1 Mile 1 Veteran

Today's special guest is my wife and the producer of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast, Leigh Anne Mayberry. We have been traveling across the United States to connect with the veteran community and to attend a course in Pennsylvania that will further our mission. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of traveling with PTSD, tips and coping strategies to help manage anxiety on the road, and res...

Today's guest is Jason Anderson, founder and CEO of PreVeteran, a military transition company. Jason is a seasoned Air Force Academy graduate with a successful career as a pilot, serving in three wars and later as a Country Director at the Pentagon. In this episode, we delve into his experience serving in the Air Force, including his time in a language immersion school in Japan, which challenged h...

Scott DeLuzio is an Army veteran, author, and host of the Drive On podcast. While serving in Afghanistan, his brother Steven, a fellow soldier, was killed in action. We talk about how Scott received that news while actively engaged in combat, the road to processing that grief, and the support and resources he now provides to other veterans through his podcast.  To listen to the full episode, pleas...

Nick Ige is a former Army Ranger and currently an undergraduate student at Harvard University. After a violent series of deployments, Nick returned home and found empathy and healing in psychedelic treatments. We talk about his time in service, his journey to rediscover the value of human life, and his mission to summit the highest mountain on each continent to advocate for mental health and veter...

Angel Hughes is a former Coast Guard pilot and the co-founder of Sisters of the Skies. After thirteen years in the aviation field, Angel noticed there were still only a handful of black female pilots, so she created an organization that is committed to diversifying the skies through mentorship, professional development, outreach and scholarships. We talk about her time in the Coast Guard, the impo...

Today's guest is Bruno Moya, the Las Vegas Program Coordinator for Merging Vets and Players. After joining the Marine Corps Reserves just prior to the attacks on 9/11, Bruno deployed to Iraq during the initial invasion and later became a combat instructor at the School of Infantry. We talk about his remorse and reconciliation from the casualties of war, his pursuit of higher education in alternati...

Jovon Quarles is a former Navy SEAL and the founder of Elite Seal Fit. After becoming the first Black man to finish top of his class at BUD/S, Jovon went on to have an impressive career with over 20 years of military service. We talk about the mindset of a Navy SEAL, the influence his grandmother who raised him had on his life, and the importance of starting your fitness journey now and sticking t...

Michael "Top" Washington is a Marine Corps veteran, firefighter, and Gold Star father. After his son, a fellow Marine, was killed in action in Afghanistan, Top nearly took his own life, but was reminded that his mission was not yet over. He now helps other veterans and first responders with their mental health as a licensed therapist. We talk about his time in service, the turning point in his own...

Sachin Latti is a K-9 officer and mental health advocate living in Vancouver, Canada. After wrestling with his own mental state during the pandemic, Sach was inspired to challenge himself and went all-in on long-distance running. We talk about his military ties and career in law enforcement, the catalyst that caused him to address his mental health, and how he is using his platform as an ultra-run...

Today's guest is Amber Miskovich, the founder of The Wonder Within. Amber served 15 years as a medic in the Air National Guard, as well as working as a firefighter. Having served both in the military and as a first responder, Amber now brings healing to these communities through yoga, mindfulness practices, and breath work. We talk about the valuable skills she learned in the military, how healing...

Michael Glaspie is an investor, educator, and co-host of the Military Cashflow podcast. After ten years in the Army serving as a Green Beret, Mike got involved in real estate and creative investing and now helps other service members and veterans find financial success. We talk about his time in Special Ops, his heart to help educate others, and where to start if you want to turn your finances aro...

Lia Mort is a Marine Corps veteran, Army reservist, and the winner Tough As Nails Season 3. Lia has often been referred to as the Jill-of-all-Trades, having a wide variety of skills and a number of odd jobs throughout her career. We talk about her time in the military, the mindset that helps her meet any challenge, and how she is honoring her nephew after his passing.

