Compeer

For many veterans, leaving the military can mean losing the structure, camaraderie, and sense of purpose that shaped their lives. On this episode of Untold Valor, we welcome Tamara Moore and Walter Matthews, co-founders of From Service to Self, to explore the often-overlooked challenges of transitioning to civilian life. They share how their organization is...

Chronic pain can change nearly every part of life, but it doesn’t have to define what comes next. U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient Dwight Boddorf shares how injuries sustained in Iraq reshaped his career, relationships, leadership, and daily routines. He explains why managing energy can matter more than managing time, how he’s...

Veterans dealing with PTSD, addiction, or difficult treatment experiences may have more options than they realize. In this episode, we sit down with clinical social worker Susan Maroto to talk about E.M.D.R. therapy, how trauma can remain unresolved for decades, and why finding the right therapist matters. Susan also explains pharmacogenomic testing and how genetics...

Season four of Untold Valor introduced listeners to veterans whose service continued long after they left the military. Their experiences reveal how grief, leadership, faith, family, advocacy, and storytelling can shape a new mission after life in uniform. This special retrospective revisits three conversations that reflect the many different ways veterans continue serving their communities...

Filmmaker Sid Holmes joins Untold Valor to discuss The Wait, his powerful documentary chronicling the lives of Vietnam veterans beyond the battlefield. Rather than beginning with combat, Sid explores who these men were before they served, revealing how childhood, military service, and the journey home shaped the rest of their lives. The conversation highlights the...

In this special “Best of Season 3 – Part 2” episode of Untold Valor, we revisit powerful conversations about leadership, resilience, and finding purpose after military service. Bart Womack shares lessons on embracing change and helping others reach their potential. Jeremy Stalnecker reflects on his Marine Corps experience, personal transition, and the mission behind Mighty...

In this episode of Untold Valor, Dr. Cathy Bennett-Santos shares her powerful journey from Army medic to nationally recognized advocate for women veterans impacted by military sexual trauma. She discusses the challenges many veterans face after service, the evolution of support systems within the VA, and why peer-to-peer connection can be life-changing. Dr. Santos also...

In this “Best of Season 3” episode of Untold Valor, we revisit powerful conversations about mental health, transition, and rediscovering purpose after military service. Myra shares why veterans must advocate for themselves and seek support without shame. Darrin reflects on the lasting emotional weight of traumatic experiences as a young medic. And Kat opens up...

This “Best of Season 2” episode highlights powerful moments of recovery, resilience, and life-changing support systems. Michael shares how his difficult transition out of the military led him to a new purpose, helping fellow veterans find meaningful careers. Dr. Maio reflects on the “three Jens” who entered his life at critical moments and helped save...

In this special “Best of Season 2” episode of Untold Valor, we revisit powerful conversations centered on the challenges of transitioning out of the military, the importance of connection, and finding renewed purpose through service.  Kyle shares insights on the cultural shift veterans face when reintegrating into civilian life and the systemic gaps that make...