Camp Conversations with Chelsea

For many Vietnam veterans, the battle didn't end when they came home. In Episode 10 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, Vietnam veteran Jack Arnouts and his wife, Debi, share the realities of life after military service, the invisible wounds so many veterans carried home, and why finding peace was never an easy journey. Then, 18 months ago, everything changed. After visiting Camp Freedom for t...

In Episode 9 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, I sit down with Danny Koker, star of Count's Kustoms and Counting Cars, for a heartfelt conversation about family, faith, patriotism, and service. Danny reflects on the influence of his father, the values that shaped him, and why supporting our nation's veterans and first responders has always been important to him. He also shares how he fir...

In Episode 8 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, we sit down with Pennsylvania State Trooper Alex Douglass. Alex shares his story of surviving the 2014 ambush at the Pennsylvania State Police Blooming Grove Barracks, an attack that claimed the life of Corporal Bryon Dickson and left Alex with life changing injuries. He opens up about the moments during the attack, the instincts that helped him sur...

In Episode 7 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, we sit down with longtime Camp Freedom supporter and owner of Greenley’s BBQ, Jim Greenley. Jim shares how a passion for barbecue grew into a way to bring people together, give back to the community, and support the mission of Camp Freedom. From the smoker to service, we talk about the values that drive him, the importance of supporting our veterans...

In Episode 6 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, we sit down with retired Navy Staff Sergeant Bill Wilson and retired NYPD Detective Bill Wilson. Bill was in New York City on September 11, 2001, and helped in the aftermath of the attacks. For nearly 20 years, he carried those experiences largely in silence, rarely speaking about what he witnessed and endured. With the help of Camp Freedom, Bill fo...

In Episode 5 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, we sit down with retired Army nurse Colonel Stephanie Wolloff. She shares what it meant to answer the call to serve both in the military and in nursing, reflects on the powerful differences between caring for others in combat and civilian life, and opens up about how both she and her father have benefited from their experiences at Camp Freedom. Subs...

Some cases stay with investigators forever... In Episode 4 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, we sit down with retired Detective Sergeant Chaz Balogh, who spent 16 years investigating internet crimes against children during his law enforcement career. Chaz opens up about the emotional toll this work can take on investigators and why reaching out for mental health support is so important for those...

In Episode 3 of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, we sit down with Camp Freedom volunteer Jim Kuzmak, who brings more than 30 years of experience in the fire service. Jim shares how volunteering at Camp Freedom has changed his life and opened the door to giving back to his brothers and sisters in the fire service in ways he never imagined. Subscribe and follow for more stories from the Camp Freedom...

Retired Lt. Col. Tom Yeager flew more than 300 combat missions as a fighter pilot before transitioning to commercial aviation. But his toughest challenge came off the battlefield. In this episode, Tom shares how anxiety showed up in his life, the warning signs he couldn’t ignore, and how therapy and Camp Freedom helped him find a new way forward. A powerful conversation about life after service, m...

Matt Guedes, Executive Director of Camp Freedom, has been with the organization since its founding in 2018. In the first episode of Camp Conversations with Chelsea, he shares the story behind Camp Freedom’s beginnings, its growing national reach, and the powerful impact it has had in helping thousands of heroes heal. Camp Freedom: https://campfreedompa.org/

This is a first look at what's to come. Camp Conversations with Chelsea will bring you real, unfiltered stories of service, sacrifice, healing and purpose from those who've lived it. Follow along and be part of the journey.