The amount of our military members and veterans dealing with military sexual trauma is sickening. According to the DAV 1 in 4 women and 1 in 100 men in the VA healthcare system have survived military sexual trauma. That doesn't even account for those still serving such as US Army Specialist Tori Adams. We will discuss her story, how her chain of command reacted during the reporting process and handling rumors while still serving. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Sep 29, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 25
US Marine Joey Mac Dizon runs the Mobile Cigar Lounge, offering a very unique service for parties, weddings, retirements, and more! We discussed the good and bad of operating a mobile service business and the challenges of operation during COVID. Joey is a funny guy, you won’t want to miss this episode! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.facebook.com/themobilecigarlounge/ https://themobilecigarlounge.com/?fbclid=IwAR0evcl-ATo5RMOiQex18GDUYLxqVUbiGzfjkpn-CC66otx6agllcKiQzb8 https://www...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Army veteran and Realtor Sam Silver discusses both career opportunities in real estate and tons of knowledge on how and why a Realtor is your best partner in the home buying and selling process. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://samuelsilver.exprealty.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedforces #coastguard #ai...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The VA system is not an easy agency to deal with all the time. With many benefits, rules, regulations the VA systems is complicated at a minimum. Army veteran, Jane Babcock, has been serving veterans for years helping them get the benefits they have earned. Along the way she has seen behind the VA curtain and knows their systems like the back of her hand. In this episode we pull back that curtain a little and get her best advice and opinions on navigating the VA system. Battle Buddy Podcast Gues...
Aug 19, 2021•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome Ben Gould the Chicago Area Director of Blue Star Families is my guest this week as we discuss military family resources! Every military and veteran family faces certain struggles from time to time. Perhaps it's employment, caregiver resources, medical, mental health, financial, or something else. With over 200 Blue Star Family Communities across the world, they offer a ton of resources to the military-connected community. Check them out next time you have a need! Battle Buddy Podcast Gue...
Jul 22, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Not all wounds of war are visible to the naked eye. Air Force veteran Elisa Escalante knows this all to well as a former mental health technician in uniform and out. She has seen first hand the invisible wounds suffered both in and out of the war zone. Military trauma can develop in many ways, but one thing remains constant, dealing with these complex wounds can be difficult. With all this experience over the years, Elisa has just released her first book titled, Unseen: Uncovering the Invisible ...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
USMC Veteran Joe Palacios, part of Maxwell's Soaps, comes on the podcast for this special July 4th edition! Joe and I talked about soap and how the company provides one bar of soap to homeless veterans with each purchase. His love and passion for his fellow veterans also translated into the first HAVE mission. HAVE stands for Humble Alpha Veteran Empowerment, developed by Lane Belone and Stephen Kuhn. Joe's mission, which was the first of its kind, helped a fellow veteran finish his new coffee r...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
There can be many reasons why someone can find themselves falling into the victim mentality. Ashley Rodriquez and I will discuss how she overcame that victim mentality and got herself into the right, positive mental state where she can take charge of her own life. Ashley is the founder of Freelanceus.co which is an American only competitor to other worldwide freelance sites. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://freelanceus.co/ www.ashleymrodriguez.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://lin...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 18
You know that joke about Marines eating Crayons? Well, what if I told you USMC Veteran, Frank Manteau, actually created an edible, colorable crayon! Well, he did the impossible and is on the way to making it a reality on shelves near you. Frank and I discuss his business, the challenges, and a few other things in this awesome episode. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://crayonsreadytoeat.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #americ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Having the right mentality is key to success. Sometimes however the situations you are in don't help you have the right or positive mentality nor are the resources available to correct that mentality. Navy veteran Moussa Mikhail had to overcome many struggles in his early life to find himself stationed on a submarine. Surrounded by the same people, nowhere to go, and no mental health professionals on board Moussa had to find ways to keep himself in the right mental state. Those lessons learned l...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Richard Kaufman has overcome more than the average person. From his physical battles as well as his addiction battles Richard has found a way to not only come back from dark depths, but he has found a way to make his voice be heard. To let other veterans and first responders know they are not alone, that they too can come back from the dark depths and don't have to give in to the demons. Richards powerful message is one that every veteran should hear! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: http://www...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 15
