Bulletproof Veteran Podcast

In this episode of the Bulletproof Veteran Podcast , we introduce our newest initiative: Operation 9-12 . This project is about organizing at the local level to create meaningful, lasting change in our communities. We’re calling on the unique skills, leadership, and experiences of veterans to help reunite the country—drawing inspiration from the unity and resilience Americans felt on September 12t...

This week we welcome Joshua Hood, author of Burn Out ...Available everywhere August 13th! Joshua Hood is the author of The Guardian (Blackstone Publishing, 2023), Treadstone Rendition, Treadstone Transgression, The Treadstone Exile, The Treadstone Resurrection , Warning Order, Clear by Fire, and most recently Burn Out .  Josh decided to follow his brother into the military and joined the army afte...

This week we welcome Dave Matheny, CEO of Silencer Shop.  Silencer Shop is the largest silencer distributor in the U.S.  Dave used his background as software engineer to streamline the silencer purchasing process, navigating the regulatory hurdles with a technology based approach.  Dave discusses how his son being born with impaired hearing got him interested in silencers.  He wanted to pass along...

We are BACK! And what better way than with Episode 100! This week we welcome Dennis Price, Force Recon Marine and Founder of Heroes 4 Humanity.  After multiple deployments during the Global War of Terrorism, Dennis fought through life's dark path to emerge blessed with faith in God and a new mission.  Dennis turned from an instrument of war into the hand of God traveling the world helping oth...

We break into our regularly scheduled programming to bring you a special interview...This week we welcome friend of the show James Hodgman, United States Air Force Technical Sergeant and spokesman for Team RWB Solano.  James talks about the upcoming 9/11 Stair Climb in Mill Valley, California, to honor the first responders who responded to the terrorist attacks on 9/11.  The Solano Team RWB chapte...

This week we welcome Jason Herrick, author of the Life Long Learners series.  Jason's first book My Jesus Song is a bedtime lullaby that will remind your child of Jesus's love throughout all the stages of their life.  My Jesus Song started as a private story Jason created for his boys, but soon blossomed in to a fully illustrated launching point for his Life Long Learner Series.  Drawing...

This week we welcome Dustin Baker, President of BioProtein Technology.  Humans have been searching for the secret to longevity since the beginning of time.  So, it’s no surprise that synthetic HGH treatments made their way onto the market and promised aging adults and athletes alike the fountain of youth.  But, in addition to being costly and injectable, they’ve also long been associated with a la...

This week we welcome Charles Brown, two-term President of Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).  From a very young age, Brown knew he wanted to serve his nation and had a calling to work with military aircraft. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1985 and was trained in aviation ordinance. In 1986, Brown sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of a diving accident while serving in Cherry Point, N...

This week we welcome Rebecca Briggs, Gold Star wife and founder of the Dashan J. Briggs Memorial Foundation.  Technical Sergeant Dashan J. Briggs made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the 106th NYS Air National Guard unit as a Special Missions Aviator.  He and his fellow airmen were flying in a HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter when they crashed on the afternoon of March 15 near the city o...

This week we welcome C. David Cain to the show.  David is the President and CEO of Heroes Home Advantage, the largest hero rebate program in the country for buying or selling real estate.  Heroes Home Advantage is a network of Realtors, lenders, attorneys, home inspectors, title companies, and more who wanted to do something to give back to those who protect, serve and care for our country and com...

This week we welcome Don Culp, father and Warrant Officer in the United States Army.  On January 16th, 2009, Don welcomed the newest edition of the Culp family, Braelyn Aubrey.  When she was born, Braelyn never would make eye contact with her mother or Don.  Within the first six months, she was flown by helicopter to a children's hospital.  She had absence and myoclonic seizures and became ve...

This week we welcome Navy Seal, Dave Berkenfield.  Dave discusses signing on to be part of the American Legion's Be The One Campaign.  We talk about the American Legion and their history of advocating for veterans.  Their newest program is focused on combating veteran suicide.  Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention...

