Tools for the Toolbox

Chance Burles (Army veteran)  Samuel Laird (Royal Marine Veteran)   Sam and I talk about authenticity our ability for change and how easy it is fall into a victim mentality once we leave the military. We discuss putting down the mantle of the uniform and letting go of the past to build your future through self awareness and humility.   The journey is hard but 100% worth it!   If you want to find more about Sam, you can find him on  Instagram @lairdandco_mentoring   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #royalmarinecommando  #infantry #bettereveryday

Chance Burles (Army veteran)  Barry Bull (USMC Veteran)   Barry and I talk about the idea of "Leading Change" and how its on us to be the change we wish to see. We discussed the use of Social Media while still in the Uniform as well as after retirement and the challenges on both sides.    If you want to find more about Barry you can find him on   Instagram @bull5277  Tik Tok @bull52772   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #usmc #marinecorps #bettereveryday

Chance Burles (Army Veteran)  Yehuda Remer (Author/2A Advocate)   Yehuda and i discuss Storytelling and its ability to open doors to new  worlds, experiences and thoughts! We talk about how telling stories  enables us as a group to pass on information, express emotions, and  touch the souls of others through both time and space!   If you'd like to know more about Yehuda you can check his website here: https://thepewpewjew.com/  or check him out on Social Media  @thepewpewjew   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #sheepdog #2a #guns #pewpew #firearms #writing #author #storytelling

Chance Burles (Army veteran)  Chris Williams (Navy Veteran)   Chris was the very first guest I had on the podcast way back on Episode 1  season 1! He makes his return to discuss grounding, how he utilizes it and how it  helps him maintain his well being! We talk about his service,  entrepreneurial endeavors and life as a veteran!   If you want to find out more about Chris look him up on Instagram  @jack_of_all_mastr_of_none   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCN #RCE #Navy #royalcanadiannavy #combatengineers #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  JP Cervantes (US Army Veteran - Green Beret)   JP and I talk about Creativity and the link between art and recovery. We discuss how planning and visualization enable you to overcome anything you chose!  Check out JP's podcast "VTSR" wherever you get your podcasts!   If you want to find more about JP or the VTSR podcast you can find him on Instagram   @jpcervantes180a  @vtsrpodcast   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #infantry #greenberet #usspecialforces #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)   Joe "Rocky" Rockburn (Army Veteran - Infantry)    Rocky and I talk about Physicality and how using his body enabled him to get out of difficult situations. We discussed Martial arts, Discipline, Horses, and keeping the body moving!   If you want to find more about  Rocky you can find him on Facebook Rocky Rockburn #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Grant Ellsworth (Army veteran - Infantry) (Corrections veteran)   Grant and I talk again about Anger; Is it good or Bad, how to deal with it. We discuss why gaining a better understanding of yourself is the beginning of the healing journey and the tools we use to mitigate anger on the daily.    Find more on Grant on his website https://honeybadgeralliance.com and on  Facebook and Instagram  @honeybadgeralliance  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #Infantry #combatengineers #corrections #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran)  Seb Lavoie (Army & RCMP Veteran)   Seb and I hang out at his place just before I left for Operation Pegasus Jump. We talk about people, recruitment, retention, and looking out for your team.  We discuss stress inoculation, specialty units, leadership and mistakes that teach you.   If you want to find more about Seb you can find him on   Instagram @slavccmdr   Facebook @slav Ccmdr #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #RCMP #ERT #infantry #R22R #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Canadian Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Taylor MCcubbin (Canadian Army Veteran - Infantry/Intelligence)   Taylor and I talk about dealing with the chaos of life and the challenges of reality. We discuss how we manage realism, safety, and accuracy all while evolving the training environment.   Find out more about Chimera on their website https://chimeraxr.myshopify.com/ If you want to find more about Tyler you can find him on  Instagram @chimeraxr  @Chimera Firearms Training Inc.   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #infantry #vr #chimeraxr #vrtraining #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer) John Stryker Meyer (Tilt) (US Army Veteran - Green Beret) John  and I talk about dealing with the anniversaries of loss. We discuss how we manage those days and keeping the memories of our Brothers and  Sisters close without it taking over our lives. Find our more about Tilt's and those of MACVSOG over on his website at https://sogchronicles.com/   His Books "Across the Fence, The Secret War in Vietnam", "On the Ground, The Secret War in Vietnam", and "SOG Chronicles Volume 1" are available on Amazon.com   Check out the ARMA 3 DLC "SOG Prairie Fire" On Steam to play through some of their Missions and hear their stories. If you want to find more about Tilt you can find him on Instagram @jstrykermeyer #veteran  #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique  #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army  #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #infantry #greenberet  #usspecialforces #sog  #macvsog #vietnam #laos #cambodia  #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Crystal Romero (US National Guard Veteran - Logistics, Public Affairs, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Human Resources)   Crystal and I talk about how to manage the realization of needing help and the search for a therapist. We discuss finding the therapies that work best for us and how to take grace but not give slack.   If you want to find out more about Crystal she is on Instagram @travelsforchocolate #veteran #veteranadvocate  #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools  #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE  #combatengineers  #logistics #publicaffairs #WMDs #humanresources #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Francis Racioppi (US Army Veteran - Green Beret)  Fran and I talk about laying the foundations for success. We discuss the correlations between the steps of physically laying foundations and the groundwork needed for success in life.  Clearing the area = Breaking bad habits  Breaking Ground = Creating a baseline  Footings = What do you want  Framing = Setting goals  Pouring = Building habits  Check out Fran's podcast "The Jedburgh Podcast" wherever you get your podcasts! If you want to find more about Fran you can find him on Instagram @racioppifran @jedburghpodcast  #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #infantry #greenberet #usspecialforces #jedburghteams #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Seb Lavoie (Army & RCMP Veteran - Infantry, ERT)   Seb and I talk about seeking out Context, in our dealings, our lives, and our soul.   If you want to find more about Seb you can find him on   Instagram @slavccmdr   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #RCMP #ERT #infantry #R22R #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Jason Dempsey(Royal Canadian Air Force Veteran - Pilot)   Jason and I talk about his company Blackbird Industries and what drew  him to being creative with the flags of Nations. We discuss how he  crafted a unique symbol while still keeping with the touchstones of  history.   If you want to find more about Jason you can find him on   Instagram: @blackbirdindustries  Facebook: Blackbird Industries  Website: blackbirdindustries.ca #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #airforce #military #RCA #RCAF #RCE #pilot #combatengineers  #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Kate Stewart (Serving Royal Canadian Navy Sailor)   Kate and I talked about the Comfort Zone and how to push your own  boundaries. We discuss how just working in the reps everyday and  utilizing the communication network that is available can develop your  learning process.    Rise and Fight Motivational Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNHQDydWmo   If you want to find more about Kate you can find her on  Instagram @Katestewartadventures or her podcast @shootlikeagirlpodcast   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #navy #military #RCA #RCN #RCE #boatswain #combatengineers  #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Jon Archambault (Army Veteran - Logistics)   Jon and I talk about Sanctuary Trauma and how it affect life during  service and afterwards. We discuss our experiences in uniform and the  reactions of those around us throughout our careers and life. We chat  about humility, the rumor mill, bad/good leadership, and all the day to  day interactions that can decrease or increase trauma/occupational stress   If you want to find more about Jon you can find him on   Instagram @wireddifferently.co   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers  #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Sachin Latti (Army Veteran - RMC)   Sach and I talk about how to continue to be of service once our time in  uniform comes to an end. We discussed how to focusing on healing  ourselves and how that will guide us into finding our next mission.  Acceptance of yourself is the first step along the path, and what a path  it is!   If you want to find more about Sachin you can find him on   Instagram @sach.in.motion   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers  #sheepdog #tools #toolbox #podcast

