Mel sits down with Enrique Irby who has served in the military for over 20 years about his passion and interest in yoga in the military. Irby shares his first hand experience from beginning his mindfulness journey after four deployments and navigating mental health challenges that in his words saved his military career and has changed his life. Topics include accessibility, the relevance of mind body modalities and practical applications to how the timeless wisdom of yoga and mindfulness optimize soldier performance.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Mel joins David Holland, the owner of Longtab Brewing Company for a conversation on David's journey of 20 years as an 18 Delta, 10 years as a Special Forces Warrant Officer and his transition into starting his brewing company that began as a passion and love of beer to a business that is dedicating to honoring the history of Green Berets.

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Mel and Marty unpack some of the most powerful teachings experienced both on and off the podcast over the past 6 months offering more context on applying this content and holistic wellness deeper into your life. Discover the power of self awareness and enjoy a lighthearted reflection and storytelling with Mel and Marty.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Mel sits down with SFC Christopher Bullis to discuss Holistic Health and Fitness. SFC Bullis shares his own journey of holistic health and fitness through addressing mental health and resiliency to today initiating ways to bring mindfulness to our cadre and student soldiers. SFC Bullis shares insight through his own personal experiences on the relevance of utilizing a holistic framework for soldier wellbeing while highlighting the impact movement and mindfulness have provided him. Listeners will be inspired and guided into practical ways to improve quality of life through mindset and the power of multi-modal health maintenance.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Join Mel as she dives into mental programming with 20 year Marine Veteran, Nigel Fisher unpacking mental programs that keep people stuck and disempowered. Discover reframes and tools to awaken deeper self realization, agency and ways to live an intentional life. Nigel shares powerful insights based on his military career and experiences through the profession that led to deeper connections within that have aided his success now and during his transition out of the military into civilian life.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Mel interviews veteran and military spouse Tania Palacios exploring parenthood in the military and mindful coping skills for the military child. Mel and Tania get candid on experiences and tools they’ve personally acquired through different seasons as a military spouse with parenting. Learn about co-regulation, mindfulness and grace through an intimate conversation to aid in community and connection.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Marty welcomes Dr James Ogletree, Chief Medical Officer at Health By Design, for a candid discussion about our overall health and how stress, anxiety, and depression are really tied to how much we pack into our busy lives. We tend to overload ourselves with a multitude of tasks and set unreasonable expectations for getting things done to the point that it affects our physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Ogletree talks about easy ways to reduce risk factors that lead to severe ailments, like heart attacks, by simply having fun, creating white space in our daily routines, improving our diet and exercise, and enhancing our knowledge of resources available through the American Heart Association.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Marty welcomes back Kimberly Anderson, Director of Wellness at Endeavors, for Part II of their conversation and they take a deeper dive into the wellness programs offered at this facility. From initial contact to that first step into the "connection room", Endeavors is very deliberate in setting the conditions for success and removing barriers for care. In this episode, Kimberly walks us through the pillars of wellness and explains how these are all interwoven into how we seek care and accept care as we continue to unpack boxes of emotions, trauma, and stress during transitional periods.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Mel is joined by President and CEO, Sandy Morander, from the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, as they dive into the mind body and spirit foundations of the YMCA's history and greater mission. Sandy shares wisdom on sustainable community outreach, social responsibility and pivoting through the pandemic to continue serving the greater San Antonio area and military families. Learn accessible and empowering ways to begin mindfulness, volunteerism, and community innovation that embodies your own maintenance of wellbeing.

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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Mel sits down with Armando Sanchez, MSW, Veteran Peer Support Specialist at Rise Recovery- who shares his experience with addiction and his military background. Armando discusses addiction, the hidden truths and hope of healing through community, compassion and the body.

Armando tells his powerful story and provides timeless teachings, insights and experiences that whether you or someone you love are navigating alcohol and substance abuse or you’ve been touched by addiction in one way or another- this episode will awaken your heart in more ways than you can imagine.

Armando provides powerful resources and perspectives on beginning your healing. To learn more about the incredible work and recovery services provided for the military and veteran community visit https://www.riserecovery.org/about-us/our-services/

Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

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