I am honored to sit down with Army Veteran and Survivor Advocate, Aaron Hudgins. After losing his wife, SSG Jari J. Hudgins, Aaron turned his grief into a mission. From 26 years in uniform to advocating at the Pentagon, his journey from “survival mode” to thriving is a masterclass in resilience. Aaron’s vulnerability and his impact in the Veteran community through advocacy on PTSD and healing is truly palpable in this episode!

Join Tracy, “Mrs. JDog” as she sits down with Brodi Pursley, Army Veteran and the powerhouse Executive Director of A Dog’s Dream. Brodi opens up about the "tactical treasure" that helped shape his life after service—offering raw, inspiring words of wisdom for any Veteran currently navigating the struggle of transition. 🇺🇸 We will dive into Brodi’s personal roadmap for finding purpose after the military. How Brodi’s passion for service turned into the incredible mission of giving retired breeding dogs a second chance at life in loving, adoptive homes. 🐕❤️

We are LIVE with Suzette Heller, Army Veteran, a leading voice in Veteran advocacy and Director of Development at Save A Warrior (SAW).  While her stellar education prepared her for leadership, it was her personal journey through the SAW program that truly defined her path. In this episode, Suzette shares her personal "why" and discusses the profound, positive impact SAW had on her life. Tune in to hear how her expertise and firsthand experience with SAW’s life-changing transformation are driving systemic change for those who serve.

How do we process the unthinkable? For Branden Zeitler, Army Veteran and Delaware Coordinator for Irreverent Warrior, the loss of his best friend to suicide became the catalyst for a life dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. In this episode, Branden discusses why "irreverent" connection is the key to breaking down walls for veterans, the wisdom gained from navigating personal trauma, and the "8 Minutes" Rule: A powerful perspective on the window of time that can save a life. Branden’s perspective is a vital reminder that while we can't change the past, we can absolutely shape the future of veteran mental health.

Join Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan on the Tactical Treasures Podcast and tune in for an inspiring look at the woman leading the charge for our heroes’ mental health, Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22Zero. Dr. Pam is a military spouse and first responder who wears many hats—including professor of Psychology. She’s sharing how she’s bringing academic rigor to 22Zero by establishing institutional research partnerships to validate their trauma-healing protocols. Hear about the intersection of education and service, how personal sacrifice drives organizational vision and the science behind the 22Zero mission. 

On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy has the honor of sitting down with Hugh Tychsen, Marine Corps Veteran and Program Manager for Irreverent Warriors, for a conversation that is as raw as it is inspiring. Hugh shares the incredible story of how a friendship formed during deployment didn’t just provide comfort—it literally saved him and his unit. We dive deep into How brotherhood sustains us in the darkest places, the mission of IW to bring Veterans together through humor and camaraderie and Hugh’s powerful advice for any Veteran currently struggling, "You do you whatever that looks like” keeping you from making a decision that can never be taken back.

Host Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan sits down with the amazing Ashton Kroner, Marine Corps Veteran, Director of Veteran Affairs for PINK Concussions and Co-Founder of Pedal for Impact! Tune in to hear about the essential tactical treasure that shaped her journey with her husband, Casey, the groundbreaking mission and impact of Pedal for Impact as they embark on an advocacy bicycle ride from Florida to Washington, DC and the powerful impact PINK concussions is having on brain injury research in the female sector!

Listen to this inspiring episode of Tactical Treasures where Tracy Flanagan sits down with Blake Richardson, Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Help Our Heroes! Blake shares intimate details of his journey with PTSD and TBI that went undiagnosed for several years. Hear how the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy helped him and the miraculous results he has experienced and seen in other Veterans and the push to get legislation passed for this "non-traditional" therapy to be offered to Veterans and First responders suffering with TBI and PTSD through the VA system and other medical avenues.

Check out this incredibly inspiring podcast episode! Tracy sits down with Cassidy Nolan, Marine Corps Veteran and Co-Founder of Mach 1 Hot Sauce! Hear about his journey—from the surprising initial goal of a "port-a-potty business" to building an amazing brand of hot sauce free of "junk"—perfectly illustrating the entrepreneurial spirit of showing up, having a positive attitude and learning from mistakes and his "tactical treasure" mantra, that is a powerful takeaway for putting ideas into action!

Tune into this powerful and deeply emotional Tactical Treasures Podcast as Tracy sits down with military family member and Communications Director for Wreaths Across America, Amber Caron!

 Amber shares a heartfelt and moving account of her very first Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National Cemetery alongside Co-Founder, Karen Worcester. Hear her inspiring story of what it means to be part of the WAA mission for over 17 years, and how it has helped her discover and connect with her own family's profound legacy of military service. Don't miss this opportunity to hear an intimate perspective on Wreaths Across America’s mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach and learn how you can get involved in Wreaths Across America Day in your own community to ensure no veteran is ever forgotten.