Bryan has been an ally for those of us in the military community for many years. Besides being a son to two WWII parents, he’s also portrayed military members in an authentic way through various films.On Memorial Day at the Capitol conc...

Vet Chat welcomes @sunny_actual for a great interview on how he started his military comedy videos, what life was like being stationed in Alaska as an Army Infantry Officer, and what his nex...

Marty Skovlund Jr. @martyskovlundjr joins us on Vet Chats to talk about Send Me the True Story of a Mother at War.Through this book the legacy of Shannon Kent, a Navy CTI, and member ...

I have been honored to be doing this for the past 3 1/2 years, but with the end of one era, another dawns!

This week we are joined by Christina Whittemore, a military spouse turned therapist. She shares her story of going through many challenges with her marine husband and becoming his caregiver after his diagnosis with PTSD and TBI. This eventually...

Some veterans get out of the military and decide to go back to their hometown. It is always a good option because you know you will have support there, family/friends. But it also comes with its own challenges and expectations. You may...

Carey Kight of @veteranmadepod joins us on Vet Chat to not only share his story , but his knowledge he has gained on the way. I would say the theme of this episode is navigating unexpected...

In this episode we dive into Bill's  journey of joining the Navy, to later joining the National Guard. We joke about the culture shocks between the two branches as well as the difference in enlisted vs. officer! I really enjoyed Bill's sto...

Can we honor the sacrifice veterans have made without glamorizing military service? It is a fine line to toe but I believe it is necessary for our community to heal. During this episode I want to discuss where the cul...

Many veterans, including myself, may feel that they don’t belong in the veteran community. This episode we are going to dive into what exactly is the veteran community, and also where do these feelings come from? There is both historical and...

David Pere joins us on Vet Chats to talk about how he went from Military to Millionaire, literally. He has created an entire network dedicated to helping veterans and the military community to making their financial dreams come true.Thank y...

"I thought the military made me grow up fast, but it actually had me stuck as a teenager. "The military makes you grow up fast.  It is something we hear a lot and it is so true in some ways. It wasn’t until I go...

Shannon and Evan Kaufman  join us on vet chats to talk about the struggles transitioning out of the military especially when it comes to moving across the country shortly after.They are the founders of

We have an impactful conversation about the mindset changes that need to be made when we get out of the military. We also dive into the dynamics of the veteran community and how we can transform it into a place of growth and healing ❤️<...

A lot has been changing so I just wanted to check in and chat about a few things. Also giving some details on a few projects I have been working on as well as upcoming guests! 

Stephen Russell, a former airborne infantryman with a decade of military service. He brings a unique perspective shaped by his deployment with Bco 1/12 3HBCT 1st Cav DIV to Baqubah, Iraq, during the surge in 2006-2007. Beyond the battlefield, h...

What’s the hardest part about your first job after the military?A lot of people may say the work culture! There are clear differences between military and civilian workplaces that can be frustrating. When we think ab...

This week we welcome Steven Nisbet! Steve served 15 years as a U.S. Special Warfare Airman (Pararescueman), Technician in Combat Rescue, Combat Medicine, Technical Rescue, and Crisis Management. After the intense life of the military his transi...

Your service is complex and people will often ask you about it and want you to give a black and white answer… and that just can’t happen. It is important that you reflect on your service in your own time so you can truly understand how that ...

Mark Harper is an Emmy-award winning Air Force veteran and General Manager of Military & Defense at Recurrent Ventures. During his military service, Captain Harper led teams of combat-...

This is a much needed conversation on military sexual assault. We talk about the main issues with MST, how it is handled, the aftermath, and how it leads to a vicious cycle of homelessness, incarceration, and re-victimization. These are tough t...

Working on Capitol Hill at The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs was my first introduction into the realities our nation's veterans are facing. It was overall a great experience, however it made me realize politics was not going to be my rou...

Being unable to know what is next is one of the main drivers of our stress around transition. We cannot truly know what our life will be like outside the military. How we handle uncertainty is more than likely how we will handle transition out ...

Just me today, talking about resources, career choices, loneliness after service and more! 

Why do some of us as veterans feel the need to ask permission for things in our life? For years after I got out I felt I needed permission from others in order to feel confident I could pursue something.  As civilians...