The Veterans Voice

Welcome back to the Veterans Voice podcast. Samantha Wood is an Ultra-Marathon runner, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a LTC in the Army National guard. As our guest this week, Sam sheds some light on not only the health and fitness, but mindset and motivation techniques that have helped her lead a successful career as a long-distance runner. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone. Resources: Luna Sandals Dynamic Physical Therapy Instagram: @woodultra

Welcome back to the Veterans Voice Podcast. This week we have Chris Lee back on the show to talk about his new book titled “Beyond the Battlefield.” Chris is a retired Special Forces medic who now helps others become the best versions of themselves through his life coaching business. In this episode we have over 30 years of Army Special operations experience discussing struggles with mental health, being afraid of failure, hitting rock bottom, and growing as individuals. Through this episode and our stories, we hope to motivate you all to become better versions of yourself. At the end, you’ll hear Chris talk about a near death experience that became the foundation of his book and overall philosophy. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone."

Hello and welcome to this month's episode of Good News Stories with Justina, a production of the Veterans Voice Podcast. On this episode we talk about all of the departments her at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and all of the good news we have going on. Our goal with Good News Stories is to keep you all up to date on all of our upcoming amazing events, let you know our community involvement, and allow you all to get to know our team! We hope everyone enjoys the episode and to everyone who has served out there, thank you all so much for your service. We are grateful for you. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

Welcome back to the show everybody. This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast we are proud to host Chuck bunch who is here representing our sponsor for the show, USAA. Chuck brings with him a special message that him and I discuss deeply throughout the episode. Face the Fight Coalition is a program founded by USAA to help prevent Veteran suicide. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

This week on the show we are proud to host Mrs. Colorado USA 2024. Cathy Howell has earned her tittle by being a dedicated supporter of our military for over 30 years. Cathy's platform, Operation Leave No Military Behind, is her way of ensuring no military member or their families are ever forgotten. Having deployed herself to Bagram, Afghanistan, Cathy understands the struggles we've been through and has dedicated her life to supporting those who have served. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

Good News Stories with Justina is a Veterans Voice podcast episode dedicated to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. On this episode we will hear updates from all of our departments, to include Bob McLaughlin, the executive director here at Mt. Carmel.   Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast we sit down with Jason and Valerie, the guitar/vocalist and drummer for the Jason Lee band; a local rock band here in Colorado Springs. Jason shares some memories about playing the guitar while deployed to Iraq and Valarie tells us about her 20 year long career playing the drums. We will also hear their new single: Young and Dumb, an acoustic song they wrote to record down in Nashville.   Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

Comeback Yoga is removing barriers and making yoga accessible to the entire military community. They go to where their students are and where they already feel comfortable. Comeback yoga is a fully mobile yoga studio and they host classes every Sunday at 8:30am here at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. Come see what they are all about! https://comebackyoga.org/ Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone. 

We are proud to have our friend John Bartlett back on the Veterans Voice Podcast! John shares with us 23 lessons he's learned the hard way through a life of overcoming adversity. We're calling it "lessons learned the hard way: by MACV-SOG veterans". We will also get an update on John's Purple Heart sign trail that he is now looking to grow nation wide.  Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone. 

This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast, Stryder Sartor honors his father, SGM Ryan Sartor, by sharing the legacy and inspirational attributes he passed down to him in 2019. We’ll hear Stryder talk with Colin Lightfoot who looked up to SGM Sartor as a mentor during his younger years as a Green Beret. Stryder also tells us how he is acting as a mentor for younger gold start children at A Soldiers Child, a summer camp-based foundation who supports children who lost a parent in the military. A common theme you’ll hear throughout the episode is that Stryder Sartor, who is now 20 years old, is a truly inspiration young man. Our mission hear on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you’re not alone. As you hear through the stories of guests each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reason we all need to be there for one another within the Veteran community, a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

Tune in to this can't-miss conversation with Taylor Chapman and Veterans Voice guest, Daniel Byrd, of Kids on Bikes. This story imparts a sense of passion, hope, and inspiration for listeners. Learn more about this Colorado-based nonprofit and check out the episode to hear the conversation! The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.  

What does it look like to need help? What indicators can you look for to tell if you or a loved one may benefit from a mental health professional? Listen in as Kirsten Belaire, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Director of Behavioral Health discusses signs, symptoms, and ways to reach out when things are hard and difficult to navigate.   The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Learn about Warrior Voices, a program designed by Veterans for Veterans to offer mentorship and guidance into the world of voice-over work. Taylor sits down with founder and president, Rob Reese, as well as a student of the program, Pete Pilcher. This episode is full of inspiration and information about how this career path can be an accessible, affordable, and rewarding experience for Veterans. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

This week's episode of Veterans Voice brings you an update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin. Plus, your host, Paul Watson, sits down with Skyler Nelson, president and founder of Bailey Military Family Support Group, as we spotlight this organization in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation. We recognize Military Spouses everywhere who are supporting the mission in big and small ways everyday through immense commitment and sacrifice. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

If you are a Veteran in the Colorado Springs community, or surrounding areas, please check out these events happening soon! Host Paul Watson sits down with Sara Mann and Pat Mann, Army veteran, from Elevated Meditations to discuss the upcoming group meditation class happening on our Mt. Carmel VSC campus May 15th. Then, Jayme Holligan with Silver Key Senior Services shares information about the Senior Summit happening at Great Wolf Lodge on May 16th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.      

We are thrilled to bring you one more episode featuring military kids in the month of April. Meet Connor and Benny, and then here an array of stories and excerpts from past guests and friends of the Veterans Voice Podcast! The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.    

In another Sunday Special Episode for Month of the Military Child, you'll want to meet these military kids: Quinn Monnelly, Azaelia Davis, and Kennedy Erato. Angi Baker-Saunders sits down with these three guests to hear what it's like to be a Military Child. Enjoy the heartwarming conversation and consider the overwhelming and enormous sacrifice that our military kids make every day as their parents serve our country. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.    

Looking for a fun way to keep your mind and body active while connecting with a community that gets it? Pickleball is the nation's fastest growing craze, and it's not hard to hear why in this epiosode. Host Paul Watson sits down with Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Joseph "Rev" Reveteriano, sponsored pickleball player via PikNinja Sports and Operation Vets Now (OVN), and Assistant Regional Director for USA Pickleball (Great Plains Region), and Mick Tingstrom, leader and Primary Instructor of the Colorado Springs Military Adaptive Court Sports (MACS) Pickleball Rehabilitation Clinics (PRC) and Veterans Pickleball Group. Rev and Mick share stories of radical transformation, both physically and mentally, as they've personally experienced and witnessed during their time on the pickleball courts. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.    

In this monthly departmental update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, you'll hear from the Transition & Employment Department as well as two interviews from the Veteran Business Outreach Center. Aaron Groziak with VBOC brings you two interviews from female veterans who are successfully growing their businesses. Discover stories from veteran-owned, women-owned businesses operating in the Colorado Springs area and learn about opportunities for veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs. Plus, Taylor Chapman and John Dix chat about what's happening with the T&E department and how folks can grow and develop through classes at Mt. Carmel VSC and dive deeper with Peer Navigators to help in the transition from military to civilian employment. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.  

Hear from our host as he brings his father and son into the studio to explore a personal perspective on what it means to serve the country while thinking of your loved ones back home. Crendon, age 7, shares what it's like to have a dad who served in the Army, and Paul's father shares the heartfelt pride and care for his son's commitment to serving our nation. We'll be sharing more stories and interviews from our military kids this month, so please enjoy stay tuned for additional Month of the Military Child Special Edition episodes in the month of April. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.