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In this episode I sit down with Jeremy Abbey, a volunteer firefighter of over 13 years. We discuss what would possess someone to run into a burning structure for FREE, as well as the lasting effects bad calls can leave. We discuss the importance of talking to someone and being a part of something bigger than yourself.

https://www.tiktok.com/@captainkhaos90_bwn?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1

In this episode I sit down with a couple Fire Fighters that flew in from PA. Before we dug into smoked ribs and cold adult beverages we dive into the silent life of our First Responders. We discuss the highs and lows and the lack of resources for mental health treatment for our Fire Fighters and EMS/EMTs. We discuss PTSD and the importance of reaching out for help.

On this episode I sit down with  an Army vet that has the most amazing beard on TikTok. @GrayAce9 discusses his combat deployment as a medic as well as mental health, multiple suicide attempts and amazing things that are offered to our veterans after their service is completed.

https://www.tiktok.com/@grayace9?lang=en
https://huntingwithheroes.org
https://www.equest.org/veterans

In this episode I sit down with Army veteran and Author Carmelo Rodriguez. We discuss his military service, his crazy experience with the VA and how that turned into a movie and launched his career as an Author.

https://www.instagram.com/vetdocseries_studio/

Book
https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Soldier-Story-Living-Rodriguez-ebook/dp/B083GP236F

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On this episode I sit down with Sergeant Major Ogle. We discuss his over 30 years in the Army, deployments, mental health, and what it takes to be a great leader in the military. 

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

https://www.ridefor22.org

In this episode I sit down with Army veteran Robert Oberhofer. We discuss his deployment to Iraq, battling PTSD, incarceration, homelessness and addiction. We also discuss his journey from a Walmart parking lot to being on the road to a degree in Digital Science.

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

In this episode I sit down with Brian and Kendra Ward founders of The 4WARDPROJECT.  I had the privilege of learning about their son Eric Ward who fell to the 22. We discuss their crazy dating and marriage timeline as well as mental health. We also discuss their 4WARDPROJECT cause and how you can help their project.

https://www.4wardproject.com
https://www.facebook.com/4WARDproject
https://www.instagram.com/4WARDproject/
https://twitter.com/4WARDproject

In this episode I sit down with TikTok's own and Army veteran  @True.Soldier. We discuss his recovery after being hit with a RPG (rocket propelled grenade) while in Afghanistan. His battle with PTSD, his clothing line and how he became a personal trainer.

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@true.soldier?lang=en (Merch in Bio)

Lift For The 22
https://liftforthe22.org

On the episode I sit down with First Sergeant Deantoni Littleton. We talk about his 19 years in the Army, as well as why he would wanna jump out of a perfectly good airplane. We cover what makes a great leader, being an Air Borne Ranger and how Dirtybirdfitness became the official 1SG of TikTok. 

On this episode I sit down with Josh from WhatMakesUsFire podcast and nonprofit. We talk about his 15 years of being a firefighter/EMT and the lack of resources for civil servants suffering with PTSD. We also discuss his WhatMakesUsFire nonprofit organization and how using his platform from the WhatMakesUsFire podcast will help many first responders and military personnel.

WhatMakesUsFire
https://whatmakesusfire.com
https://www.instagram.com/whatmakesusfire/
https://www.facebook.com/whatmakesusfire/
https://twitter.com/WhatMakesUsFire?s=09
https://twitter.com/WhatMakesUsFire?s=09