Stached Away Thoughts

Today’s guest is a genuine lady and an absolute boss when it comes to life challenges and trials. Vanessa hails from Tennessee with a mighty cheerleader attitude that drove her in the right direction and gave her a purpose, to join the Marines. She talks with us about her awesome time even while serving on FET Teams on deployment. She walks us gracefully and emotionally through her time as a single parent. Now an online fitness coach with Inner Alpha, she strives to help women around. She is a true example for all females around. Join us and listen to the amazing stories and touching moments from Vanessa on this newest episode.

Blake is a true gentleman raised on the East Coast. While growing up he lived a very normal and casual life with both his parents and siblings. He started his journey as a stocker in a local grocery store and then suddenly realized he was meant for way more. He joined the Marines in 2001 and was driven with passion and patriotism after the attacks on 9/11. He started his career as an Infantryman but had the destiny to be greater. He suddenly found himself taking the leap into Recon. He shares his stories with us from his beginning to his current life after. Join us for a riveting and educational episode!

On this weeks episode we sit down with the founder and Executive Director of paws4people, Kyria Henry Whisenhunt. Kyria provides us with a vast amount of knowledge on her organization, which is geared to providing training and service animals to people on a national level. She describes how her organization has been growing and was originally passed to her from her father. She also explains the difference between service animals and emotional support animals. Join us as we learn about paws4people, service animals, and how you can help build the community around you.

On this episode we sit down with Kimberly Riggs! Kimberly is a NC native and single mom who strives to be the best for her beautiful daughter. Kimberly has a certain drive and motivation which has enabled her to smash all of her goals and obstacles. She has completed and achieved her degree in Psychology and is now in hot pursuit to obtain her Master’s. Along with school, she has been progressing towards her first ever body building show this year. For most, these are amazing accomplishments but her biggest is overcoming and recovering from her diagnosed eating disorder. Join us, as we discuss her journey and he continued rise from a traumatic past.

On this episode we sit down with Retired Master Sergeant Brandon Schmidt. Brandon takes us through his early life of being raised as a single child in Ohio all way to his lustrous career in the Marines. He talks with us about various topics from fun loving jobs before the Marines, to his badass employment in MARSOC. Then he coasts with us and enlightens us on his new opportunities and occupation after his 20 plus year career. Please tune in and enjoy this absolute free fall of an episode with a far above average man.

On this weeks episode we sit down with a great example of a leader, mentor and just a genuine good guy. Kagan takes us through his journey from upstate Maine to North Carolina where his school life began and had an impact on his future. He also discusses with us his current path of building a military active and veteran community while utilizing social media. He has a plethora of goals and achievements lined up which directly correlate to providing help his military community. Lastly, we discuss his transition from the enlisted side of the house over to the shiny officer ranks in the Marine Corps. Join us, and learn what new path may lie ahead of you and what Kagan is planning next!

On this episode, we speak with Rian Pettus who is a Marine Veteran and upcoming online gamer and goes by the name of RainmanGames. He sits down with us and discusses about his struggles with PTSD, alcoholism, his fight with having a brain tumor and being diagnosed with ADHD. He helps us navigate through his issues and how he has overcame them to pursue his dreams. On his off time, he is dedicated to volunteering for his local Special Olympics Powerlifting Team as their Coach! Through Rian’s high spirits and motivation, he has turned this almost non-existent program into a newly rejuvenated passion for his athletes. Join us on this wild ride as Rian opens up and shares his story. This episode definitely brings sunshine to some rainy days.

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Lauren Pace. She is a clinical psychologist, Air Force veteran and an absolute badass. Lauren takes us through how she fell in love with her occupation, her time in the Air Force, and how she has transformed her studies into being an asset and resource for military members. She also gives us tips and tricks on how to better care for ourselves and answers some questions from our audience. Jump into the mind of a psychologist and enjoy all the laughs and learning that she prescribes us! We promise you will ABSOLUTELY love this episode!

On this episode, we crush another solo episode. And yes of course you’ll hear from the fan favorite JP! JP helps Mike as they dive into New Years, discussing goals and resolutions. They also shed light on those bringing babies to the new year but addressing some of the most unique college football names. They also provide overview on toxic masculinity and it’s relationship to men’s mental health. Lastly, well maybe even Mikes last episode as he determines who he would legally fight given the opportunity. Buckle up and buckle down for a rocking episode!