Extra Duty Podcast

Extra Duty Podcast

The Extra Duty Podcast is your go-to resource for honest, informative, and engaging discussions about mental health in the military community. Hosted by Joshua Maria, a military veteran who has personally experienced mental health challenges, this podcast is a safe and supportive space for service members, their families, and mental health professionals to come together and break the stigma around mental health.Each episode of The Extra Duty Podcast features in-depth interviews with mental health experts, veterans, and individuals who have experienced mental health issues. Through these conversations, Joshua offers valuable insights, resources, and coping strategies to help listeners navigate mental health challenges and stay mentally healthy and resilient.Whether you're a service member struggling with PTSD, a family member seeking support, or a mental health professional looking for new insights, The Extra Duty Podcast has something for you. With a focus on creating a culture of support and understanding, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about mental health awareness and building a stronger, more resilient military community.Subscribe to The Extra Duty Podcast today and be part of the conversation.#ExtraDutyPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #MilitaryCommunity #BreakingTheStigma #PTSD #Depression #Anxiety #SupportAndUnderstanding #CopingStrategies #Resilience #HonestConversations #ExpertInsights #VeteranVoices #MentalHealthResources #ApplePodcasts #Spotify

Episodes

May 26, 2023 62 mins

 

On this episode of "The Extra Duty Podcast," we delve into the captivating life story of CPT Eddie Wellensdy-Van Edouard, a remarkable individual who has embraced change and taken on new challenges at every turn. Originally hailing from Haiti, Eddie moved to the United States at a young age, and he hasn't stopped striving for greatness since.

Join us as we explore Eddie's diverse interests and passions, from his...

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Welcome to The Extra Duty Podcast, where we interview extraordinary individuals who have served their country and are now pursuing their passions outside the military. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Martin, a former Army Ranger and lumberjack who has made the move to Hollywood to pursue a career in acting and film.

Eric takes us on a journey through his military experience and how it has shaped his life today. We learn abou...

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April 21, 2023 57 mins

 In this episode of Extra Duty, we sit down with Sergeant Kiana Clipps, an active duty Army soldier and content creator, to discuss important topics surrounding mental health in the Armed Forces.

Sergeant Clipps shares her personal experiences with military sexual trauma (MST) and how it has affected her mental health. She also talks about the resources available to service members who are dealing with similar issues, including ther...

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April 14, 2023 64 mins

 In this episode, we sit down with Jaycob Underwood, Army combat medic and current recruiter.

Jaycob shares his military journey, from his first duty station in Schofield Barracks, HI, to his deployment in Afghanistan with the 1st Armoured Division. He also talks about his experiences as an instructor at Fort Hood Air Assault School and his work on a COVID mission in New York City.

During the conversation, Jaycob opens up about his p...

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March 31, 2023 61 mins

 

In this episode of The Extra Duty Podcast, we are thrilled to share the inspiring story of US Army Sergeant Senorina Senorans, a college graduate, mother of three, and a passionate practitioner of Jiu Jitsu and CrossFit.

Senorina's journey is one of resilience, dedication, and hard work, and we explore her path from enlisting in the Army to achieving her goals in Jiu Jitsu and CrossFit. As she shares her experiences, we learn ...

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March 24, 2023 67 mins

 

In this episode of Extra Duty Podcast, we chat with Morgan Chami, a 14-year Army veteran who has served in various locations around the world, including Korea, JBLM, Hawaii, and Syria. Morgan's career in the military began as a Human Intelligence Collector, and now she is a Career Counselor (79S) at Fort Bliss.

Aside from her service, Morgan is also pursuing a degree in Forensic Psychology and shares her experiences as a full-...

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March 17, 2023 52 mins

 

Welcome to the Extra Duty Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Nathan Garza, an Active Duty Army soldier, with 11 years of service under his belt. Nathan has been stationed in various parts of the country, including Fort Knox, Schofield, JBLM, and currently on recruiting detail in Spokane, WA.

Nathan shares his personal experience of facing deployment-related injuries and struggling with substandard leadership during ...

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March 10, 2023 64 mins

 

In this episode, we sit down with CPL Lauryn Anderson, a member of the US Army who has been serving for almost five years. Lauryn opens up about her personal experience with sexual assault and how her rapist got away with it. She shares the emotional impact that this trauma has had on her, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Despite the injustice of her situation, she has found resilience and strength through her support syst...

