Podcasts by Behind the Warrior
Behind the Warrior Podcast is hosted by the EOD Warrior Foundation. This podcast is focused on a variety of relatable subjects impacting EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Warriors, their Families and military families at large. Topics such as TBI, PTSD, health, wellness and much more. We share personal stories, resources and interview experts and organizations that shed light on difficult subjects and we have a little fun too! The various opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by guests, contributors, and participants of the Behind the Warrior podcast are their own and are intended for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, view points, or policies of the EOD Warrior Foundation or its employees and volunteers. To learn more about the EOD Warrior Foundation, please go to www.eodwarriorfoundation.org
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Ep. #64 Meet Ashlee Steinhart - Hope&Wellness Coordinator from 2022-01-26T08:00
Join us as we welcome Ashlee Steinhart, Hope & Wellness Coordinator at the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ashlee is new to our team and we are excited to have her! Ashlee talks about growing up a...
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Ep. #63 - Behind the Warrior - Transcendental Meditation with Vin DeCrescenzo from 2022-01-05T10:00
Join Maria in an exciting conversation on Transcendental Meditation (TM), with Vin DeCrescenzo, Director of Veterans Programs with the David Lynch Foundation. In this interview Vin explains wh...
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Ep. #61 - Behind the Warrior - USMC SSgt (RET) Timothy Brown from 2021-12-08T11:00
Join Sherri and Maria for a great conversation with USMC SSgt (RET) Timothy Brown. Tim talks about joining the military , the raw and honest reality of war, and being severely wounded in Februa...
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Ep #60 - Behind the Warrior - Selflove with Maurice from 2021-11-23T11:00
Maria and Sherri have an interesting conversation with artist, self-relationship guide, and Jui- Jitsu instructor, Maurice Hunter. Maurice resides in the Panhandle of Florida and on his own j...
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Ep #59 - Behind the Warrior - American Veterans Archaeological Recovery with CEO Stephen Humphreys from 2021-11-09T17:00
Join Sherri Beck and Maria Schabla for a great conversation with Air Force Veteran and CEO Stephen Humphreys as we chat about American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR). This non-profit &...
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Ep #58 - Behind the Warrior - Purples Hearts Reunited with Erin Faith Allen from 2021-10-26T14:00
This week, Sherri talks with Erin Faith Allen, Operations Director for the non-profit, Purple Hearts Reunited. Erin shares the story of how it was founded in 2012 by retired Army Major Zacharia...
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Ep #57 - Behind the Warrior - Twenty Two Until None with VP Chrystal Verengia-Bushnell from 2021-10-12T16:00
This weeks episode is sharing the story of Twenty Two Until None. A nonprofit focused on "Ending suicide one step at a time." The Vice President of the organization, Chrystal...
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Ep #56 - Meet Maria Schabla - EODWF Financial Assistance&Resources Coordinator from 2021-09-28T16:00
Take a few moments to meet Maria Schabla , Financial Assistance & Resources Coordinator at the EOD Warrior Foundation. Maria is new to our team and we are excited to have her ! Maria talks...
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Ep #55 - CMSgt (RET) Linda Cox, First female EOD Technician from 2021-09-14T15:00
Enjoy the interview with CMSgt (RET) Linda Cox who was the first female EOD Technician in the military. A native to both Oklahoma and Texas, Linda enlisted in the Air Force in 1971. Several ye...
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Ep #54 - Operation Deep Dive with Cheree Tham from 2021-08-31T15:00
Learn about Operation Deep Dive with Cheree Tham, Vice President of Programs & Initiatives with America's Warrior Partnership. Cheree explains the elements of Operation Deep Dive, what ...
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Ep #53 - Part 2 - USMC (Ret) EOD Captain Ben Redmond from 2021-08-18T10:00
This is Part 2 of a great conversation with USMC (Ret) EOD Captain, Ben Redmond. Ben continues his story of various duty stations, shares funny stories and memories from the EOD Memorial Weekend...
