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Women Veteran Helicopter PilotsAmber Smith – DANGER CLOSE: MY EPIC JOURNEY AS A COMBAT HELICOPTER PILOT IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTANGuest Host Liz Booker talks with Amber Smith, a former U.S. Army Warrant Officer and Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and author of Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, about her call to service, her experiences as a woman in an Army Cavalry unit in Iraq and Afghanistan, and her reflections on that service.Since leaving the Army, Amber has established herself as a national security, foreign policy, and military analyst, and frequently appears on television and radio. Her articles have been published in Forbes, the Washington Examiner, and Aviation Week, among others. You can find her at her website, www.OfficialAmberSmith.com or on social media @AmberSmithUSA.Amber never imagined she would write a memoir, but after gaining her confidence in writing during her post-service master’s degree program, she decided her experiences might inform and inspire others.“I tell so many people who have served, write down your story . . . write it down, because what you did was different. Less than one percent of the population is serving in the military at any given time, so a lot of people don’t have those experiences and are interested in learning about them. I always say that writing my book gave me some closure to that chapter of my life that I didn’t know that I was looking for.”Liz Booker is a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults. She hosts the Aviatrix Book Club and the Aviatrix Book Review Website and Podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of the Aviatrix Book Review podcast Season 1 Episode 28 in collaboration withComing Home Well. You can find Liz @LiteraryAviatrix on social media.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellSupport the show

Learn how to go from seed to salary with this course for beginning farmers, with an emphasis on military veterans and their family members interested in growing and selling their own farm produce.  Tyler talks with Anne Devin, Marine Corps veteran and Boots-2-Bushels Project Manager, about the Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers. The program provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to grow produce for smaller scale private or larger commercial vegetable/fruit production. All classes are taught by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, MOFGA, and local farmer subject matter experts. Contact Anne Devin at anne.devin@maine.edu to learn more or visit the website at https://extension.umaine.edu/agrability/solutions-and-resources/boots-2-bushels/Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

What happens if you are incarcerated and you are a veteran? How does this affect your benefits and the needs of your family?In today's episode, Paul and Tyler discuss what happens to veteran benefits when incarcerated and the options available to help both veterans and their family. It is important to notify the VA if a veteran is incarcerated and receiving disability compensation as there is a reduction in percentage. There can be a debt owed to the VA once released if they have not been notified. In addition it is important to connect with a Veteran Justice Outreach Program representative to prepare for being released to avoid homelessness. Tune to hear more about what is available and the steps a veteran needs to take during and upon re-entering.Incarcerated Veteranshttps://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-incarcerated.aspVeteran Justice Outreach Programhttps://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asphttps://benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/factsheets/misc/JusticeInvolved.pdfCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellIf you have a question you would like Tyler and Paul to address, send us an email at cominghomewell@gmail.com.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterStraight to the Point is a Coming Home Well PodcastFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Dr. Paul LawrenceSupport the show

Women Veterans are under-represented in TBI/PTSD/CTE research and the Concussion Legacy Foundation (CLF) and Project Enlist are working to change the numbers by asking our female veterans to Make The Pledge! In today's episode guest host, Scott Wert, Military Program Director for CLF , has the honor of talking with Gretchen Evans, a retired Army Command Sergeant Major with 27 years of service to our nation. Gretchen was part of a generation of women that experienced drastic change in the military, especially where women are concerned. In 2006, while deployed to Afghanistan, Gretchen sustained a life changing TBI. Since then, she has overcome her challenges to lead Team UNBROKEN, an adventure race team you may have seen on Amazon’s “World’s Toughest Race: Eco-Challenge Fiji.” Gretchen has written an excellent book, “Leading From the Front,” and has a passion for continued service by taking care of her fellow Veterans through several relationships with charities, non-profit organizations, and Veterans funds. Gretchen has taken The Pledge and encourages other female veterans to consider also taking the pledge to help further the research in TBI/PTSD/CTE.Visit ProjectEnlist.org to learn more about Making the Pledgehttps://concussionfoundation.org/programs/project-enlistLearn more about Operation Brain Healthhttps://concussionfoundation.org/programs/project-enlist/operation-brain-healthWould you organization like to partner with Project Enlist? Visit the partnership page.Follow on instagram #concussionfoundationThis has been a podcast of Coming Home Well in collaboration with CLF/Project Enlist to further the conversation about TBI/PTSD/CTE.Support the show

