help deal with PTSD, anxiety, or depression.   Each person needs to find what works for them.  Healing with psychedelic  plant medicine may not be for everyone, but it could work for some.   Join my guest Seth Conner and me as we discuss how and why using plant medicine could help some veterans who have tried other treatment options to no avail.  Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.sethconner.com www.executiveentheogen.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/batt...2021-03-051h 33Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastTransition and Mental HealthJohn "Nick" Valentine has vast experience in not only for profit but non-profit businesses.  As a retired U.S. Army mental health professional we discuss mental health and the difficulties of transition as well as his businesses such as Sgt. Ritters Spirits, Combat Boxes, and Operation Phantom Support.  Nick knows the difficulties all veterans face not only with the transition but sometimes meeting the needs of the military members and their families.  Nick's non-profit called Operation Phantom Support feed hundreds of military members, veterans, and their families every week in and around Fort Hood.   Batt...2021-02-0448 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastEntrepreneurshipJoin my guest Niurka Castaneda as we discuss the military lifestyle as well as her transition out of uniform and into entrepreneurship and real estate.  As a busy owner of multiple businesses, Niurka has valuable experience starting, growing, and running different types of businesses.   Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedforces #coastguard #airborne #nationalguard  #marinecorps  #bbp #podcast #military #ptsd #healing #spaceforce  #usaf #specialforces #coastguard #supportourtroops #franchise #franchisebusiness --- Support this...2021-01-211h 19Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastOvercoming AdversityAs veterans, we all have difficult objectives to overcome.  Ronnie  Abbott has faced many challenges, even some recently that have put him to the test.   Rebuilding connections and a solid support structure helped him have  the mindset to not only overcome but to achieve during tough times!  Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedforces #coastguard #airborne #nationalguard  #marinecorps  #bbp #podcast #military #ptsd #healing #spaceforce  #usaf #specialforces #coastguard #supportourtroops #franchise #franchisebusiness --- S...2021-01-1440 minBattle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastLeadership During COVIDWhat does it take to lead troops today?  With a generation of troops coming into service born after 9/11 and during a global pandemic figuring out how to engage your troops and foster relationships are tough.  Join CSM Deondre Long and I as we discuss how he has taken the opportunity to build relationships and improve the skills of his troops during such a difficult time. Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #us...2021-01-101h 02Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastFranchising and The Value EquationJoel Stewart is a franchising expert.  We discuss the basics of franchises, what to avoid, why it's a great fit for veterans, and much more.  Then we dive into his new book called The Value Equation.  You're going to want a copy of this book! It's available on Amazon now so pick up a copy. https://www.amazon.com/Value-Equation-Joel-Stewart/dp/B08P5J4T4L   Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usna...2020-12-041h 35Battle Buddy PodcastBattle Buddy PodcastCredit ScoresIs your credit bad?  Curious how credit is formulated and how your credit score is actually affected?  This is the episode for you!  Join me as I discuss credit scores with credit expert Cassandra Jackson! 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