The VetsConnection Podcast
By Scott McLean
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Episodes: 78
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Join host Scott McLean, a veteran and also a passionate advocate for veterans' well-being. Each week Scott will bring you an episode that will feature insightful conversations with representatives from non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting veterans, as well as experts discussing programs within the Veterans Affairs (V.A.) aimed at assisting veterans with their needs. From discussing innovative therapies to highlighting community resources, this podcast sheds light on the myriad of ways veterans can find support and healing thru nonprofit organizations and also to connect nonprofits with each other in hopes of creating a network that will be beneficial to all.
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Ep. 82 - How VA Accredited Lawyers Strengthen Disability Appeals. Talking With Logan West and Jamie Meadows-Valley From Berry Law
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Ep. 81 - Musician And Air Force Veteran Delton Walker Talks About His Air Force Days Working On Fighter Jets. Being Young And Overseas, Facing Racism Back Home And How Music Was His Saving Grace
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Ep. 80 - Rick Sherak from ZEEN - The VA-Approved Mobility Device That Blends Walker And Wheelchair
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May 24, 2026 |
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Ep. 79 - What Changes When Veterans Trust A Free Money Tool
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May 14, 2026 |
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Ep. 78 - Part 2 of a 2 Part Episode. Clark Air Base In The Republic of the Philippines Is Gone, But The Friendships It Built 40 Years Ago Are Still Very Much Alive.
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May 07, 2026 |
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Ep. 77 - Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode. Clark Air Base In The Republic of the Philippines Is Gone, But The Friendships It Built 40 Years Ago Are Still Very Much Alive.
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Ep. 76 - Suzanne MacPhail, Founder and Executive Director of Hands For Healing Equine Located in topsfield Ma.
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Ep. 75 - Talking With James Jackson, Co- Founder of Call On Me Foundation. Helping Families After A Veteran’s Sudden Death
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Ep. 74 - (Recorded on location) HERD Foundation Teamed Up With The Delray Beach Elks To Show Appreciation To Veterans And Their Family Members With A Free Barbecue And Also Meet The Real Stars Of HERD Foundation, The Horses!
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Ep. 73 - Eric Weaver - From Service To Support: Building Broward Vet Working
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Ep. 72 - Tomas Coles-Reyes, Founder of A Vets Place - How One Vietnam Veteran Turned Homelessness Into A Lifeline For Others
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Ep. 71 - Growing Calm: Veterans, Yoga, And Greens. Talking with NFL Player Turned Urban Gardening Coach Lee Hightower and Army National Guard Veteran and Yoga Instructor Natasha Rector from Points For Patriots
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Ep. 70 - Talking With Tim Roberto - Inside “Stomping Out The Stigma” And A 100-Mile Tribute Walk
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Ep. - 69, Award Winning Director, Richard X. Golphin - How A 17-Minute Short Film Captures Three Generations Fighting For One Veteran
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Ep. 68 - Natalie Schibell, Veteran Transitions Made Clear With Mission To Commission
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Ep. 67 - Hayley Thomas, A Former Navy Dog Handler Shares How Skillbridge, Horses, And Faith Shaped Her Next Mission
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Ep. 66 - Veteran, Jalen Auer from The Fire Watch Shares Loss, Healing, And The Tools That Help Prevent Suicide
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 65 - LIVE at HERD Foundation's Annual Fundraiser, Fall At The Farm
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 64 - Interview With Nick Cannon from the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. Talking About Smiles, Dignity, And Urgent Help For Veterans
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Nov 08, 2025 |
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Ep. 63 - Marine Combat Veteran, John Schrey. From Combat To The Streets To Recovery
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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Ep. 62 - Bob: From High School Drop Out at 16 to Vietnam At 17 to The Streets For 18 Years to Saving Veterans
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 61 - Art, Hands, and a Flag. Artist Ariel Basso's Journey to the "We Are America" Project
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Ep.60 - From Vietnam Vet to The No White Flags Project: How Art Brownstein Builds Dignity With Adaptive Bathrooms
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Ep. 59 - From Marine to Law Enforcement to First Responder Nonprofit Founder: Jeremy Tindall's Operation Mayday 13
