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The Transitioning Student Veteran Mar 14, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Cohost Les Davis presents: The Transitioning Student Veteran, a new book by guest Karina Money, EdD. Karina brings an eagerness to teaching vets, finding them inquisitive, focused, and disciplined. She has also seen ways student vets can maximize their academic experience - and her book acts as a guide. What is your learning preference? What do you want to do with your education? How to utilize your GI Bill funds well; it's all here.

HBOT Update for TBI Mar 07, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Justin Constantine presents: "HBOT Update for TBI". Elizabeth Rotenberry, wife of GySgt Chuck Rotenberry knew her husband was changed after a traumatic brain injury in his second deployment in Afghanistan. Two years later, unhelped by standard treatments, she researched HBOT for Chuck. To even an untrained eye, his brain scans showed visible activity and improvement. Jane Darnell is Community Relations Director at Oxygen Oasis Hyperbaric Wellness Center near Phila, PA. The center works significant outreach for veterans seeking HBOT, with individual and group machines. The VA regards HBOT as "anecdotal", and by shedding light on this amazing treatment helping many, we hope for reconsideration at the Dept of Veterans Affairs.

Hearing Loss? It's the #1 Veteran Injury... Feb 23, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents "Hearing Loss - the #1 Veteran Injury" across all eras. Ross Meglathery of VetsFirst and Barbara Kelley of the Hearing Association of America share how hearing loss greatly affects socialization, communication, and even emotional health. It's nearly a given that hearing loss is prevalent in the military, but new steps are reducing that in newer veterans. Listen in!

Mitigating Risks for Teens & Parents Feb 21, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Mitigating Risks for Teens and Parents, with guests Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler of Dasium. Teens and young adults everywhere are under increased pressures from previous eras, and military teens and young adults have additional pressures. Frequent relocations, friends, isolation, career concerns of parents all contribute to increased risks of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and risky actions. Learn how to build awareness and communication to get ahead of any issues, and to help if you're already in this place. More info at www.Dasium.net.

From the Situation to the Destination Feb 14, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Justin Constantine brings you "From the Situation to the Destination", poetry and prose. Author Leslie Dillard (COL, ret) is author of this incredible book of situations expressed in an accessible and uplifting manner. Lawanda Holliman (COL, ret) is a leadership development coach and colleague/friend who urged Leslie to publish her work. We are blessed with two authors today in Justin and Leslie, who share the value and power of words to heal, support, and extend value and power to others.

Pain Management Without Narcotics Feb 07, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Tosombra Kimes presents Binyamin Rothstein, D.O. and "Pain Management Without Narcotics". Fundamentally, without getting to the root of the medical problem, it's nearly impossible to find lasting relief. Dr. Rothstein, an osteopathic physician is trained in a more holistic approach to care and healing. He clearly and logically seeks the root cause of each pain issue, and draws a visual of a pain sufferer - and why alternative and complementary approaches to healing may help. Learn more at www.IntegrativePainManagmentCenter.com.

Oral History & Tradition: The Holley Boys of NY Jan 31, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Jason McNamara presents: Oral History and Tradition, The Untold Story of the Holley Boys. Author and USMC Vietnam Veteran Michael Keene became the voice of small town America with his story of Holley, NY, population 1500, who lost 8 young men to war. Can a community experience PTSD? We think so and rural and small town America still provides large numbers who serve. Mike speaks of the history, traditions, the community that mourns, and our need for connection. A compelling story and one of personal growth. More at ad-hoc-productions.com.

Understanding Trauma (PTSD) Response for Friends & Family Jan 24, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Understanding Trauma Response (PTSD) for Family and Friends. Today, veterans Michael Orban (Vietnam) and Justin Constantine (Iraq) talk candidly about the process of personally understanding the effects of trauma, and that of family members, who may not understand, and friends who don't know how to engage. Though their experiences are 50 years apart, their guidance is similar: peers support vets, finding purpose, finding outlets w/writing and talk-therapy, self-care, as does taking time for reflection, responsibility, and personal initiative. Together we make a difference.

Intimacy Post-Injury Jan 17, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents guests Navy veteran Glenna Tinney and Dr. April Gerlock to talk about Intimacy Post-Injury. Both guests are experts in Intimate Partner Violence and trauma and have co-written two chapters in a new book about combat trauma and sexual health. Coercive control, anger/rage, loss and betrayal can harm, but there is hope in moving forward with understanding the changes, loss, and with reconnection. Co-host Les Davis joins Linda today.

Widow Confidential Jan 10, 2017

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Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents Widow Confidential with Amber Baum. Amber joined the Army in High School and met her husband Ryan in Combat Medic School. They married, moved to Alaska, and discovered they were expecting their first child three weeks before Ryan deployed to Iraq. Her story of widowhood and young motherhood at 21 is compelling as she walked the lonely path of grief -- but leveraged her experience with legacy. Widow Confidential was founded to spread these lessons learned to support widows, fiancees, girlfriends, and partners for military and non-military survivors. Jason McNamara joins Linda today.

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