Vet Chats

Vet Chat welcomes @sunny_actual for a great interview on how he started his military comedy videos, what life was like being stationed in Alaska as an Army Infantry Officer, and what his next moves are in Nashville!
I hope you enjoyed this great conversation and be sure to check out his page 🙌



Army veteran, Sunny is a content creator, runs a clothing brand and is currently living in Nashville. You’ve probabl...

Marty Skovlund Jr. @martyskovlundjr joins us on Vet Chats to talk about Send Me the True Story of a Mother at War.
Through this book the legacy of Shannon Kent, a Navy CTI, and member of the most elite military unit. She was a true American hero paying the ultimate sacrifice one can make leaving behind a husband and two sons.
My goal is to get as many people to read it as I can because it is truly incredible. You can get it...

This week we are joined by Christina Whittemore, a military spouse turned therapist. She shares her story of going through many challenges with her marine husband and becoming his caregiver after his diagnosis with PTSD and TBI. This eventually took a toll on her own mental health leading to her almost taking her life. She eventually got the support she needed and now wants to help other military spouses who were in a similar posit...

Some veterans get out of the military and decide to go back to their hometown. It is always a good option because you know you will have support there, family/friends. But it also comes with its own challenges and expectations. 
You may be picturing your hometown exactly how it was as you left and be dissapointed to see things have moved on without you. 
Or you could see everyone doing the same old shit they used to be doin...

Carey Kight of @veteranmadepod joins us on Vet Chat to not only share his story , but his knowledge he has gained on the way. I would say the theme of this episode is navigating unexpected transitions and how focusing on the thing in front of you instead of the end results is not only the key to success but to knowing yourself on a deeper level.
Thank you to all who joined and special thanks to Carey for joining!

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In this episode we dive into Bill's  journey of joining the Navy, to later joining the National Guard. We joke about the culture shocks between the two branches as well as the difference in enlisted vs. officer! I really enjoyed Bill's story and vulnerability throughout this episode along with his continued dedication to our veterans! 
More on Bill: 
Bill Krieger is currently the Assistant Program Director for the...

Can we honor the sacrifice veterans have made without glamorizing military service?
It is a fine line to toe but I believe it is necessary for our community to heal. 

During this episode I want to discuss where the culture of honoring veterans came from and why it is used by governments, politicians, and corporations (sometimes as a political weapon).

I would also like to assess the effectiveness of this ‘honor.’ &...

Many veterans, including myself, may feel that they don’t belong in the veteran community. This episode we are going to dive into what exactly is the veteran community, and also where do these feelings come from? There is both historical and social context to this phenomenon and you aren’t alone in feeling that way. Also, at the end I want to share several non traditional places you may fit in. 

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David Pere joins us on Vet Chats to talk about how he went from Military to Millionaire, literally. He has created an entire network dedicated to helping veterans and the military community to making their financial dreams come true.
Thank you @frommilitarytomillionaire, was a great time chatting with you!

Thank you for pressing play on this small veteran podcast. If you enjoyed leave a little love with a review. It would not on...

"I thought the military made me grow up fast, but it actually had me stuck as a teenager. "

The military makes you grow up fast.  It is something we hear a lot and it is so true in some ways. It wasn’t until I got out that I realized I had so much more growing up to do. 

This episode I want to chat about the ways the military forms you as an independent adult and also about the ways it stunts your growth as a person. 

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Shannon and Evan Kaufman  join us on vet chats to talk about the struggles transitioning out of the military especially when it comes to moving across the country shortly after.
They are the founders of @we_vett which covers VA home loans and reality. There YouTube and website is full of free information and as they mention in the video, feel free to reach out to them with any questions!
They are both extremely passionate a...

We have an impactful conversation about the mindset changes that need to be made when we get out of the military. We also dive into the dynamics of the veteran community and how we can transform it into a place of growth and healing ❤️

Juan “JP” Perez, a former U.S. Marine Infantryman and Scout Sniper who, after a distinguished service in Afghanistan and a career in law enforcement, now dedicates his life to changing the v...

Stephen Russell, a former airborne infantryman with a decade of military service. He brings a unique perspective shaped by his deployment with Bco 1/12 3HBCT 1st Cav DIV to Baqubah, Iraq, during the surge in 2006-2007. Beyond the battlefield, he’s a versatile artist, currently contributing to the comic series Tales of Nihilism and open for traditional art commissions. He believes the U.S. hasn’t fully reckoned with the aftermath of...

What’s the hardest part about your first job after the military?

A lot of people may say the work culture! There are clear differences between military and civilian workplaces that can be frustrating. When we think about what exactly is the hardest part we can start to understand why it bothers us so much.

This week’s 10 minute episode is all about understanding why you may be frustrated in your new job and with your new co-work...

This week we welcome Steven Nisbet! Steve served 15 years as a U.S. Special Warfare Airman (Pararescueman), Technician in Combat Rescue, Combat Medicine, Technical Rescue, and Crisis Management. After the intense life of the military his transition to civilian life was anything but easy. These experiences led him to his current mission and he is now the President and Co-founder of Shields and stripes!

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Your service is complex and people will often ask you about it and want you to give a black and white answer… and that just can’t happen. It is important that you reflect on your service in your own time so you can truly understand how that experience shaped who you are today. Let’s pull over and park for a little bit because we are going to take a break from looking through the windshield and we are going to give that review mirro...

Mark Harper is an Emmy-award winning Air Force veteran and General Manager of Military & Defense at Recurrent Ventures. During his military service, Captain Harper led teams of combat-ready photojournalists across deployments in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. His work before Recurrent included marketing roles at Hollywood studios including Technicolor and Paramount Pictures.

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