Service Before Self Podcast

A conversation with Craig Romanovich, the new Executive Director of the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council. The conversation focuses on their mission to empower America’s Union Veterans.

Episode 31 – Equine-Assisted Therapy and Its Impact on Veteran Wellness In this episode, host Sam Whitehurst speaks with Dr. Jesse Logan, a clinical researcher and Army veteran, about the role of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) in supporting veterans' mental health and overall wellness. Dr. Logan discusses his work with Lifeline Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation, the EAGALA model of therapy, and a new research study comparing EAP to traditional talk therapy for veterans with PTSD. The conversation explores the unique connection between horses and humans, and how alternative, community-based therapies can offer powerful pathways to healing for those transitioning out of military service.

A conversation with Ed Dennis, Army Veteran and Executive Director of the Andy Quattlebaum and Blackwell Family Foundation (AQBFF). Our focus during this episode is on the role of community-based organizations and their impact on the communities they serve. AQBFF is a great example of an organization that "punches above their weight" delivering services, conducting research, and advocating for a wide array of communities, including veterans and their families.

A conversation with Steve Jordon and Chesley Michaels from Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program--a non-profit organization committed to ensuring veterans receive the services, benefits, and compensation they have earned.

A conversation with Robin Kelleher, Co-Founder and CEO of HOPE FOR THE WARRIORS, recipient of the 2023 Eugene and Ruth Freedman Leadership Award.