Navy veteran, clinical psychologist and yoga instructor, Tim Avery, shares the benefits of yoga - both body and mind - in Eagle Nation Podcast Episode 139. We cover a lot of ground including: How Tim went first tried out yoga and got involved in the Veterans Yoga Project The relationship, recovery, physical and mental health benefits yoga can offer veterans The connection between yoga and psychology Why veterans should give Eagle NamasDay a shot And much, much more!...
Feb 10, 2020•46 min
Former U.S. Marine Corps infantryman and volunteer firefighter turned entrepreneur Zachary Green, shares his journey from the military to developing life-saving technology in this Eagle Nation Podcast episode. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: A life-changing firefighting experience that prompted the idea for his business The comparison between entrepreneurship and military service The concepts of purpose, luck and grit And much, much more!...
Dec 16, 2019•41 min
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Steven Weintraub is working toward a new mission - helping other veterans stay engaged with their communities and families while building lifelong memories. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: His time and deployments in the Marine Corps Why staying engaged is critical in veterans’ transition to civilian life The differences between generations of veterans How Team RWB members can get tickets And much, much more!...
Nov 25, 2019•32 min
Evie King is a former Army Brat who said she would never marry into the military. Now, she’s going into her eighth year of being a military spouse and advocating for the health and wellness of our military and veteran communities. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: Her experience as a military spouse The role military families play in overall veteran and service member wellness Her favorite self-care techniques and resources And much, much more!...
Nov 18, 2019•38 min•Ep. 136
Benjamin Bun is an Army veteran, Crossfit Gym owner, competitive athlete, and social media influencer. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, to include: Why he spends so much time with social media, and what it’s like to be completely honest. Dealing with old injuries and why it’s important to keep moving. Why social connection is so important for physical fitness And why you should participate in WOD for Warriors! And much, much, more!...
Sep 23, 2019•48 min•Ep. 135
Roman Rozell is a family man, motivational speaker, professional teacher, former Green Beret, combat hero, and 34-year-old Arizona State University (ASU) wrestling walk-on. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: His childhood growing up on the rough streets of Apache Junction, AZ. His struggles with drugs and breaking the cycle. His Army career, and dealing with his injuries. What it’s like to be a high-level collegiate athlete, and be twice as old as your teammates! And much,...
Sep 16, 2019•48 min•Ep. 134
Matthew "Griff" Griffin co-founded Combat Flip Flops , which is a leading military lifestyle brand, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Griff served in the 75th Ranger Regiment as a Rifle Company Fire Support Officer with three tours to Afghanistan and one tour to Iraq. Post military, Griff moved to the private sector where he specialized in developing solutions for companies growing business in "difficult" locations before co-founding Combat Flip Flops. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, includi...
Aug 09, 2019•34 min•Ep. 133
Matt Collier is an Army veteran, business executive, entrepreneur, speaker, and politician. At 29, he was elected the youngest big-city mayor in the U.S., serving in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. He was also hand chosen by Bob McDonald to serve in the Department of Veterans Affairs as Senior Advisor to the Secretary. Among his many accomplishments, there was the development and launch of the VA Center for Strategic Partnerships with the purpose of developing sustainable partnerships to improv...
Jul 15, 2019•56 min•Ep. 132
Courtney Billington is a senior executive at Johnson and Johnson (JnJ) where he’s the president of Janssen Neuroscience. He’s a long time veterans advocate and has a truly meaningful perspective on the importance of the military community in our country. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: Army basketball and the importance of athletics J&J’s long history of supporting the military and veterans Why diversity and inclusion is so important How J&J is able to support v...
Jul 01, 2019•49 min
Join us as we spend time with a DELTA commando. Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the United States Army in multiple special operations units. He retired from the Army's premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and has become a well-known expert on tactical training and fitness, along with a social media influencer. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: His military career His podcast with Joe Rogan How he balances social media in his life, despite being a social medi...