Pack a bag, grab your sunscreen and prepare for some relaxation!Today's episode, Tyler talks with Brian Barber, Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Missionfishusa.org, about healing our warriors on the water. The Purpose of Mission FISH. which stands for FISHING, INTERACTING, SHARING & HEALING,  is to organize and plan fishing day trips and provide FISH therapy for PTSD and TBI for Veterans, Active duty service members, 1st responders and Gold Star families. Studies have shown that fishing has mental health benefits.  Being in nature can improve your mood and also has positive long term effects on depression and memory.  Brain and his team bring together participants who could be in need of interacting with others while sharing a day together, building friendships and self-esteem. Visit the website at https://www.missionfishusa.org/Follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/missionfishusa/Like on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/missionfishusaStay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

Everyone wants to chase and catch the American Dream and being a veteran does have its perks in trying to reach that very goal. Tyler is joined by Dr. Paul Lawrence as they count down in detail the top ten benefits to help veterans pursue the American Dream. 10. Education9. Life Insurance8. Home Loan Guarantee7. Refinancing Your Home 6.  Veterans Benefits Banking Program5.  Homelessness Prevention4. Farming Assistance3. State Benefits2. Disability Compensation & free assistance to file1.  Veteran Community & ComraderyTune to see how the top ten benefits can help you as a veteran find your American Dream.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

Tyler is joined by Liz Booker, a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults, to discuss her passion to open up the exploration of aviation and make it more accessible to young women. Liz nurtures her passion through the Aviatrix Book Review website which offers books in all genres, for all ages, featuring women in aviation. Tune in to learn more about Liz and the amazing women of aviation.Inspire and encourage the girls in their lives to pursue their dreams!Ways to connect with Lizwebsite https://aviatrixbookreview.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/literaryaviatrix/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/literaryaviatrix/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LiteraryAviatrix/BioAfter dropping out of high school, Liz enlisted in the Coast Guard at 18 and worked as a deck hand and ship navigator for five years before attending Officer Candidate School. A year later she completed Navy flight training and flew the H65 Dolphin helicopter out of San Francisco, Miami, and Los Angeles. She was on Active Duty for 15 years and was an O4 before she finally earned a bachelor’s degree online with American Military University and applied for the Coast Guard’s graduate school programs. In 2008 she completed a Master’s in Public Administration at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She spent the last six years of her 28-year career in Joint billets as the Deputy J3 at Joint Interagency Task Force South and as the Senior Defense Official to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean working for Southern Command out of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown. While she was assigned to JIATF-SOUTH, she used the rest of her GI Bill to earn a second master’s degree in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.  Liz’s Harvard experience gave her the confidence and skills to network and advocate for the Coast Guard’s women in aviation. It also opened her aperture to how she might positively impact the wider aviation culture and demographics through writing adventure fiction for young readers. She retired in 2019 to write full time, but was challenged to maintain her momentum during Covid, feeling isolated from the aviation community. As a way to reconnect, she launched the Aviatrix Book Club on Facebook. That small idea has blossomed into a rich network of readers and writers centered around books featuring women in aviation. Liz hosts the Aviatrix Book Review website and podcast where she interviews authors about their books and their writing and publishing journeys. The authors are connected through the Aviatrix Writers Facebook Group, where they encourage and mentor other women in aviation to share their stories through writing.  Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

