A Badge of Honor Podcast

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the founders and team members of Operation Angel Wing on @A Badge of Honor TV. Operation Angel Wing targets the individual needs of American veterans, active military, the Public Safety Service community, and their families suffering from the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress. OPAW is dedicated to aiding and...

Join us as we delve deep into the extraordinary journey of Doc Pete Chambers, a dedicated servant whose career spans military, medical, and community service. With an unwavering conviction, he shares personal stories of resilience faced by first responders and military personnel, addressing the often-overlooked mental health challenges they encounter. This episode highlights the importance of supp...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), Special Forces Green Beret, Physician, and Gubernatorial Candidate for Texas "Doc" Pete Chambers on @A Badge of Honor TV. Doc Pete’s story is one of service, sacrifice, and unwavering conviction. From the battlefield to the border, he’s answered the call to protect others. Now, he’s stepping u...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue the conversation, exposing the TRUTH about 9/11 with firefighter (ret) Erik Lawyer, Founder of Firefighters for 9/11 Truth and NYPD (ret) Richard Bylicki on @A Badge of Honor TV. Firefighters for 9/11 Truth is that voice for transparency and accountability, advocating for a deeper understanding of the truths behind 9/11....

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired detective Greg Lawrence and retired NYPD Officer Samantha Sonnett about the Parkinson's disease and its connection to Law Enforcement on @A Badge of Honor TV. Greg is a medically retired police detective trying to put together the exposure pieces that led him and other first responders to be diagnosed with Parki...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the Founders of Righteous Oaks Retreat, Chris and Rainey Webb on @A Badge of Honor TV. Righteous Oaks Retreat serves as a sanctuary of holistic wellness and renewal, specially crafted for first responders who courageously protect and serve our communities. This transformative 4-day program immerses participants in empow...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the Founder of Wreaths by Nicole P. USMC & USAF Veteran Nicole Pompei Zettlemoyer on @A Badge of Honor TV. Nicole is a proud veteran of both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. She found a unique and deeply personal way to honor military service—by creating handcrafted wreaths from real military uniforms....

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Founder Donna Michaels and President Makaala Mazat of Heroes United to Heal Foundation on @A Badge of Honor TV. Heroes United to Heal is dedicated to ending “Hero Suicide” by educating veterans, first responders, leaderships, families and the public about what Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) truly is versus what p...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz discuss healing your brain from trauma with the creator of BrainTap, Dr. John King on @A Badge of Honor TV. Dr. John A. King is an author, poet, long-time activist and founder of the Give Them a Voice Foundation in Texas, which he launched in 2015 to provide advocacy, support, resources and rescue for those who have been sex...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz discuss the important role of Fire Marshals and the lasting impacts left by the calls they investigate on @A Badge of Honor TV. Erik has more than twenty three years of dedicated public service to communities in central New Jersey. He strives to make a positive impact on the safety of our residents, businesses and visitors....

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with firefighter (ret) Erik Lawyer, Founder of Firefighters for 9/11 Truth and firefighter (ret) Raul Angulo, International Firefighting Instructor and Author on @A Badge of Honor TV. Firefighters for 9/11 Truth is an alliance of active and retired fire service professionals founded in 2008. Firefighters embody a profound pu...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue the conversation, exposing the TRUTH about 9/11 with firefighter (ret) Erik Lawyer, Founder of Firefighters for 9/11 Truth and NYPD (ret) Richard Bylicki on @A Badge of Honor TV. Firefighters for 9/11 Truth is that voice for transparency and accountability, advocating for a deeper understanding of the truths behind 9/11....

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz discuss service, sacrifice, and finding your purpose with veteran, law enforcement officer, rancher, and business owners of East Texas Legends Coffee Company  Ben & Amanda Holmes on @A Badge of Honor TV. ETX LEGENDS Coffee Co. was born out of the journey that Owners Ben and Amanda Holmes have walked through, and continue to w...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Phil Palmer, President & CEO of Warrior WOD on @A Badge of Honor TV. WarriorWOD is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the physical and invisible wounds of war for Veterans and their families through holistic programs focused on exercise, nutrition, and mentorship. Founded to help Veterans in their journey to...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Nolan Beise, Founder & CEO of Circl Brain Health Metrics on @A Badge of Honor TV. Circl delivers advanced cognitive insights to enhance brain function, prevent cognitive decline, and build mental resilience. It's lab technology, made for everyday life. By bringing the proven benefits of neuroscience out of the lab a...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Marc Bashoor, FireRescue1, Senior adviser on @A Badge of Honor TV. Chief Marc Bashoor is a member of the FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior fire advisor. With 40 years in emergency services, Chief Bashoor previously served as public safety director in Highlands County, Florida; as chief of the Pri...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Chris Michael and Steven Hullander from Creed of Ink on @A Badge of Honor TV.  The Creed of Ink provides therapeutic tattoo sessions for Veterans and First Responders.  When a Veteran or First Responder in crisis is identified, an appointment is scheduled when the shop is closed ensuring confidentiality. An ap...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Lt. Tommy Bolin, 30 yr Firefighter, member of the IAFF Peer Support Team, and author of Unseen Battles on @A Badge of Honor TV.  Tommy currently serves as a lieutenant in Central Ohio Fire Department. He is dedicated to supporting mental health as part of IAFF's PEER support team with his certified therapy dog, Fin...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Amy Causey & Ruth Shim from Equest on @A Badge of Honor TV.  Equest enhances the lives of individuals with diverse needs through therapeutic activities with horses. Equest serves clients ages two and up with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. Since their founding, Equest has stayed on the leadi...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Chris Sowell, US Army Veteran & Executive Director of Warrior Wellness on @A Badge of Honor TV.  Chris spent 15 years in the United States Army, 11 of those as a Fire Support Specialist. Chris deployed to Kosovo in 2001 and during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 with the 3rd Infantry Division. Chris deploy...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with USN Veteran & author Michael Chavez on @A Badge of Honor TV.  Michael's work helps veterans rebuild confidence, communicate with clarity during life transitions, overcome obstacles and create successful habits. Over his 20 years in the United States Navy, he spent 6 ½ years at sea aboard 4 ships, advancing thro...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Trent Fielder, member of Team USA Triathalon, and founder of TriHOPE on @A Badge of Honor TV. Trent was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in 2011 and was told he'd never walk again. 5 years, 10 months, 25 days, and 5.5 hours later, he took his first steps and never looked back. Trent became immersed in the adaptive...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jason Mitchell and Angie Garnsey from ResponderStrong on @A Badge of Honor TV. Angie is the Training Coordinator at ResponderStong. She retired after 21 years as a Delaware State Trooper. She has a background in internal/criminal investigations, emergency and risk management, and active shooter and workplace violence pr...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired Dispatcher Deborah Green on @A Badge of Honor TV. Deborah is a USA National Guard veteran, and retired as a Public Safety Dispatcher II from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. She is now a First Responder Mental Health Advocate. Her channel, titled Where the Sidewalk Ends encourages open conversation abo...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Carry The Load Ambassador and U.S. Army and National Guard Veteran, Danielle Applegate on @A Badge of Honor TV. Danielle Applegate is a ninth-generation veteran with dual-military parents. Due to service-connected injuries, she left active duty and earned her MBA and a nonprofit executive certificate. Danielle is the Vi...