VET S.O.S. Podcast
VET S.O.S. is a military transition focused organization dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military families navigate transition and thrive in civilian life. Through four targeted shows, we deliver resources, insights, and inspiration: Military Transition Resources Show shares tools and programs for a smoother transition; Veteran Entrepreneurial Spotlight features veteran business journeys; Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight highlights learning opportunities; and The Scoop offers engaging discussions and fresh perspectives.
Episodes
Description:Tim Admire and Fitha Dahana-Ellis join the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how Wounded Warrior Project connects veterans and families to life-changing mental health care and support services.
In this episode, we explore:• What happens when a veteran calls the WWP Resource Center• How Warrior Care Network delivers accelerated trauma treatment• The critical role spouses and family advocates play in recovery• Why reaching o...
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Jonny Ball joins VET S.O.S. to dive into veteran transition in the UK and share insights on mental health recovery, leadership, and global veteran support.
In this episode, we explore:
• The differences between UK and U.S. transition systems• Turning personal struggle into national policy impact• Building the UK Afghanistan Veterans Community• How industry partnerships are creating career pathways for veterans
Whether you...
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William “Stevo” Stephens joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into overcoming trauma, navigating military transition, and using storytelling as a tool for healing and impact. In this episode, we explore:• The challenges of transitioning from military service to civilian life• The role of trauma, identity, and mental health in that journey• How writing, podcasting, and service can create purpose
Whether you're navigat...
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Randy McElwee joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into veteran entrepreneurship and share how military leadership systems can be applied to build successful businesses. In this episode, we explore:
• The challenges of transitioning without a clear plan• How military skills translate into entrepreneurship success• Building structure, systems, and teams using Special Forces principles
Whether you're navigating military...
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Kerry Steuart joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into overcoming PTSD, chronic pain, and loss of identity through yoga, mindfulness, and intentional living. In this episode, we explore:
• How veterans can process trauma and rebuild their identity after service• The power of breathwork, meditation, and yoga for mental clarity and healing• How Live Bliss is helping veterans and communities rediscover balance and purpose
W...
Description:Wilson Bautista Jr. joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how veterans can successfully transition into cybersecurity careers and share insights on mentorship, career alignment, and overcoming transition challenges.
In this episode, we explore:• The hidden challenges of military transition and mental health• Why traditional cybersecurity training often fails veterans• How the Cyber Ohana Project helps veterans find t...
E.J. O’Brien joins the VET S.O.S. Network as part of the Military Effect Campaign to discuss career readiness, mentorship, and finding purpose after military service through FourBlock.
In this episode, we explore:• Why military transition is a lifelong journey• How veterans can translate experience into civilian value• The power of mentorship, sponsorship, and community• Why purpose matters more than titles and paychecks
Whether you’...
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Pedro Zambrano joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the power of authentic conversation, mentorship, and community through his initiative Veteran Coffee Connection.
After serving 23 years in the Marine Corps, Pedro recognized how difficult military transition can be—even for those who think they’re prepared. Through weekly virtual gatherings, he now brings veterans together to share lessons learned, provide mentorsh...
Rich Possert, U.S. Navy veteran and Program Manager at Operation New Uniform, joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military transition, mindset, and building meaningful post-service careers.
In this episode, we explore:• Why mindset determines transition success• How veterans reclaim confidence after service• The power of networking and self-translation• Building careers and legacy beyond the uniform
Whether you're transitio...
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Matt Quick, retired Sergeant Major and military outreach leader for the Project Management Institute (PMI), joins the VET S.O.S. Network to discuss how service members can translate military leadership experience into civilian career success through project management.
Drawing from 25 years of service across the Marine Corps and Army, Matt shares his personal transition journey and explains how mentorship, planning, ...
COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into veteran peer support, leadership beyond the uniform, and the mission to reduce veteran suicide through connection and purpose.
In this episode, we explore:• The power of peer support and veteran camaraderie• How Warriors for Life creates safe spaces for healing• Why transition struggles impact mental health• How veterans can continue serving after retirement
Whether ...
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Derik Board joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the healing power of music and how creative storytelling can help veterans process their experiences and share their stories with the world. As the founder of Commemorate Through Chords, Derik helps veterans transform their military journeys into original songs that preserve their legacy and provide an outlet for healing.
In this episode, we explore:
• The emotiona...
Christian Meza joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into legacy, loss, faith, and continued service through The Military Effect campaign. As a Folds of Honor scholarship recipient and Regional Impact Officer, Christian shares how personal grief became a lifelong mission to support military families.
In this episode, we explore:• How military service impacts families long after the uniform comes off• Turning loss into purpose through...
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Jane Babcock joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into one of the most critical topics for veterans and their families: understanding VA benefits that are often overlooked.
A U.S. Army veteran and former County Veteran Service Officer, Jane spent more than a decade helping veterans successfully file VA claims and access the benefits they earned. Today, she continues educating the veteran community on how to navigate the ...
Kerry Steuart joins the VET S.O.S. Network to explore how yoga, breathwork, and intentional living can help veterans heal from PTSD, chronic pain, and the invisible wounds of military service.
In this episode, we explore:
• How breathwork calms the nervous system and reduces trauma
• Why self-care is a strategic survival skill for veterans
• The role mindfulness plays in post-military identity
• How to move from survival...
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Marine Corps veteran Ashton Kroner joins the VET S.O.S. Network to discuss the mission behind the Veteran Cancer Network and the urgent need for better cancer detection and resources within the veteran community.
After her husband was diagnosed with late-stage cancer following a misdiagnosis, Ashton helped launch a nonprofit dedicated to improving early cancer screening, veteran awareness, and peer support for those navi...
Evie King, President of Independent (InDependent) and 2023 Military Spouse of the Year, joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into military spouse wellness, leadership, and holistic wellbeing as part of The Military Effect campaign.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why military spouse wellness must be addressed holistically
• How education and access reduce wellness disparities
• Mental health, nutrition, and daily habits in m...
Anna Larson joins the VET S.O.S. Network for a milestone Episode 200, bringing long-overdue attention to the realities military spouses face during transition.
As the founder of MilSpouse Transition, Anna shares how military transition impacts not just service members—but spouses, children, careers, identity, and wellbeing. From sudden ETS decisions to retirement, healthcare gaps, and employment challenges, this episode highlights w...
James “Bart” Bartelloni joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how surf therapy, community connection, and alternative healing modalities are helping veterans recover from PTSD and TBI.
In this episode, we explore:
• Surf therapy as a tool for presence and neurological healing
• Why community matters more than isolation after transition
• Sound, frequency, and biohacking approaches to wellness
• Expanding veteran reco...
Eryck Stamper joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how therapeutic beekeeping is helping veterans and first responders heal from trauma, rediscover purpose, and rebuild life after service.
In this episode, we explore:
• Military transition challenges and identity after service
• How nature-based and agricultural therapy supports mental health
• The science and psychology behind beekeeping as healing
• How Mission Be...
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