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This channel confronts power, exposes institutional failure, and gives a platform to people willing to tell the truth when silence is easier and safer. We cover the stories the military, media, and influencers would rather bury, because reform does not happen without friction.
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Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Anspach, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing consultant, prolific author, and podcast host with over 30 years of experience helping businesses build authority, craft legacies, and achieve long-term success. Known for his no-nonsense approach to marketing, Rob shares his famous “Rob-isms”—memorable principles like “The cheaper the client, the more hassles involved”—that have guided countless...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! The transition from military service to civilian life is one of the most profound journeys a veteran can face. Finding a renewed sense of purpose is key to shaping this next chapter. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Col. (Ret) Bill Butler, the acting president of The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Known as the only museum of its kind that honors all U.S. veterans, the NVMM tells the deeply pe...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! This week, I sit down with Ted Blickwedel, a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who risked everything to expose critical issues within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. Ted’s journey began at the VA VET Center in Warwick, RI, where he provided mental health care to fellow veterans from 2009 to 2018. In 2017, he witnessed how harmful clinical productivity policies we...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! Can U.S. military members truly exercise their First Amendment rights? What are the limits on free speech within the armed forces, and why do these boundaries exist? While everyone agrees on the importance of protecting operational security, how do we also encourage innovation and support those willing to step forward with bold ideas to solve complex challenges? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chase Spears, a former U.S....
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! “You take every job assuming it’s a good one. Yet, at any point, your intuition might signal that something has changed—whether it’s the organization, or you. Either way, only you can take charge of fixing your work and your life.” - Kate Goggin In this episode, we sit down with Kate Goggin, author of 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad. Through her experiences, Kate has distilled powerful insights for anyone who feels stuc...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! In this episode, we’ll sit down with Julie Vida, a distinguished technology and business executive with a career that spans military service, high-impact roles in the public sector, and leadership in the tech industry. Currently, Julie leads the growth team for the Defense sector at ManTech, focusing on innovative solutions to secure the Department of Defense’s future. With past roles like Group Vice President & Chief Stra...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! My next guest runs a property that helps our veterans in many ways and was recently granted new land to continue their mission. Yeck is a former United States Marine, Special Intelligence Communications (MOS 2651—Company L, Marine Support Battalion, NSGA, Guantanamo Bay, and 1st Radio Battalion, Kaneohe, Marine Corpe Air Station), and Information Management Officer (IMO) with the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service, Di...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! On April 6, 2018, Sgt. Ryan Carter went to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for what is considered a routine back surgery for chronic neck pain. He left the hospital paralyzed, never to walk again. He and his wife believe he is the victim of military malpractice, but is currently unable to litigate his case and receive due process all because he served in the military. However, at the time of his...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! What can be do to stop the spread of divisiveness? How can we understand one another and seek to empathize with people who don’t look like us, act like us, or even think like us? I believe this understanding is vital. One amazing veteran has founded an organization that’s on the front lines of healing our fractured communities through coffee, conversation and advocacy. Join us on the S.O.S. podcast as we kick off...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! There is nobody better out there who has the fortitude to push through change like Chris McGhee, Esq., LL.M. His own experiences as an aircraft maintainer seeing an acute mental health crisis has pushed the United States Department of Defense to study suicide rates by job code, to which they did a “nice try” with an overdue study which contained partial information, but where clearly much more work must be done. Tomorrow ev...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! With a passion for giving back to the veteran community, today I am so honored to bring Melissa Washington to the S.O.S. podcast. Melissa is an award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran. Woven throughout all of her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans. One of her most notable accomplishments founding ...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! Today, I welcome Jenni Harmon. Nearly 30 years ago, we went through boot camp and Navy aircrew school together and have stayed in touch ever since. You may recall that I hosted her on the second episode of the S.O.S. podcast three years ago. We discussed her taking up skateboarding and how her life unfolded after serving in the Navy as an avionics technician. Today, we’ll see where her life stands today, why she quit dr...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! You reach the top of your career but then walk away. Why? Is there something else out there driving you? My next guest spent nearly her entire adult life in the corporate banking sector. Grueling hours. High stakes deals. A well-paid and prestigious position. After several decades, she turns her life in another direction: teaching the next generation. Find out what made her make such a drastic career decision, wh...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! What’s your next mission when the military ends? How do you find your tribe, your purpose, and that way to support yourself while a part of a growing community? Would you make a go at it by forming a military podcast? Roger and Dan, hosts of the Tracer Burnout podcast, join the S.O.S. podcast to tell the deeply personal story of how, as they left the uniform behind, they picked up microphones to ensure that other veterans' s...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! What was it like running the country’s largest and most extensive health care delivery system during a global pandemic that stressed every government sector? On this episode of the S.O.S. podcast, meet Dr. Richard Stone, a physician, a combat veteran, and former head of the Veterans Health Administration. Starting in December 2019, his team was tasked to perform the near impossible to care for those who served and take on an...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! No better person to explain the benefits you earned by serving than a former Undersecretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! In this episode, learn about the overlooked, misunderstood, and underutilized service benefits that often confuse veterans and prevent them from accessing support services. There are many ways we can get smarter about these processes. Let’s use the power of community to ensure w...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! My next guest needs no introduction for many of you. His crew’s presence this past year in the Red Sea was highly publicized. Not only that, he is part of a new era of “influencer” senior leaders, taking his leadership lessons outside the skin of the ship, and helping the public better understand our Navy! “Chowdah” Hill is a native of Quincy, Massachusetts. He is a 1996 graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts i...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! Controlling ourselves in the most stressful situations is vital to a healthy life. We can learn much from those who intentionally do hard things. This act of discipline trains us so that we are prepared when life unexpectedly hands us a traumatic experience. Adam Boyd spent years in law enforcement as a detective specializing in domestic violence cases before becoming a wellness coach. However, this episode of the S.O.S. p...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! Rehab is often associated with people who have the most urgent and complex addictions and mental health crises. What if we better educate our service members on what was available, what TriCare covers, and how to spot a reputable provider? My next guest and I will explore this subject in depth and discuss how military members can significantly benefit from these organizations' targeted services. We will also shatter the st...
Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! How can you better understand how to make connections and network authentically? Do you want to understand what will lead to the most significant opportunities? When I met Scott Manthorne, I knew I was talking to a master networker who not only talked the good game, but worked hard to build genuine relationships. He has decades of corporate management experience working with the biggest global brands and personalities. Sco...
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