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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 November 17, 2017 leaving him a paraplegic and blind in one eye. Life changed forever for the Stacy family on that day and the challenges continue to be vast. Lindsey says that her faith has kept her going along with periodic moments of self-care and reflection. Today, the Stacy’s are looking forward to the next step of moving into an adaptive home, which will provide positive change for the entire family.  Over the years, many organizations, friends and family have provided unwavering support the to Stacy Family, and they are forever grateful. 

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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 multiple life threatening injuries, and a long road of rehabilitation.   Aaron is a retired Army EOD Technician, Entrepreneur, father, husband, son and friend. He is truly  an inspiration and is always full of wit and humor. Learn about the trials and triumphs he has endured,  the love for his family, running, and cooking. Aaron shares his perspective on why he has good days, hards days, but never a bad day. 

Resources:
Extra Ordinary Delights (E.O.D.) Fudge Company - www.eodfudge.com

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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, Virginia.  Brooke shares her personal story, love of animals, her journey in the Army and how pitching the idea  of Mutts with Mission to her husband to help veterans.  She explains the differences between the types of service animals, the importance of  intense training, personal responsibility and being accredited with the Assistance Dogs International.  Listen and learn!

Resources:
Mutts with a Mission - www.muttswithamission.org
Also on Facebook  - Mutts with a Mission 
Assistance Dogs International - www.assistancedogsinternational.org
Until Tuesday - author Luis Montalván 

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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 Criminal Defense Lawyer, Private Investigator, Veteran Services Officer,  Advocate and Author.  Stu is a man of many talents and has spent his life serving, defending and advocating for veterans. Sit back, listen and learn.  ** Warning - some strong language **

Resources:
This Is What Hell Looks Like - author Stuart Steinberg 
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach  - www.covo-us.org
Vietnam Veterans of American - www.vva.org
National EOD Association; Vietnam EOD - www.nateoda.com

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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 upcoming events and happenings for the EOD Warrior Foundation in 2021. The year is starting off strong and our team is ready for a busy first quarter and preparing for the EOD Memorial Weekend. In this short conversation, they talk about expectations as we continue to move through the pandemic,  new programs and how the team and community work together to accomplish our important mission: Improve the quality of life for the EOD Family by providing educational, financial and emotional support.  Stay tuned to our social media pages for updates!  You can reach us at [email protected]

Resources:
EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org
Facebook - EOD Warrior Foundation
Instagram - @EOD_WF 
Twitter - @EODWarrior 
Linkedin - EOD Warrior Foundation 
Scholarships - [email protected]
Memorial  - [email protected]
Financial - [email protected]
Hope & Wellness - [email protected] 

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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 time on the water and wake boarding.  Dave talks about how the idea for a recreational program for veterans came to be and how Wake for Warriors is making a difference for military members (veteran or active duty) and their families. We spent time talking about his all volunteer organization and how giving back is so important to them.  Sit back, enjoy , check out upcoming programs and catch a wake!

Resources:
Wake for Warriors - www.wakeforwarriors.org 
Also found on Twitter and Instagram 

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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 Nevada. The mission of The Folded Flag Foundation is to provide educational scholarships and support grants to the spouses and children of the United States military and government personnel who died as a result of hostile action or in an accident related to U.S. combat or stateside military operations. Jamie was a delight to talk to.  Her desire to help others truly shines through.  Listen to  learn more about the support that this fantastic organization provides.

Resources:
Folded Flag Foundation - www.FoldedFlagFoundation.org 
For information on the Folded Flag Scholarship Program:  [email protected]
** Also found on social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin
 

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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 of the Carolinas; that then led to creating Heart of Horse Sense, a nonprofit located in the beautiful rolling hills of Western North Carolina. Shannon shares her passion for rescuing at risk horses and how she helped them find a purpose in helping humans heal that have suffered various types of trauma.  Shannon and her staff work with veterans, at risk youth, individuals and families. This organization is an internationally recognized leader in the field of Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning. Hang on to your hat, this episode is full of information and you can feel the passion from Shannon. Listen and learn.

Resources:
Heart of Horse Sense -  www.heartofhorsesense.org
Horse Sense of the Carolinas - www.horsesenseotc.com

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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 is dedicated to Survivors. Audri shares her personal story of losing her husband in 1997; her journey to wellness and giving back.   The overarching message is that T.A.P.S.  has a wealth of resources for surviving spouses, parents, children and other family members. Audri speaks candidly about her personal experience, and encourages survivors of a military service member, no matter the cause, to reach out and most importantly, "don't do it alone."

Resources:
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.) - www.taps.org
Office Phone - 202-588-8277     24/7 Helpline - 1-800-959-8277
Center for Loss & Transition - www.centerforloss.com
Understanding your grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for finding hope & healing your heart - Author: Dr. Alan Wolfelt 
EOD Warrior Foundation - www.eodwarriorfoundation.org 

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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 Fellow.  Jennifer shares her story of becoming a caregiver to her brother after he was injured in 2005. She talks about the challenges, stress, burnout, victories and finding herself again.  Jennifer is an advocate for caregivers through her work with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes Program,  Wounded Warrior Project and co-hosts a podcast called, This Caregiver Life.  There are ample resources in this episode, we hope you listen and learn. There is hope and help out there.

Resources:
EOD Warrior Foundation - https://eodwarriorfoundation.org/resource-library/resources-caregiver-resources/
Elizabeth Dole Foundation -  www.elizabethdolefoundation.org 
Hidden Heroes - www.hiddenheroes.org (check out their Respite Relief Program) 
WWP - Independence Program - https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/independence-program
Wounded Warrior Project Resource Line:  888-997-2586  www.wwp.org 
Podcast - This Caregiver Life with Mary Ward & Jennifer Mackinday 

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