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Ep #52 - Part 1 - USMC (Ret) EOD Captain Ben Redmond from 2021-08-11T08:00
Take a trip down memory lane with USMC (Ret) EOD Captain, Ben Redmond. He grew up near Asheville, NC, he shares the story of his childhood and teenage years, his dream of becoming a NASCAR dri...
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Ep #51 - Meet EODWF Team Member - Jacques Hope from 2021-08-03T15:00
This interview is short and sweet! Please welcome Jacques Hope as our Marketing & Scholarship Coordinator. He is a retired Army EOD Officer who shares a passion for helping others, his love...
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Ep #50 - Family, Community&Service - US Navy Captain Hung Cao from 2021-07-27T15:00
Captain Hung Cao shares his story of being born in Vietnam, and his family's decision to flee the country in 1975. This brave trek led him to spending many years growing up in Africa and ...
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Ep #49 - Preserving EOD History with LTC (RET) Bob Leiendecker from 2021-07-20T15:00
Join Sherri for a conversation with LTC (RET) Bob Leiendecker as he shares stories about his childhood, love for explosives, his journey in the military and a lot of fond memories too! Bob is ...
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Ep #48 - America's Warrior Partnership with Jeanette Gilles from 2021-07-13T15:00
Jeanette Gilles, Deputy Director of Community Integration for America's Warrior Partnership joined Sherri to talk about the great programs and resources this Nationwide non-profit has to of...
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Ep #47 - Gold Star Teen Adventures with Kent Solheim from 2021-07-06T15:00
This conversation with Kent Solheim, Founder and Program Development Lead for Gold Star Teen Adventures explains the mission of this incredible non-profit. We talk about their programs and goals...
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Ep #46 - Behind the Warrior - Echo Hill Ranch - Camp for Gold Star Children from 2021-06-29T15:00
Join Sherri for a great discussion with Director of Echo Hill Ranch, Marcie Friedman, and Bobby McBride, Military Outreach Volunteer. Marcie talks about the long history of Echo Hill and how he...
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Ep #45 - Part 2 - USMC EOD Captain (Ret) Carl Jozaitis from 2021-06-22T15:00
Part 2 with Carl - continued conversation about his time in service, the Bomb, Buzzard and Pick and his creative side. Carl discusses some of the awards he earned while serving his country and p...
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Ep #44 - Part 1 - USMC EOD Captain (Ret) Carl Jozaitis from 2021-06-15T15:00
Sit back and enjoy this conversation with USMC Captain (Ret) Carl Jozaitis. Carl talks about his humble childhood, being born during the Great Depression, growing up on the south side of Chicag...
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Ep #43 - Behind the Warrior - Perseverance with SFC Jeff&Trish Dawson from 2021-06-08T15:00
This is a great conversation with SFC Jeff and Trish Dawson. Jeff shares his story of joining the military, choosing EOD, multiple deployments and in 2019, the deployment that changed his life....
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Ep #42 - Behind the Warrior - Finding Purpose with EOD AF Veteran, Justin Hamilton from 2021-06-01T15:00
In this episode, Justin talks about his time as an Air Force EOD technician, civilian contracting, a journey to find purpose and helping military families. He openly shares his story and hopes ...
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Ep #41 - Behind the Warrior - Healing Hoof Steps with Narissa Jenkins from 2021-05-25T15:00
Narissa Jenkins is the founder of Healing Hoof Steps. This non-profit is located in Crestview, Florida offering a variety of equine therapy programs to veterans, active duty, first responders an...
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Ep #40 - Behind the Warrior - Travis Mills Foundation with Kelly Roseberry from 2021-05-18T15:00
Learn more about the Travis Mills Foundation through my conversation with Program Director, Kelly Roseberry. Kelly shares how she transitioned from working at Walter Reed as a physical therapist...
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Ep #39 - Behind the Warrior - Panhandle Warrior Partnership with Keith Manley from 2021-05-11T15:00
This podcast is focused on a new non-profit in the panhandle of Florida, Panhandle Warrior Partnership. Keith Manley, retired USA EOD Technician talks about his new role as Program Lead for PWP,...
