Always in Pursuit
Always in Pursuit
Service, Yoga and Non-Profits with Kevin Keaveny and Jessica Bugbee
Mike met Kevin and Jessica through the Veterans Yoga Project where Jessica was an instructor while Mike and Kevin were her students. In this episode, they talk about why they joined the military and some of the good and bad of military service. They all had different reasons for joining the military along with different experiences, but they shared the same struggles after they transitioned from the military to civilian life. It was difficult to integrate after deployments and not taking the time needed to process what we had experienced.
We discuss their journey into yoga and how it has enhanced the lives of many. It has helped them in the intellectual, physical, and spiritual dimensions of their lives. The Veterans Yoga community has helped them and like any community, there is always common ground to be found. They spend some time talking about what it was like to become a yoga instructor. Now they can bring yoga to Veterans and share the benefits with everyone.
Kevin and Jessica talk about how they got started with non-profit organizations and how it has grounded them and provided a sense of purpose because of the people they help. It is a rollercoaster at times, but the reward is worth all the struggle because when they see it change lives it renews their passion. They also discuss how the communities they work with have helped and provided resources. Jessica's newest project is focused on prevention and giving service members tools to prevent some of the issues that plague Veterans.
They are both amazing human beings and they have a lot of fun in this episode!
Find Kevin, Jessica, and Nonprofits:
https://veteransyogaproject.org/
https://www.tribeyogamilitary.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-keaveny-5a72714/
https://www.instagram.com/bugbeejessica/