Guest: Brianne Brown – U.S. Air Force Veteran & Central Florida Regional Programs Director, The Fire Watch
🔗 Website:www.thefirewatch.org

Episode Summary:
Veteran suicide is an ongoing crisis, but YOU can be part of the solution. In this special episode of Tell This Story, Brianne Brown shares her expertise on veteran suicide prevention, military transition struggles, and the power of community-driven support.

Brianne, a former U.S. Air Force service member, now leads The Fire Watch, a veteran-focused initiative providing life-saving training, awareness campaigns, and peer support systems to prevent veteran suicides. This episode covers:

✅ Why military transition can be a high-risk period for veterans
✅ The stigma surrounding mental health in the veteran community
✅ How community awareness & training can prevent suicide
✅ The role of peer support & storytelling in healing and connection
✅ How YOU can help make a difference

🔗 Get Involved & Learn More:
💡 Become a Fire Watch Watchstander: www.thefirewatch.org

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🚨 Veteran mental health matters.Listen, learn, and share this episode.

00:00 – Navigating Self-Presentation and Vulnerability
06:46 – Understanding the Complexity of Military Transition
12:14 – The Fire Watch: A Community Approach to Veteran Suicide Prevention
17:34 – Collaboration Over Competition in Nonprofit Work
25:53 – Navigating Personal Struggles and Advocacy
33:40 – Understanding Mental Health and Support Systems
43:43 – Recognizing Signs of Distress and Offering Support
49:58 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

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