Chance Burles (Canadian Army Veteran - Combat Engineer)  Wayne Phelps (United States Marine Corps Veteran - Air Defense, Drone Pilot)  Wayne and I discuss Dehumanization and how it affects those deployed and at home. We talk about how words matter and that the vocabulary used on a daily basis can affect how we interact with those around us as well as some of the dangers involved in separating "us" from "them".  How do we bridge the gap and is there a way forward?  Listen in and find out!  If you'd like to find out more about Wayne or get a copy of his book "On Killing Remotely" check out his Website here https://www.waynephelps.com/

Chance Burles (Canadian Army Veteran - Combat Engineer) Ashley Doyle (Canadian Army Veteran - Infantry) Ash and I discuss Routine and how it can help keep you moving forward. We talk about how routine is the key to utilizing the most valuable commodity in life "TIME". Do you want to set yourself up for success? How about the feeling of completion when a task is checked off? Routine  is the way! #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway #army #military #RCA #RCE #RCR #combatengineers #infantry #sheepdog #vetshelpingvets

Chance Burles (Canadian Army veteran - Combat Engineer)  Tip Cullen (United Kingdom Royal Marine Commando Veteran)   Tip and I discuss Acting and how the theater is related to the military.  We talk about how taking a path less traveled can set you up with the  experience to better understand your world and that the idiom of "shit  or get off the pot" is truly ubiquitous!  If you want to find more about Tip or check out the Series "Sunray" you  can find him on  Instagram   @tipcullen  @sunrayseries  https://www.sunrayseries.com   #veteran #veteranadvocate #vetshelpingvets #followthesapper #ubique #notweaktospeak #tools #toolbox #podcast #sappersleadtheway  #army #military #RCA #RCE #combatengineers #infantry #royalmarinecommando #acting #theater #lifesastage #sheepdog #vetshelpingvets