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Ep #38 - Month of the Military Child with Chloe Rayer from 2021-04-27T15:00
April is the Month of the Military Child - join Sherri for a conversation with Chloe Rayer, a military child (now young adult) and a Freshman in college who is studying American Sign Language wi...
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Ep #37 - Behind the Warrior - Warriors Helping Warriors with Leon Tackitt from 2021-04-20T14:00
Wha a fun conversation with Leon Tackitt, retired US Navy EOD, Board Member for the EOD Warrior Foundation and Leon alongside his wife Cindy are the owners of Tackitt Family Vineyards. We talked...
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Ep #36 - Behind the Warrior - EOD Chefs with Chris&Lilly Rogers from 2021-04-13T16:00
Join Sherri for a great conversation with Chris and Lilly Rogers. Chris is a retired Public Safety Bomb Technician & Program Manager of Training for USBTA. Lilly is a SMSgt Air Force EOD T...
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Ep. 35 - Behind the Warrior - Warriors Heart with co-founder Tom Spooner from 2021-04-06T15:00
Tom Spooner, retried Army Special Forces and co-founder of Warriors Heart shares his struggle to wellness, finding sobriety and creating a way to give back to others that may have a similar stor...
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Ep #34 - Behind the Warrior - Invictus Project with US Army EOD (ret) Jeff Haugland from 2021-03-30T17:00
Join us for a great interview with Jeff Haugland, EOD (ret) Army combat veteran, and co-founder of Invictus Project. He shares his own personal story with TBI, PTSD, suicidal ideation and how...
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Ep #33 - Behind the Warrior - Never Give Up! with USMC EOD (ret) James (Jimmy) Sides from 2021-03-23T15:00
Never give up is the takeaway from this podcast episode. Join us for a conversation with Marine EOD Tech (ret) Jimmy Sides. Wounded in war, Jimmy overcame loss of vision in his left eye and ...
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Ep #32 - Behind the Warrior - CareerSource Okaloosa - Walton County, FL with Terry Cowan and Sarah Ambriz from 2021-03-16T10:00
Get your pen and paper ready! This podcast is full of valuable information to help Veterans and military spouses prepare and find employment opportunities and career resources in your local ar...
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Ep. #31 - Serving the EOD Family in Life and Business – Mark Fogle from 2021-03-09T16:00
We had a lighthearted and informative conversation with Mark Fogle, retired Air Force EOD, entrepreneur and family man. He along with his wife Angelia (prior EOD) founded Crab Zone. Crab Zone is...
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Ep #30 - Behind the Warrior - Keeping the Faith with Lindsey Stacy from 2021-03-02T15:00
Join us for a great conversation with caregiver Lindsey Stacy. She shares her journey and story as wife and caregiver to her husband, EODCS (ret) Kenton Stacy who sustained severe wounds on Nove...
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Ep #29 - Behind the Warrior - Never a Bad Day with Aaron Hale from 2021-02-23T21:00
Our good friend Aaron Hale made time to speak with Mike and I about his career in the military, and the day that his life forever changed in 2011. An IED explosion took his eyesight, and caused ...
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Ep #28 - Behind the Warrior - Mutts with a Mission with founder Brooke Corson from 2021-02-16T23:00
This episode is full of information! Army Veteran and Founder, Brooke Corson shares her passion, Mutts with a Mission, a 501(c) 3 non-profit service dog organization based in Portsmouth, Virgin...
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Ep #27 - A Life of Service - EOD Vietnam Veteran, Stuart"Stu"Steinberg from 2021-02-09T15:00
Join us for a candid and honest conversation with Stuart "Stu" Steinberg. Stu talks about his time in service as an Army EOD Technician during the Vietnam Era, his career as a Crimin...
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Ep #26 - Behind the Warrior - EODWF; The Year Ahead from 2021-02-02T15:00
Mike and Sherri give a brief overview of the EOD Warrior Foundation mission, purpose and services that are provided to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community. They share information about up...