Jun 19, 2019•48 min
Brett McKay founded the Art of Manliness in 2008 and has grown it into the largest independent men’s interest magazine on the web. Brett grew up in Edmond, OK, and attended the University of Oklahoma. He took a break in college to live in Tijuana, Mexico for two years doing service. After graduating, he then went on to pursue his lifelong goal of going to law school. While attending the University of Tulsa College of Law, Brett started the Art of Manliness as something fun to do in his spare tim...
May 28, 2019•55 min
Since his column started in Runner’s World magazine, he’s become one of the running community’s most popular personalities. The New York Times identified John as the creator of the slow running movement which brought the joy of activity to a new generation of runners and walkers. Known by his fans as “the Penguin” for his back-of-the-pack speed, John Bingham is the unlikely hero of the modern running boom. Overweight, uninspired, and saddled with a pack-and-a-half-a-day smoking habit Bingham fou...
May 13, 2019•48 min
Claire Gibson is a Nashville-based author whose work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, and Entrepreneur Magazine, among many other publications. Her debut novel, Beyond the Point, tells the story of a group of female veterans in an incredibly powerful way. In this week’s show, we cover a ton of ground, to include: Her childhood in a military family and growing up at West Point The blessings and curses of writing recent historical fiction How this story came...
Apr 29, 2019•45 min
COL (R) Shane Kimbrough is a former Army Officer and current NASA astronaut. He was selected by NASA in 2004, and completed his first spaceflight in 2008. Shane launched on October 19, 2016, as part of Expedition 49/50, where he became the Commander of the International Space Station, and remained so until he departed almost 6 months later. In this week’s show, we cover a ton of ground, to include: His Army career and how it led to NASA His leadership style, and how it’s changed over time Fitnes...
Apr 15, 2019•55 min
Dr. Chad Kahl is the Chief Medical Officer to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Jim Karol is a world renowned mentalist and entertainer, known for his ability to harness the power of the human mind. They’re an unlikely duo, but both deeply understand the link between mental wellness and physical healing, and want to be change agents for the way health care is perceived and delivered to military members and veterans. In this week’s show, we cover a ton of ground, to include: Dr. Kahl...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Ryan Miller is currently the COO of OMG Farms , a California-based business (owned by Canibrands ) that uses technologically advanced methods to produce high quality cannabis oils and delivery methods. Ryan graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point and served as an infantry officer. In 2007, he was severely wounded by a roadside bomb while conducting combat operations in Baghdad, Iraq, and ultimately lost a leg due to his wounds. Upon retirement from the Army, Ryan completed both an M...
Apr 01, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Charlie Brenneman walked away from his job as a Spanish teacher, with a dream to fight in the UFC - a dream he ultimately accomplished in a big way. A naturally curious person, he has turned his lifelong love of learning and helping people into a career, and is now a recognized podcaster and speaker. He’s just a really good human being, and we have really fun conversation in this podcast. In this week’s show, we discuss: His path from the classroom into the UFC octagon His connections to the mil...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Dan Nevins is an Army veteran and wounded warrior who, for over a decade, has shared an inspirational message of leadership, perseverance, resilience, and overcoming adversity with audiences around the globe. His work with professional and business communities enables his passion for sharing and teaching yoga to the world. In this week’s show, we discuss: His injuries and recovery journey How he found Yoga, and how it’s not confined to Eagle NamasDay The ways that he shares his inspirational sto...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Air Force Veteran Tamsen Butler was fit and healthy, when she experienced a sudden stroke at age 41, which was later found to be related to a birth defect in her heart. She’s become an advocate for heart health, and has used her experience to change the lives of many people in the process. In this week’s podcast, we discuss: Why being healthy and fit is so important, especially before you have a health condition The importance of community in healing How her military experience helped shape her ...
Feb 11, 2019•33 min
Dan Savage is the Head of Military and Veterans Programs at LinkedIn. He’s also an Army veteran and a West Point/Harvard Grad. He’s dedicated his post-military life to achieving real social change for veterans, and is an expert on what effective veteran support looks like. In this week’s podcast, we discuss: His military experience, and coming to grips with some tough experiences Effective support for veterans His favorite poem: If by Rudyard Kipling and why it’s so meaningful to him....
