Behind the Warrior

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the third interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our third interview is with former Marine EOD Tech and now Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Aerialist, Michelle R.  Michelle shares stories from her combat deployments and how she navigated through her grief and loss and found a new path helping others heal.   Plus she has some great advice f...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the second interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our second interview is with Active Duty Air Force EOD Tech's  MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka.  Giselle and Tiffany share their perspectives on what makes the EOD community so unique and how female EOD students are benefiting from the mentorship of the JANES (Joint Advocacy for N...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the first interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD!  Our first interview is with Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Katula.  Brie shares highlights from her life, her EOD career and words of wisdom that have helped her along the way.   Support the show Click here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today!  https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/web...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an interesting conversation with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard to learn obout Ketamine and how it is helping veterans struggling with depression and suicidal ideation and the science behind it.   Mindspa:    https://mindspadenver.com/about/ Patriot PowerUp: Veteran Mental Health https://www.innercept.com/veteran-inpatient-treatment/ Wayne Packard is a p...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week for an exciting conversation with Air Force EOD Veteran Luke Ryker as he shares some wild stories from his time in EOD and learn how racing high performance cars can help improve your mental health and heal your brain.    https://www.britannica.com/topic/ziggurat-at-Ur https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/321893 https://trackheroes.org/ Support the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking to bolster your life and career and be the best version of yourself in the new year?  Join us for an informative interview with former Marine EOD Tech Joe Fetzer to learn about Innovative Organizational Development, and for some great information on how you can develop your leadership skills, find your tribe, and cultivate a fulfilling career and life.   Support th...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week for a lively interview with Operation Hat Trick Founder, Dot Sheehan to learn about this incredible  501(c)3 non-profit serving our veteran family as they recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war.  OHT is dedicated to all American service members and Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed in Iraq in 2008 and are buried side by side a...

Send us Fan Mail Want a heart-pounding thriller with a cause? Join us this week as we speak with Actress and Filmmaker, Julia Ling, and Producer, Movie Critic and Podcast Host, Rick Swift to learn about Veteran Powered Films and how they are working to empower veterans and servicemembers to create and tell their stories through film.  You can support their efforts by watching their new trailer for...

Send us Fan Mail From his first dive in Lake Moultrie with catfish the size of volkswagens Tony was hooked on diving!   Join us for a candid interview about the twists and turns Tony's life has taken and how he is using his passion for diving to help reconnect disabled veterans with their families with his non-profit Bubbles for Vets!  https://bubblesforvets.org/ https://2wolvesadventures.com...

Send us Fan Mail Are you one of the hundreds of EOD Techs that deal with chronic pain, or PTSD?   Join us this week for a fascinating interview with John F. Barnes, PT, an internationally recognized physical therapist, lecturer, author, and the leading authority on Myofascial Release.  Through his 50 years of experience and creative insight, he has developed an innovative and highly effective whol...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a delightful interview with Dr. Paula Kapp Greene and Joseph E. Shaffer III, authors of the book  Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families, and Rylee Ratton, adult child of a Navy EOD Technician as we discuss Navy EOD and the important role that families play in supporting our warriors at home! You can purchase a copy of Unsung her...

Send us Fan Mail Step outside the box and learn how you can experience science first hand at the Emerald Coast Science Center! This week we sit down for a chat with Diane Fraser, the Executive Director of the ECSC, who is passionate about science and sharing it with the community.  In this interview Diane gives a special shout out to EOD student volunteers who helped build outdoor exhibits at the...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on an exciting journey with Michael Workman, as he shares stories from his recent adventure to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for the EOD Warrior Foundation!  Subscription travel    https://www.pomelotravel.com/ Travel company that did the safari, climb, permits, etc    https://www.climbing-kilimanjaro.com/ Meme    https://www.facebook.com/reel/120883...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we flip the tables on Jerron,  an Active Duty Navy EOD Tech, and podcast host of Echo Oscar Delta Podcast!    Echo Oscar Delta highlights Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians and the stories they want to share.  The stories range from training, time off, and war throughout the years. Through the podcasts, Jerron enjoys learning the history of Navy EOD along with...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an interview with former Army EOD Tech and now actor Chris Weakley, who  shares with us, how acting helps him channel his emotions and deal with his PTSD, and how the arts are helping many veterans find true healing.  The Veterans Writing Project https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project Watch on  YouTube: https://youtu.be/50qT_lm9nr4 Support t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an interview with Katie Hernandez, an active-duty Army EOD Tech, who is passionate about the importance of physical & mental fitness!     Katie talks about her recent tour with The Human Performance Project’s 7X World Tour, a collaborative effort of navy and army special warfare operators, professional extreme sports athletes, elite medical professionals and human...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a dive into the fascinating world of social anthropology with former Air Force EOD Tech, Charles O. Warner III, who is now a social anthropologist working on a PhD at the University of Leuven in Belgium.  Charlie's research is focused on transnational veteran relations as well as contributions to the emerging academic field of veteran’s studies.     In this interv...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week for an interview with the lovely Zanna Wolfgang,  where she shares her story on how she and her family went from Surviving to Thriving after a tragic accident.  Zanna also talks about Honor the Brave, and how they are giving back to current or previous law enforcement, military, and first responders,  her podcast , VST - Victim - Survivor - THRIVER, and tops it a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today for a podcast full of adventure, with Tim Medvetz, extreme athlete, a former member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and founder of The Heroes Project. In this podcast, we will learn about the motorcycle accident that changed Tim's life forever, and the journey that led him to the summit of Mount Everest.  Tim talks about his post-summit calling to visit sol...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to start taking steps towards your financial freedom and finding more joy in your life? Join us the week, as we speak with Jaime Gallardo, a Financial Enabler with a passion for helping others to reach their financial goals and and not just  survive, but thrive!   Jaime shares his personal story of hitting rock bottom, how he got on the path to financial wellness, an...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for a great cup of coffee to bring in the New Year?  Join us for a motivating and uplifting conversation with Stephen, aka "the Push-Up Guy", where we learn about how Master Blaster Coffee is making waves in the community and where his inspiration for 22 push ups a day came from.   Master Blaster Coffee https://masterblastercoffee.us/ https://www.facebook.com/mas...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for a retreat for your entire family?  Project Sanctuary is one of the only organizations serving veterans, spouses, caregivers, and children as a family unit.  Whether your family is going through a difficult time or just need some time away together in a beautiful location, Project Sanctuary has something for everyone. Join us as we learn about Tom's service as a ca...

Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to find a therapist that truly understands you, your family, and the unique challenges that come along with military service? Join us this week as we talk with Dr. Chris Ostrander, a national board certified counselor to learn about the SOF Network, a national directory of licensed mental health providers that work with the special operations community and their...

Send us Fan Mail Can EOD just be in your blood?  In this interview we get a chance to talk with retired Air Force EOD SMSgt Marshall Dutton "Doc" or "Baby Doc", who followed in his father's EOD footsteps, as the first father and son to be in EOD on active duty at the same time in the Air Force. We also uncover where his unique nickname came from and learn about his passion...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for Part II in our series of talks on removing the stigma surrounding mental health.  In this powerful episode, Army Veteran Ray White, shares his personal story of dealing with invisible wounds and explains that it’s not weakness to reach out for help, it takes strength to put aside your pride and be vulnerable, and it takes courage to admit that you can’t do it alone.  ...