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March 3, 2023 66 mins

 Welcome back to The Extra Duty Podcast! In today's episode, we are joined by Adriana Nunez, an AGR 89B SSG currently stationed in Plattsburgh, NY. Adriana was born and raised in the Hudson Valley, NY, and is an experienced member of the US Army.

During our conversation, Adriana discusses some important topics that are relevant to anyone serving in the military. She provides insight into the AGR Program and how it differs from ...

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February 24, 2023 54 mins

 In the first episode of Extra Duty's sixth season, host interviews Rochelle T. Ralph, a former combat medic turned public affairs officer in the U.S. Army. Known as Chellmaticc on social media, Rochelle discusses her journey from a healthcare specialist to an infantry OSUT drill sergeant, and now, a Unit Public Affairs Representative at the 198th Infantry Training Brigade in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Rochelle has served in variou...

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January 27, 2023 59 mins

Brandon  Jacoby  Your daddy  | Army 

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Just a nasty girl trying to make you all laugh and be the best husband and father I can be!
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January 21, 2023 41 mins


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Inventor and Owner/Operator of SnapRack. SnapRack is a modular and magnetic ribbon rack that allows the user to hand-build their rack and modify it to fit the number of ribbons they've acquired with ease, without continuously purchasing new r...

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January 13, 2023 65 mins

 

In this episode, we will be joined by Sidney Jaques, a former army officer and founder of Balance Your Grit. Sidney is a commissioned officer from The University of Scranton ROTC program and has served as a Postal Platoon leader in the 82nd Sustainment Brigade, BN S1 in the 2-325 AIR "White Falcons", and as the Regimental S1 primary for the 75th Ranger Regiment. She completed Ranger School and was the first Ranger Qualif...

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January 6, 2023 54 mins

In this episode, we will be joined by Sean Ambriz, an Army veteran and MP Senior Leader Course Instructor. Sean enlisted in February 2008 as a Military Police Soldier and has served a wide variety of duty positions, including Platoon Sergeant and MMS NCO. He has also served two tours in Afghanistan and has earned numerous awards and recognitions, including a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars with Valor.

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December 30, 2022 56 mins

 

Jenny Gonzalez

Army

Instagram

@jennymfgee

TikTok

@jennymfgee

My name is Jenny Gonzalez! I have been serving in the Army since 2013. My passions are crafting, basketball, tattoos, and streaming on twitch!

Mental Health, Women Servicemembers, and how we can better support Junior Soldiers. 

 

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In 2014, I completed boot camp for the United States Coast Guard and was quickly stationed on CGC...

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 Dr Shabazz Ph.D. Khallid

Current/Previous branch of service

Army

@doctorkhallid

Twitter

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Chaplain (COL) Khallid M. Shabazz, Ph.D. DMIN 
Khallid Shabazz is a native of Alexandria, Louisiana.
Two Doctorate Degrees
(1) Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Trident University, International
(2) Doctor of Ministry from North Texas Theological Seminary at Tyler, Texas.
He holds (4) Master’s degrees  

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December 16, 2022 58 mins

Leandra Moehring

Army

Instagram

@Leandrajo

TikTok

@lelemoehring

My name is Leandra and I am 26 years old. I've been active duty as a 74D (CBRN) since July 2017. I am currently an E6 and work at an EOD BN in the S3 Training Cell. 

I am married to another SM, Joshua Moehring. We have 2 kids, but want at least 4 more. 

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December 9, 2022 58 mins

Joshua Moehring

Army

TikTok

realmilcowboy

Joined the Army at 17 years of age. Currently serving as a 37F in SOF. 10 years in special operations. Multiple deployments. 

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December 2, 2022 57 mins

Troy Ulshoeffer

Navy

Personal Website

changeunchained.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/troyulshoeffer/

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@troyulshoeffer?lang=en

Twitter

20 year Navy Chief Corpsman that spent majority as a greenside corpsman with Marines. Recently was notified I am being medically retired after 20 years of service. Co-Founder of 501c3 Change Unchained where we give temporary lodging in a tiny house village to survivors of...

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November 25, 2022 73 mins

 

Joe Starcher for a second time and still killing it! 

Army Retired

TikTok

@jstarch5722

Retired Army First Sergeant with 22 years 2 months and 5 days. Former First Sergeant of TikTok once featured in Task and Purpose. A leader who provided guidance, direction, compassion and motivation while sometimes being provided none. 

Mental Health stigma, post service mental health, retirement process, togetherness, and buddy checks. 

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