In today's episode, Tyler talks with Cary Reichbach, an Army veteran, co-founder and President of Grey Team, about their mission to provide a safe space that offers personalized health and wellness therapies for veterans. Grey Team implements solutions for U.S. military active-duty and veterans to reduce and eliminate suicides. Through their collaboration with Help Our Wounded Foundation, Grey Team created "Operation Phoenix” a collaborative program that will serve 100 veterans from southern Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas.  To learn more about Grey Team visit their website at https://www.greyteam.org/To learn more about Operation Phoenix visit their website at https://operationphoenix.greyteam.org/Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

An educational tool for spouses and children. Tyler dives deeper into the The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) by chatting with Montwrace Cunningham, VMSDEP Program Manager about the  education benefits to spouses and children of military service members killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs as totally and permanently disabled or at least 90 percent permanently disabled as a result of military service. Military service includes service in the United States Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces Reserves, or the Virginia National Guard. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is responsible for managing the program and collaborates with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Virginia’s public colleges and universities to assist spouses and children of qualified military service members and Veterans in attaining their educational goals. Benefits are available for up to eight semesters, the equivalent of four academic years.Please sign up for VMSDEP updates so you do not miss any important announcements! Text “VMSDEP” to 42828 or you can click here: https://lp.constantcontact.com/su/tmH9Xdu/MyVMSDEP If you have questions, please contact us at vmsdep@dvs.virginia.gov or 804-225-2083Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

Paul and Tyler get straight to the point on what is TDIU and who is eligible, as well as the monetary benefits it can supply when you are unable to work.  In order for a veteran to apply for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability), the veteran must demonstrate unemployability because of the disability. Utilizing a good service officer to assist you on applying is wise and recommended. Check with your local Department of Veteran Services to talk to a service officer near you about TDIU.To learn more about TDIU visit the Veterans Affairs website at https://www.va.gov/disability/eligibility/special-claims/unemployability/Check out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellIf you have a question you would like Tyler and Paul to address, send us an email at cominghomewell@gmail.com.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterStraight to the Point is a Coming Home Well PodcastFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellLinkedIn at Dr. Paul LawrenceSupport the show

Today's episode focuses on a very important topic, mental health. Tyler talks with Dr. Mark Russell, a Marine Corp and Navy veteran,  clinical psychologist, educator, and founder/director of the Institute of War Stress, Injury, Recovery, and Social Justice at Antioch University in Seattle, about the need for a Behavioral Health Corps within the military. "The military has an opportunity to become a leader in the field of mental health and really eliminate the stigma in the disparity between mental and physical health. And if the military chooses to do that, I think we could see some advances in mental health that we can't imagine. So I'm hopeful that as the military goes, so goes society. I hope that that ends up being the truth there." ~ Dr. Mark Russell The MissionThe mission of the Institute is two-fold: (1) investigate, identify, and eliminate root causes for repetitive crises in military mental healthcare, and (2) end the cycle of crises by transforming mental healthcare policy and practice. Although special emphasis is given to the estimated 24 million members of the warrior class including their family members, and healers-the activities of the Institute will equally benefit non-military populations through the advancement of knowledge and understanding of traumatic stress-related injuries.Stranger at Home Film STRANGER AT HOME reveals WHY a harmful, 100 year-old policy perpetuates catastrophic PTS and suicide rates amongst our country’s military community. The film offers an in-depth look at eradicating stigma and creating a National Behavioral (Mental) Health Corps as achievable and critical steps to end an unnecessary mental health crisis. STRANGER AT HOME contrasts the intimate stories of three Veterans — Mark Russell, Charles Figley and Steven Elliott — with their unified message, which is: mental healthcare reform is the most essential human rights frontier ahead of us, and that it’s time for the American Military to take the lead role in this profoundly important movement.Thank You For Your Service DocumentaryAn investigation into the failed mental health policies within the US military and the deadly consequences to America’s troops. Thank You For Your Service takes aim at our understanding of war trauma through the interwoven stories of four struggling Iraq War veterans and candid interviews with top military and civilian leaders. The film posits that from the moment someone enters the armed services, their mental health is as important as their physical well-being and that by the creation of a Behavioral Health Corps (BHC), services and treatment can be effectively streamlined and create long term accountability.   Featuring interviews with General David Petraeus, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Admiral Mike Mullen, General Loree Sutton, Dexter Filkins, Senator Patty Murray, Gary Sinise, and Nicholas Kristof. Support the show

