Not only is Marcos a US Navy veteran he is the host of a very cool podcast.  Marcos' military experience gave him the necessary skills to thrive as a civilian. One of few veterans I've met who has had a smooth transition out, he tells us how.  Even as a devoted christian he is one of the most open-minded people I know. Find out how the use of marijuana expanded his mind and helped him resolve internal struggles.  Check out Freethinkers Allowed everywhere you listen to podcasts to hear some very cool people have great discussions about spirituality, music and more.

Meet the first male veteran I've interviewed, and see what makes him so special. Find out what the Air Force was like from a male perspective. We talk about what "shenanigans" were taking place on the base. We discuss feeling alone, the difficult transition to civilian life, and so much more. Seth is an awesome guy with a huge heart and his dedication to helping homeless veterans touches my heart and when you hear what he does, it will touch yours, too.

Check out The American Heritage Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-heritage/id1449374718

https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/rr-military-podcast

https://www.americanheritagepodcast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/american_heritage_podcast/

https://www.facebook.com/Americanheritagepodcast/

https://www.passagewaysltd.org/

In this special interest episode we highlight another charity that we love, and talk about updating our style post uniform. Find out about Operation Sparkle Stud, a beautiful mission to give back to the deployed and their spouses for the holidays.  Liz discusses her journey to spread sunshine by doing good through charity, her love of fashion, and how you can be styled for free locally or through her virtual services.

Links and Contact:

Liz Jackson

Senior Stylist, Stella & Dot

Personal Website:   https://www.stelladot.com/lizjackson

Email: [email protected]

PayPal Account for Donation: [email protected]

Partner Organization - Full Circle Home: http://www.fullcirclehome.org/

Donation Information:

Sponsor a pair of the popular Stella & Dot earrings, the Sparkle Studs, for a woman this holiday season!  In partnership with Full Circle Home, military wives and military mothers will be gifted these earrings in honor of their troops who are deployed. Every woman deserves a little sparkle, especially these heroes at home!  Each pair of earrings is $20, but any sponsorship amount is sincerely appreciated!  Liz Jackson, Senior Stylist with Stella & Dot, has organized Operation Sparkle Stud as a way of honoring the military men and women in her life.  She has personally committed to donating 100% of her commission from this project to provide as many earrings as possible.

What could be worse than having a good friend turn into an aggressive, threatening stalker? Angie shares a nightmarish story of her journey to hell and back. Her struggles facing trauma, her failures, successes and where she is now in her healing process. Be warned. This one might trigger you. 

Links:

Lean In Women Veterans 

https://leanin.org/circles-network/lean-in-women-veterans

Women Veterans Initiative

http://womenveteransinitiative.com/

Veteran Voices Minnesota

https://mnhum.org/veterans-voices/

Veterans Resilience Project

https://www.resiliencemn.org/

I Am Not Invisible 

https://mn.gov/mdva/blog/?id=1066-328575

A short episode about the season one experience. This one's all about sharing love and gratitude for the guests and listeners.

On the season 1 finale, I highlight on organization that I love. Gina of Pinups For Vets and I discuss her mission to raise money for the initiatives of her non-profit organization by utilizing female veterans in a wholesome yet sexy calendar. These images are inspired by the 40's era pinups, and help boost the moral of the sick, and senior veterans in VA Hospitals. Find out who she is, why she does this, how she got started and how you can participate. 

Follow Pin-ups For Vets

https://www.pinupsforvets.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pinupsforvets

 Twitter and Instagram: @pinupsforvets

Mindy is a columnist, blogger, wife, mother, grad student, Navy retiree and soon to be published author. She went from feeling lost after spending all of her adult life in the military to helping both men and women overcome difficult issues on her website, DearMindy.com. She faced the trauma of losing her mother to a serial killer, and now writes to help others. Find out how she reinvented herself, and her strategies for adapting to life post active duty.  

Find Mindy at 

https://dearmindy.com/https:/

Follow Mindy on Instagram at

@dear.mindy

Shattered Season 1

Episode 2:  "The Cowboy Killer"

https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Season-1/dp/B0752F1P8B

Cowboy Killer info:

https://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Fugitive-Cowboy-Mike-is-captured-1060492.php

https://mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com/2017/08/30/suspected-serial-killer-michael-john-cowboy-mike-braae-convicted-of-1-murder-and-sentenced-to-47-years-in-prison-suspected-of-at-least-3-more-murders/

https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/cowboy-mike-the-ladykiller/

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/cowboy-mike-braae-convicted-of-2001-rape-murder-of-lacey-woman/

As a single mother of an autistic son, Lynn served her country honorably for years. First serving in the National Guard, then in the US Army as the only woman in an all male platoon. After an assault by her own trusted platoon sergeant, the push to discharge her began. Later, the unresolved trauma issues affected her transition to civilian life for years. Find out how Lynn went from spiraling to founding an organization that has saved the lives of veterans.

Hope 4 Veterans

http://www.hope4veterans.org/

Disabled American Veterans

https://www.dav.org/veterans/find-your-local-office/

Join me as I take the first step on this podcasting journey. Find out who I am and why I started a podcast by a female veteran for female veterans.  You are here at the beginning, as I build a foundation that helps other female veterans. Together we will create something to spread good into the lives of our veteran sisters and the world. 

After a leadership change Nicole's command began to make unusual requests. Ones that she felt uncomfortable with. This is the story of a fight to protect others and the consequences of that choice.  

Nicole's story in the Huffington Post by Joshua Kors

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/suffering-from-a-personality-disorder-how-my-promising_b_5a5108bbe4b0cd114bdb33b5

Joshua Kors

https://joshuakors.com/

Disposable Warriors

https://www.disposablewarriors.org/

Civilian Medical Resources Network

http://civilianmedicalresources.net/