Vet with a Mic

Jenna joins us to talk about ghost stories and all things that are spooky.#ghost #ghoststories #ghoststory #ghosts #veteran #vetwithamic #spooky #halloween2022 #halloweenhttps://www.instagram.com/themillennialveteran/ Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Ryan talks about conflict and a simple multi-step approach to handling it. #airforce #anniversary  #army #navy #marines #miltary #conflict #coastguard #veterans #vetwithamic #mentalhealth #problemsolving #problems #counseling #psychology #anger #relaxation Free Counseling: How to Problem Solve Daily Life by C.C. ShawSupport the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Welcome back! A short episode about the future and thinking about how far we have come. Hard to believe it has been a year.#veteran #podcast #support #miltary #army #navy #marines #airforce #spaceforce #coastguard #nationalguard #anniversary #wearebackSupport the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Special Request- Ryan tackles all the things he wishes he knew as a Veteran going to college. He talks about the strategies he wished he knew about and all struggles it would have prevented. #college #veterans #education #veterancollege #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #collegelife #veteran #post911 #vabenefitshttps://www.vetwithamic.com/https://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMichttps://www.instagram.com/vetwithamic/Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Ryan talks Cognitive Distortions after a special request. Ryan pulls from the  "Feeling Good" book by Dr. David Burns. This episodes talks about the 10 cognitive distortions and how they pop up in all of our lives. 1. All or Nothing Thinking2. Overgeneralization 3. Mental Filter4. Disqualifying the Positive5. Jumping to Conclusions6. Magnification/ Minimization 7. Emotional Reasoning 8. Should Statements9. Labeling 10. Personalization#cognitivedistortions #feelinggood #veterans #CBT #CPT #cognitivetherapy #military #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #nationalguard #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #effPTSD #effDepression link to Feeling Good : https://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-New-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336 https://www.vetwithamic.com/https://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMichttps://www.instagram.com/vetwithamic/Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

This episode talks about sleep hygiene and how to get some quality rest. Ryan talks about tips you need to know to help get quality sleep. He reviews an online article from Harvard that gives solid advice on how we should get our sleep cycle back on track.#sleepproblems #sleepcycle #veterans #effptsd #veteran #sleep #qualitysleep #rest #depression #mentalhealth #stress #militarylife #socialscience #army #navy #marines #airforce #sleephygiene Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Episode 1 of Season 3. This episode revisits anger and relationship issues and how the two interact. We take another look at the two most downloaded episodes from Season 1. #Anger #Relationships #veterans #army #navy #marines #airforce #military #vetlove #family #veteran #relationshiptroubles #doublebinding #mindreading #angerissues #angerproblems #effptsd #effdepression #community #fusion #militaryfamily #ED www.vetwithamic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/VetwithaMichttps://www.patreon.com/VetwithaMichttps://twitter.com/VetwithaMic Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Mike Kim is currently a doctoral student/independent researcher at Columbia University TC. Before retiring with distinction from government, He was a Director in (RCS) readjustment counseling services at the VA Vet Center and started working with vets in 1993. He is a licensed psychoanalyst with over 20,000 clinical hours in war trauma therapy.  Mike was also a Dominican Friar Monk and  a veteran:  He served in the National Guard,  Coast Guard , Army, and the Marine Corps. He is an expert in veteran readjustment culture. He has written extensively about war/veterans.  In this vid, Mike and I have conversations about the VA system, mental health approaches for vets, and how the military/vet culture impacts our lives after wearing the uniform. Google Mike Kim Veteran to get access to his articles, videos, interviews, lectures.#psychoanalysis #VA #wartrauma #cbt #trauma #VeteransAffairs #VA #vetcenter #CombatTrauma #Columbia #yale #NorwichCadets #USMC #CoastGuard #army #culturalstudies #qualitativeresearch #Culture #SocialChange #military #militarytransitionVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Today's episode is the second Q&A episode dedicated to answering your questions about life from the perspective of Ryan. 1. What advice would you give to better prepare a military family for a vet's return home?- Shawn2. What change can civilian culture to show respect and solidarity with the veteran experience? Anthony3. Can veterans be against war and have gratitude for their experiences in serving? Jenna4. Why do people ask if I killed anyone?- Tom5. Why do I feel uncomfortable when people thank me for my service? Chris6. Why does the world feel like it's getting worse?- Marcus7. Why do I get angry when I hear Arabic? Luke8. My fried just died, will this ever not feel devastating?- Tyler9. Why do I feel useless after the uniform?- Daniel10. Do you ever miss being in? Tara#Questions #PTSD #Depression #22aday #veteran #Q&A #answers #veterans #grief #negativetriad #negativethoughts #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarness #mentalhealthmatters #army #navy #marines #airforce Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Will C is a veteran of the three branches (AF, USMC, and USArmy) and the founder of the Veterans of Comedy.  