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 58 - Sazha Ramos: How One Navy Veteran Overcame Opioid Addiction and Found Her Path to Helping Other Veterans
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran Recovery. Talking With Melvin Azofeifa, Founder And CEO of Stairway For Heroes
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 56 - Creating Sanctuary: The Journey of Iraq War Veteran Lucas Lewis And The Founding Of Project Gallantly Forward
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Ep. 55 - Ryan Woodruff- From Combat to Community: Building Veteran Support Systems Through Clear Path For Veterans Nonprofit
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 54 - Evan Graver, Disabled Navy Veteran, Author and Veteran Nonprofit Advocate
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 53 - Film Director/Documentarian Jake Rademacher Talks About His Latest Documentary: Brothers After War. The Follow Up to His 2009 Award Winning Documentary: Brothers At war
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 52 - Research Scientist, Lindsey Hildebrand Talks About Sleep Science and Brain Health for Veterans
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May 18, 2025 |
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Ep. 51 - Dr. Richard Peate, West Palm Beach V.A., Serving Those Who Served: Mental Health Month at the VA
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May 15, 2025 |
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Ep. 50 - Pancakes for Roger: A Veteran's Legacy
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Ep. 49 - Finding Your Path: How American Corporate Partners Transforms Veteran And Active Duty Spouses Careers
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 48 - Veteran Yoga Project: Healing Through Yoga
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Ep. 47 - Talking With Henry Angulo From The Fire Watch: Saving Lives, The Firewatch Approach to Veteran Suicide Prevention
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 46 - Talking with Sean MacPhee from Mission United, Broward County. We Discuss Navigating Veterans Services: Mission United's Comprehensive Approach
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 45 - Talking With Tim Roberto, Founder Of Stomping Out The Stigma. How a Walk Transformed One Man's Mission for Mental Health
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 44 - Talking With Lindsey Hildebrand From The Florida LEADS Project (Launch Engage Activate Departments and Systems for Zero Suicide)
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 42 - Supporting Veterans with Every Swing. Josh Sears, Co-Founder of 100Fore22 Discusses How his Foundation Was Created And The Amazing Way They Raise Money For Veterans And Veteran Foundations
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Ep. 41 - Unlocking Comprehensive Support for Veterans and the Importance of Accessible Resources and Proactive Planning for Veterans and Their Families
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 40 - From Eight Tours In Iraq and Afghanistan to Civilian Life: Stu Sword's Journey
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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Ep.- 39 - Nick Cannon, From Air Force Crew Chief to Veterans Advocate to Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Ep. 38 - From Green Beret to Civilian: Joshua Wathen's Journey of Resilience and Renewal
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 37 - One Life To Live Foundation: Empowering Caregivers of Veterans Through Community and Wellness Initiatives
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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Episode 36 - The Call On Me Foundation, Providing Short-Term Financial Support To The Families Of Veterans Who Have Passed Away Unexpectedly
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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Ep. 35 - Talking With Dr. Mitch Maki From The Nonprofit Go For Broke: Honoring Japanese American WWII Veterans and Inspiring Future Generations
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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Ep. 34 - Army Veteran's Journey: From Combat to The Ft. Hood Incident To Finding Peace In Art Therapy. I talk With Army Veteran And Artist Michael Vascellaro
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Ep. 32 - Healing Through Golf: The Journey of Jon Sessa And The Warrior Golf Academy
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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Ep. 31 - Cell Phones for Soldiers: Transforming E-Waste into Support for Veterans
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 30 - Special Edition: The One Man One Mic Foundation's Story Lab: A Night Of Veteran's Stories
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Ep. 29 - Bob DeMascola - A Vietnam Veteran's Journey and Homecoming
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Ep. 28 - Healing Through H.O.O.V.E.S: Amanda Held's Journey with Equine Therapy for Veterans
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Ep. 27 - Preventing Veteran Suicide with Community Connection. Talking With Cecilia Baez From The West Palm Beach V.A.
