A Badge of Honor Podcast

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Phil Palmer, President & CEO of Warrior WOD on @A Badge of Honor TV.

WarriorWOD is a national nonprofit dedicated to healing the physical and invisible wounds of war for Veterans and their families through holistic programs focused on exercise, nutrition, and mentorship.

Founded to help Veterans in their journey to recovery from PTS...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Nolan Beise, Founder & CEO of Circl Brain Health Metrics on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Circl delivers advanced cognitive insights to enhance brain function, prevent cognitive decline, and build mental resilience. It's lab technology, made for everyday life. By bringing the proven benefits of neuroscience out of the lab and into daily life, C...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Lt. Tommy Bolin, 30 yr Firefighter, member of the IAFF Peer Support Team, and author of Unseen Battles on @A Badge of Honor TV. 

Tommy currently serves as a lieutenant in Central Ohio Fire Department. He is dedicated to supporting mental health as part of IAFF's PEER support team with his certified therapy dog, Finn. Together, they do PEER ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Chris Michael and Steven Hullander from Creed of Ink on @A Badge of Honor TV. 

The Creed of Ink provides therapeutic tattoo sessions for Veterans and First Responders.  

When a Veteran or First Responder in crisis is identified, an appointment is scheduled when the shop is closed ensuring confidentiality. An appropriate Peer is on hand ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Amy Causey & Ruth Shim from Equest on @A Badge of Honor TV. 

Equest enhances the lives of individuals with diverse needs through therapeutic activities with horses. Equest serves clients ages two and up with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. Since their founding, Equest has stayed on the leading edge of equine therapy for a...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with TX FOP President, host of the Blue Grit Podcast, and TMPA Field Supervisor Clint McNear on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Clint is a dedicated, proactive law enforcement professional with over 30 years of experience in training, recruiting, and public service. Throughout his service, he gained a strong reputation with diverse contacts in the law enforcem...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with USN Veteran & author Michael Chavez on @A Badge of Honor TV. 

Michael's work helps veterans rebuild confidence, communicate with clarity during life transitions, overcome obstacles and create successful habits. Over his 20 years in the United States Navy, he spent 6 ½ years at sea aboard 4 ships, advancing through the ranks to E7, retir...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Chris Sowell, US Army Veteran & Executive Director of Warrior Wellness on @A Badge of Honor TV. 

Chris spent 15 years in the United States Army, 11 of those as a Fire Support Specialist. Chris deployed to Kosovo in 2001 and during the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003 with the 3rd Infantry Division. Chris deployed to Afghanistan in 2004-2005 ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Matt Thomas, USA Veteran and President of The Warrior's Keep on @A Badge of Honor TV.

The Warrior's Keep mission is to unite, empower and enhance the quality of life for veterans. Outdoor Adventure Therapy for Hero's or OATH Program provides free outdoor expeditions where Veterans can experience the challenge and healing of the o...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Trent Fielder, member of Team USA Triathalon, and founder of TriHOPE on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Trent was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in 2011 and was told he'd never walk again. 5 years, 10 months, 25 days, and 5.5 hours later, he took his first steps and never looked back. Trent became immersed in the adaptive athlete movement, tr...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the founders and team members of Operation Angel Wing on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Zeke Vanderpool is one of the two original co-founders of Operation Angel Wing. In 2013, he retired from 23 years of military service in Army Special Operations, including combat tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. His desire to help his fellow service members and ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with members of Valor and Honor Outdoors on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Valor and Honor Outdoors provides transformative outdoor experiences that promote healing, camaraderie, and renewal.

Through hunting, fishing, and nature-based adventures, they foster well-being, strengthen family bonds, and create lasting memories. 

Valor and Honor Outdoo...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired law enforcement officer, U.S. Army veteran, and Founder of Hidden Battles Foundation Scott Hyder @A Badge of Honor TV.

Hidden Battles is a nonprofit organization that strives to help preserve the healthy minds of active and retired Military/Veterans, Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement, EMS, 911 Dispatch, and Nurses. Through community based &...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz broadcast LIVE from Carry The Load on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Carry The Load  is a non-profit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a few who carried the load for all. What started in 2011 as a grassroots effort by Veteran ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired Dispatcher Deborah Green on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Deborah is a USA National Guard veteran, and retired as a Public Safety Dispatcher II from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. She is now a First Responder Mental Health Advocate. Her channel, titled Where the Sidewalk Ends encourages open conversation about the mental health ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jason Mitchell and Angie Garnsey from ResponderStrong on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Angie is the Training Coordinator at ResponderStong. She retired after 21 years as a Delaware State Trooper. She has a background in internal/criminal investigations, emergency and risk management, and active shooter and workplace violence pragmatic training.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Carry The Load Ambassador and U.S. Army and National Guard Veteran, Danielle Applegate on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Danielle Applegate is a ninth-generation veteran with dual-military parents. Due to service-connected injuries, she left active duty and earned her MBA and a nonprofit executive certificate. Danielle is the Vice President, Veterans Aff...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Donna Georgiana & Chris Michael from Gotcha Covered Blankets on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Mitchell Georgiana was a Smyrna Police Officer who tragically took his own life on November 16, 2021.  He had been a member of the Smyrna Police Department since 2020 and was part of the SWAT team.  His family, including his parents Donna and Paul, started ...

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Carrie Steiner, Founder of First Responders Wellness Center on @A Badge of Honor TV.

Dr. Steiner is a licensed clinical psychologist who also has 13 years of experience as a Chicago Police officer in addition to being a Crisis Intervention Team Officer, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Trainer at the Chicago Police Academy. She is a national spe...