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/

Watch on YouTube HERE

You're not alone.

Daily tasks and routines that many take for granted can be challenging and complex for a Veteran or first responder with PTSD or a traumatic brain injury, an individual with limited mobility, or a young person with autism. Picking up a dropped phone, moving around in a busy public space, or withstanding a stressful environment can feel overwhelming if you don’t have the necessary resources to navigate the situation. At Freedom Service Dogs, they purpose-breed and custom train dogs that empower individuals with disabilities to live lives filled with possibility. In this episode, we hear from Chris and Ashleigh who both share their military story, while also showing us behind the scenes of owning a service dog.

RESOURCES:

https://freedomservicedogs.org/

https://www.veteranscenter.org/

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.

Today, it feels like we are being pulled in every direction making it difficult to push ourselves in the one direction we actually want to go. In this episode, Dr. Eric Abbott talks about focusing on our mental health needs in order to increase overall performance and focus. We also discuss loneliness and its long-lasting effects on the body. Dr. Abbot, who is a 25-year air force veteran and current Optum provider, understands firsthand how difficult mental health struggles can be. The Veterans Voice Podcast provides our community with resources, as well as actionable and authentic information regarding Veteran mental health. In keeping with that theme, we are partnered with Optum and Mountain View Medical Group. Through this partnership, we will discuss topics such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other invisible scars that often comes with a career in the military, with Optum providers to help shed light on the issues while gaining some valuable insight from doctors who understand these struggles on a deeper, more physiological level. These episodes will lead our health and wellness series here on The Veterans Voice. 

RESOURCES:

https://www.veteranscenter.org/

https://www.optum.com/en/

Alcohol is rooted deep in military culture, but today, we are discussing protocols for when this cultural norm spirals into an unmanageable addiction. Tim Murphy battled addiction from teenage years into late adulthood but has since embarked on a journey of healing and self-recovery while overcoming the unique challenges and obstacles associated with alcohol addiction. Today, he is a recognized expert on addiction recovery and has developed a proven and successful program to help others obtain sobriety in whatever addictions they have.

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.

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/

[email protected]

This week on the show, I’m bringing on my good friend Sir Gregory Coots. Greg is a Priest, life coach, independent film producer, and former military officer. This episode is chock full of motivation, self-help tips and tricks, and as always, good old-fashioned smokin’ and jokin’. The overarching theme of this conversation is not to be taken lightly however, as we dive deep into the importance of being a logical and independent thinker in today's society.

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:

1) Colorado Veterans Breakfast: First Saturday of the month at 8am HERE

2) A short film by Veterans on transitioning out of the military WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE

On November 1st the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is hosting the 17th annual Veterans Conference. Presented by Huntington Bank and Co-sponsored by the Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center and the Colorado Minority Business Office, this will be a one stop shop for any Veteran pursuing entrepreneurship. We hope to see you there! 

RESOURCES:

https://pikespeaksbdc.org/

https://www.veteranscenter.org/

From the final battles of World War I, to leading the invasion of Casablanca during World War II, to surviving three helicopter crashes in the jungles of Vietnam, the Patton last name is one of the most respected and decorated in American Military history. Benjamin Patton continues his family's legacy in the veteran community through The Patton Veterans Project, a film workshop hosted by Academy award winning film producers catered to helping Veterans heal from their invisible wounds. This week on the show we sit down with Ben, Mike, and Randy to talk about the impact the program has had on everyone involved, upcoming events and workshops, and most importantly, the future wellbeing of our Veteran community.  

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://pattonveteransproject.org/

"Growing Up Patton"

https://www.veteranscenter.org/

CONTACTS:

[email protected]

The Veterans Voice podcast is dedicated to providing our community with resources for Veterans, as well as applicable and authentic information regarding Veteran mental health. In keeping with that theme, we are partnered with Optum and Mountain view medical group. Through this partnership, we plan to discuss topics such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other invisible scars that often comes with a career in the military, with Optum providers to help shed light on the issues while gaining some valuable insight from doctors who understand these struggles on a deeper, more physiological level. Our first interview is with Dr. Eric Abbot who is a 25-year air force veteran and current Optum provider. He understands firsthand how difficult transitioning out of the military is. In this episode we hear Dr. Abbotts personal story, as well as some detailed explanation on overcoming struggles associated with military service.  

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:

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center

Optum Colorado

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/