VET'ed. with Jen M. Wagman
Welcome to VET’ed. where we spotlight the issues that matter to the Veteran and military communities and their families and voices behind real change — from the battlefield to the frontlines of advocacy. This podcast exists to shine a light on the misperceptions, misconceptions, and misunderstandings that persist within and around the Veteran and military communities and their families. This is accomplished by inviting trusted, vetted guests—experts, advocates, professionals, and those with lived experience—who specialize in areas that matter most to service members, Veterans, and their loved ones. From navigating benefits and healthcare to understanding legal rights, mental health resources, transition support, and beyond, we bring facts and real talk to the table. This podcast is not just about delivering information—it's about creating a forum for honest, respectful, and sometimes difficult conversations. It’s a place where veterans, service members, and their families can ask questions, share their stories, express their frustrations, and engage directly with the topics raised by our subject matter guests. Trust is everything in these communities. That’s why every resource shared and every guest featured is carefully vetted—for accurate, reliable, relevant and useful information At its core, this podcast is here to bridge the gaps, cut through the red tape, and amplify the voices of those who have served, are serving, and stand beside those who do. This is about serving the people who served us—and making sure they know they’re not alone.
Episodes
In this powerful episode of VET'ed. host Jen M. Wagman is joined by Timothy Sheppard and Dr. Julie Elledge for an inspiring conversation ahead of the 2025 Veterans Talking to Veterans Fair in Dubois, Wyoming. Together, they explore how trauma-informed coaching, faith-based leadership, and community engagement are transforming veteran care and mental health support—especially in rural America.
Dr. Elledge, founder of M...
Join host Jen M. Wagman as she sits down with retired U.S. Army Captain Jeff Cambre to chart his incredible journey—from completing 7,350 parachute jumps with the Army’s Golden Knights to enduring a life-changing spinal cord injury during an MRI mishap. In this powerful episode, Jeff opens up about:
Navigating the VA benefits appeals process since 2019, fighting for fair compensation and care daily life as a functioning qu...
In Episode 5 of VET’ed., Jen sits down with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and tech visionary Mark Casper, the President and CEO of Tech For Troops (T4T). Based in Richmond, Virginia, but with impact nationwide, T4T is not just recycling computers—it’s rebuilding lives.
Mark shares the extraordinary journey behind T4T’s mission to empower Veterans through access to refurbished computers, digital literacy training, IT workforce developmen...
In this powerful Episode 4 of VET’ed, host Jen M. Wagman sits down with Army Veteran Clay Adams and trauma recovery expert Eva J. Usadi for a candid and deeply moving conversation about the challenges veterans face after service—and the paths available for healing.
Clay Adams, a former Army Infantry and Intelligence Officer with multiple combat deployments, opens up about his struggle with suicidal ideation and the often-i...
In this powerful episode of VET’ed. with Jen M. Wagman, Jen welcomes Jerry Shaffer, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for mental health and suicide prevention in the military and Veteran communities. Jerry shares the powerful story behind the inception of the Red Star Foundation, its core mission, and the critical goals driving its work to support the military and Veteran communities.
The c...
The TAI Blood Test with John Schmitt, CEO of iXpressGenes, Inc.
In this episode of VET'ed., recorded on February 21, 2025 at the "United We Transform: Mental Health Summit" in Nashville, Tennessee, Jen sat down with John Schmitt, the visionary CEO and co-founder of iXpressGenes, Inc. following his presentation to conference attendees explaining the mechanics and science behind the revolutionary TAI blood tes...
In this inaugural episode, Jen M. Wagman, Esq., Founder & President of the 501(c)(3) Veterans Service Organization GenVETS, Inc. welcomes guest Elizabeth Hartman, ChFC, a Marine Corps Veteran with a penchant for demanding accountability and inspiring action with the just the strokes of her keyboard, click of her mouse and post to her followers. Liz has dedicated her life to advocating for issues affecting the military and veter...
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