The connection between a veteran and a horse is a very honest and transparent understanding unlike anything else. In today's episode, Tyler talks with Donna Simpson, founder and executive director of Pennsylvania War Horse, about their programs to help veterans and race horses heal through a common bond. Pennsylvania Warhorse is a Pennsylvania based not-for-profit corporation, established to help military and 1st responders  suffering from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and TBI (traumatic brain injury).  Statistics show that horses have a calming effect on the nerves, lower blood pressure, cause a chemical change in our brains and relieve stress.  Participating military and 1st responders interact with our horses under the watchful eye of trained equine professionals.  Horsemanship has a proven effect in helping people deal with stress and build better relationships and find a renewed value in their life.  Even if they aren't horsemen or horsewomen they can benefit from what horses have to teach us.Visit their page at https://www.pennsylvaniawarhorse.org/ to learn moreStay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

In this episode, Tyler chats with Tramaine Carroll-Payne, Interim Director of Education Programs at the Virginia Department of Veteran Services, about utilizing your GI Bill towards building your educational and vocational skills. The State Approving Agency is in charge of making sure schools are working collectively to be in compliance and providing accredited programs and to ensure there is no wasted resources provided to our veteran community. If you are interested in whether a school is approved visit the WEAMS PUBLIC Institution Search website Important Links Department of Veterans Services Website School Certifying Official Handbook SAA Technical Assistance Handbook VA-ONCE Reference GuideStay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show

One Veteran, One Story Do you have a veteran plate on your vehicle? If so, we hope to find you, hear your story and share it with everyone. Thank you for your service!In this episode, Tyler talks with David Van Wie, founder of Fat Hendricks Productions in Arizona, about the creation of Patriot Plates, a project he and his daughter nurtured into a journey of telling one veteran story at a time.Visit the Youtube channel Patriot Plates to listen to veteran stories. Episodes hosted by Scott Huesing. Scott A. Huesing is a retired USMC Infantry Major with over 24 years of service, both enlisted and as a commissioned officer. His career spanned 10 deployments and he conducted operations in over 60 countries worldwide. During his numerous deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa he planned, led, and conducted hundreds of combat missions under some of the most austere and challenging conditions.As a Marine Infantry Officer in 2006 Scott had the privilege to command Echo Company, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines as part of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Special Operations Capable (SOC) while attached to 1-9 Infantry Battalion ("Manchu"), 1st Brigade Combat Team (1 BCT “Ready First”), United States Army (USA) as part of the Surge Strategy in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Find Scott's book on Amazon: Echo in Ramadi: The Firsthand Story of US Marines in Iraq's Deadliest City Check Patriot Plates YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriotPlatesThe web at https://detroitunderstress.com/patriotplates/Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/patriot_plates/Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

In this episode, Tyler talks with Matt McDonell, founder and executive director of Next18, an Army Airborne Infantryman with the 173rd IBCT who deployed to Afghanistan in a combat role in 2012/13, about his journey home and the creation of Next18.org.  Matt's journey to discovering his purpose and the need for his own mental self care, led him to realize that he could pair his love for golf with mental health to build a series of camps to help heal the wounds of trauma. Next18.org  became the foundation to build a platform to not only help veterans but first responders as well find their way back and learn to maintain their own mental health.If you wish to participate in an upcoming  camp or learn more visit Next18 Golf Camps or sign up to attend through the website. Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