Will speaks about how humor has helped him find purpose in meaning after the uniform. Will has worked in television on shows like Modern Family and Sons of Anarchy, and has performed standup with some of the greatest comic in the business. He is a regular touring act and can be found on the Carnival Cruise Liners. Will C describes some of his hardships and how the use of humors was a valuable strategy to make it through the dark spots of life. He speaks candidly about topics like suicide and the profound impact that mental health issues have on life.  For upcoming shows and tour dates check out https://www.facebook.com/comedianwillchttps://www.instagram.com/therealwillc/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2757001/?ref_=nm_mv_closehttps://www.facebook.com/theveteransofcomedy#comedian #veteran #suicide #22aday #effPTSD #veteranfunny #humor #Laughing #DarkHumor #GallowsHumor #army #navy #airforce #marines #military #veterans #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawarness #effdepression #family #fyp Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Joey is a former F-15 weapons officer (think Goose from Top Gun) and had quite an interesting life in the uniform. He decided to step away from the cockpit to focus on establishing meaning in life outside of the battle space. He is the founder of the Another Average Joe Blog that provides helpful tips for veterans in life after the uniform. He has expanded into the podcast world and produces episodes that focus on actionable information and philosophical thoughts for the listener. Joe is a great member of the veteran community and has some awesome insights to share. https://anotheraveragejoe.com/https://www.instagram.com/another_avg_joe/https://www.facebook.com/AnotherAvgJoe#fighterpilot #F-15 #TopGun #Goose #anotheraveragejoe #veterans #transition #military #airforce #navy #marines #army #effptsd #vetwithamic #veteranpodcast #vetsupportVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Chris is a Marine Corps veteran and a 13 year scout sniper.  Chris shares about his struggles in life after the uniform and the healing process that led to him writing his book "Terror to Triumph."  Chris is a case manager for a Veteran Court in Texas and has his master's degree in Forensic Psychology, where psychology and legal settings intersect. We spoke about PTSD, TBI, and the social pressures of life in and out of the uniform. Chris is an outstanding member of the veteran community and has dedicated his life to helping others. https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Triumph-Chris-Whittemore/dp/1662413580https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/terror-to-triumph-chris-whittemore/1140478005 IG https://www.instagram.com/military_author/FB https://www.facebook.com/terrortotruimph#scoutsniper #scout #sniper #marine #effptsd #tbi #trauma #terror2triumph #author #book #psychology #forensic #published #veteran #military #veteranpodcast #vetwithamic #army #navy #airforceVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Dennis is a retired Naval officer who found himself in a world of trouble when is vessel the, USS Taylor, ran aground. He describes how the event changed his life and took him to some dark spots in his life. Dennis found a way to recover from the event and focused on sharing his story with others who may benefit from his story of overcoming adversity. He has dedicated his life to helping others from the uniform in the transition process and is the author of "Transition on Purpose". Dennis and I speak about his passion for coaching and leadership. We discuss the philosophical underpinnings of his process to help mentor others and how he draws from his experiences, both the good and the bad, to help others. https://www.linkedin.com/in/djvolpe/https://dennis-volpe.com/about/ #runaground #resiliency #transition #purpose #adversity #overcoming #mentoring #coaching #dennisvolpe #author #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #overcome #navy #army #marines #airforce #military #veteran #veterancommunity #community #effptsd #vetwithamic #veteranpodcast #veterans #militarycommunity #brothers #sisters #uniformVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Ricardo came from the wide open space of south Texas where target shooting and growing up tough were the norms.  He joined the Army and soon found himself competing against Army Rangers for a spot as a sniper.  Ricardo was a member of the infamous 5th brigade who was struck with high casualty rates and a blemish that forever soiled the unit.  5th brigade has gone down in history for the terrible story of the "Kill Team" that caused an international incident that left host nation relationships strained.  Ricardo wrote a book to tell the story of those who served in the 5th honorably.  The servicemembers who fought for each other and did great things for the uniform.  Ricardo talks about how his time in south Texas shaped his life in and out of the uniform.  His book is titled "Born to Fail" and is available on Amazon. https://ricardopperez.