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Eric Engelhardt is a former Green Beret who was wounded in combat, and found his way to being one of Team RWB’s original employees. He’s as interesting a guy as they come, and is one of the reasons for Team RWB’s success. He’s an incredible person, and is a great spokesman for using community and physical fitness for recovery. In this week’s podcast, we discuss: His injury and recovery His experiences working at Team RWB His pending international move...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Tom Voss is a Army veteran who’s post-military service struggles resulted in a 2700 mile hike across the country, featured in the Emmy nominated documentary Almost Sunrise . He’s an incredible person, and is a great spokesman for using community and physical fitness for recovery. In this week’s podcast, we discuss: His post-military service struggles and how they came to a head. What is was like to hike across the country with another veteran Almost Sunrise , and the decision to film his journey...
Nov 26, 2018•48 min
Jeff Eggers is a retired Navy Seal, and current Executive Director of the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. He was formerly a Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and has had a long career working in national defense at various jobs. He recently co-authored a book with General Stanley McChrystal called Leaders: Myth and Reality, and it’s currently a national bestseller In this week’s podcast, we discuss: The writing process Dynamics of working with three authors...
Nov 19, 2018•55 min
Sal Giunta is the first living Medal of Honor Recipient since the Vietnam war. This episode is less interview and more conversation between two combat veterans over good beer. Southeast Regional Director and Sal talk about a myriad of topics that all veterans can relate to. Sal’s experience, passion and wisdom will inspire and fire up all those called to serve and lead…..actually, you’ll learn from Sal that they are the same thing. In this week’s podcast, we discuss: How winning the Medal has ch...
Nov 12, 2018•38 min
Jen and Debbie are 2 of the 4 Yuengling sisters that are part of the 6th generation of a family that is running the longest continuously family-owned and operated brewery in America - the Yuengling Brewing Company, which has been open since 1829. Team RWB has recently kicked off a partnership with Yuengling, and several members of the team joined them there to kick it off - afterwards, JJ Pinter sat down with two of the Yuengling sisters and recorded a fantastic podcast. In this week’s podcast, ...
Nov 05, 2018•43 min
Adam Smith is a Green Beret, CrossFit Gym Owner, tactical training specialist. He’s also a personal friend of the podcast host, JJ Pinter. In this episode, they sit down in person for a caffeine-fueled conversation that is sure to make you smile. In this week’s podcast, we discuss: How JJ putting cream in his coffee is adding “weakness” to it, in Adam’s perspective Adam’s transition from the military and his struggles What it’s like to come home again and lead in your community Leadership and hi...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Outside Magazine recently published an in-depth feature by Brian Mockenhaupt (Army Veteran) about a former Marine who struggled with PTSD and depression, and, despite finding a community in the outdoors, died by suicide in 2016. In this week’s podcast, we discuss this story with the author. We would invite everyone to read the original story here.
Oct 22, 2018•48 min
Chandler Smith is former collegiate wrestler, active duty Army Officer, and current CrossFit competitor. He’s as humble as they come, and has had to overcome some major obstacles - to include the severing of a portion of his finger in a training accident. His perspective on life is refreshing and inspiring - there’s no way this podcast will not motivate you. In this episode we discuss: His fantastic Instagram Page His belief in patience and “the process” in getting better How adversity has made ...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr
Paul Andersen is a journalist, book author and wilderness guide. He has worked with veterans since founding Huts For Vets in 2013. Huts for Vets serves veterans who are seeking a perspective shift through beautiful mountain scenery, camaraderie, and philosophical explorations of literature. In this episode we discuss: • Why spending time in nature is more important than ever - especially for veterans • Literature, philosophy, and healing • The origin story of Huts for Vets...
Oct 08, 2018•47 min
Megan served 11 years in the Australian Regular Army, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). She is a senior consultant and coach with Integral Development and a trek leader for Back Track Adventures, which have given her the capacity and support to launch Buddy Up Australia. She has seen the need for an organisation which helps current and ex-service (military and 1st Responder) personnel reconnect with their local communities, find a new purpose and avoid the mental impa...
Oct 01, 2018•55 min