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Ep. 26 - Transforming Veteran Care: Dr. Rich Peate's Mission at West Palm Beach VA
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Ep. 25 - Connecting Through Storytelling And Podcasting: Scott McLean's Mission To Help Veterans With PTSD and TBI With The One Man One Mic Foundation
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Ep. 24 - Wade Waddick Creator and Founder of Evolution Fitness In Boca Raton Talks About His Journey And The Upcoming Devil Dog 5K, 10K, Fundraiser
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Ep. 23 - Florida Voices For Health, Fighting To Improve Healthcare for Veterans Not Covered By The V.A. And Floridians Thorough out Florida.
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Ep. 21 - Front Doors and New Beginnings: Adam Nelson, President Of Willow & Palm Construction, Talks About Being A Donor To Veterans Nonprofits
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Ep. 20 - From The Harrowing Experiences Of Deployment, And A Particularly Life-Altering Explosion That Solidified His Resolve To Give Back To His Fellow Veterans. I Talk With Veteran Alex Briggs, Founder Of Silent Wounds And Warriors Foundation.
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Aug 04, 2024 |
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Ep. 19 - Eric Peterson Talks About His Nonprofit Project Headspace And Timing. Promoting Positive Mental Health Practices To Our Veterans.
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Jul 28, 2024 |
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Ep. 18 - Wounded Veteran Relief Fund, Transforming Veteran Lives Through Dental and Financial Support
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Jul 21, 2024 |
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Ep. 17 - Compass Community Center in Lake Worth Beach, Florida Offers A Wide Variety Of Services To The LGBTQ+ Community In South Florida.
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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Ep. 16 - Hanley Foundation's Steve Campana Talks About His Journey From First Responder To American Patriots Program Liaison.
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Jul 07, 2024 |
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Ep. 15 - WW2, Korean War and Vietnam Veteran James Crider Talks About His 22 Years In The Navy Serving In Three Wars
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 14 - The VA's Proactive Approach To Assisting In The Transition Of Combat Veterans And Those Who Served Post-9/11. Talking With Transitional Patient Advocate, Jose Lopez-Rodriguez from the West Palm Beach VA.
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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Ep. 13 - The Fire Watch - Combating Veteran Suicide Through Community and Training
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Ep. 12 - An Update Episode On Our Journey So Far and What's Brewing Ahead
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Jun 09, 2024 |
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Ep. 11 - From Haiti to the Marines to College Graduate: One Young Veterans Inspiring Journey
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May 31, 2024 |
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Ep.10 - Recorded Live From The West Palm Beach V.A. Wellness and Mental Health Fair.
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May 26, 2024 |
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Ep. 9 -The Legal Aid Society Advocates For Veterans and It’s Free! Attorney's Melva Rozier and Brittany Horton From The Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Explain How It Works.
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May 20, 2024 |
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Ep. 8 - Teaching Trauma-Conscious Yoga To Veterans With PTSD andTBI. Judy Weaver, Co-Founder Of Connected Warriors.
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May 11, 2024 |
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Ep.7 - From War to Home to Homeless to Recovery. Veteran, John Schrey, National Director of Veterans Affairs for The Haven Talks About His Journey.
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May 04, 2024 |
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Ep. 6 - Honoring and Advocating for Women Veterans. Lisa Browne-Banic, Women Veteran's Advocate, Talks About Her Experiences And What's Needed.
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Ep. 5 - Panhandle Warrior Partnership Doing Great Work For Veterans. Dan Hendrickson, Program Lead, Located In Ft. Walton Beach Florida.
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Ep. 3 - Providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments To Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury And PTSD. Talking With Ashley Williams, 22 Project, Boca Raton, Florida.
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Ep. 2 - Providing Equine Assisted Services For Veterans Diagnosed With PTSD And TBI. Talking With Rhonda Fritzshall And Nongae Johnson, HERD Foundation, Delray Beach, Florida
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Ep. 1 - Why I Started This Podcast. Welcome To The VetsConnect Podcast
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Mar 24, 2024 |