This week we welcome TSgt James Hodgman to discuss transitioning from military to civilian life.  James is a former Security Forces airman, and current public affairs photographer, for the United States Air Force.  Anticipating his separation from the military, James wanted to set himself up for success.  To that end, he applied and was accepted into the Department of Defense SkillBridge program. ...

This week we welcome Kevin Bloom, founder of the Optimal Warrior.  Kevin identifies the Optimal Warrior as individuals dedicated to identifying their inner fears, facing them head on, and taking action to become the best version of themselves. They are men and women of strong will and deep inner purpose. They understand that life is never complete and the challenges will never end. They have falle...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!  This week we welcome Will Highland, founder of Caritas Apparel.  Caritas in Latin roughly translates to charity or the virtue of universal love.  They believe that with great partnerships, unique products, and a little bit of love they can make the world a better place, one pair of socks at a time.  Their first sock design is dedicated to ending veteran suicide and homeless...

This week we welcome Brian Wadtke, Founder and President of The Veteran Hunter.  Brian's mission is to organize hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreational activities for our nation's veterans.  The Veteran Hunter was born out of a love of nature and an understanding of the healing power of the outdoors.  Whether you are climbing a tree stand looking for that perfect buck, trekking miles...

This week we welcome Dale Jenkins, Author of DIPLOMATS AND ADMIRALS: From Failed Negotiations and Tragic Misjudgments to Powerful Leaders and Historic Deeds, the Untold Story of the U.S. Navy’s Victories at Coral sea and Midway.  Diplomats and Admirals argues that the war in the Pacific was the result of internal divisions in both the United States and Japan, and possible duplicity within the Roos...

This week we welcome Robyn Grable, founder of Talents Ascend.  Talents Ascend is an AI-powered talent sourcing website that matches job-seekers with employers, using skill profiles rather than traditional resumes.  Starting with Veterans Ascend, Robyn set out to not only simplify the veteran hiring process, but also to improve the process of  matching veterans with employers.  She has since expand...

This week we welcome Jim Lorraine, President and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership.  Jim served in the U.S. Air Force as a Flight Nurse with nine combat deployments and retired as the Deputy Command Surgeon for the United States Special Operations Command after 22 years of service.  After serving as the founding director of the United States Special Operations Command Care Coalition and as...

This week we welcome Ray Murphy, founder of Warriors Healing Network.  The Warriors Healing Network was founded to help facilitate psychedelic treatments to combat veterans and police officers who have been diagnosed with PTSD, and require financial assistance to get the help they need to fight for their lives.  Ray, and his team,  are here to support those members of our community who  have tried...

This week we welcome John H. Davis, author of Combat to College.  John served multiple combat tours as a Infantry Squad Leader in the 101st Airborne Division.  After the military, he earned his bachelor’s in history from St. Joseph’s College and his master’s in education from Harvard.  Using that experience, John started coaching student veterans, and writing his college success playbook.  Combat...

This week we welcome Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser of Vet the Vote.  Vet the Vote is a national campaign to recruit veterans and military family members to become the next generation of poll workers.  According to Vet the Vote, in the past 3 years alone we have lost over 130,000 poll workers.  This has created a crisis for state voting organizations, with 66% of election officials reporting an is...

This week we welcome Hendrik VanderBellen, Canadian Infantry Officer.  Hendrik graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada, and is currently serving as a Platoon Commander in the Canadian Van Doos Mountain Division.  We discuss the challenges of entering the military during the onset of the COVID pandemic, and the unique leadership tactics that were deployed while the Canadian military was...

This week we welcome Cole Lyle, Executive Director of Mission Roll Call.  Prior to Mission Roll Call, Cole worked as an advisor to senior leadership at the VA and on veteran policy in the United States Senate.  As a veteran and advocate, Cole uses his experience in both fields to highlight the voices of 1.4 million members in MRC's network to advocate for veteran's issues across the Unit...

Ladies and Gentleman it's TACO TUESDAY...This week we welcome Navy veteran Bill Hoopes, owner of the first Capital Tacos franchise.  After separating from the Navy after 16 years of service, Bill got right to work building his empire.  His daughter's passion for softball was the inspiration for his first business, a softball tournament organization.  He stayed close to his community prov...