The Veterans Voice
Welcome to the Veterans Voice Podcast, where through the Voices of Americas soldiers and leading military advocates, we discuss actionable resources, wisdom, and self-improvement techniques to implement on your mission to become the best version of yourself. From addiction and sobriety to the neurobiology behind persistent side effects of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), each episode is sure to leave you feeling educated, hopeful, and encouraged to take your next step forward. Our mission is not only to remind you that you’re not alone, but to provide you with resources to ensure you never are. This is the Veterans Voice Podcast and you, my friend, you are not alone.
Episodes
Hollywood Film Producer Tyler Kindred leads the Light Shop LA, a production studio that crafts commercials for brands across the globe and music videos for major record labels and stars like Beyonce. Tyler recently released Abbey Gate, a short film born from the harrowing real-life escape of his wife during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Dr. Tom Francis is a seasoned psychologist, educator, and executive coach whose career bridges the academic, corporate, and creative worlds. Holding a Psy.D. in Organizational Leadership and an M.A. in Psychology from the University of the Rockies, he has spent over a decade teaching undergraduate and graduate psychology courses at institutions such as Pikes Peak Community College and CSU-Pueblo. Known for his engaging, inclusive t...
Equine therapy, also known as equine-assisted therapy, utilizes the unique relationship between humans and horses to promote healing and self-discovery. It encompasses various activities with horses, such as grooming, feeding, and riding, all while under the guidance of a mental health or physical therapy professional. The goal is to leverage the horse's natural qualities and behavior to help individuals develop emotional regulatio...
Have you ever had a moment in life when you had nothing else to lose and just said "what the hell, let's do it?" This is the motto of Retired Lieutenant Colonel Joseph “M9” Markusfeld is a now a commercial pilot and former Special Operations Aircraft Commander. A US Air Force Academy Graduate Class of 1998, M9 was assigned to as a KC-135RT pilot at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas where he quickly qualified as a Special Operations A...
Dave Profit is the Founder of mission of American Heroes In Action, a therapeutic adventures program that provides outdoor experiences to American heroes including combat wounded veterans, injured firefighters and injured members of law enforcement. Dave was inspired to create this organization after observing soldiers mailing home their Purple Heart medals while he was working in Iraq. Today, American Heroes In Action has enabled ...
Billy Jack Barrett and his wife Anne Barrett helped found the non-profit The Remount Foundation, an equine therapy program that helps veterans struggling with PTSD. Billy Jack Barrett, a legend in the equine industry, and former Manager for 35 years at the USAF Academy Stables. Anne Barrett is a World Champion Dressage Rider, trainer and educator who attended and ran Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center.
Keith Hairston, a Navy Veteran, talks about his struggles with addiction, recovery, and resiliency. From the Beirut bombing of 1983, to the death of his own daughter, Keith walks us through how he overcame situations that most could not even fathom.
Adam Armstrong, a Veterans Service Officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs, talks about overcoming addiction, his faith and finding community.
Comeback Yoga is a free Yoga resource that travels in order to cater to the locations of veterans across Colorado. We are passionate supporters of natural, holistic measures to counter the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
CH-47 pilot Dylan Hawkins tells us about his experience with the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. This is a VA benefit separate from the GI bill that enables veterans to not only attend college, but to have a job lined up upon completion. Along the way, we hear about his journey from being a Victoria's Secret employee, to an infantryman, to finally a chinook pilot.
Dr. Shawn Murray is President of Murray Security Services and Blake Schwank is the CEO of Colorado Computer Support IT Pros. They discuss the modern landscape of cybersecurity, innovations, AI and how to avoid scams.
Angela Walter is an Army Veteran who spent her career in support of Special Operations Forces both state side, and deployed in areas of conflict. Today, she uses her education in philosophy to educate others on natural law in an attempt bring peace world wide.
Michael Lear, Angela Darling, and Roberto Rangle tell us about The Trager approach, a somatic therapy method that let's the practitioner teach your nervous system exactly how to relax.
Christopher Lee is a life coach and author of the book Beyond the Battlefield. Lee is former Green Beret and special forces medic that now runs his own lifestyle coaching business, Top Tier Performance, that focuses on giving people coaching, and tools they need to achieve their goals in life.
Robert Patton is the founder and CEO of SHEATH Underwear, a veteran-owned apparel brand redefining comfort in men’s underwear. A former U.S. Army soldier turned entrepreneur, Robert developed the concept for SHEATH while serving in Iraq, driven by a personal need for performance-based comfort in extreme conditions. Since launching the company in 2013, he has grown SHEATH into a globally recognized brand known for its patented dual ...
Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 25 years. A keynote speaker on mental strength and resilience and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method. She is the founder of Mentally STRONG Academy, an outpatient mental health clinic in Colorado Springs with licensee locations nationally. She is a national speaker and has authored multiple books and workbooks, and currently serves in the US Navy Reserves.
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 storie...
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 Serv...
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 firs...
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 ...
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