USA Cares Podcast

Today USA Cares own Dr. Greg Bishop (CAREER TRANSITION COORDINATOR) stops by the studio to talk about Military Transition, expectations, interviews and much more. Show Links www.usacarespodcast.org www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Today The Pete Foundations Molly Jones stops by the studio to talk about adolescent mental health, suicide loss, The Big Stomp music festival and much more. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube The Pete Foundation - www.thepetefoundation.org  The Big Stomp - www.thebigstomp.com

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Kyle Overmyer stops by the USA Cares studio and talks about going from Sandusky county sheriff to inmate after battling with addiction, mental health, addiction recovery and his continuing journey to make changes in correctional facilities. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

After a long distingushed career in the US Army, retired CSM Tim Metheny stops by the podcast and shares his experiences in Afghanistan, mentorship, mental health and overcoming loss. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube

Due to a busy July, we are taking a break for a few weeks to focus on some big events and to also focus on making the podcast even better.In the meantime, please provide us with some feedback on what topics you would like to see discussed, and what guests you would like to have on in the future. Thanks for your supportShow Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Sponsors Speakeasy Podcast Network - www.speakeasynetwork.com

This week, Matt and Alexis welcome Marine LtCol (RET) and author, Jonathon P. Myers to the studio. Jonathon served over 20 years working primarily as an intelligence officer in the United States Marine Corps. He wrote the book "American to the Corps" to provide a technical overview of the war in the Middle East. Additionally, Jonathon discusses his thoughts on the USA withdrawal from Afghanistan, the current climate and direction of United States Marine Corps, and what it is like to find out that your parents work for the CIA.  Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Guest LinksBook - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091GY1BFS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

This week, Alexis & Matt sit down with Jane Mosbacher Morris. Jane is the athuor of "Buy the Change You Want to See" and the Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET, a company that connects businesses and consumers to ethically made products from around the world. Jane and the team discuss using dollars to make a difference - donating to organizations that are truly good stewards of funds and make a positive impact. Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Sponsors Speakeasy Podcast Network - www.speakeasynetwork.com Guest Links https://www.amazon.com/Jane-Mosbacher-Morris/e/B07D1RCV8J%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://tothemarket.com

On this week's episode of the USA Cares podcast, Matt & Alexis welcome president Trace Chesser back on the show. Trace provides an update on USA Care's progress toward providing assistance to veterans in need in 2022. Some topics discussed:

•  The extreamly successful "Stars for Hero's" campaign with Hardee's and Carl's Jr.
• How inflation is affecting veterans
• How prior military experience can make it difficult to navigate the job market.
• State-based benefits for Veterans

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This week, Matt & Alexis sit down with retired Army Colonel, author, TEDx speaker, and now social studies teacher, Fred Johnson. Fred is an Airborne and Ranger qualified infantryman who served 29 years in the United States Army.  He first went to war in 1991 during Desert Storm and participated in the liberation of Kuwait.  In 1996, he participated in Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia, which helped end the Serbian genocide of Bosnian Muslims.  In 2006-2007, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and at the height of the Surge, Fred received the Bronze Star for Valor during Operation Arrowhead Ripper and the liberation of Baqubah from Al Qaeda.  In his last combat deployment, Fred was the advisor to the most senior military officer in the Afghan National Army. Upon his departure from the military, Col. Johnson found himself slipping into a deep sense of depression that led to a nearly attempted suicide. His experience led him to write his book, Five Wars.  Five Wars is a personal account of the psychological impact of combat, moral injury, and the struggle with PTSD. It describes one soldier's journey from the grand adventure of war to coming home where he finds himself on the brink of self-destruction. However, family, friends and mental health professionals enable the healing process where he discovers his place as a healthy member of the community and learns that service to one's nation does not end when the uniform is taken off for the final time.Show Links www.usacares.org FB - @usacaresorg Twitter - @USACares IG - @usacares YouTube - USA Cares YouTube Guest Links Col. Fred Johnson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-johnson-12822786/?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_picFive Wars - http://fivewars.com/index.html  Sponsors Speakeasy Podcast Network - www.speakeasynetwork.com