Saving 22 - A Veteran Podcast

Saving 22 - A Veteran Podcast

Our mission with the Saving 22 podcast is to empower veterans by providing them with the tools to overcome adversity with care, understanding, and trust. We believe most veteran suicide cases can be solved with nothing more than a shift in mindset and a like-minded community focused on loyalty, honesty, and vulnerability.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 • 134 mins

Steve Hotz, Founder of Black Horse Forge, joins the podcast today to share his military stories and how he is saving numerous veterans' lives with blacksmithing. We talked about plenty in this episode, so strap in, it's a fun ride.

Blackhorse Forge website: https://www.blackhorseforge.com/

Steve's Brother's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BravoBassin

SPONSOR: HonorguardCoffee.com

Podcast website: https://endsuicide.us

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After 2.5 years outside of the military, I have gone through what most soldiers wonder... Should I leave the military? You get everyone's perspective on the matter, including mine, yet the decision is still challenging to make. Here's my attempt at helping you.

Should you join the military: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBroOF1uIDQ&t

SPONSOR: HonorguardCoffee.com

Links:

- Shawn Ryan Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaf4rIqI...

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This is my reaction to the Shawn Ryan Show with Doug Collins, the new Secretary of the VA (Veterans Affairs).

Links:

- Shawn Ryan Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaf4rIqIUpU

- Podcast website - endsuicide.us (MERCH SOLD HERE)

- Twitter (X) - https://x.com/FaithfulChad

- Minnect - https://app.minnect.com/expert/TrevorBlaszczyk

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This episode is absolutely perfect for anyone who is lost and is looking for a solution. Gavin is looking for a future in theological studies and is here to share the good news of Jesus Christ. We dove into what it truly means to be a Christian, but also a simple follower of the bible. We talked on how to be scholarly and what to study in order to find solutions.

You do not need to be a gungho Christian, only ever talking about Chr...

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This episode we got together with an old Army friend of mine to talk about which branch to join.

Coming from two Army veterans, this will be a bit biased, but you'll be surprised by which branch we are biased towards.

Welcome to the channel, we're happy to have you here.

Links:

- Podcast website - endsuicide.us (MERCH SOLD HERE)

- Twitter (X) - https://x.com/FaithfulChad

- Minnect - https://app.minnect.com/expert/TrevorBlaszczyk

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Keith comes on the show to talk about faith and Jesus. Both of us found him after the military and believe He is the answer to the suicide problem.

Thank you for your support, Enjoy

- Trevor (TWITTER:https://x.com/FaithfulChad)

SPONSOR: Hononguard Coffee Co - https://honorguardcoffee.com/

Honorguard Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/honorguard_coffee/ https://honorguardcoffee.grin.live/

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This episode I had on Clint Murphy. He has amassed nearly half a million followers across all social media platforms. His expertise is psychology, although he is NOT a psychologist. He shared his beliefs on becoming an avid reader, bullying, politics, family, and much much more. My personal favorite part was about bullying and creating a better society that would prevent it.

Around 30 years old, Clint decided to go against the grai...

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I had the absolute PLEASURE of having my own sister on the show. We covered a wide variety of topics including marrying into the military, how I was when I returned from the military, and much more. Stay tuned, you won't want to miss what's at the end.

We did something different this time: we had a few drinks beforehand and a bit during. These microphones are new so give me some time to figure out why it makes that noise.

Thank you...

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This episode I had to pleasure of talking to Dennis Yu (https://x.com/dennisyu). He had quite the stories to share with us and some incredible lessons that could be used for all veterans around the US. He's spent over a billion dollars in advertising for other businesses and has become one of the top performers in the SEO world.

Thanks for coming on and sharing your knowledge Dennis,

Trevor

SPONSOR:

Hononguard Coffee Co - https://hono...