Today's guest is Leigh Anne Mayberry, my wife and the producer of the 1 Mile 1 Veteran podcast. As the spouse of a veteran and also having lost family members and friends to suicide, I asked Leigh Anne to come on the show to share her perspective and provide advice for those wanting to support a veteran in their life. We talk about the early days of working through my PTSD diagnosis, how open comm...

Today's guest is Travis Snyder, a Marine Corps veteran and mental health advocate. After losing a fellow Marine to suicide, Travis decided to walk around Lake Michigan to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. After completing several laps, he became Michigan's 2022 Veteran of the Year! We talk about Travis' time in the military, the mental health challenges after transitioning...

Stacy Pearsall is a former combat photographer and founder of the Veterans Portrait Project. After three combat deployments and receiving the Bronze Star Medal and Air Force Commendation with Valor, Stacy continued her award-winning photography post-service. We talk about the view of the battlefield through her lens, mental health in the military, and how she continues to make a difference by shar...

Jeromey Hooee and Alex Seowtewa are the founders of Zuni Warrior Healing. After returning home from the military, they saw a need for mental health services for their fellow veterans of the Zuni people, so they started peer counseling groups. We talk about their experiences in the military, the challenging transition to civilian life, and the amazing work they do now to provide care for their peop...

TJ "Blitz" Kreutzer is the Vice President of Operations of the We Defy Foundation. After graduating from the Air Force Academy, TJ went on to become an F-16 fighter pilot and later an instructor, eventually retiring with more than 20 years of service. We talk about his military career, how jiu-jitsu helps veterans heal from trauma, and the opportunities provided by the We Defy Foundation .

Micah Gauthier is the founder of the nonprofit Mental Restorations Foundation. After his Navy career was cut short due to an injury, he struggled with his identity as a veteran until a former service member walked him through the process. Micah now pays it forward by helping other veterans, family members, and first responders regain their purpose and establish meaningful relationships while engag...

Staff Sergeant Michael Scott currently serves in the Marine Corps. After suffering a severe injury to his leg, Mike got involved in adaptive sports and competed in the 2022 DoD Wounded Warrior Games. We talk about his time in service so far, how adaptive sports helped him heal both mentally and physically, and the tragic event that led to his certification in suicide intervention.  

Eva and Henry Vega are the owners of the nonprofit, Thyme and Play. After serving in the Navy and starting their family, their children were diagnosed with autism. When they struggled to find experiences outside of their home that accommodated their familiesʻ needs, they took it upon themselves to create them. We talk about their time in the military, the entrepreneurial resources available for th...

Dr. Mike Travis is an Army veteran, author, and educator. After returning from Operation Desert Storm, Mike received the news that his friend and fellow soldier was killed in a missile attack. We talk about the impact this loss had on his life, how writing helped him process his military experiences, and his passion to be a lifelong learner.

Adam Nance is the CEO of Lower22Vets, an app designed to streamline communication for active duty and veterans. After 9/11, Adam joined the Marines and served in Motor T during the initial invasion of Iraq. We talk about his time in the military, what led him to the work he is doing now, and how communication and connection can save lives.  

Greg Williams is the executive director of U.S. VETS at Barber's Point, Hawaii. He is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, with vast experience in leadership, communications, and organizational development. We talk about what it was like to be the information operations officer at U.S. Strategic Command during the attacks on 9/11, how his experience in the military helps him continue to serve h...

Susan and Jamie Alden are the husband and wife co-founders of Mind Body Aloha. Both West Point graduates and former Army officers, they learned the tools necessary to stay calm and grounded during deployments and military life. We talk about what motivated them to serve, how yoga and meditation helped both on and off the battlefield, and how they share these tools with others all around the world.

Travis Birmley is a Navy veteran, husband, father, and the host of his own podcast, The Birmz Show . After transitioning out of the military, Travis struggled to find purpose until launching his podcast where he chats with other veterans and active military about their experiences. We talk about his family's legacy of service in the Navy, the challenges after the military, and the renewed purpose...