The Vantage Point

Keith Hairston, a Navy Veteran, talks about his struggles with addiction, recovery, and resiliency. From the Beirut bombing of 1983, to the death of his own daughter, Keith walks us through how he overcame situations that most could not even fathom.  

Adam Armstrong, a Veterans Service Officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs, talks about overcoming addiction, his faith and finding community.

Comeback Yoga is a free Yoga resource that travels in order to cater to the locations of veterans across Colorado. We are passionate supporters of natural, holistic measures to counter the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

CH-47 pilot Dylan Hawkins tells us about his experience with the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. This is a VA benefit separate from the GI bill that enables veterans to not only attend college, but to have a job lined up upon completion. Along the way, we hear about his journey from being a Victoria's Secret employee, to an infantryman, to finally a chinook pilot.

Dr. Shawn Murray is President of Murray Security Services and Blake Schwank is the CEO of Colorado Computer Support IT Pros. They discuss the modern landscape of cybersecurity, innovations, AI and how to avoid scams.

Angela Walter is an Army Veteran who spent her career in support of Special Operations Forces both state side, and deployed in areas of conflict. Today, she uses her education in philosophy to educate others on natural law in an attempt bring peace world wide.

Michael Lear, Angela Darling, and Roberto Rangle tell us about The Trager approach, a somatic therapy method that let's the practitioner teach your nervous system exactly how to relax.

Christopher Lee is a life coach and author of the book Beyond the Battlefield. Lee is former Green Beret and special forces medic that now runs his own lifestyle coaching business, Top Tier Performance, that focuses on giving people coaching, and tools they need to achieve their goals in life.

Robert Patton is the founder and CEO of SHEATH Underwear, a veteran-owned apparel brand redefining comfort in men’s underwear. A former U.S. Army soldier turned entrepreneur, Robert developed the concept for SHEATH while serving in Iraq, driven by a personal need for performance-based comfort in extreme conditions. Since launching the company in 2013, he has grown SHEATH into a globally recognized...

Peter Buckles is a retired Army Staff Sergeant who, after applying the tools obtained throughout the forging process of becoming a soldier, has lead a successful career in business management following his military career. Once a military police officer breaking up fights in Korea, today Pete is the General Manager of Phil Long Kia, the owner of Olde World Bagel, and holds a position on Mt. Carmel...

Dr. Cristi Bundukamara is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 25 years. A keynote speaker on mental strength and resilience and creator of the Mentally STRONG Method. She is the founder of Mentally STRONG Academy, an outpatient mental health clinic in Colorado Springs with licensee locations nationally. She is a national speaker and has authored multiple books and workbooks, and currently serves...

To kick off our VA series we sit down with Steve Bundy, an Army Veteran and current Peer Support Specialist at the Department of Veterans Affairs. From surviving disastrous airborne jumps, to saving himself and his family from homelessness, Steve shares an abundance of wisdom and resources we can all learn from. Our mission here on The Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you're not al...

Daily tasks and routines that many take for granted can be challenging and complex for a Veteran or first responder with PTSD or a traumatic brain injury, an individual with limited mobility, or a young person with autism. Picking up a dropped phone, moving around in a busy public space, or withstanding a stressful environment can feel overwhelming if you don’t have the necessary resources to navi...

Today, it feels like we are being pulled in every direction making it difficult to push ourselves in the one direction we actually want to go. In this episode, Dr. Eric Abbott talks about focusing on our mental health needs in order to increase overall performance and focus. We also discuss loneliness and its long-lasting effects on the body. Dr. Abbot, who is a 25-year air force veteran and curre...

Alcohol is rooted deep in military culture, but today, we are discussing protocols for when this cultural norm spirals into an unmanageable addiction. Tim Murphy battled addiction from teenage years into late adulthood but has since embarked on a journey of healing and self-recovery while overcoming the unique challenges and obstacles associated with alcohol addiction. Today, he is a recognized ex...

Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you're not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed...

This week on the show, I’m bringing on my good friend Sir Gregory Coots. Greg is a Priest, life coach, independent film producer, and former military officer. This episode is chock full of motivation, self-help tips and tricks, and as always, good old-fashioned smokin’ and jokin’. The overarching theme of this conversation is not to be taken lightly however, as we dive deep into the importance of...

On November 1st the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is hosting the 17th annual Veterans Conference. Presented by Huntington Bank and Co-sponsored by the Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center and the Colorado Minority Business Office, this will be a one stop shop for any Veteran pursuing entrepreneurship. We hope to see you there!  RESOURCES: https://pikespeaksbdc.org/ https://www...

From the final battles of World War I, to leading the invasion of Casablanca during World War II, to surviving three helicopter crashes in the jungles of Vietnam, the Patton last name is one of the most respected and decorated in American Military history. Benjamin Patton continues his family's legacy in the veteran community through The Patton Veterans Project, a film workshop hosted by Academy a...

The Veterans Voice podcast is dedicated to providing our community with resources for Veterans, as well as applicable and authentic information regarding Veteran mental health. In keeping with that theme, we are partnered with Optum and Mountain view medical group. Through this partnership, we plan to discuss topics such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other invisible scars that often comes with...

Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you're not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the veteran community; a community whose voice is needed...

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The Headstrong Project is a non-profit mental health organization providing confidential, barrier-free, and stigma-free PTSD treatment to our veterans, service members, and families connected to their care. This week on the show, our friend Kathryn addresses PTSD, counseling, and The Headstrong projects outlook on veteran mental health. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind y...

September is Suicide Awareness Month Kevin Baldwin, a retired Reconnaissance Marine, and Bruce Parkman, a retired green beret, are on the show this week to discuss some topics that have affected both of their lives. In this episode we will shed some light on blast induced Traumatic Brain injuries and their lasting effects on mental health, conventional versus unconventional treatments for these la...

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