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Ep #25 - Wake for Warriors with Dave Deep from 2021-01-26T15:00
Mike and I had a great conversation with the Founder & President of Wake for Warriors, Dave Deep. His personal experience as a USMC combat veteran led him to finding comfort in spending ti...
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Ep #24 - Behind the Warrior - Folded Flag Foundation with Jamie Phillips from 2021-01-19T15:00
This episode focuses on the important work of the Folded Flag Foundation. Operations Manager and EOD Spouse, Jamie Phillips shares the mission and vision of this 501(c) nonprofit based in Nevad...
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Ep #23 - Behind the Warrior - Heart of Horse Sense with Shannon Knapp from 2021-01-12T11:00
Join us for this great conversation with Heart of Horse Sense Executive Director, Shannon Knapp. Shannon talks about her life long love of horses and how she and her husband founded Horse Sense...
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Ep #22 - Behind the Warrior - Don't Do it Alone - T.A.P.S. with Audri Beugelsdijk from 2021-01-05T19:00
Please join us for our interview with Audri Beugelsdijk, Vice President of Survivor Services for T.A.P.S. - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors and she is a Gold Star Widow. This episode ...
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Ep #21 - Behind the Warrior - Hidden Heroes, Elizabeth Dole Foundation with Jennifer Mackinday from 2020-12-29T15:00
This podcast episode is dedicated to caregivers, the Hidden Heroes of the world. Our heartfelt conversation with Jennifer Mackinday, a proud military caregiver, military mom and Elizabeth Dole F...
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Ep #20 - Behind the Warrior - Using Humor to Connect Veterans - Irreverent Warriors from 2020-12-22T15:00
Our interview with USMC Veteran Nate McDonald and the VP & COO, of a unique non-profit organization, Irreverent Warriors. Nate is also joined by the Director of Merchandise, Anna (USMC)...
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Ep #19 - Behind the Warrior - Project ; Felix - Peer to Peer Support from 2020-12-15T08:00
Project ; Felix is a new peer to peer initiative started by a few Air Force EOD techs who found strength in connecting with their EOD brothers and sisters. Our conversation with the co-founders ...
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Ep #18 - Behind the Warrior - Living Life to the Fullest - TSgt (Ret) Adam Popp from 2020-12-08T15:00
Adam talks about growing up, joining the Air Force and becoming an EOD Technician. While conducting combat operations on December 7, 2007, his life changed. He speaks about the incident, the los...
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Ep #17 - Behind the Warrior - Meet our new Chairman of the Board, Greg Mittelman from 2020-12-01T19:00
Mike and I were honored to interview our new Chairman of the Board, Greg Mittelman. Greg talks about his Air Force career as an EOD Officer, his influences and leadership style. We learned about...
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Ep #16 - Behind the Warrior - Finding Balance; Navy EOD Couple, Heath&Elaine Brewer from 2020-11-24T14:00
Navy EOD Couple Heath & Elaine Brewer share their story with Mike and Sherri. This candid conversation is about their journey together in the military, how they overcame challenges and foun...
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Ep #15 - Behind the Warrior - Director of Veteran Services for Okaloosa County, FL - Beatrice Love-Moore from 2020-11-17T11:00
Mike and Sherri had a great discussion with the CVSO/Division Director Veterans Service Officer, Beatrice Love-Moore. Beatrice is located in Okaloosa County here in the Panhandle of Florida. Sh...
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Ep #14 - Behind the Warrior - Historian, EOD Veteran and World Traveler, Mike Vining from 2020-11-10T14:00
Our conversation with SGM US Army (Ret) Mike Vining was awesome. We enjoyed learning about his career, love for adventure, traveling with his wife Donna, and his dedication in being a key co...
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Ep #13 - Behind the Warrior - EOD Peer to Peer Support - After the Long Walk with Jeff Truex from 2020-11-03T14:00
Join us for our conversation with Jeff Truex , Chairman of After the Long Walk, an online EOD peer to peer support group. Jeff is retired Army EOD and this all volunteer organization has been i...
