1 IED, 2 Amputations ... but the only thing that made former Green Beret, Caleb Brewer, surrender was the California surf.  Along with pro surfer Danny Nichols, hear the amazing story of Operation Surf.

Joshua Mantz died.  He was flatline for 15 minutes.  But, he came back from the dead.  In this gripping interview, you'll hear him talk about; what it's like to die, come back and how everyone can go from trauma to transformation.  This story is not just for veterans- our conversation reveals many life lessons, documented in his new book,  "The Beauty of a Darker Soul: Overcoming Trauma Through the Power of Human Connection". 

Every time we hear about one, it stings.  What the hell can we do? How can we help? Where do we start? This podcast offers guests who have lived through it, and they'll give you; 1. Advice  2.Things to do right now and 3.Resources that will help. VetStory Host, Phil Briggs hears some much needed advice from VA reporter Jonathan Kaupanger, Kim Ruocco from TAPS & Shawn Jones, Stop Soldier Suicide. 

In the second part of our conversation with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), Brad Burge told us how MDMA works on the brain of veterans with severe PTS. And, clinical trial success story, Jonathon Lubecky, shared more details about taking Ecstasy during these intense therapy sessions.

We talked with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) about the success they're having treating veterans with severe PTSD. And we got a glimpse inside the experience, from Jonathon Lubecky- a trial participant and a combat veteran with one hell of a story! 

Matt Saintsing gets his Aloha on with awesome Hawaiian brew.  Hear Glen Tomlinson, President/Owner of Home of the Brave Brewing Co. talk about his love of WWII History, Sharing pints with Pearl Harbor Survivors and of course tasting some high octane Mighty American Ale. 

2 POWs, and 1 Marine … they went through hell in Korea & Vietnam.  But their inspiring stories will make you feel the love and honor that is part of every Memorial Day.