IGY622

In this episode I sit down with podcast host, mental health coach, social media influencer and Army soldier Dylan Sessler. We talk about his multiple deployments to Afghanistan, how suicide changed the course of his life at an early age, mental health, his 19 year silent battle with depression and anxiety. We also discuss his new book Defy the Darkness that launches 7/17/2021.

Dylan Sessler Website
https://dylansessler.com

Defy The Darkness 
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098R5FG5S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@dylan_sessler?lang=en

In this episode I sit down with Army veteran Stephen Miller. We discuss his time in Counter Intelligence and the injury that caused his medical separation. We discuss his fundraising efforts to provide service dogs to multiple veterans and first responders including his own from the Malinois Foundation.

Help Stephen Miller here
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3DYBH9E2WGWLC 

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3256472532156416809&created=1625060563.616962&printed=1
 

Malinois Foundation
https://themalinoisfoundation.org/about

On this episode I sit down with Marine veteran Mike Howard. We talk about opiate addiction, losing "everything" and making a come back. We discuss the benefits of service dogs and amazing non-profit organizations.

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@coop_n_mike?lang=en

Till Vallhala Project
https://tilvalhallaproject.com

Alpha Bravo Canine
https://www.alphabravocanine.org

In this episode I sit down with retired police Sgt. and Author  Eric Weaver. We discuss his 22 years within law enforcement, battles with mental health and a program he has started to train departments the importance of mental health awareness and acceptance.

Website
https://www.overcomingthedarkness.com

Book
https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Darkness-Shining-Illness-Enforcement/dp/0578755718/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=overcoming+the+darkness&qid=1623829730&sr=8-2

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/overcoming-the-darkness-eric-weaver/1138013622?ean=9780578755717

In this bonus episode I sit down and drink some moonshine and liquor with some veteran friends and teammates. Guests Keith Pluta, Cory Lingelbach, and Michael Vaccaro and I talk all things hockey. Highlight some amazing organizations like the Utah Warriors, Guns "n" Hoses and the Warrior Hockey program that has grown to over 30+ teams across the US. We also discuss some local upcoming events like the Sounds of Freedom in Layton on 6/19/21 and the Officer Nathan Lyday Memorial Hockey Tournament that will run from 6/25 - 6/27 at the Ogden Ice Sheet.

Sounds Of Freedom
https://www.facebook.com/events/215940420344649/?ref=newsfeed
Memorial Hockey Tournament
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207359827594708

In this episode I sit down with veteran Brian Schiele. We discuss his 21 years of service, his stateside deployment, the stigma of PTSD and motorcycles. Perfect conversation over a morning cup of coffee.

AHMA
https://www.facebook.com/AHMAUT1
https://ahmaut1.webs.com

Brian Schiele
https://www.facebook.com/brian.schiele1

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Lorie Hood. Dr. Lorie Hood is a Traumatologist, leadership coach, researcher, who has devoted her life to understanding and healing individual and collective trauma. We discuss PTSI (yes "I" not "D") and the science behind how the brain works and operates. We discuss different programs for first responders that increases focus and performance while reducing the potential for trauma and burnout. 

https://www.loriehoodphd.com
https://www.thehoodgroupllc.com
https://www.respondersfirstllc.com
https://www.futuresafellc.com

On this episode I sit down with Army veteran Ron Cromwell. We discuss his multiple deployments and his crazy separation situation. We discuss how we met on TikTok and how he became a member of the IGY622 non-profit.

In the episode I sit down with my friend Ryan Baker. We talk about his 10 years of being a Combat Controller in the Air Force. We discuss the rigorous training, multiple combat tours, mental health and we even talk about the Space Force. 

Ryan Baker
https://www.instagram.com/ryanbaker_1985/

Rocky Mountain Mopar Car Club
https://www.instagram.com/rocky_mountain_mopars/

In this episode I sit down in the studio with Army Sergeant Travis Drake aka Juicy. We talk about his 13 years in the Army, his deployment to Iraq as a Combat Medic, inpatient treatment for PTSD and being the President of the Utah Chapter of American Heroes Motorcycle Association.

American Heros Motorcycle Association:
https://www.facebook.com/AHMAUT1

Operation Hero: 
https://www.facebook.com/OperationHeroTracy

Utah Warriors Hockey:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207359827594708

Utah Warriors Rugby:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207359827594708