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Ep #12 - Behind the Warrior - Brain Blast Injury Prevention - Col (ret) Mike Evans&Major Aaron Foist from 2020-10-27T15:00
Join us for an informative interview with Col (ret) Mike Evans and Major Aaron Foist, both US Army EOD. They share insight on the Brain Blast Injury Prevention Initiative; this initiative in...
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Ep #11 - Behind the Warrior - Art is good for your Heart! - Melanie Moore, Education Director for Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation from 2020-10-20T09:00
Join us for a fun interview with Melanie Moore, Education Director of Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation located in Destin, Florida. Melanie shares her passion for art by connecting with the local V...
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Ep #10 - Behind the Warrior - Ken Falke - Founder, Boulder Crest Foundation from 2020-10-13T12:00
Sherri and Ken had a great conversation and covered many subjects. They talked about a his Naval career, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy and more. We discussed the importance of setting goals, h...
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Ep #9 - Behind the Warrior - Part 2 - Meet the EOD Warrior Foundation Team from 2020-10-06T22:00
This week, you will learn about our Director of EOD Memorial Care & Events, Melissa "Mo" Tackitt; Director of Programs, Sherri Beck; EOD Family Caseworker, Mike Mack; and Marketing...
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Ep #8 Behind the Warrior - Part 1 - Meet the EOD Warrior Foundation Team!! from 2020-09-29T12:00
Part 1 - Meet the EOD Warrior Foundation Team! This episode consists of three interviews highlighting our Executive Director, Nicole Motsek; Development Officer, Patricia Adelmann and Accountant...
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Ep #7 Behind the Warrior - Creative Connection- Mary Judd, co-founder, Songwriting with Soldiers from 2020-09-22T15:00
Mike and I had a wonderful time chatting with Mary Judd, co-founder of the non-profit organization, Songwriting with Soldiers. The discussion is focused on the creative connection that everyone ...
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Ep #6 - Behind the Warrior - A journey of hope with writer, author&military spouse, Melissa Seligman from 2020-09-15T15:00
Listen to Melissa's story of her journey as a military spouse, caregiver, mother, their transition from military to civilian life, positive experiences with the Asheville VA and the support...
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Ep #5 - Behind the Warrior - Wellness Practices - Part II with Dr. Tonice Krueger from 2020-09-08T17:00
A great conversation with Dr. Tonice Krueger of the Krueger Wellness Institute about various wellness practices. We discussed the importance of nutrition, sleep hygiene, relaxation and exercise....
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Ep #4- Behind the Warrior - PTSD - The possible causes, affects and therapies; a chat with Dr. Tonice Krueger from 2020-09-01T16:00
PTSD – The possible causes, affects and therapies. A conversation with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Tonice Krueger of the Krueger Wellness Institute about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Krueg...
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Ep #3 - Behind the Warrior - Help for Veterans with TBI - Interview with Dr. Ryan Brewster - WRIISC Program from 2020-08-25T08:00
This chat with Dr. Brewster, clinical neuropsychologist for the VA medical center in Washington, DC focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury and the dedicated second opinion study called WRIISC ( War R...
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Ep #2 - Behind the Warrior - SHARE Military Initiative Program for TBI with Dr. Gregory Brown from 2020-08-18T09:00
Our interview with Dr. Gregory Brown, Neuropsychologist with the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA provides a great overview of their program SHARE Military Initiative. This program focuses on a ho...
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Ep #1 - Behind the Warrior Intro - Reaching out in troubled times from 2020-08-12T09:00
This introduction episode tells the story of why we chose a podcast platform. We also have a great discussion with an EOD spouse who shares a few resources and thoughts on reaching out when trou...
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Ep #1 - Behind the Warrior Intro - Reaching out in troubled times from 2020-08-12T09:00
This introduction episode tells the story of why we chose a podcast platform. We also have a great discussion with an EOD spouse who shares a few resources and thoughts on reaching out when trou...
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Ep #1 - Behind the Warrior Intro - Reaching out in troubled times from 2020-08-12T09:00
This introduction episode tells the story of why we chose a podcast platform. We also have a great discussion with an EOD spouse who shares a few resources and thoughts on reaching out when trou...
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