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ricardoperezauthor https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKx9mLCmO9oZiF7a6YY5kw/featured https://amzn.to/3Nqfjio #sniper #5thBrigade #ForgottenBrigade #veteran #vetwithamic #veterans #Borntofail #Born2Fail #roughchildhood #ACES #trauma #survivor #effPTSD #effdepression #honor #therestofthestory #army #navy #marines #airforce #coastguard #nationalguardVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Jai is a naval officer and founder of the Act Now Education organization. The Act Now Education organization has a large presence online with over 20,000 members on their Facebook group. Their website is filled with opportunities for active, reserve, veteran, and dependents for free. Act Now helps those from the military community find new opportunities in life after the uniform by providing training in a plethora of areas. Jai founded the organization as he was staring into the great divide that is transition and realized there were serious needs for occupational opportunities after the uniform. https://www.actnoweducation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ACTNOWEDUCATIONGROUP https://www.instagram.com/actnoweducation/https://www.linkedin.com/company/act-now-education/ #ACTNOW #education #veterans #Free #fyp #vetwithamic #transition #support #military #awareness #community #career #lifeafterservice #opportunities #jobs #certificates #certified Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Travis is a veteran of the Marine Corps and has been a voice in the veteran community in media for years. Travis is the founder of Oscar Mike Radio and is active in the veteran advocacy space. Travis is the President of the board of an organization name Wild Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Program. The program's mission is to transform the lives of participants, their families, and all who work within the program through the healing power of horsemanship. The program was established in 2009, Wild Hearts is a PATH Intl. Member Center & a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit charitable organization.  https://www.wildheartstherapeutic.org/https://www.facebook.com/oscarmikeradiohttps://www.instagram.com/oscarmike_radio/https://twitter.com/oscarmikeradio#HorseTherapy #veterans #horsemanship #vetwithamic #community #purpose #meaninginlife #army #navy #marines #airforce #military #effptsd #lifeaftertheuniform #radio #oscarmike #oscarmikeradioVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Aaron is a veteran of both the Navy and the Army. In 2011, Aaron was blinded when an IED exploded while he was deployed in Afghanistan. Shortly after he survived the blast, Aaron contracted a bacterial meningitis that took his hearing. He found himself engulfed in darkness with no way to receive messages from others. Aaron spent months in this condition before receiving cochlear implants.  Aaron then spent time having to regain his balance and relearn the movements we all take for granted. Aaron's love for cooking led to a purpose and business by the name of EOD Fudge.  Through his love of cooking, Aaron began to rekindle the loves of marathons and mountain climbing. Aaron's story is one of triumph over challenges and finding meaning in life after trials. #veteran #EOD #blind #deaf #marathon #baking #art #creations #meaning #enduring #IED #Afghanistan #chef #Frankl #mountainclimbing #effPTSD #effTBI #courage #laughter #vetlove #bandofbrothers #military #militaryfamily #lifeafterservice #fyp #fypagewww.eodfudge.comIG https://www.instagram.com/eodconfections/ Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Tyler is an Army veteran who worked for the Criminal Investigation Division and was active in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Tyler described his life in and out of the uniform and adjusting to life after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Tyler achieved the highest level in academics and received a PhD in Computer Science. Tyler is a remarkable member of the veteran community and works within advocacy for the entire military community. His podcast "Coming Home Well" is a part of network of podcasters of various disciplines. The Coming Home Well Nonprofit Organization has provided resources and information to veterans and spouses alike. https://cominghomewell.com/https://www.facebook.com/ComingHomeWellhttps://twitter.com/cominghomewellhttps://www.instagram.com/cominghomewell_bts/ #Iraq #Afghanistan #CID #ComingHomeWell #Podcast #podcaster #effPTSD #tbi #effTBI #socialsupport #meaninginlife #meaning #purpose #community #veteran #Army #Navy #Marines #AirForce #NationalGuard #CoastGuard #DeptOfDefense #DODVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Tre is still active in the uniform and has achieved great heights in the sport of bodybuilding. Tre has received his International federation of bodybuilding pro card and has competed at the highest levels of the Men's physique. Tre has deployed to Iraq and we spoke about the perspectives that accompany service abroad. Tre spoke about the dedication and sacrifice that the sport of bodybuilding requires, as well as the ramifications of distorted body images. We spoke about how the sport is changing for the better and how movies impact us all. #vetwithamic #Ifbb #bodybuilder #physique #npc #iraq #army #competitor #navy #marines #airforce #nationalguard #Tennessee #purpose #effptsd #podcast #veteran #military #servicemember #militaryfamilyVet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic

Dave is a veteran and officer of the Canadian Army. After Dave's time in Afghanistan, he struggled with the complex feelings that accompany a war zone. Dave has a masters degree and spent time as an educator, but found that his life was still lacking a sense of purpose. Dave has since began a life of coaching and has worked with some athletes competing at the highest levels and is an author. His podcast "Hard to Kill" has spoke to operators and academics alike  and has quickly became a voice in the Canadian veteran community. Dave is a remarkable guy and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.Vet with a Mic Merch House Strung Like a Horse Recording artist and creator of "Forget What They Think" music for Vet with a MicDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showTwitter vetwithamicIG vetwithamic