The Vantage Point

We are welcoming March with a timely update from our own Bob McLaughlin, Executive Director of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. Please listen in to find out what our nonprofit is doing to support the mission. Plus, hear about the St. Paddy's Day Event you won't want to miss!

Get your tickets for a St. Paddy's Parade Breakfast and Grand Marshal Reception here! It's a delicious way to support Veterans and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, enjoy breakfast, drinks, and a snag a great view of the parade.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Hear part two of this rare capture of an interview with Vietnam Veteran, John Bartlett, to hear his perspective and captivating story. We are honored to welcome our Vietnam Era Veterans to the studio and do our part to capture and preserve the history these veterans carry with them.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

In this rare interview, Taylor Chapman sits down with John Barlett, a MACV-SOG Vietnam Veteran, to hear his story. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, with a story to tell from his time in the military. His family’s generations of military service has defined Bartlett and his military career and the values he continues to live by. Listen to this first episode in this two-part series!

Dan Arkulary sits down with the Veterans Voice to discuss the Colorado Veterans Project and the vision for a new Veterans Chamber of Commerce that brings networking and growth opportunity's to the veteran entrepreneurs of Colorado. Learn how this vision is taking shape and how you can get involved and be a part of the community!

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Taylor Chapman chats with Stephanie Dasher about Warrior Surf Foundation and how this nonprofit is making waves for Veterans. Stephanie speaks about her personal experience and her family's positive transformative experience after discovering Warrior Surf Foundation,  and how it has led her to serve as the executive director with passion and purpose. Learn more about Warrior Surf Foundation and see how you can get involved!

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

You may have heard our episode with Crystal Martin, a combat medic who achieved radical results in treating her own PTSD with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy through Aviv Clinics. In this episode, Paul Watson speaks with Dr. Amir Hadanny about the body of research and ongoing efforts that are being made to optimize this ground-breaking treatment that is helping veterans and civilians alike who struggle with PTSD, TBI, and other cognitive impairments or dysfunction due to the "brain wounds" caused by trauma to the brain.

If you're curious about how things work and what medical research is uncovering, this episode is for you! Listen to hear how Dr. Hadanny is dedicating his life's work to improve the quality of life for people who are living with complications that affect daily function and cognitive abilities.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

The Behavioral Health Podcast is back! Today, Kirsten Belaire and Angi Baker-Saunders sit down with a casual conversation about mental health and how Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center can help connect veterans and their families with support and counseling services.

We chat about gratitude, the fact that it is now 2024, and what that may look like for folks, and some fun and easy ways to connected and be grateful for the moment while recognizing that change is possible. Reach out to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center to connect with a counselor and mental health services at veteranscenter.org.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Angela Walter offers captivating conversation about her time serving the military to her work with Green Beret Racing, a nonprofit that helps the military-connected community tackle amazing feats of athleticism and competitive racing. From motocross to mountaineering, Green Beret Racing offers support, supplies, financial aid and equipment to active duty and veterans to help them achieve the extraordinary. Beyond competitive racing and competition, Green Beret Racing focuses on building relationships, forging meaningful communities, and creating opportunities that elevate hope, health, and healing.

Listen to the amazing stories that Angela has to share in this episode, and check out more from Green Beret Racing here.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.

Colorado's Digital Access Plan initiative is creating better access to internet and technology for Veterans. Today, host Paul Watson sits down with Rich Peters, Pikes Peak Library IT expert, and Melanie Colletti of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, to discuss how the Digital Access Plan will help the veteran community have wider and more equitable access to technology and internet service. An upcoming public forum will allow our community to chime in and hear more, so jump in to hear more about the Digital Access Plan and details about how you can learn more and get involved.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services. 

The VBOC Podcast is back, and the team is excited to bring you news and updates from the entrepreneurial front in Colorado Springs and beyond. In this first episode of 2024 for the VBOC Podcast, Kia Palmer and Aaron Groziak welcome Patrick McGraw from Colorado APEX Accelerator: Government Contract Assistance.

If you are Colorado-based, a veteran or military spouse, and you're considering government contract work, both VBOC and the Colorado APEX Accelerator can be valuable connections and resources for you. Listen in to find out how to get started as a government contractor--or how to grow your business and gain valuable help to launch your business to the next level.

The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service.  Veterans Voice Colorado Springs is produced in the OPTUM Podcast Studio, distributed via the Medicare Mentors Veterans Voice Podcast Channel, powered by Technology Partner Colorado Computer Support, and made possible in part by Supporting Partner, The WireNut Home Services.