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Veterans Chat Ep.06 w/ Christie Douglas Dec 16, 2020

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Christie Douglas, from Saga Ep. 25, stopped by the studio on her way back up from Dallas and we didn't waste the opportunity. Christie is the voice for the introduction on "Movement Monday", so she was gracious enough to record a few more for Dan.

Dan and Christie hadn't seen each other in quite some time, so this was a much-needed reconnection, especially after all that Dan has gone through in the last couple of months. It was a reunion that they both needed and I think it comes out in the episode also. Remember, reconnecting with someone can be life-changing to you both, don't miss these chances if you can help it. I too am guilty of this, always working on rectifying that.

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Alright, stay blessed and stay tuned for more episodes.

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Veterans Chat Ep.05 - "Thinking about Podcasting?" Dec 09, 2020

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Podcasting has really taken off during the pandemic, with folks at home or having a lot of free time, some are taking to this platform to talk about what moves, inspires, or just fills a need in their life.

In terms of podcasting, finding your message and coming up with a title is a good start, but once you get past that its on to the format. Are you looking at a “1-on-1 Interview” format or are you wanting to tell a story as a series? Either way, there are five more formats to choose from to get started. Don’t really worry about the length of the podcast at this point, grab your cellphone and start putting in the work.

Equipment can vary, we utilize the technology that Rode Microphones has put to get. The Rodecaster Pro w/ Podmics is a great set up, but it runs about $800-900 to get started. The set up we have here is about 2k, but we have more mics, speakers and cables. The “no budget” option with just the cellphone or purchasing a $20 mic is all you need.

Practice, Practice, Practice! Spend as much time as you can on the mic w/ headphones on. The dynamic nature of you voice coming from a mic takes some practice to get the “flow” that will drive your podcast. Use an outline to organize your thoughts and practice the delivery, this will help you get your “sound”.

After you’ve got that down its time to start finding the guests that have the topics you want to cover. Reach out to family, friends, and friends-of-friends to get those guests that bring the gold for your podcast format and topic.

Either way, don’t be scared! Go for it and make sure you share it with HOV so we can subscribe to your show and promote it.

Everyone stay safe out there and enjoy the holiday season. Blessings.

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Saga Ep.06 w/ Victor Varela - Rising Phoenix Nov 20, 2020

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Victor Varela, Army Veteran, drove up from San Antonio, TX to enjoy the weekend and to have a sit down at the studio for a chat. It was a great time and the is full of Victor’s life and times.

As all of us know, the reason we join the service, regardless of branch, is an individual one, framed by the needs of the time. For many college and for some following in the footsteps of a family member or mentor. A deeper connection is reserved for those that seek self-discovery and self-redemption.

Victor’s “why” he joined is a story of the redeeming qualities, one that many of us can relate with. He saw his life as something much better than what he was living, joining the Army in 2006 set him on a course of self-correction and finding that sweet spot that he can lean forward and life life.

Victor dug his bones in A.co, 2/35 IN BN in Iraq for two deployments, during that time his reason for joining changed to “Why I serve”. Through the struggles of deployment, hand in hand with other Soldiers, his purpose in life changed. Victor is leaning forward in life to help Veterans in need and being apart of the Veterans community in San Antonio.

Great chat with Victor and a visit to San Antonio has to happen now, Victor is a member of VFW Post 76, “Oldest VFW Post in Texas”, so excited for that.

Everyone stay safe and spread the word about the podcast when you get the time.

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Veterans Chat Ep. 04 w/ Ryan Wempe -owner of "ChummyVet Apparel" Oct 19, 2020

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Ryan Wempe - owner of "ChummyVet.com", came up to the "Lakeside Studio" for a chat about what is a Chummy Vet and how connecting with Veterans is a life-defining event.

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Chummy: Friendly, familiar, thick as thieves, matey, buddy...

Veterans know all too well how this feels when you're engaged "in the suck", but we only really relate to "Battle Buddies" and pass over chances to chat with other Veterans. Ryan decided that he wanted to find a way to open the door to communication, a random chance encounter with another Veteran...stepping away with a smile and a new friend. CHUMMY!

Ryan has spent the last seven months developing the designs and chatting with other Veterans so that they open the channels of communication between Veterans. When you visit ChummyVet.com, make sure that you read the write-ups, these can also be seen on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out ChummyVet.com online, Instagram, and Facebook!!

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Veterans Chat Ep.03 w/ Dan Hurd "Stop the Stigma - Start the Action" Sep 21, 2020

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Dan Hurd joins the show today for an update on his journey to bring Suicide Awareness to the masses. Dan has cycled through 42 states so far and traveled over 16,500 miles during that time. The number of lives that he has impacted can't be counted, truly happy to know he's out there doing great work building awareness and offering some really great training through "Living Works".

Living Works provides training for Suicide Awareness, as an Ambassader for Living Works, Dan donated five (5) of the "START" program from Living Works. The START program is an online training program that utilizes simulation and situational exercises to help build the skills in Awareness, Identification and Engagement. If you are interested in signing up for one of the free courses then email Dan at: OPAATM@gmail.com to sign up and receive your sign-in information.

If you aren't able to get one of the free programs, then go here to take the program for just $20. Start.opattmovement.com

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Saga Ep.005 w/ Daniel Lee "Submerge Yourself in the Challenge" Sep 04, 2020

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Marine Corps Veteran, Daniel Lee, joins the show today to talk about getting into the deep end of our challenges, finding a greater understanding within it. Dan followed a path to service that many Veterans themselves have put feet to, faced choices and challenges leading up to joining.

