Silent Struggle Hosted By Military And Police Veterans

On www.VetsAndBadges.com retired US Army LTC. Mike Hogan describes what it was like inside the Pentagon on 9/11 after American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building. On the day of attack LTC. Mike Hogan was assigned to the Pentagon as a US Army Congressional Liaison. About Vets And Badges Podcast Hosts: Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of ...

Episode 20 focuses on the relentless courage of retired police Sgt. Michael Sugrue to overcome trauma after being forced to use deadly force against a violent armed subject threatening his life and lives of residents and fellow responding officers. Michael details his close-quarters-combat encounter, emotions and impact of trauma on his personal and professional life following this on-duty deadly encounter. For the benefit of those...

Honorable Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, the elected State Attorney for Florida's largest prosecutor's office, discusses the impact of stress and mental health on her office, lawyers and criminal defendants. With a continuing concern regarding stress and mental health and its effect on so many, Honorable Katherine Fernandez-Rundle provides Robert Asencio and David Magnusson of “Silent Struggle Hosted by Military and Police V...

New Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Poll Delves Into Florida Voters’ Opinions. FAU Associate Dean Kevin M. Wagner, PhD details the findings of his University's public opinion poll of the 2024 Election and its impact on mental health of voters.

Dr. Wagner is the Associate Dean For Research And Creative Activities of the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Lettersat FAU.

Poll can be viewed at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandle...

Florida 11th Circuit Court District Public Defender Honorable Carlos J. Martinez discusses the impact of mental illness and stress of the job on his attorneys and staff. In the quest for healthy living of public defenders and support personnel, Martinez shares methods implemented to increase work life balance and improved client services.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Mi...

Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shari Schwartz discusses schizophrenia and the havoc it can wreak on those afflicted by it. More precisely, the case surrounding Matthew Guzman, who in 2010 murdered two people during two separate incidents when, due to his schizophrenia, he believed both men were trying to hurt him.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 yea...

Host of the Manny Munoz Show shares his views on the consequences of the "cable news network wars" that led to today's opinion news business model, often straying from reporting the truth and its impact on mental health in the US.

Manny Munoz is a South Florida and IHeart Radio personality. In addiction to IHeart Radio, Manny's show aires daily on WIOD 610 AM Radio from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is...

Retired NBC 6 Miami News Reporter and US Air Force Gulf War Fighter Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Willard Shepard shares his experiences with mental illness and Silent Struggle(s) many 1st Responders, military veterans and community members face. - In 2013, Willard saved the life of a Vietnam Veteran in crisis threatening suicide during an armed stand-off with police.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, re...

Where do you go when you fear that seeking help for mental illness may be detrimental to your life, your professional life or public exposure to the public may hurt you? Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shari Schwartz discusses this real life dilemma holding many back from seeking the help they need. Conversation also examines available resources for those with this valid concern(s) and need for volunteers to meet this growing phenomena.

Forensic Psychologist Dr. Shari Schwartz shares her insight of Nikolas Cruz' mental competency before and after his assault on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida resulting in the premeditated shooting deaths of 17 students and staff members. A conversation that explores the dangers of untreated criminal mental illness and behavior. 

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a Former Florida State Representative, Retired P...

Hosts Robert Asencio and David Magnusson reflect on conversation with their guest in Episodes 1 to 9 in discussing the age old question: Is the commission of violent crime a sign of mental illness? In this Episode Robert and David explore breaking the negative stigma of reaching out for mental health help.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a Former Florida State Representative, Retired Police Captain, and Military Veteran with over 36 year...

Michelle Fernandez speaks of her life-long journey of recovery from Addiction and Substance Abuse to Peer Counselor and Recovery Coach Specialist as a member of WestCare Village South MRT (Mobile Response Team). Michelle also provides guidance on how to seek help from MRT - 1-800-HELP-YOU. This is a story of personal will and commitment to overcoming the battle and impact of mental health, addiction and substance abuse.

Hosts: Rob...

Injured while arresting a violent criminal, Wichita County Sheriff Office Deputy Tim Putney details his journey of recovery from a crippling on-duty injury to depression to responding to fellow 1st Responders in crisis Nationwide as a member of The Wounded Blue Team.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veteran with over 36 years of public service experience. 

David Ma...

"I am driven, because I am a recovering alcoholic." - Orlando Castro, Director of Larkin Hospital Adolescent Care Unit. In this Episode, Orlando shares his insight and experiences with youth and family mental health therapy. A candid conversation of perseverance and commitment to helping others navigate the challenging journey of recovery.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Cap...

Mayor Larisa Svechin discusses impact of the Wars on mental health in the City of Sunny Isles, Florida and US.   

The discussion centered around Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression as world events unfold.  Additionally, generational trauma and vicarious trauma are also discussed.  There are triggers that can often times speed up a pending crisis.  In reaching back to previous episodes, the discussion moves in...

FREE of service to anyone in crisis or in need of mental health assistance, Luciana Beltran provides insight into MRT (WestCare Village South Mobile Response Team in Miami-Dade Co. Florida). Luciana shares her experiences and services provided as the Director of this invaluable resource against the silent struggle so many face.

Host: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representative, retired Police Captain and Military Veter...

Associate Administrative Judge Steve Leifman of Florida's 11th Circuit Court, provides insight into his work with the Miami-Dade County Court Diversion Program for defendants with addiction and mental illness. Considered a pioneer in Mental Health Court and police training among his peers, Judge Leifman's work was featured by PBS Frontline in a documentary titled: The Definition of Insanity. Judge Leifman is currently the c...

Gulf War Veteran Eric Golnick discusses his silent struggle with personal loss and war-time experiences leading to PTSD and substance abuse while serving as a Commissioned Officer in the US Navy. A personal account of courage stretching from trauma and crisis to recovery and advocacy before Congress on behalf of Veterans and 1st Responders after founding Forge Health.

Hosts: Robert Asencio is a former Florida State Representat...