I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Rapasky, the Medical Director of the Gulf Coast VA Health Care System.

We discussed the priority of getting all Veterans into the VA for their healthcare and all the changes to help with the growth.

New specialties coming to VA, new surgical procedures being offered, recruiting and retention efforts to expand access to care.

They are actively hiring MD's, Nurse Practitioners, PA's for "gap coverage" to decrease wait times.

Hiring Mental Health providers, Women's Health Nurse Practitioners to get Veteran's in quicker.

Reduce wait times, increase community partners, expanding tele- health, home-health, innovation.

Fixing the phone lines and improving customer service!

On-site advocates for Homeless Veterans.

Who is the fastest, largest, Veteran group coming to the VA??

So much more!

va.org

The USO! Friends for the military all around the world, giving them a home away from home!

Hear about the volunteers that are providing comfort, entertainment, food, fun and more for military members and their families.

Hear about everything they do, upcoming events, and new programs they are offering. From baby showers, workforce development training, transition services, and so much more.

We talk about the visiting celebrities, the bases, the programs, the volunteers and the service members.

Tracy Castillo, the Senior Area Operations manager for USO Florida and Alabama.

Kathy Andrade, Center Operations Program specialist at USO Pensacola NAS.

Nicole Boonmast, Center Operation Specialist at one of the busiest USO locations, the Pensacola International Airport.

uso.org

Hear how these two Autonomous Nurse Practitioners are expanding access to care in Northwest Florida, and their care model, at this Veteran owned practice, is booming!

They have a convenient, innovative, affordable approach, at their very popular practice and it is catching on to fill a gap in care. Many are choosing this care model as a great option for their care.

Larissa Coffey, Family NP, Owner of Core Health DPC, Navy Veteran with two active duty tours, and over 25 years experience in the inpatient and outpatient areas in the healthcare field.

Nicolle Hawley, Family NP, Veteran spouse and over 25years experience in multiple inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

Together they offer holistic, patient centered, personalized, comprehensive care. Hear all about their practice and being an autonomous nurse practitioner in the state of Florida.

corehealthdpc.com

Mr. Fred Barnett Sr. discussing all his ties to so many football leagues in Europe, Calgary, Arena, and then with the NFL NOLA Saints organization and now owner of the nonprofit Minor League Football team The Greater Pensacola Jets!

Then we heard about his new venture, bringing the "SmOrange" Can- the well-known modular shipping container- of the popular SMALLS Sliders. The Atlanta based company also has NFL Drew Brees as an investor. Barnett will be the general manager of their new location in Pensacola, FL.

My co-host, retired Marine LtCol David Sanford, and Barnett talked football for half the show and then we SLIDE into the Orange Can and the Grand Opening of SMALLS Sliders!

Slay your interviews and get the job you want!

Helping nurses or Nurse Practitioners become leaders, entrepreneurs and advocating as the expert! Join me for a big dose of Dr. Farah!

Dr Farah Laurent, DNP has over 20 years' experience as a clinical nurse in an ER of a level one trauma center, 6-time board certification from Trauma nursing to quality control.

She is an educator, Director of nursing programs and instrumental in elevating Board pass rates and now as an Associate Dean. She was part of the Veterans Administration Learning Opportunities Residency (VALOR) program for nursing students at the VA.

She was recently on the Jennifer Hudson Show as an expert nurse career coach, author, trainer and sought out national speaker for developing nurse leaders and creating healthy work environments for organizations.

Check out her podcast and LinkedIn live stream "The Nursing Dose with Farah".

Not everyone gets to have the honor of growing up as Marine Corps kids!

This is a July 4th special episode with my 2 kids interviewing each other about growing up with a Marine Corps dad.

Discussing dad's deployments, their favorite places to live, favorite bases, going to school on base, living on base housing, having military friends and more.

I know a lot of families will understand the restaurant choice we made on one Christmas Day when Daddy was deployed -fun times!

It was so precious hearing my son and daughter re-live some of these memories and I had to get them recorded!

My son is an author and graduate of UWF.

My daughter, graduate of UWF, is now an attorney and she takes over the host duty for this episode.

Then mom and dad join in the show!

David, Michael, Marciella, Monica: Enjoy the legacy recording of the Sanford family episode!

Dr. Justine Roper is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialty certification in pelvic floor therapy.

She is the owner of In Her Physique Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Wellness in Pensacola FL.

Men & Women need to listen to this show!

She joins me in studio to discuss pelvic, urinary, rectal, prostate, sexual dysfunction, natural aging, pre-postpartum pelvic floor rehab, strengthening, overall health and more.

Did you know, most people are not doing their Kegels correctly?

We also discuss her amazing collaboration with the VA to help Veterans get the physical therapy they need and the real healthcare disparities that exist! We want everyone to have access to health care, get to a provider and take care of your health!

InHerPhysique.com

Founded by retired Marine Major Lee Stuckey, AHERO Community is a non-profit organization that helps heal Veterans with Outdoor recreation activities and retreats.

Vice President, retired Marine LtCol Dave Glassman, joins us to talk about AHERO and about the upcoming Annual Pensacola Beach "Warrior Hook-Up" Weekend, hosting military Veterans and first responders.

I have known these Marines for years and I have personally been to the hunting retreats and experienced first-hand the changes in the Veterans that participate. It's life changing and lifesaving! It's about the togetherness, the stories, the holistic approach to caring for these Vets; all while hunting and fishing!

He shares the story of Marine Cpl Dillon Dupree and how AHERO changed his life.

A powerful and emotional show!

To Donate, please visit AHEROUSA.ORG

Co-Host & Hubby: Retired Marine LtCol David Sanford

Pensacola native, former Escambia County Commissioner, former Mayor, Grover Robinson is a legendary figure in Pensacola, FL.

His vision added so much to the city, from festivals to food trucks. He brought arts and culture to downtown that complimented the surrounding military and beach lifestyle.

He was instrumental in bringing multiple industries, thousands of jobs, and millions in funding to the area for expansion. All while tackling hurricanes, social unrest, homeless camps, Covid pandemic and a terrorist attack on our local military base. He tells us how he handled it all!

He is now the Government Relations and Legislative Liaison for Pensacola State College, and he tells us about all their new programs, Veteran initiatives and legislative priorities at the college and future expansion.

We also hear what he does that brings him peace and relaxation!

Co-host retired Marine LtCol David Sanford

A powerful podcast for Veterans and the ones who love them.

Retired Marine Captain Garret Biss, C-130 Pilot, award winning author, popular Ted Talk presenter and Founder of an addiction Recovery Resident Program.

Like so many Veterans, he struggled with transitioning out of service, loss of identity or purpose, reliving trauma, led to emptiness, challenges with mental health, alcohol and addition issues.

His experiences now help other Veterans transition out of service and get back their joy of living through his immersive resident program.

Check out his Ted Talk and websites:

Unspokentrauma.Vet

Warriorreset.com

Valiantpath.vet