Helping The Brave Podcast

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Dr. CM Queen Williams for a powerful conversation about Army service, military medicine, cancer care, veteran benefits, and finding purpose after burnout. Dr. Williams shares her journey from immigrating to the United States from Jamaica, to joining the Army as an enlisted soldier, to later becoming a physician and radiation...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with John Smith for a conversation about life after military service, VA claims, family, faith, and finding purpose in the next chapter. John shares why he chose the Marine Corps, how he built a career as a tactical air defense controller, and how that path eventually led him to the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics community. A...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Damon Darnall , also known as the Drone Boss, for a conversation about drones, entrepreneurship, and why this fast-growing industry can be a strong fit for veterans. Damon shares how he got into flying at a young age, how the drone industry has evolved, and why he believes commercial drones are creating one of the biggest bus...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Aaron Crippen for a real conversation about military service, hidden trauma, transition, reinvention, and purpose. Aaron shares why he joined the Army, what life looked like in infantry service, and how injuries and experiences from that time followed him long after he got out. He talks openly about not fully understanding PT...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Terry Weaver for a conversation about military service, transition, creativity, and the power of storytelling after the uniform comes off. Terry shares how he joined the Navy, served as a Corpsman with the Marines, and eventually had to figure out what came next after service. That next chapter took him through business, entr...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Chad Singer , a Navy veteran and founder of Canine Revolution Dog Training , for a conversation about service, transition, entrepreneurship, and finding a new mission after the military. Chad shares how he came from a long family line of Navy service, attended The Citadel on a Navy ROTC scholarship, and served as a surface wa...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Mike LeBlanc for a conversation about military transition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the challenge of building a meaningful life after service. Mike shares why he chose the Marine Corps, what it was like coming from a non-military family, and how difficult it can be for veterans to translate military experience into civ...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut sits down with Eric Hommel for a direct and thought-provoking conversation about military service, Afghanistan, leadership, and the long-term impact war has on veterans. Eric shares his unusual path through the military, from enlisted Navy submariner to Navy reservist to commissioned Air Force officer. He talks about the systems he saw from...

In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast , Ed Parcaut talks with Scott English , a former Canadian Army medic and Navy diver who now leads Combat Fitness , a performance-focused training business for military, law enforcement, and tactical athletes. Scott shares his journey through service, his transition out, and how burnout, operational demands, and changing priorities pushed him toward entr...

In this episode of Helping The Brave , Ed Parcaut sits down with RaterHQ: After Dark , a former VA rater and Army veteran, for an honest conversation about how the VA claims process really works. They discuss the rise of online information around veteran disability claims, the problem of misinformation, and why veterans need better guidance when it comes to DBQs, nexus letters, secondary condition...

In this episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with guests Chris Miles and Lee Ettinger for an engaging conversation about military service, transition to civilian life, and entrepreneurship. Chris Miles shares candid stories from his time in the Marine Corps, including challenging boot camp experiences and lessons learned from amphibious assault training. He and Ed Parcaut dive...

Join Ed Parcaut as he welcomes Dean Davidson for a candid conversation about military service, PTSD, and the journey of healing. Dean shares his story of serving in the U.S. Army, the challenges of lost records and transitioning to civilian life, and how writing and acting became a creative outlet. Delving into his upcoming novel "The Emir: The Tora Bora Vendetta," Dean discusses the power of stor...

Welcome to Helping the Brave with host Ed Parcaut, the show dedicated to supporting veterans as they navigate life after service. In this episode, Ed sits down with Randy Bridge, Army veteran and author of Hard Hat Philosophy . Together, they discuss the challenges veterans face in accessing VA benefits, overcoming the stigma around seeking help for PTSD and service-connected injuries, and practic...

In this compelling episode of Helping the Brave , host Ed Parcaut welcomes Eric Holt, a U.S. Army veteran and former fire chief, whose career journey took an unexpected turn after standing up for election integrity. Eric Holt shares his story, from serving as a firefighter in the Army to uncovering troubling violations during a local fire district election in Colorado. His decision to do the right...

In this compelling episode of Helping the Brave, Ed Parcaut sits down with Navy Chaplain Larry Brant to unpack the critical, often misunderstood topic of moral injury. Larry candidly shares his path from worship pastor to 16 years serving as a chaplain for the Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard. Together, they explore the challenges veterans face with PTSD, moral injury, and the VA claims process, as...

In this candid episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed welcomes guest Alec Altamirano for an in-depth conversation about military service, veteran benefits, and life after the uniform. Alec shares his journey from joining the Marine Corps in 2005, serving as a machine gunner in Iraq, and navigating the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, including the pursuit of education and his curr...

Welcome to Helping the Brave with your host, Ed Parcaut. In this episode, Ed Parcaut sits down with Dennis Mark Interdonato, a veteran, real estate expert, and founder of The Dennis Mark Group. Together, they dive deep into Dennis's journey from serving in the Army to building a thriving career in real estate—highlighting the challenges of transitioning from military life, the changing landscape o...

In this insightful episode, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Army veteran and financial planner Chris Pollard for an engaging conversation about military service, career transitions, and building financial security after the uniform comes off. Chris Pollard shares his journey from high school Army reserves, through West Point and active duty deployments, to his current career in personal financial p...

In this thought-provoking episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with veteran and author Jeff Kildow for an engaging conversation about service, history, and storytelling. Jeff Kildow shares his journey from serving as a missile maintenance technician in the United States Air Force during the 1960s to a long career in aerospace engineering and ultimately becoming an author of al...

On this episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with Marine Corps veteran Carl Able to dive deep into a life of service, transition, and the drive to make a difference after the military. Carl shares candid stories—from his unique path into intelligence work, experiences in Iraq, learning new languages at Monterey, and navigating the world of veterans' benefits. The conversation...

On this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes physician assistant and Navy veteran Johnnie Gilpen, who shares his journey from the Oklahoma National Guard to the Navy, and ultimately finding his calling in medicine. Together, they dive deep into the realities and aftermath of military service—from handling life-changing injuries to navigating the complex VA benefits process. Hear...

Join host Ed Parcaut as he welcomes Marine Corps veteran Jerry Clark for an inspiring episode of Helping The Brave. Jerry shares his journey from West Texas to Vietnam, his experiences as an 0311 grunt, and how his military service shaped his life. The conversation explores the challenges veterans face when transitioning back to civilian life, the importance of finding purpose, and overcoming invi...

In this episode, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient Omar Ritter to share his powerful story of service, transformation, and resilience. Omar Ritter opens up about following in his family's footsteps as a Cavalry Scout, his combat experiences in Iraq, and the battle he faced after returning home—a life-altering brain tumor that led to his medical retirement. Together, E...

In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Navy veteran and master communicator John Verrico . Listen in as John Verrico shares his inspiring journey from undisciplined young man to becoming the last master chief journalist in the Navy Reserve, and how his decades of service and unique experiences shaped his career in government public affairs and leadership coaching. John Verr...

In this powerful episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut welcomes Air Force veteran  D Logan  to share an inspiring journey from military service to career transformation.  D Logan  opens up about serving over twelve years in the Air Force, his dreams of flight, and the realities and challenges of transition after deployment—including navigating PTSD, mental health struggles, and advocatin...