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Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action
Untold Valor is a podcast sharing veterans’ stories of courage, recovery, and resilience. Hear firsthand experiences with mental health, addiction, and life after service, along with insights from experts supporting veteran recovery. Produced by Voice & Vision, the show is part of a mission to bring hope and healing through programs like CompeerCORPS, where veterans support one another through mentorship and friendship. Funded by a Veterans' Trust Fund grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Learn more at Voice & Vision: https://voiceandvisioninc.org/compeercorps/
Untold Valor: Veterans Recovery in Action
Best of Season 3: Leadership, Purpose, and Employment After Service (Pt 2)
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In this special "Best of Season 3 – Part 2" episode of Untold Valor, we revisit powerful conversations about leadership, resilience, and finding purpose after military service. Bart Womack shares lessons on embracing change and helping others reach their potential. Jeremy Stalnecker reflects on his Marine Corps experience, personal transition, and the mission behind Mighty Oaks. Dartanyun Wilkins-Harvey discusses the challenges veterans face after service and how helping fellow veterans find employment has become his calling.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
- The importance of embracing change and understanding the "why"
- Lessons in leadership and accountability
- Finding purpose after military service
- The value of veteran-to-veteran support
- Helping veterans overcome barriers to employment
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Bart on leadership, change, and accountability
5:12 - Jeremy on military service and Mighty Oaks
10:43 - Dartanyun on transition, employment, and helping veterans succeed
EPISODE LINKS
From Service to Storytelling: CSM Bart Womack’s Story (Part 1)
DVOP: Helping Veterans Find Their Next Step with Dartanyun Wilkins-Harvey
EPISODE RESOURCES
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