https://aveteranspodcast.com/series/a-veterans-podcast-2/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:52:04 +0000 en-US © 2021 A Veteran's Podcast A Veteran's Podcast A Veteran's Podcast qhhatfield@gmail.com false https://anchor.fm/s/25963e24/podcast/rss/ qhhatfield@gmail.com No yes 5ad95d18-eae6-5fcc-8267-5be866533a5a https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 180164481 https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/s2-ep-2-mental-health-w-special-guest-rande-benner-navy-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=s2-ep-2-mental-health-w-special-guest-rande-benner-navy-veteran Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:44:51 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1504 Therapy is NOT a bad word. This week we focused on the good, bad, and ugly of mental health. We talk about different options available and keep it real about how important it is to have a professional to talk to, especially once you have transitioned out of the military.

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The post S2 EP.1 – Military Children – Special Guest – Rande Benner- Navy Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Transitioning out of the military not only affects you as the service member, but also greatly affects your kids. This episode focuses on the resiliency of military kids and how you can not only prepare yourself for your transition out of the military, but how you can prepare your kids as well.

The post S2 EP.1 – Military Children – Special Guest – Rande Benner- Navy Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_5725.jpg?fit=720%2C540&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep33-scott-an-army-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep33-scott-an-army-veteran Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:25:59 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1498 Scott served 6 years in the National Guard. After his brother was killed in action in Afghanistan, Scott decided to leave the military. He started getting help for his mental health and in the process wrote a book and started a podcast to give other veterans a platform to share their stories of healing too.

The post EP33: Scott – An Army Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Scott served 6 years in the National Guard. After his brother was killed in action in Afghanistan, Scott decided to leave the military. He started getting help for his mental health and in the process wrote a book and started a podcast to give other veterans a platform to share their stories of healing too.

The post EP33: Scott – An Army Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scott-Cut.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep32-katrina-a-navy-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep32-katrina-a-navy-veteran Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:27:30 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1495 Katrina served 8 years in the Navy, before she was found to be ‘unfit’ for military service. She was devastated and struggled to find her new identity outside of her military service. Listen to her share how she overcame mental health services and what she is doing now to empower people to be the best...

The post EP32: Katrina – A Navy Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Katrina served 8 years in the Navy, before she was found to be ‘unfit’ for military service. She was devastated and struggled to find her new identity outside of her military service. Listen to her share how she overcame mental health services and what she is doing now to empower people to be the best...

The post EP32: Katrina – A Navy Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Katrina-cut.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1 true no 0:00 Yes no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep31-brad-thomas-an-army-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep31-brad-thomas-an-army-veteran Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:52:00 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1491 Brad served 20 years in the Army. He served as both an Army Ranger and Delta Force and fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. Listen to how Brad now uses music as a means to battle mental health and how he reaches other veterans through his songs!

The post EP31: Brad Thomas – An Army Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Brad served 20 years in the Army. He served as both an Army Ranger and Delta Force and fought in the Battle of Mogadishu. Listen to how Brad now uses music as a means to battle mental health and how he reaches other veterans through his songs!

The post EP31: Brad Thomas – An Army Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Brad-raw.jpg?fit=750%2C754&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep30-andrew-an-army-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep30-andrew-an-army-veteran Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:46:03 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1488 Andrew served 4 years in the Army. After a trying deployment, it took Drew time to reintegrate into civilian life. Listen as he shares many lessons learned and what he still struggles with to this day!

The post EP30: Andrew – An Army Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Andrew served 4 years in the Army. After a trying deployment, it took Drew time to reintegrate into civilian life. Listen as he shares many lessons learned and what he still struggles with to this day!

The post EP30: Andrew – An Army Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Andrew-Contreras-Cut.png?fit=1204%2C1204&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep29-justin-an-air-force-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep29-justin-an-air-force-veteran Sun, 25 Jul 2021 18:47:36 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1485 Justin served 13 years in the Air Force when he was medically retired. Listen to how he turned his struggles with mental health into a way that now helps veterans and first responders in similar situations.

The post EP29: Justin – An Air Force Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Justin served 13 years in the Air Force when he was medically retired. Listen to how he turned his struggles with mental health into a way that now helps veterans and first responders in similar situations.

The post EP29: Justin – An Air Force Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/justinlee-Cut.png?fit=729%2C729&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep28-ashlee-a-coast-guard-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep28-ashlee-a-coast-guard-veteran Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:24:19 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1482 Ashlee served 14 years in the Coast Guard. After saving numerous lives during Hurricane Harvey, she was grounded due to an autoimmune disease that ultimately forced her to medically retire. Listen as she shares how writing a book has helped her cope with the experiences she had during her service and what it was like...

The post EP28: Ashlee – A Coast Guard Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Ashlee served 14 years in the Coast Guard. After saving numerous lives during Hurricane Harvey, she was grounded due to an autoimmune disease that ultimately forced her to medically retire. Listen as she shares how writing a book has helped her cope with the experiences she had during her service and what it was like...

The post EP28: Ashlee – A Coast Guard Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ashlee-Cut.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep27-amanda-an-air-force-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep27-amanda-an-air-force-veteran Tue, 29 Jun 2021 23:40:12 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1479 Amanda served 5 years with the Air Force. After the birth of her child she realized that the possibility of deploying again shortly after the birth wasn’t an option. Listen to how she bridges the gap between being a veteran and a military spouse all while helping other women veterans tell their stories.

The post EP27: Amanda – An Air Force Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Amanda served 5 years with the Air Force. After the birth of her child she realized that the possibility of deploying again shortly after the birth wasn’t an option. Listen to how she bridges the gap between being a veteran and a military spouse all while helping other women veterans tell their stories.

The post EP27: Amanda – An Air Force Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> https://i0.wp.com/aveteranspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CAPT-Amanda-Huffman-Cut.png?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1 false no 0:00 No no https://aveteranspodcast.com/podcast/ep26-mike-sarraille-a-marine-navy-veteran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep26-mike-sarraille-a-marine-navy-veteran Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:46:09 +0000 https://aveteranspodcast.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1476 Mike served 20 years in the Recon Marines and as a Navy Seal. Adversity and challenge were both things he met in stride during his career. After retirement, that was a different story. Listen to how Mike overcame adversity in finding employment and how he now teaches those in corporate America the value of hiring...

The post EP26: Mike Sarraille – A Marine/Navy Veteran first appeared on A Veteran's Podcast.]]> Mike served 20 years in the Recon Marines and as a Navy Seal. Adversity and challenge were both things he met in stride during his career. After retirement, that was a different story. Listen to how Mike overcame adversity in finding employment and how he now teaches those in corporate America the value of hiring...

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