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It was my pleasure to bring Tristan on the podcast again. Here's his first episode with us: https://www.endsuicide.us/i-was-at-rock-bottom-but-i-liked-it-mind-over-matter-28-w-tristan-king-trauma-fitness-coach/

Tristan's story is nothing short of amazing. The dude is incredible, inside and out. He's been through the thick of it, twice. Last time he came on the show he shared his alcohol story, leading to rock bottom. This time he sp...

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May 14, 2024 • 40 mins

After a couple long days and nights of thinking about rebranding my channel, I've finally decided to pull the trigger. I will be rebranding to "Diary of a Faithful Chad" and my new podcast name will be "Saving 22". The mission stays the same. It's been a pleasure and Mind Over Matter will forever be in my heart.

Thank you for your support thus far and I look forward to the future,

Trevor

SPONSOR:

Hononguard Coffee Co - https://honorgu...

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Our first show booked through a google search! This episode I had on Scarlett, who has been a PA for some years now. After trying Ketamine Infusion Therapy herself, she decided to open up a clinic 3 months after being su*cidal. She's also an Air Force vet.

Thank you for your time Scarlett

-Trevor

Scarlett's Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/novusbehavioralhealth/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NBHClarksville

YouTub...

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Another BANGER of an episode. I went on Steven's podcast "The Ascension Show" and we had an incredible convo (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HFCVr5CSCm9vvwPCftsyi?si=GtIiN8lYSLSFsIZPQl_vmw) so it was only natural to get him on my pod and talk deeper.

We talked about spirituality, religion, leadership, loneliness, losing friends, entrepreneurship and so much more. Steven shook me with his knowledge and awareness at age 21.

I trul...

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Lisa Benson helps veterans excel in business via marketing strategies. At first I planned to have a convo about her business with her. It quickly turned into the mental battles we face because of our experience in the military. Recently, I have struggled quite a bit with overly detaching my emotions. We talked about it that, we talked about transitioning out of the military, the military "cult" and the sh*tty Facebook Groups for Ve...

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An incredible show with an even better guest. We dove deep on multiple topics, including psyops/hypnosis, drug addiction, support systems, self-belief, and faith. There's so much more in this episode, you don't want to miss it! Chapters will come soon Please enjoy this as much as I enjoyed recording it.

show notes coming soon

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Richard Mabe lost his father at a young age to suicide, then later on he killed someone else in an automobile accident at 17, afterward he joined the Navy. His book "H.O.P.E. strives to help others through the struggles of life with a simple breakdown: Honesty, Omnipotence, Pure Love, and Essence. Through this essence navigation guide, Richard has helped me, and many others.

I truly enjoyed recording this episode with him, and he w...

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March 11, 2024 • 109 mins

I met Vegas through an X post on suicide. He shared his story there a bit and I felt the need to ask him to come on the pod. He accepted and I couldn't be more grateful. This was one of my favorite episodes to record. It felt as if everything we talked about could help somebody. Enjoy

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This episode blew my mind. Typically we have on a random guest and hope we connect well. This was one of those times we connected extremely well. Rob came on the show and for the first time... I recognized someone's smile. I see many similarities between Rob and I, from depression and addiction, all the way to the other side called LOVE. Thanks for coming on the show Rob, you're forever welcome back.

-Trevor

Hononguard Coffee Co - ht...

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We had the honor of speaking with Vinnie this episode. I met Vinnie roughly a year ago and all I can say is this man spreads love. Constantly optimistic, while also struggling on his own, we dove into his business, adapting to what God wants, and facing reality. Thanks for coming on Vinnie!

-Trevor

Hononguard Coffee Co - https://honorguardcoffee.com/

Honorguard Instagram

https://honorguardcoffee.grin.live/

Episode with the Owner of Hono...

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This episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Vance Elrod. Vance has been someone I've been paying attention to and admiring from afar. His story is inspiring and his mindset is something everyone could learn from. We cover topics like USS Elrod, trauma, steroids, Methylene Blue, and Scientology. This was truly one of my favorite episodes to record.

Thanks for coming on Vance.

-Trevor

Vance's Twitter

Vance's Instagram

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