Coming Home Well

 Veterans and the Motorcycle Club Culture  Tyler talks with Joshua Robb, national officer for the Second Brigade Motorcycle Club (SBMC), about the cultures within motorcycle clubs and how the SBMC is making a difference within the veteran community. SBMC has been in existence for 25 years and has helped 30,000+ veterans through the various programs within the club. Listen in to learn more about Jo...

Today's episode Tyler talks with Noah S. Philip, MD DFAPA, about using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) T herapy to help with depression and symptoms of PTSD. TMS Therapy stimulates the brain that is underactive resulting in improved mood without the side effects of medication. Overall statistics TMS Therapy has a 70% to 80% success rate in providing relief from symptoms. Tune to learn more...

Nature has a beautiful way of healing our bodies and minds! REBUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCES Learn more about the Vail Veterans Program as Tyler is joined by Jen Brown, Executive Director, in exploring the long list of adventures created to help our veteran and veteran caregivers find renewed confidence and healing. The Vail Program offers both summer and winter pro...

In this episode, Tyler talks with Jorge Mercado, lead historical researcher for the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony National Committee , a NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) organization that honors the 65th Infantry Regiment “Borinqueneers, about the history of the Borinqueneers during the Korean War. Be sure to watch this podcast on our YouTube page as there is a PowerPoint presentation of the...

In this episode, stepping in for Tyler, is our guest host Libby from our sister podcast Behind the Service. Libby talks with Dr. Paula Schnurr , executive director for the National Center for PTSD about the difference between prolonged exposure therapy versus cognitive behavioral therapy for veterans with PTSD. Prolonged exposure therapy focuses on helping a person get control over their traumatic...

Amazing Folks doing Amazing Things for our Amazing Veterans! Tyler talks with Valerie Ballard, Executive Director of Operation Tiny House and daughter of a US Army Veteran, about Operation Tiny House and the community support to create a stable home for veterans needing a place to call home. Operation Tiny House is not just an organization building homes it is also a place of community, dining pro...

Moving to a new place with new challenges can be scary for anyone, but for military spouses this can be quite a stack to climb if you need a job, childcare and a tribe to call your own. Tyler talks with Kayla Lafond, the Military Spouse Liaison for the Department of Veteran Services here in the Commonwealth. Kayla is only one of two people ( the other being in Washington state), who has the specia...

Who are we when we are forced to face the inexplicable? What memories ground our lives? What are the events that define us? How do our experiences impact our lives? In this episode, Tyler talks with Joy Carlson, author and teacher, about her journey caring for her son, Kevin Ash after his debilitating accident on the rugby field in her book,  Faith Alone ~ A Mother and Son Story of Hope and Love ....

Whether it is hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, skydiving, Heroes on the River always takes care of their combat veterans and active duty service members looking for a great adventure. In this episode, Tyler talks with Adam Packham, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of Heroes on the River, a non-profit organization based out of Virginia whose mission is to bring veterans together through recreational...

Learn how to go from seed to salary with this course for beginning farmers, with an emphasis on military veterans and their family members interested in growing and selling their own farm produce.  Tyler talks with Anne Devin, Marine Corps veteran and Boots-2-Bushels Project Manager, about the Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers. The program provides the knowledge, skills and abilities need...

Pack a bag, grab your sunscreen and prepare for some relaxation! Today's episode, Tyler talks with Brian Barber, Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Missionfishusa.org , about healing our warriors on the water. The Purpose of Mission FISH. which stands for FISHING, INTERACTING, SHARING & HEALING, is to organize and plan fishing day trips and provide FISH therapy for PTSD and TBI for Veterans,...

Everyone wants to chase and catch the American Dream and being a veteran does have its perks in trying to reach that very goal. Tyler is joined by Dr. Paul Lawrence as they count down in detail the top ten benefits to help veterans pursue the American Dream.  10. Education 9. Life Insurance 8. Home Loan Guarantee 7. Refinancing Your Home  6. Veterans Benefits Banking Program 5. Homelessness Preven...

