The Vantage Point

Comeback Yoga is a free Yoga resource that travels in order to cater to the locations of veterans across Colorado. We are passionate supporters of natural, holistic measures to counter the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

CH-47 pilot Dylan Hawkins tells us about his experience with the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. This is a VA benefit separate from the GI bill that enables veterans to not only attend college, but to have a job lined up upon completion. Along the way, we hear about his journey from being a Victoria's Secret employee, to an infantryman, to finally a chinook pilot.

Dr. Shawn Murray is President of Murray Security Services and Blake Schwank is the CEO of Colorado Computer Support IT Pros. They discuss the modern landscape of cybersecurity, innovations, AI and how to avoid scams.

Angela Walter is an Army Veteran who spent her career in support of Special Operations Forces both state side, and deployed in areas of conflict. Today, she uses her education in philosophy to educate others on natural law in an attempt bring peace world wide.

Michael Lear, Angela Darling, and Roberto Rangle tell us about The Trager approach, a somatic therapy method that let's the practitioner teach your nervous system exactly how to relax.

Christopher Lee is a life coach and author of the book Beyond the Battlefield. Lee is former Green Beret and special forces medic that now runs his own lifestyle coaching business, Top Tier Performance, that focuses on giving people coaching, and tools they need to achieve their goals in life.

Robert Patton is the founder and CEO of SHEATH Underwear, a veteran-owned apparel brand redefining comfort in men’s underwear. A former U.S. Army soldier turned entrepreneur, Robert developed the concept for SHEATH while serving in Iraq, driven by a personal need for performance-based comfort in extreme conditions. Since launching the company in 2013, he has grown SHEATH into a globally recognized brand known for its patented dual pouch technology, innovative design, and loyal customer base. 

Peter Buckles is a retired Army Staff Sergeant who, after applying the tools obtained throughout the forging process of becoming a soldier, has lead a successful career in business management following his military career. Once a military police officer breaking up fights in Korea, today Pete is the General Manager of Phil Long Kia, the owner of Olde World Bagel, and holds a position on Mt. Carmel's Board of Directors, all here in Colorado Springs. Successfully leading such large scale business endeavors all while fathering his family, Pete has experience and wisdom that we can all take notes on.

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 25 years. A keynote speaker on mental strength and resilience and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method. She is the founder of Mentally STRONG Academy, an outpatient mental health clinic in Colorado Springs with licensee locations nationally. She is a national speaker and has authored multiple books and workbooks, and currently serves in the US Navy Reserves. 

To kick off our VA series we sit down with Steve Bundy, an Army Veteran and current Peer Support Specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs. From surviving disastrous airborne jumps, to saving himself and his family from homelessness, Steve shares an abundance of wisdom and resources we can all learn from.

Our mission here on The Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you're not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed in America more than ever. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast, and this is a reminder that you are not alone.

RESOURCES:

https://www.veteranscenter.org/

https://www.va.gov/find-locations/

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You're not alone.