The After Action Report

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how one goes from Marine to dental hygienist to crafting groundbreaking caffeine supplements? Join us in this episode of the After Action Report from the Eden Project as Bren Briggs and Michael Stuart engage in a lively chat about the sweltering Georgia heat and life's little quirks. We proudly present our mission to support veterans in underserved areas and wel...

Send us Fan Mail Could resilience and transformation be the keys to overcoming life's toughest challenges? Join hosts Bren Briggs and Michael Stuart as they connect with Christopher Duke, an Army combat veteran, in this compelling episode of the After Action Report from the Eden Project. Discover how Duke's friendship with Bren, forged during a difficult time in his life, became a beacon...

Send us Fan Mail Join Bren and Michael as they dive into part two of resiliency. Resiliency isn't about avoiding the fall; it's about rising every time we do, stronger and wiser. They discuss several additional tools and techniques to build and maintain your resiliency. One of the main concepts is that you have control of your thoughts, these thoughts have power over your feelings and be...

Send us Fan Mail Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, but it's in these moments of challenge that we discover our true strength. Resilience is not about bouncing back to where we were but growing through the journey and emerging even stronger. Remember, every setback is a setup for a comeback. Keep pushing forward, stay positive, and never underestimate your ability to rise above. Joi...

Send us Fan Mail We spent the day with Adam Glendye of “The Pursuit Counseling”. He walked us through the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress and ways to deal with them. He also discussed the stress healing professionals carry when helping other people. Adam provided a few tools to ensure we are not pouring from an empty cup. Interested in what Adam said? Click on the link below or go to your favori...

Send us Fan Mail What is mental health and how do you define it. If you are looking for a definition of mental health or a good starting point of how to define it, tune in and listen to Bren and Michael as they define mental health as only they can. They briefly discuss the Nested Model and the concept of your mental health on a spectrum. What is the Nested Model and what do they mean by mental he...

Send us Fan Mail Bren and Michael discuss the importance of each of these holidays and the differences between the two. Memorial Day is to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives to support and defend the principles and values of our great country. Veteran’s Day is to honor our living veterans and active duty service members. Join them as they discuss in their unique way t...

Send us Fan Mail Megyn Kelly and UFOs, Bren and Michael and Post Traumatic Stress, what's the connection? Listen and find out. Bren and Michael kick off Mental Health Awareness month talking about Post Traumatic Stress. They are intention about leaving off the "D". Listen and find out why. 

Send us Fan Mail Recording with Juliet Funt was so much fun! She is smart witty and has some powerful concepts to help individuals and organizations of all sizes. Her book, "A Minute To Think" is a must-read! Prepare to laugh and learn in her easy-to-read book on how to create white space.  What is white space? Listen to this podcast then go get her book, "A Minute To Think". 

Send us Fan Mail The eclipse, wow what an event, or not! The eclipse may have cast a big shadow, but our co-host and guest today cast an even bigger shadow. It is always an honor to work with Michael Stuart, but we also had an amazing guest, Mack Story. Mack is the co-founder of Blue-Collar Leadership. Mack spent many years in the blue-collar workforce, starting his career working as a frontline m...

Send us Fan Mail WARNING!! Controversial topic. Our goal is not to cause controversy or create problems but rather to give people tools to deal with reality. This episode is one of those topics that has caused people stress and tension. Not because the topic itself is the issue but rather how people respond to it. Bren and Michael talk about the power of the mind and the amazing things it can and...

Send us Fan Mail Bren takes Michael and The After-Action Report on a detour when he ignores their show notes and discusses a different topic that came to him over the weekend. Bren and Michael talk about the effects positive and negative talk has on kids while service members are deployed. They do eventually get back on track and talk about faith and the power it has on one’s life. After you liste...

Send us Fan Mail Who is your tribe? Do you have a buddy or two (tribe) that you can turn to and talk to no matter what is going on? If not, this episode will help you.  Join us as we talk with Jack Perry about his career in the Marine Corps and Army and his service as a first responder. Jack shares some very personal stories from his military service and his need for community. We talk about a sma...

Send us Fan Mail Bren and Michael talk about gratitude, being intentional with gratitude, and some great veteran organizations like Wild Warrior Adventures and other peer-based programs. Gratitude helps people refocus on what they have instead of what they lack. It increases happiness and reduces stress, Post Traumatic Stress, and pain management along with many other benefits. Researchers suggest...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we need another veteran-focused podcast? Listen to hear why Bren and Michael think it’s time for a podcast focused on veteran mental health. They also share journaling as a wellness practice. 

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the inaugural “After-Action Report” podcast with Bren Briggs and Michael Stuart. This episode lays the groundwork for why we started The Eden Project and this podcast. It briefly discusses Bren's military background, military career, and dark times that led to the founding of The Eden Project and his service to other veterans. The After-Action Report podcast is des...

Send us Fan Mail This is a short 4-minute segment that explains how The Eden Project began and why. This was a Warrior Wednesday episode on the Bear 92.5 FM. 

Send us Fan Mail A short 4-minute episode that describes how and why The Eden Project started.