Tyler is joined by Liz Booker, a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults, to discuss her passion to open up the exploration of aviation and make it more accessible to young women. Liz nurtures her passion through the Aviatrix Book Review website which offers books in all genres, for all ages, featuring women in aviation. Tune in to learn more about Liz and the amazing wome...

In today's episode, Tyler talks with Cary Reichbach, an Army veteran, co-founder and President of Grey Team , about their mission to provide a safe space that offers personalized health and wellness therapies for veterans. Grey Team implements solutions for U.S. military active-duty and veterans to reduce and eliminate suicides. Through their collaboration with Help Our Wounded Foundation , Grey T...

An educational tool for spouses and children. Tyler dives deeper into the The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) by chatting with Montwrace Cunningham, VMSDEP Program Manager about the education benefits to spouses and children of military service members killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans...

Today's episode focuses on a very important topic, mental health. Tyler talks with Dr. Mark Russell , a Marine Corp and Navy veteran, clinical psychologist, educator, and founder/director of the Institute of War Stress, Injury, Recovery, and Social Justice at Antioch University in Seattle, about the need for a Behavioral Health Corps within the military. "The military has an opportunity to become...

The connection between a veteran and a horse is a very honest and transparent understanding unlike anything else. In today's episode, Tyler talks with Donna Simpson, founder and executive director of Pennsylvania War Horse , about their programs to help veterans and race horses heal through a common bond. Pennsylvania Warhorse is a Pennsylvania based not-for-profit corporation, established to help...

In this episode, Tyler chats with Tramaine Carroll-Payne, Interim Director of Education Programs at the Virginia Department of Veteran Services, about utilizing your GI Bill towards building your educational and vocational skills. The State Approving Agency is in charge of making sure schools are working collectively to be in compliance and providing accredited programs and to ensure there is no w...

One Veteran, One Story Do you have a veteran plate on your vehicle? If so, we hope to find you, hear your story and share it with everyone. Thank you for your service! In this episode, Tyler talks with David Van Wie, founder of Fat Hendricks Productions in Arizona, about the creation of Patriot Plates, a project he and his daughter nurtured into a journey of telling one veteran story at a time. Vi...

In this episode, Tyler talks with Matt McDonell, founder and executive director of Next18, an Army Airborne Infantryman with the 173rd IBCT who deployed to Afghanistan in a combat role in 2012/13, about his journey home and the creation of Next18.org .  Matt's journey to discovering his purpose and the need for his own mental self care, led him to realize that he could pair his love for golf with...

Live, Work & Thrive in Virginia. In this episode, Tyler's guest is the new Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner, Daniel Gade, PhD. Daniel has dedicated his life to serving our country and talks with Tyler about his three part goal to create Virginia to be the best place for veterans to live, work and raise a family. Connect with Daniel On LinkedIn Twitter at @gadeforvirginia w...

Whether you have a family member who has served or you know someone who has served, understanding the magnitude of the cost of freedom can give insight into the sacrifice our heroes provide so we can continue to enjoy our everyday liberties in this country. In this episode, Tyler talks with Donnie Edwards, a former 14 year NFL linebacker, about the inspiring foundation he created with the help of...

In this episode, Tyler talks with Edward Tick, PhD, a nonfiction writer and poet, about his recent book " Coming Home In Viet Nam: Poems " as well as Greek traditions and some of the oldest writings on warfare. In addition to a writer/poet, Dr. Tick is a transformational healer, holistic psychotherapist, educator, consultant and international journey guide who has been working with veterans for a...

In this episode, Tyler chats with Ryan Cornelius from Vet with a Mic, a podcast helping veterans to transition back into the civilian world. Tyler and Ryan talk about pushing past the stigma of mental health and utilizing the resources available to move forward into a successful transition. Want to connect with Ryan? Visit the links below. Vet with a Mic vetwithamic.com Support the Show. Tune into...

Life is hard and it can get even harder when you are on the frontline. Whether it is abroad or at home, day in and day out exposure to trauma and suffering can wear a person's mental well being down to a thin line. In this episode, Tyler talks with Dwayne Schwartz about Operation K9 Hero and the importance of connection. Dwayne, along with his partner, a yellow lab named Tio, hit the road and visi...