On this episode Sam sits down with special guest and quintessential example of post-traumatic growth, BriGette McCoy. She discusses her military career and life after service as a survivor of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). As founder of the Women Veteran Social Justice network, she is nationally recognized as an advocate for women veterans and veterans of color. She has testified in front of Congress, been featured on major news outlets, and is regularly invited as a speaker at institutions and events around the country. Join Sam and BriGette for a discussion of her life, career, and theories about veteran culture.  

Website: wvsjnetwork.org 

Organizations Socials:

Facebook.com/4wvsj

@wvsjnetwork Twitter and IG

www.LinkedIn/in/wvsjnetwork

Brigettes socials:

Facebook.com/sheheroic,

@sheheroic Twitter and IG

LinkedIn.com/in/brigettemccoy

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Aaron Knowles began his Army career as a transportation soldier and later transitioned into Public Affairs. He and Sam discuss his current duties as a senior non-commissioned officer, but also the creativity and passion for “nerd culture” that has stretched across his nearly two decades of service. Aaron tells the story of a military friendship that led to the creation of The Oblivion Bar podcast. He talks about being a Twitch streamer, cosplaying, and his love photography. He and Sam conclude with a discussion about how creative expression serves as a therapeutic outlet and improves mental health.

The Oblivion Bar Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-oblivion-bar/

Aarons Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/better_actions

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode, Sam sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Elizabeth Barrs, a former Army intelligence officer who served tours in Desert Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the White House Situation Room. She has taught Veterans Studies at EKU since 2013, and her leadership inside and outside the classroom helped EKU Online spread Veterans Studies across the globe. Liz and Sam compare academic and military institutions. Liz discusses her views on the emerging field of Veterans Studies, her perspective about how our program has grown since its inception, and how her military career influences her teaching.

Want to take Professor Barr’s class from anywhere in the world through EKU Online? https://ekuonline.eku.edu/veterans-studies-certificate

Learn more about the Kentucky Center for Veterans Studies: eku.edu/kcvs  

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jason Poudrier is an Iraq War veteran, accomplished poet, and Pat Tillman Scholar. He and Sam discuss the influence of wartime service on his writing and the connection between resilience and creative expression. Jason currently leads creative writing workshops for veterans and is building a network to amplify the voices of all those impacted by war. 

Pat Tillman Scholarship: https://pattillmanfoundation.org/apply-to-be-a-scholar/

His website: jpoudrier.com

Book: Red Fields https://www.amazon.com/Red-Fields-Jason-Poudrier/dp/0985133716/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Red+Fields+jason&qid=1606068532&sr=8-1

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sam meets Suzanne Rancourt, a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps. A multi-modal Expressive Arts Therapist, Rancourt explains the concept of "broken time" and methods she uses in her practice, distinguishing between multi-modal and other forms of arts therapies. She is a member of the Abenaki/Huron tribes and the author of three books of poetry: Billboard in the Clouds, murmurs at the gate, and Old Stones, New Roads. Her short works of poetry, non-fiction, and fiction have appeared in dozens of publications. 

Author Website: https://www.expressive-arts.com

Latest Book: https://mainstreetragbookstore.com/product/old-stones-new-roads-suzanne-s-rancourt/

Suzanne's Recommended Reading: Thomas D. Osborn's Combat Related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Holistic Approach (2012) and Heuristic Research: Design, Methodolgiy, and Applications (1990) by Clark Moustakes.

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode Sam is joined by Tif Holmes, a professional photographer and former member of one the U.S. Army Reserve Bands. Though classically trained, a traumatic experience forced Tif to shift from music to visual art. She discusses that transformation, her healing journey, and how she uses art professionally, therapeutically, and in service to the veteran community

Her Website: https://www.tifholmes.com

Conceptual art: https://tifholmes.smugmug.com/Art-Pieces/n-65mZG/ 

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's the first episode! Sam talks to Roman Baca, a USMC veteran and founder of the Exit 12 Dance Company. Exit 12 incorporates military themes, stories, and movements to explore veterans' experiences and translate them into art for audiences around the world. And for many who take part, the performance itself is therapeutic. You will learn about Roman's service, how it inspired him to start Exit 12, and his ongoing work in the United Kingdom with the Soldiers Arts Academy. 

Documentry: https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/312834658

His website: exit12danceco.org

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On this episode, Sam introduces himself, explains the goals of the podcast, and provides a little background and information about future shows.

Want to find the other episodes go to www.servicetoservice.libsyn.com

Want to support the center? Go to go.eku.edu/give-KCVS 

To subscribe to this podcast put this link in your favorite podcatcher:

https://servicetoservice.libsyn.com/rss

Send feedback to: [email protected]

Veterans Studies Alliance: https://www.veteranology.org/

Bumbly March by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3463-bumbly-march

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/