From an early age, Army veteran Paul Akins had to hold in a deep secret. Being abused by a priest was something he didn’t talk about till lately. That kind of trauma can be difficult to deal with. Paul somehow found the strength to start sharing his story in an effort to help others. Helping others eventually led Paul and his wife, to create Ohana Services. Ohana is Hawaiian for family, and the goal of their company is to help people on how to lower their monthly bills. Realizing that non-essent...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Navy veteran Jose Alaniz is the founder of Third Day Coffee Sequin and the God, Country, Coffee Podcast. We will be discussing his relationship with God and how it has benefited his life. As the only mesquite-roasted coffee maker, Jose has a very unique business. We will discuss where his coffee comes from, how and why mesquite as well as the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.thirddaycoffeeseguin.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battle...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Brian Gibson is the CEO of Project Diehard which is a faith based organization with the mission of ending veteran suicide and assist veterans with coping skills to succeed in life. Their latest project Forward Operating Base Rush, is named in the honor of USAF SSgt. Courtney Rush who lost her battle with demons in 2012. This mission will have a major impact on veterans lives in numerous ways. Please consider donating to help make this mission a reality! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Thanks to Tammi Moses a Navy veteran and host of the Hoarding Solution Podcast for coming on the podcast to discuss the topic of hoarding! Did you know hoarding affects roughly 19 million Americans? That is a lot of people and without a doubt that affects military members and veterans. Learn some actionable ways you can assist and approach the hoarders in your life to really help! Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://homesareforliving.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battl...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
From time to time we could all use a little jolt to get us operating at a higher level. That could be personal, or business performance, but the blueprint to achieving is virtually the same. In this episode, we discuss various aspects of living a higher-performance lifestyle. Judy Skilling is a certified high-performance coach, mother, and U.S. Navy veteran. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://www.judyskilling.com/ Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce ...
Mar 24, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Nonprofits pay attention! Travis Johnson, the Nonprofit Architect, lays out the blueprint for elevating your cause. From relationships with volunteers, fundraising, and today's biggest challenges you can't miss this interview. Travis not only has the blueprint for taking your non-profit to the next level, he also has an amazing guide for podcasters that serves as an almost literal blueprint for podcast growth and success. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: https://nonprofitarchitect.org/ Battle B...
Mar 18, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
There are many ways to help deal with PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Each person needs to find what works for them. Healing with psychedelic plant medicine may not be for everyone, but it could work for some. Join my guest Seth Conner and me as we discuss how and why using plant medicine could help some veterans who have tried other treatment options to no avail. Battle Buddy Podcast Guest Links: www.sethconner.com www.executiveentheogen.com Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebud...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
John "Nick" Valentine has vast experience in not only for profit but non-profit businesses. As a retired U.S. Army mental health professional we discuss mental health and the difficulties of transition as well as his businesses such as Sgt. Ritters Spirits, Combat Boxes, and Operation Phantom Support. Nick knows the difficulties all veterans face not only with the transition but sometimes meeting the needs of the military members and their families. Nick's non-profit called Operation Phantom Sup...
Feb 03, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Join my guest Niurka Castaneda as we discuss the military lifestyle as well as her transition out of uniform and into entrepreneurship and real estate. As a busy owner of multiple businesses, Niurka has valuable experience starting, growing, and running different types of businesses. Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedfo...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
As veterans, we all have difficult objectives to overcome. Ronnie Abbott has faced many challenges, even some recently that have put him to the test. Rebuilding connections and a solid support structure helped him have the mindset to not only overcome but to achieve during tough times! Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armed...
Jan 14, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What does it take to lead troops today? With a generation of troops coming into service born after 9/11 and during a global pandemic figuring out how to engage your troops and foster relationships are tough. Join CSM Deondre Long and I as we discuss how he has taken the opportunity to build relationships and improve the skills of his troops during such a difficult time. Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Joel Stewart is a franchising expert. We discuss the basics of franchises, what to avoid, why it's a great fit for veterans, and much more. Then we dive into his new book called The Value Equation. You're going to want a copy of this book! It's available on Amazon now so pick up a copy. https://www.amazon.com/Value-Equation-Joel-Stewart/dp/B08P5J4T4L Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #s...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Is your credit bad? Curious how credit is formulated and how your credit score is actually affected? This is the episode for you! Join me as I discuss credit scores with credit expert Cassandra Jackson! Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedforces #coastguard #airborne #nationalguard #marinecorps #bbp #podcast #military #pt...
Oct 12, 2020•38 min
Jeff is an Army veteran of the 82nd Airborne. Join us as we discuss his traumatic brain injuries, suicide attempts, service animals, and the path to healing! Jeff has an amazing story and makes for one heck of a kick-off episode so strap in and enjoy the show. Battle Buddy Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/battlebuddypodcast #airforce #armylife #navy #american #veteran #marine #usarmy #veterans #marines #specialforces #militarylife #soldier #usmc #soldiers #usnavy #armedforces #coastguard #airbor...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
