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Kevin Garrad is a former Green Beret and the founder of Wild Response, a wildlife conservation organization. Kevin moved to the United States two days before 9/11, and joined the Army months later. After a career in Special Forces, he reignited his passion for conservation and moved to South Africa where he still lives. We talk about his time in service, the similarities between the military and anti-poaching efforts, and how he found peace in Africa protecting endangered species.

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John Henry Parker is a Marine Corps veteran, Gold Star father, and accomplished author. In his latest book, Be the Dawn in the Darkness, John Henry details his own traumatic experiences, shares his path to recovery, and provides hope to those seeking their own personal transformation. We talk about his time in the military, the lessons he discovered through therapeutic writing, and how he honors his son's life with the work he is doing now.

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Jay McGinnis is an Army veteran and cofounder of the Valhalla Sailing Project. After serving in the military as a medic with Special Forces and later as a Physician Assistant, Jay found healing in sailing. We talk about his time in service, his own 5-pillar framework that helped him become the person he wanted to be, and the amazing work he is doing by helping veterans find camaraderie out on the water.

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Austen Alexander is a digital media producer, fitness enthusiast, and the creator and host of Battle Bunker. Austen served 7 years in the Navy as a Master at Arms, before combining his passion for physical fitness and video production. We talk about his experience in the military, the importance of prioritizing your time and health, and how he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers.

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Today's guest is Althea Williams, founder of She Vets It, an online community that connects women veterans and provides resources. Though Althea had a successful career, she joined the Army at age 39 and was deployed to Afghanistan. After losing several battle buddies and suffering a traumatic brain injury, Althea returned home and began addressing her PTSD. We talk about what inspired her to join the military later in life, the unique challenges that women veterans face, and the amazing community she has built through She Vets It.

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To learn more about Althea and She Vets It, visit: https://shevetsit.com/

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Today's special guest is my wife and the producer of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, Leigh Anne Mayberry. We have been traveling across the United States to connect with the veteran community and to attend a course in Pennsylvania that will further our mission. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of traveling with PTSD, tips and coping strategies to help manage anxiety on the road, and resources available to veterans along the way.

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Today's guest is Jason Anderson, founder and CEO of PreVeteran, a military transition company. Jason is a seasoned Air Force Academy graduate with a successful career as a pilot, serving in three wars and later as a Country Director at the Pentagon. In this episode, we delve into his experience serving in the Air Force, including his time in a language immersion school in Japan, which challenged him to his limits. We also discuss strategies for a successful transition out of the military, and the resources available for those stepping into a new season of life.

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To learn more about Jason and PreVeteran visit: https://preveteran.com/

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Scott DeLuzio is an Army veteran, author, and host of the Drive On podcast. While serving in Afghanistan, his brother Steven, a fellow soldier, was killed in action. We talk about how Scott received that news while actively engaged in combat, the road to processing that grief, and the support and resources he now provides to other veterans through his podcast.

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Nick Ige is a former Army Ranger and currently an undergraduate student at Harvard University. After a violent series of deployments, Nick returned home and found empathy and healing in psychedelic treatments. We talk about his time in service, his journey to rediscover the value of human life, and his mission to summit the highest mountain on each continent to advocate for mental health and veteran education.

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Angel Hughes is a former Coast Guard pilot and the co-founder of Sisters of the Skies. After thirteen years in the aviation field, Angel noticed there were still only a handful of black female pilots, so she created an organization that is committed to diversifying the skies through mentorship, professional development, outreach and scholarships. We talk about her time in the Coast Guard, the importance of having a mentor, and why representation matters.

For more information on Sisters of the Skies, visit sistersoftheskies.org.

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