Brave Love

In today’s episode Sarah talks with Scarlett Lewis, the mother of Jesse Lewis, a 6-year old student tragically murdered in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Scarlett, along with three surprise guests, teach us about forgiveness and healing through her amazing story of overcoming tragedy and moving forward to help others.

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation on our website:

https://www.bravelove.tv/mother-of-child-murdered-in-sandy-hook-shooting-teaches-us-forgiveness-and-healing-with-3-surprise-guests-episode-13/(opens in a new tab)

In today’s episode Sarah, and her surprise co-host, chat with Bryant and Tamyko Chambers, two very dear friends theirs. 

As is our new tradition, they get two little surprises at the end of the show so be sure to watch the whole thing! 

In this episode they chat about...  

- Finding your place in the civilian world after war 

- How it's OK if your post-military transition is a struggle 

- Learning to turn post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth 

- Putting on your own oxygen mask first when it comes to raising a family 

- Building a business that suits you when traditional corporate work doesn't  

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website: bravelove.tv/author-kobi-yamada-surprises-veteran-couple-who-teach-us-about-finding-joy-and-purpose-after-trauma-episode-12

In today’s episode Sarah chats with Pamela Stokes Eggleston, founder of Yoga 2 Sleep. As is our new tradition, she gets a little surprise on the show, so be sure to watch until the very end!

In this episode Sarah and Pamela chat about...

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation on our website where you can find links to everything mentioned in the show:

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In today’s episode Sarah chats with Brave Step founder, sexual abuse survivor and advocate, Crystal Emerick. Be sure to watch the whole episode because she gets a surprise from one of her heroes at the end!

If you are thinking Brave Step sounds familiar, it's because during episode four of The Brave Love Show Catherine Bane (https://www.bravelove.tv/learning-to-transform-surviving-into-thriving-with-catherine-bane-episode-4/), an Army veteran and sexual assault survivor shared with us that Brave Step was crucial in helping her heal and find peace after trauma. 

In this episode Sarah and Crystal play a game which requires singing Christmas songs, PLUS they chat about... 

- How Crystal went from being sexually abused to healing, to sharing her story then starting an organization to help others heal

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In today’s episode Sarah chats with veteran couple, Jason and Alisha Horn. Be sure to watch the whole episode because they get TWO surprises that are simply delightful!

Sarah and her husband John met Jason and Alisha through Reboot Recovery, an organization that helped both couples heal after combat. Jason and Alisha have faced many trials throughout their lives, both together and on their own, and yet they are some of the warmest, most good-natured people Sarah and John know. 

They've faced war, injuries and chronic illness, plus have created a blended family that works better than any we've ever seen. And even though they continue to face health issues and family concerns, they spend most of their time pouring into others, and always manage to keep their spirits high and choose to focus on love and goodness no matter what comes their way. 

In this episode we chat about: 

- Finding life-long love later in life and/or the second time around

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show: 

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In today’s episode Sarah chats with Shelley Rodriguez of Hope for the Warriors.

Sarah first met Shelley at an in-person veteran caregiver wellness workshop in Virginia. Shelley was part of the amazing team pouring into veteran caregivers, helping them take a day of rest for themselves, and to have a time out from dealing with all the ways war had come home.

Shelley is a Texas native and has worked for Hope for the Warriors since 2012, when she was hired to develop and implement the family reintegration program. Since that time she has worked as a regional social worker and is currently the program director of Critical Care Coordination, the largest distributor of direct financial assistance and case management services within clinical health and wellness.

Shelley is married to Col. Cesar Rodriguez, of the United States Marine Corps of Summerville, Texas. They have two children: Isabell, who is 24 and married to Marine Sergeant Andrew Wormington, and continuing her graduate education; and Isaac, who is 20 and is attending college in Arkansas and playing basketball.

In this episode we chat about:

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show:

https://www.bravelove.tv/we-are-only-in-charge-of-writing-our-own-stories,-with-shelley-rodriguez-from-hope-for-the-warriors/

In today’s episode Sarah chats with Chris and Rahnella Adsit, the writers behind the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home.

Chris and Rahnella Adsit have been serving Christian nonprofit programs for forty years. They served with Cru, Athletes in Action, Cru Military, and founded Branches of Valor International, a nonprofit serving military and first responder families whose lives have been touched by service-related stress and trauma.

Branches of Valor facilitated small, weekly group meetings called Rally Point Groups, where members developed a sense of family, trust and mutual support, to help each other connect with God and heal their mind, body and soul after trauma. In 2017, Chris and Rahnella merged Branches of Valor with Reboot Recovery, an organization also focusing on helping military and first responder families, so they could increase their impact together.

Rahnella is now Reboot's International Director and Chris is their National Resource Coordinator. They've authored several books, including the Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home workbook, both of which had life-changing impacts on both Sarah and John. Plus, the First Responder Healing Manual, among others.

They live in Eugene, Oregon, where they have raise four children, including an Afghanistan war veteran, a wildland firefighter and the wife of a Marine Major.

In this episode we chat about:

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show:

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In today’s episode Sarah chats with Kevin Weaver, CEO and co-founder of The Warriors Journey.

Kevin actually met Sarah's husband John first, at a conference for military ministries. John told him about The New Rosie Show, which we were filming at the time, and Kevin's been excited to partner with us and share our content on his site, TheWarriorsJourney.org, ever since.

The Warriors Journey is an online content site helping hurting military families with resources for hope, healing and community. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served as a security officer at the 24th SPS and in the Office of Special Investigations at U.S. Southern Command in the Republic of Panama from 1983-1987. Leveraging his 30 years of pastoral leadership experience, he is utilizing his skills to help develop and advance the vision of Network 211 and The Warriors Journey.

Kevin and is wife KyAnne have three sons; Kaleb and his wife Michaelah and twin daughters, Norah and Charis, staff Pastors at Bridgewood Church, Clarkston, MI. Keith, Capt. U.S. Army Special Forces, Ft. Bragg, NC. along with his wife Kelli and their children Thomas and Taylor; and Klay, 1st LT U.S. Army Armor officer, 101st Airborne, Ft Campbell, KY., along with his wife Amanda.

In this episode we chat about:

We hope you enjoy the show and please continue the conversation in the comments on our website, where you can also find links to all the resources mentioned in the show:

https://bravelove.tv/how-spiritual-injury-might-be-causing-your-ptsd,-with-kevin-weaver-of-the-warriors-journey-(episode-6)