Tactical Treasures Podcast
Have an item or piece of advice that changed your life? “Tactical Treasures” shares the stories of Veterans, Military spouses, Military family members, and patriotic Military supporters that have been impacted by a specific item, lesson, or recommendation in their life. Tracy Flanagan, Co-founder and Senior Vice President of JDog Brands, interviews voices in the Veteran-space to search for inconspicuous objects and moments that they turned into tactical treasures for their Military career, business, or life!
Episodes
I am honored to sit down with Army Veteran and Survivor Advocate, Aaron Hudgins. After losing his wife, SSG Jari J. Hudgins, Aaron turned his grief into a mission. From 26 years in uniform to advocating at the Pentagon, his journey from “survival mode” to thriving is a masterclass in resilience. Aaron’s vulnerability and his impact in the Veteran community through advocacy on PTSD and healing is truly palpable in this episode!
Join Tracy, “Mrs. JDog” as she sits down with Brodi Pursley, Army Veteran and the powerhouse Executive Director of A Dog’s Dream. Brodi opens up about the "tactical treasure" that helped shape his life after service—offering raw, inspiring words of wisdom for any Veteran currently navigating the struggle of transition. 🇺🇸 We will dive into Brodi’s personal roadmap for finding purpose after the military. How Brodi’s pass...
We are LIVE with Suzette Heller, Army Veteran, a leading voice in Veteran advocacy and Director of Development at Save A Warrior (SAW). While her stellar education prepared her for leadership, it was her personal journey through the SAW program that truly defined her path. In this episode, Suzette shares her personal "why" and discusses the profound, positive impact SAW had on her life. Tune in to hear how her expertise ...
How do we process the unthinkable? For Branden Zeitler, Army Veteran and Delaware Coordinator for Irreverent Warrior, the loss of his best friend to suicide became the catalyst for a life dedicated to veteran suicide prevention. In this episode, Branden discusses why "irreverent" connection is the key to breaking down walls for veterans, the wisdom gained from navigating personal trauma, and the "8 Minutes" Rule...
Join Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan on the Tactical Treasures Podcast and tune in for an inspiring look at the woman leading the charge for our heroes’ mental health, Dr. Pam Arnell, Executive Director of 22Zero. Dr. Pam is a military spouse and first responder who wears many hats—including professor of Psychology. She’s sharing how she’s bringing academic rigor to 22Zero by establishing institutional research partnerships to validate ...
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy has the honor of sitting down with Hugh Tychsen, Marine Corps Veteran and Program Manager for Irreverent Warriors, for a conversation that is as raw as it is inspiring. Hugh shares the incredible story of how a friendship formed during deployment didn’t just provide comfort—it literally saved him and his unit. We dive deep into How brotherhood sustains us in the darkest places, the missi...
Host Tracy “Mrs. JDog” Flanagan sits down with the amazing Ashton Kroner, Marine Corps Veteran, Director of Veteran Affairs for PINK Concussions and Co-Founder of Pedal for Impact! Tune in to hear about the essential tactical treasure that shaped her journey with her husband, Casey, the groundbreaking mission and impact of Pedal for Impact as they embark on an advocacy bicycle ride from Florida to Washington, DC and the powerful im...
Listen to this inspiring episode of Tactical Treasures where Tracy Flanagan sits down with Blake Richardson, Marine Corps Veteran and Founder of Help Our Heroes! Blake shares intimate details of his journey with PTSD and TBI that went undiagnosed for several years. Hear how the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy helped him and the miraculous results he has experienced and seen in other Veterans and the push to get legislation pa...
Check out this incredibly inspiring podcast episode! Tracy sits down with Cassidy Nolan, Marine Corps Veteran and Co-Founder of Mach 1 Hot Sauce! Hear about his journey—from the surprising initial goal of a "port-a-potty business" to building an amazing brand of hot sauce free of "junk"—perfectly illustrating the entrepreneurial spirit of showing up, having a positive attitude and learning from mistakes and his...
Tune into this powerful and deeply emotional Tactical Treasures Podcast as Tracy sits down with military family member and Communications Director for Wreaths Across America, Amber Caron!
Amber shares a heartfelt and moving account of her very first Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National Cemetery alongside Co-Founder, Karen Worcester. Hear her inspiring story of what it means to be part of the WAA mission for over 17 year...
Tune in to this powerful episode of the Tactical Treasures Podcast as Tracy sits down with Amy Burton Eaves, Navy Veteran and Veteran Advocate/Business Manager of Red River Valley Veterans Memorial! Hear how her military service shaped her life, fueled her passion for caring for fellow Veterans, and inspired her ongoing work with multiple Veteran organizations — joking that she “has a joining problem!” Don’t miss this inspiring con...
On this inspiring episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy will be speaking with Eric Stetson, Lt. Col. Army (Ret), Veteran Advocate/Founder of Stetson Leader & Team Consulting, LLC! Hear how Eric is using his God-given gifts of connection, communication, and leadership to uplift businesses within the Veteran community, and his heartfelt advice for Veterans who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Tune in to hear how Retired Navy SEAL Ty Smith faced and overcame his battle with PTSD — and how that journey inspired him to help others through We Are Hiro, a leadership business coaching company. Ty shares powerful insights on resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to lead after service. His words of wisdom offer hope and guidance for Veterans navigating life beyond the uniform.
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Logan Spiewak, Marine Corps Veteran and Executive Director of the Boots to Health Foundation! Tune in to hear how a simple pair of shoes inspired the founding of Boots to Health, how Logan’s personal journey to mental wellness shaped the program, and how both civilians and veterans can get involved in this impactful mission!
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Karen Diefendorf, US Army Ret.! Tune in to hear Chaplain Karen share her very special Tactical Treasure, the journey that led her to become the Host of the Encounters with God podcast, and some heartwarming — and fun — stories from her incredible military career! Don’t miss this inspiring conversation full of faith, service, and purpose!
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Marshall Morris, Army Veteran and Co-Founder/President of The Hero Company! His service in the Army has shaped his passion for helping fellow Veterans! Through his work with The Hero Company, he's making a real impact — helping provide service dogs for Veterans dealing with the hidden wounds of war. We left this episode inspired, and we know you will too. Don’t miss it!
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Amy Palmer, Air Force Veteran and President/CEO of Soldiers’ Angels! Tune in to this episode to hear how Amy’s legacy of service didn’t stop in uniform—it transformed into powerful advocacy through the incredible work she does today. At Soldiers’ Angels, she’s helping provide vital support to Veterans, deployed troops, and their families through programs that deliver comfort,...
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships for Wreaths Across America and Justin Latini, Navy Veteran and the National Region 1 Director of Vietnam Veterans of America! Tune in to this episode as we explore Jeff and Justin’s Tactical Treasure and the incredible partnership between WAA and VVA—how it began, what it stands for, and how it aims to uplift and empowe...
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jennifer Barnhill, Journalist/Author and the 2025 AFI Navy Spouse of the Year! Tune in to this episode to hear about Jennifer’s Tactical Treasure, how her research and advocacy for military families led to her debut nonfiction book “The Military Stories You’ve Been Told: And the Ones You Need to Hear” which invites readers to reconsider what they think they know about the mil...
On this episode of Tactical Treasures, Tracy speaks with Jaymes Poling, Army Veteran and Co-creator of Modern Warrior LIVE! Tune in to this episode as Jaymes shares his Tactical Treasure and words of wisdom, how he began to find through narrative arts and dynamic public speaking that the potential for growth can indeed follow adversity and the importance of sharing his journey from isolation to healing, whether one-on-one, in a coh...
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