Live, Work & Thrive in Virginia. In this episode, Tyler's guest is the new Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner, Daniel Gade, PhD. Daniel has dedicated his life to serving our country and talks with Tyler about his three part goal to create Virginia to be the best place for veterans to live, work and raise a family. Connect with Daniel On LinkedInTwitter at @gadeforvirginiawww.dvs.virginia.govBio Daniel M. Gade served in the Army for more than 25 years. After enlisting in 1992, he graduated from West Point in 1997 and was commissioned as an Armor officer. He was wounded in action twice in Iraq while serving as a tank company commander. He earned an MPA and PhD from the University of Georgia, and served in the White House Domestic Policy Council under President Bush. While on active duty, he was the co-founder of a major experiment in incentivizing veteran transition (The Independence Project) and served on various VA boards and commissions, including the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation. After retiring from the Army in 2017, he was an appointee at the US Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) and professor at American University. He is the author of the newly-released book “Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer. Wounding Warriors: How Bad Policy Is Making Veterans Sicker and Poorer available on Amazon Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

Whether you have a family member who has served or you know someone who has served, understanding the magnitude of the cost of freedom can give insight into the sacrifice our heroes provide so we can continue to enjoy our everyday liberties in this country.In this episode, Tyler talks with Donnie Edwards, a former 14 year NFL linebacker, about the inspiring foundation he created with the help of so many incredible volunteers to show  appreciation to our war heroes. The Best Defense Foundation is unique as they not only provide amazing opportunities for our WWII veterans to return to their battlefields to find closure but also many other programs such as the Strong Hold Transition Program, Education Initiative, and Honor Walks.Tune in to learn more about this incredible foundation at bfd.org.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

In this episode, Tyler talks with Edward Tick, PhD, a nonfiction writer and poet, about his recent book "Coming Home In Viet Nam: Poems " as well as Greek traditions and some of the oldest writings on warfare. In addition to a writer/poet, Dr. Tick is a transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant and international journey guide who has been working with veterans for a long time to help with moral injuries and PTSD. COMING HOME IN VIET NAM (TIA CHUCHA PRESS, 2021) Seeking the most powerful healing practices to address the invisible wounds of war, Dr. Ed Tick has led journeys to Viet Nam for veterans, survivors, activists and pilgrims for the past twenty years. This moving and revelatory collection documents the people, places and experiences on these journeys. It illuminates the soul-searching and healing that occurs when Vietnamese women and children and veterans of every faction of the "American War" gather together to share storytelling and ritual, grieving, reconciliation and atonement. These poems reveal war's aftermath for Vietnamese and Americans alike and their return to peace, healing and belonging in the very land torn by war's horrors. Read Dr. Edward Tick's bio and learn about his numerous publications at edwardtick.comStay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)

Don't take transition advice from someone in uniform who is not transitioning. Coach Alfredo addresses getting advice from someone who has been there and done that.  Those still in service will mean well in giving your advice but transitioning can be tough, so reach out to folks who know what it is like to create a new life once you have left your time in service.If you need to reach out to the Coach, please do so at cominghomewell@gmail.com. We will get you connected!Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellMake sure you subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend!Follow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The Service LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Support the show

In this episode, Tyler chats with Ryan Cornelius from Vet with a Mic, a podcast helping veterans to transition back into the civilian world. Tyler and Ryan talk about pushing past the stigma of mental health and utilizing the resources available to move forward into a successful transition.Want to connect with Ryan? Visit the links below. Vet with a Micvetwithamic.comContent driven by Veteran Issues. Host is a veteran advocate for mental health issues trained at master's level in clinical psychology. Content is designed to help veterans of all eras make their way through life after the uniform. Listeners still in the uniform may benefit from hearing about the pitfalls that many fall into after their service.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheserviceFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellThank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Coming Home Well listeners can get 10% off by visiting betterhelp.com/cominghomewellSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=DPPU22JG5EM6Y)