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This week we interview Gina Slusher, a prior BM1 in the USCG who left the service after being refused an exemption from the C19 jab as a lactating mother. She was a top performer in the service, and continues to serve the CG community as a top notch real estate agent in Charleston SC. If you’re moving to or from Charleston, give her a shout!

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A father, husband, leader, and retired BMCS - Mike Carola, Surfman #377 and Officer in Charge of station Quillayute River tells his story of service and makes a solid recommendation for change. 

Tune in to hear a few stories of service from one of the real ones.

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In this episode we discuss Command Climate, a relief for cause, and the long successful career of a CWO Colin Smith. 

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Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS

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Join us for the second of a two part episode with Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience.



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Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS

Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience.



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On this episode the team
Meets with Dan Reppen, co-founder of Breakwater Alliance who shares his personal story of mental health challenges and recovery. 

https://www.bwafoundation.org/

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On this episode we interview Dan “Skip” Noel. Dan is a prior Marine who later served in the Coast Guard and decided to help form an incredible non-profit of peers supporting peers called Breakwater Alliance Foundation.  

Download to hear his story of service that continues to this day

Website: https://bwafoundation.org 
Ph: 430-777-2923 

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September is suicide prevention month. On this episode John Kopp returns to discuss mental health and suicide awareness. 

John is a former BM1 in the Coast Guard, and mental health provider in Washington State. He is also the founder of Fierce Heart Development http://www.fierceheartdev.com , a coaching service geared to help you navigate your CG career. 

If you need immediate mental health assistance dial 911. If you’re having thoughts of suicide dial #988

The CDC Suicide Resource list has a ton of excellent options to help anyone navigate challenging times

https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/general-resources.html

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On this weeks episode the E9 Mafia j reviews Marshall Griffin - a retired USCG Commander, JAG Defense Attorney, and founder of Griffin Law Firm.  

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With September being suicide awareness month, it’s important that we have some crucial conversations. This week we interview the amazing and talented Karla Nemitz. A voracious advocate for Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention, talented artist, and former Coastie as she shares her journey.

Pick up some of her incredible her art here - https://www.artbykarlanemitz.com/

If you or a loved one are having thoughts of suicide, please reach for help first.  Here are some resources

#988

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/

https://www.22aday.org/

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