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  • Brian - Life Locked Up

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    On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Brian. Him and I talk about his past life of crime, and incarceration and how he has grown from it. Brian also talks about how mental health played into his choices in life and how he has fought to overcome the damage it created. 
    Please help me welcome my friend Brian.

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    1 hr 58 min
  • Shawn - The Creation Of "Sir_Veteranguy"

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    On this episode of the podcast I have Mr. Shawn L., known for his published book "Veteran Mindset 2.0". A successful podcast "From Struggles To Success" and on his social media platforms as @Sir_Veteranguy.
    Check out his non profit vetlife4life.com and give him a follow on social media.
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    3 hr 20 min
  • Josh B. - A "Timeout" With Josh

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    On this episode of the podcast we have avid chef, and life coach Mr. Josh B. Better known on his social media as @TimeoutWithJosh.
    His story takes us to a perspective of a home schooled child, chef, and contracted military specialist. All of which seem to have contributed in some way, to his mental health issues he faced later on in his life. Josh then takes us through what it was, and how he found his way back to himself. His true self. His purpose.
    WhatMakesUsFire Family, sit back and relax, it's time to have a "Timeout" with Josh.

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    3 hr 12 min
  • David A. Stone - "Telling My Story"

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    On this episode of the podcast we have my friend Mr. David Allen Stone, also known on social media as @DavidAllenStoneMusic. 
    A currently enlisted ARMY National Guardsman, David sits with me and shares his life experiences that he found had lead him to struggling with his mental health. Having a "shit show" of an experience on his first deployment, to having experienced something that would have broken the strongest of us. He shares how he found his way back to peace.
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    2 hr 22 min
  • Dylan Gray - If Not A Million, Let It Be One

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    On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Dylan Gray, better known on social media as @dylangraymusic37. 
    Dylan joins us on the show to share his story of his past, and how he continues to work through his mental health struggles from it. He has found a passion in music to share his story in hope he can help millions. However, he knows that if it's not going to be a million, then let it be just one. 
    WMUF family please help me welcome Mr. Dylan Gray

     

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    2 hr 58 min
  • Lo - "I Really F*#$'d Up."

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    On this episode of the podcast we have Mrs. Lauren D. Lane, better known as Lo to her friends. Her and I sit and talk about hitting rock bottom and how that is what was needed to start making a change in our lives. Dark humor, finding yourself within the job, and really finding yourself are all things Lo had to figure out for herself, and the journey wasn't all that pleasant. Please help me welcome Lo, to the WMUF Podcast.

    Find Lo on social media with the tag @laurendowdlane
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    3 hr 4 min
  • A. Fiegle - It's All Changed

    On this episode of the podcast we have a returning guest, Adam Fiegle. Better known on social media as @1TFHL. 
    Over the past year since he has been on the show, there has been a lot of change in his life. Change that was intentional and some change that was unexpected. He shares with us how it has helped mold him, and help him grow within himself. We discuss what that changed looked like for himself, and where he plans on going from here. 
    WMUF Family, please help me welcome back my brother, Adam.... and remember ADWAW!!!!

    Follow him on social media with the tag @1TFHL.
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    2 hr 5 min
  • Melissa - No Longer Silent

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    On this episode of the podcast I have the strong, tenacious, and courageous Mrs. Melissa. Melissa is a Gold Star Wife, losing her husband to cancer believed and proven to have been an effect from the chemicals he was around while he was serving in the US ARMY. She shares the trials and obstacles since losing her husband just over a year ago. She is an advocate for our Military and First Responder members, and believes her story can and will be the start to changing the system that is the VA. 
    WMUF Family please help me welcome my dear friend Melissa.

    Find her on social media with the tag @ARMYWifeMelissGoldStar

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    2 hr 58 min
  • Brian & Kendra - Still Moving 4Ward

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    On this episode of the podcast we have returning guests, Mr. and Mrs. Brian and Kendra Ward. Creators, and founders of the 4Ward Project, a project created in the name of their son, Mr. Eric Ward, a veteran who lost his battle with depression and became part of the 22 A Day. Their mission, to bring awareness and support to those within the veteran community and their families, that they are not alone. Creating the "Rock" for Eric program, designed to share Eric's story of his life and the positive change he made, and continues to make, in the lives of countless of people.
    WMUF family, please help me welcome my family Brian and Kendra Ward.

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    3 hr 5 min
  • Tex - "Welcome To The Ship Show"

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    On this episode we have my friend Tex, better known on his social media as TexasInfidel88. I invited Tex onto the show to share his journey through the crazy thing we call life. Growing up an adopted child, going into the NAVY, then realizing he was suffering from a mental health issue. Tex shares how he manages his mental health, and honestly allows me to challenge his perspective on how he may continue to treat, and work through his issues. Please welcome my friend Tex, the guy with a crap ton of user names.

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    3 hr 7 min

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WhatMakesUsFire is more than a podcast—it's a powerful exploration into the hearts and minds of Firefighters, Civil Service Members, and Active/Retired Military Personnel, as well as…