Join us on 04/26 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with combat veteran SFC (Ret.) Brandon Siegfried about his personal struggles with PTSD, isolation, and self-medication through alcoholism. Listen is as we discuss his journey out of the darkness, the tools he used to help himself regain control of his life, and his pathway moving forward. Learn first-hand what those who are struggling with PTSD are going through and how you can help those you know who are in similar situations.
Join us on 05/31 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with Chris Hunt (Mentality for Success) about what resilience truly means and looks like to those who serve as military personnel, first responders, and veterans. Learn various practical ways to strengthen mental toughness, overcome adversity, and how to properly maintain balance through the struggles that come with high-stress jobs and life after service.
Join us on 06/28 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with Michael and Jolee Hicks (HicksStrong Inc.) about the story of their son Macoy, a young sailor whose struggles were overlooked by military command, which led to the tragic loss of their son. Explore the impact of leadership during situations revolving around mental health within service members. Learn about the impact of their son's loss on their lives as they discuss their navigation through grief and how they transformed their pain into purpose. Gain awareness of this tragic ongoing issue amongst service members and what the Hicks family is now doing through their nonprofit to make a difference within the military communities.
Join us on 07/26 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with Dhanu Sannesy (NAMI) about the National Alliance on Mental Illness' mission to provide education, advocacy, and community-based support for individuals and families who are struggling with mental illness. Finally, learn about the NAMI: HOMEFRONT Project and the organization's continuous effort to change the way society talks about and understands mental illness.
Join us on 08/23 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with Vanessa Morbeck (Unseen, Unheard Soldier) about her powerful, personal story of perseverance after being sexually assault during her time in the military service. Explore her journey with us as we discuss her battle with mental health, personal struggles she encountered while trying to cope with the impact of the assault, and the steps she took to finally begin healing.
Join us on 09/27 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with SGT (Ret.) Matt Hill about the adverse effects of physical health challenges on the mental health of service members and veterans. Explore the hardships these individuals face and gain a deeper understanding about the connection between chronic pain/injury and depression. Finally, learn about what the path towards healing and hope looks like for those who find themselves in this situation.
Join us on 10/25 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with Juan Perez (VetRise Academy) about how the transition to civilian life can stir deep emotional struggles for veterans: self-doubt, regret, and the feeling that life after service lacks meaning. Explore these various challenges, the inner dialogue that many veterans face, as well as practical ways to shift perspective, reclaim purpose, and move forward with confidence.
Join us on 11/25 at 3pm (EST) as we speak with Fred Nielson (SAR Flag) about his organization's continued mission to prevent suicide and support those seeking assistance for mental health within the military and veteran communities. Explore SAR Flag's journey as the organization drives to make societal changes through influencing legislation and breaking the stigma around seeking help for mental health, ensuring that no service member, or veteran, feels alone in their struggles.
Join me on 12/27 at 3pm (EST) as I discuss the reasoning behind the massive spike in the number of suicides amongst the military community during the holiday seasons. Discover why the holidays can be a difficult time for those in uniform and the common mental health challenges they face. Ask questions and learn about how communities, families, as well as fellow service members can offer meaningful support to those struggling during the holidays.