Dan was an All-American swimmer in high school, from the age of four he honed his skills in the water and the water taught him lessons that carried over into not only his time in service but in life itself. Dan’s father passed away when he was 17 from cancer, his strong connection with his father, family, and the water got him through and onto the next chapter of his Saga.

Daniel attended college at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), though he had discussed attending the Naval Academy. He attended OCS (Officer Candidate School) at Quantico, VA, and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, where he served as a Communication Officer (0602). Dan deployed to Afghanistan to Helmand Province in 2011, forcing him to take a year off of training for triathlons, but he was submerged in more challenges that would later pay off more than training.

Dan lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and new baby girl. During these trying times, he has cherished the time really getting to be close to his growing family, even leaving triathlon training as a secondary passion.

Enjoy this episode everyone, won’t lie this episode really resonated with me. Dan’s understanding of his life and his connection with his father opened up lost points of truth and knowledge that my mother taught me. I slept like a baby the night this was recorded, and will again tonight after listening to it once again. Stay blessed everyone and find those points of truth, as Dan says, submerge yourself in the challenge.

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Saga Ep.004 w/ Michael Armstrong "Giving up is never an option" Aug 28, 2020

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Michael Armstrong joins the growing ranks of Veteran Co-hosts today and defines yet another Veteran attribute - Never Quitting.

With his cousin serving in the Marine Corps, Mike set his sights on following his lead. But his dream of becoming an 0331 - Infantry Machine Gunner was derailed when a diagnosis of childhood asthma was discovered. Mike's level of personal drive and determination eclipsed this challenge and he finally joined the ranks of the Army.

Hear Mike talk about his time in service and how after three deployments, the last one being the toughest, he was suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and other physical injuries related to the May 18, 2012 destruction of the Artillary Gunline at FOB Bostick, Afghanistan.

Mike is like the vast majority of Veterans that have faced struggles in service and now have the skills and character to define these struggles as a Veteran and work through them. Another reason I'm humbled to be a member of the Veteran Community. Stay blessed and enjoy the episode.

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Saga Ep.003 w/ Dr. Katie Kopp Aug 21, 2020

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Dr. Katie Kopp, Ph.D. assumes Co-hosting duties on today’s Saga Episode to discuss her amazing journey to becoming a Clinical Psychologist. Not all Veterans set out in life to serve directly, but some are given auspicious moments that change their life's path, thus changing them forever. Katie is one of those Veterans who found Soldiering to be a calling that she found tough not to answer. Katie takes us through her time in college as she worked on achieving her goal to become a Clinical Psychologist and how a scholarship changed everything for her and her family.

As CPT Kopp, Katie was embedded with the “Mountain Warriors” of 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at Ft. Carson, CO, where she deployed not once, but twice with her brigade to the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Listen to her describe her first deployment and the actions she took to get timely care to the survivors of the Battles of Ganjgal and Keating. Her second deployment saw her traveling all over RC-East to help service members manage life in a combat environment, even providing a solid sounding board for Sr. Battalion/Brigade leadership.

I’ve talked about a concept that I call a “Veterans-Veteran” on the show before. Dr. Kopp is one of those Veterans who are leaning forward in the ruck straps to ensure positive outcomes for Veterans. CPT Kopp's passion was first and foremost the mission, keeping service members in the fight and as fit as possible mentally was paramount in fulfilling that. As a Clinical Psychologist and a Veteran, Dr. Kopp has not stopped supporting the mission of the Veterans she helps today. We look forward to having Dr. Kopp on the podcast again to help us Veterans understand what's new with “Our Mental Health”.

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Saga Ep.002 w/ Nick Martin Aug 07, 2020

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Nick Martin sits down at the Lakeside Studio for today's episode and we have a stoic conversation about gaining traction from the lessons learned, during not only our service, but in every challenge we face in life. Nick came from humble beginnings, but he was guided by a Mother who worked hard to provide, this early lesson was not lost on him. Examples of service were all around him growing up, living near Ft. Benning, GA, so it was no surprise that he would join to serve.

Nick went from an enlisted Airborne Ranger, to West Point Cadet, and then to Intelligence Officer. He has run the gauntlet of embracing the suck, flawlessly engaged, and fully understood. Nick is a people person, he applies learned leadership skills to his position now. His achieved goal during his own transition has been a "Re-Branding" of military skills to civilian enhancement skills.

Very strong episode, share and spread the word. Stay blessed.

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Veterans Chat Ep.003 w/ Devon Walker "Lake Texoma Fishing" Jul 29, 2020

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Devon Walker made the journey from Amarillo to Lake Texoma to get some much-needed family time, while at it he hosted Veterans for a fish fry and hung out here at the "Lakeside Studios" for an episode on the fishing here at Lake Texoma. Devon co-hosted during Season 2, "Veterans Chat Ep.020 - Traditions", so he knows his way around the podcast. Thank you for all you do for Veterans and the podcast, brother.

To support our Gold Star Families, by not only your finanical help, but to gain knowledge so that you can join those who have become a positive element in their lives. Kloe says go to: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors - TAPS, to learn more.

If you're planning on heading this way for fishing or just to enjoy the quiet of the lake, hit the podcast up and swing by.

Everyone stay safe and blessed.

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