Army of Normal Folks

In this solo Shop Talk, Bill takes on the R-word’s return to everyday language. He shares the story of his brother-in-law Ben, who has a developmental disability, and what it’s like to watch someone you love be reduced to a punchline. It’s a personal, serious conversation about why words still matter and the toll it takes on families like his. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription Follow us on all socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolksX: https://x.com/armynormalfolksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode William Negley explains what we get wrong about mental health care for veterans and first responders, and why he built Sound Off, the first truly anonymous mental health platform for veterans and first responders. Listen to this episode to learn what it actually takes to support the veterans in our lives who often don't ask for help. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org Get anonymous support or share Sound Off with someone who needs it: https://sound-off.com Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription Follow us on all socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolksX: https://x.com/armynormalfolksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode William Negley explains what we get wrong about mental health care for veterans and first responders, and why he built Sound Off, the first truly anonymous mental health platform for veterans and first responders. Listen to this episode to learn what it actually takes to support the veterans in our lives who often don't ask for help. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org Get anonymous support or share Sound Off with someone who needs it: https://sound-off.com Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription Follow us on all socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolksX: https://x.com/armynormalfolksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Americans fear public speaking almost as much as death. In this solo Shop Talk, Bill shares how he learned to give keynotes and commencement speeches, and breaks down what actually works: be yourself, be prepared, and don’t be afraid to be a little funny. If you’ve ever frozen up at the thought of leading a meeting or speaking to a crowd, this one’s for you. ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription Follow us on all socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolksX: https://x.com/armynormalfolksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During COVID, Maryam Banikarim posted a photo of a long table full of neighbors sharing a meal and asked a simple question: what if we did this? 500 people showed up. In this episode, Maryam shares how that one potluck grew into The Longest Table, a movement that has touched over 150 communities, and how something as simple as a shared meal can restore our neighborhoods.  ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, “the hero’s journey for service” at 10LevelChallenge.org Record a testimonial or recommend a guest here - https://army.storytap.com/906/start/anf-listeners?epdescription Follow us on all socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armyofnormalfolks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@armyofnormalfolksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmyofNormalFolksX: https://x.com/armynormalfolksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/an-army-of-normal-folks/Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.