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Foundation 14 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans through the freedom of riding and community support. This podcast is an extension of that outreach and what brings us together; veterans and those who support them - with a common cause. We are here to learn and grow as this podcast evolves.We will dive into topics like Post Traumatic Stress, coping mechanisms and techniques, and transitioning to civilian life. Those who are close to veterans (family, friends and those closest to them) will share what that life looks and feels like, along with their experiences with anger management and substance abuse issues... but there is more. There isn’t just a negative side of the veteran experience. The steps individuals have taken to respond to challenges, how they manage them and what support and resources are out there. All with the purpose of sharing experiences so that we can raise awareness, educate and better support one another. Let's face it, we are in this together. Veteran topics is a really long list. If you have thoughts to share, or topics you would like to hear this crew discuss we would like to hear from you. Please send us your comments or thoughts to Info@foundation14.org Stay tuned for updated information.
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Episode 25 - Meet the Texas Crew
Josh Stein and Matt Evens call in from Texas as Foundation 14 makes more moves in different states! Josh Stein opens up and shares lessons he learned while recovering from the injuries he sustained while deployed to Iraq in 2006. He shares how important motorcycle riding was to his journey and how he has been able to share the love of riding with other amputee veterans. Matt Evens talks about the Foundation's mission in Texas and discusses the new Foundation 14 community that is growing there.
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Resources - Veterans Crisis Line:
The Veterans Crisis Line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
We welcome your thoughts and comments and want to hear from you. Contact us directly: Info@foundation14.org
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Episode 24 - The Foundation moving into Indiana with Matt and Brandi Thorp
Matt and Brandi Thorp drive up from Indiana to share their story covering their time in the Marines and coming home. Not only do we hear Matt's perspective but Brandi jumps in and gives us for the first time on this podcast a side by side view of the service member and the spouse perspective together through deployments and leaving the military. In the end they share the exciting news of the upcoming poker run and the Foundations move out of Michigan and into Indiana.
Follow Foundation 14 on Facebook for information on poker runs, bike nights and events mentioned in this episode!
Resources - Veterans Crisis Line:
The Veterans Crisis Line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
We welcome your thoughts and comments and want to hear from you. Contact us directly: Info@foundation14.org
Any thoughts, comments or statements made during this podcast are not the opinions or views of Foundation 14. -
Episode 23 - Comfort mods for your bike
Join us as Nick Queen goes back to his dealer days and walks us from handle bars to highway pegs as we explore ways to add "miles and smiles" to your riding experience.
Follow Foundation 14 on Facebook for information on poker runs, bike nights and events mentioned in this episode!
If you, or someone you know, needs support and wants to make a change with substances in their life please follow this link to search for treatment options in your area. https://findtreatment.gov/locator
Resources - Veterans Crisis Line:
The Veterans Crisis Line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
We welcome your thoughts and comments and want to hear from you. Contact us directly: Info@foundation14.org
Any thoughts, comments or statements made during this podcast are not the opinions or views of Foundation 14. -
Episode 22 - Riding the Blues Away
Its finally riding season in Michigan! Join Dan Cowan, Nick Queen, and Josh Wieringa as they share their riding plans for the summer, explore routes across the state, and share favorite memories of events and rides they have done in the past.
Follow Foundation 14 on Facebook for flyers on poker runs, bike nights and events mentioned in this episode!
If you are in a place that you want to make a change with substances in your life please follow this link to search for treatment options in your area. https://findtreatment.gov/locator
Resources - Veterans Crisis Line:
The Veterans Crisis Line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
We welcome your thoughts and comments and want to hear from you. Contact us directly: Info@foundation14.org
Any thoughts, comments or statements made during this podcast are not the opinions or views of Foundation 14. -
Episode 21 - Healing from Substance Use
Dan Cowan joins Maria Caruso and Josh Wieringa to discuss substance use and recovery. Dan shares from his personal journey on coming home, substances, and becoming a Foundation 14 Bike Recipient. Dan goes into details about his motivators for making change and shares some of the things that have helped him.
If you are in a place that you want to make a change with substances in your life please follow this link to search for treatment options in your area. https://findtreatment.gov/locator
Resources - Veterans Crisis Line:
The Veterans Crisis Line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
We welcome your thoughts and comments and want to hear from you. Contact us directly: Info@foundation14.org
Any thoughts, comments or statements made during this podcast are not the opinions or views of Foundation 14. -
Episode 19 - The 20th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom
20 March 2023 was the 20th Anniversary of the 2nd invasion of Iraq and the kick off of one of America's longest and all volunteer wars. Drew, Nick and Josh review the history of Operation Iraqi Freedom while sharing personal experiences to highlight the various struggles and difficulties of deploying and finding meaning during and after coming home.
Resources - Veterans Crisis Line:
The Veterans Crisis Line serves veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them:
Dial 988 then Press 1, chat live, or text 838255.
We welcome your thoughts and comments and want to hear from you. Contact us directly: Info@foundation14.org
Any thoughts, comments or statements made during this podcast are not the opinions or views of Foundation 14.