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MILITARY TEEN SUICIDE Risk & Prevention Sep 01, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Judy Davis tells of her son, Geoffrey's struggle with addiction, emotional pain, depression and suicide attemps. She and Geoffrey now run Living Thru Crisis and sharing their story nationwide to help other military families. Military teens add another layer to their teenage years. Underneath the expected teen angst and efforts toward independence can lie dangerous signs of non-coping with the pressures of military life. Suppression of teen's needs may be expert; making it very difficult for a parent to discern. Learn warning signs, hope through education and communication and more. www.LivingThruCrisis.com. Jason McNamara is co-host today.

Balance & Dizziness Issues? New Diagnostic & Treatment Tool: BalanceBack Aug 25, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: You Don't Need to Live With It! Balance and dizziness issues lowers quality of life and can result from brain injury or vestibular (inner ear) dysfunction - and common in blast injuries and with aging. Too many service members and veterans "live with it" and aren't aware there is a tool to both diagnose -- and then treat the symptoms. Vision, feet/ankles/back, and vision all contribute to stable balance and falls are the greatest risk for all age groups. If you have these symptoms, ask your doctor if they have access to this tool (available at some VA's): www.BalanceBack.com. Co-host Pam Eggleston.

Veteran Suicide is NOT Inevitable - Learn QPR and Save Lives Aug 18, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: The stats on veteran suicide and military family members are too high. YET, just as CPR helps others to recognize cardiac events, QPR can be readily learned to help prevent suicide. Guests Paul Quinnett and John Osborn, MD share Question/Persuade/Refer (QPR) as a proven way to recognize at-risk behaviors, open a dialogue, and offer a way for help. Overcome fears, Listen attentively, and Help save lives. Learn QPR at www.QPRInstitute.com. Make a Difference!

Acupuncture Gains Momentum & Peter Collier, Choosing Courage Aug 11, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Acupuncture for chronic pain and PTSD is gaining ground and recognized for helping not only veterans, but their families. Kirk Moulton discusses the use of acupuncture and other healing modalities as a complementary therapy for veterans. Peter Collier, author of Choosing Courage, chronicles the extraordinary interviews held with heroes and the "contagion of courage". Sharing these stories keeps the concept of courage growing in our world today - which it sorely needs. "If not you, who? If not now, when?" ~Hillel

Street to Service to Hollywood & Women Vet Transition Thru Respect Aug 04, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Jeff Powell (USN, ret) tells a powerful story of how he moved forward after the murder of his father to become a vetrepreneur and best-selling author with Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup series). He will be honored in Hollywood in September for his contribution to Soul of Success. Lawanda Hollison (USA, ret) left service as a COL, knowing she could assist women veterans as well as corporate clients. As a certified International Corporate Etiquette and Protocol expert, she helps others to best communicate and connect to smooth their military-to-civilian transition. Both Jeff and Lawanda exemplify civility and integrity to support their fellow veterans. Meet people where they are and walk in their shoes; give a listen now! Co-host Pamela Eggleston.

MiliSOURCE - Benefits ON Your Smartphone - DefenseMobile Jul 28, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Not only is DefenseMobile a terrific mobile network availabe to all military and veteran families, it is host to a unique phone app called MiliSOURCE. This incredible app scans nearly 1,000 benefits databases from Federal, State, and NGO resources and builds a personalized benefits profile for you. Tools and calculators are built in. Do you receive all the benefits you've earned? This app is FREE to all, and gives an assist prior to connecting with a VSO. Currently, VFW & Legion are assisting, with more to come. Benefits in your hand, connectivity and great communication for military and veteran families - you need this!

BOOTS TO LOAFERS - Transition & Reality Jul 21, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio. The reality of transitioning from the military into the civilian community is a journey, and it helps to have direct, no-nonsense guidance. John Phillips talks about his experience in leaving service, his positive employment experience at Coca-Cola, and provides concrete help in smoothing the way for his fellow military families. It's about communication, asking questions, observing/learning and being smart in your approach. Great advice from John and a terrific book for transitionng service members (and college students) in Boots to Loafers, available in paperback and audiobook. www.BootsToLoafers.com.

REALLY??? A Balanced Life? It's a Journey... Jul 14, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio. Healthy balance is rarely achieved overnight, as it's a journey to gain knowledge about nutrition, exercise, calm and shifting priorities for a happier, healthier life. Listen to Suzanna Manafort of Mindful Yoga Therapy share the science and experience of breathing and yoga to veterans and their families to complement therapies for PTSD and TBI, plus anxiety and sleep issues. Toni St. Clair is an amazing nutritionist and wellness educator trained to use nutrition to ease the symptoms of many conditions including adrenal depletion (stress anyone?), diabetes, PTS, anxiety, sleep, and endocrine issues. Food choices can make an enormous difference in quality of life. Combine the two dynamic women, and you'll feel inspired! Renew your wellness journey today - it's always a good time to start!

Courage & Chutzpah: Mighty Moms of Walter Reed Jun 30, 2015

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Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio. Meet Tammy Glenn-Karcher who met the man who tried to kill her son and murdered two others in Iraq. She is one of the 10 mothers featured in the remarkable book: Unbreakable Bonds: The Mighty Moms of Walter Reed. Both authors, Dava Guerin and Kevin Ferris share their commitment to these families and we learn a great deal about courage and chutzpah during the long healing journey of an injured service member and their parent caregiver. Justin Constantine joins Linda today.

POSITIVE Post-Traumatic Growth - Stronger Thru the Tough Times Jun 23, 2015

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Learning to think flexibly, and to view failures as learning, falling down and getting back up, savoring the great moments and putting the negative ones in perspective leads to personal growth. Military families are remarkably resilient, and learn so much more from our guest, Louis Alloro - believe that you have the power to reach your definition of success through connection and seizing opportunities through adapting your perspective! Co-host Pam Eggleston joins Linda today.

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