VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott
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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.

  1. 4d ago

    AI Is Changing Veteran Jobs: How to Stay Mission Ready

    EPISODE PREMISE AI is changing the workforce. Veterans can fear the change—or learn how to put it to work. AI doesn't have to replace your experience—it can extend what you already know. Ted Adair and Kris Saling break down how AI Mission Ready helps veterans, military spouses, and caregivers move beyond AI hype and build practical tools for real problems. The bigger conversation goes deeper than technology: identity after service, rebuilding structure, finding purpose, and preparing yourself for a workforce changing faster than traditional transition programs can keep up. In this episode, you'll discover: • Learn why Kris says AI takes over tasks—not jobs—and why your experience and domain knowledge still matter when evaluating what AI produces. • See how an 82nd Airborne veteran built an AI agent to triage community emails, prioritize issues, and turn hours of administrative work into roughly 15 minutes a day. • Recognize why trying to copy and paste the entire military ecosystem into your first civilian job can leave you struggling with identity, structure, community, and purpose. • Understand the AI Mission Ready model: practical training, live coaching, small "fire teams," and a requirement to finish with a functional asset—not just another certificate. About Ted Adair & Kris Saling Ted Adair is a fourth-generation Army combat veteran and former field artillery officer who completed two deployments, including a 14-month combat tour in Iraq. After two decades in federal consulting and growth strategy, he founded Oath & Oak to help veterans, military spouses, and caregivers build economic agency in an AI-enabled world. Kris Saling is a people analytics and talent management expert, Director of Workforce Transformation at IBR, author of Data-Driven Talent Management, and founder of the Navigator Foundation. Her experience at the intersection of workforce transformation, data, technology, and people brings an important perspective to understanding what AI can—and cannot—do. 🎙️ If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now. 🎧 Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong 🔗 Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.comTwitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #ArtificialIntelligence #AIWorkforce #MilitaryTransition #VeteranEmployment #VeteranTransition #Veterans #MilitaryLife #Podcast #MilitaryCommunity #FutureOfWork

    AI Is Changing Veteran Jobs: How to Stay Mission Ready

  2. Sep 23

    The Missing Link in Veteran TBI? Your Neck May Hold the Answer

    VET S.O.S. — Veteran Transition, Resources & Brain Health What if your lingering concussion symptoms aren't coming only from your brain—but from an injury everyone missed? A veteran can have clear scans and still battle headaches, brain fog, dizziness, sleep problems, and hypervigilance years after a mild traumatic brain injury. Army veteran Dr. Chris Slininger believes part of the problem may be that we're examining the brain while overlooking what happened to the neck during the same blast, impact, or concussion. In this episode, Dr. Slininger breaks down his research into the craniocervical junction and explains why asking "What did the kinetic force do?" may be more useful than simply asking where someone was hit. In this episode, you'll discover: • Recognize common long-term MTBI symptoms—including headaches, migraines, dizziness, brain fog, cognitive decline, sleep disruption, and persistent fight-or-flight responses. • Understand why Dr. Slininger believes the upper cervical spine deserves greater attention after blast exposure, concussions, airborne injuries, vehicle accidents, and other high-force events common in military service. • Learn how neurological communication, blood flow, and cerebrospinal fluid flow factor into his theory about the relationship between the upper neck and brain function. • Explore the veteran MTBI research he's building—from an initial 10-person pilot to a planned 400-person randomized controlled trial comparing brain-focused and craniocervical interventions, including former NFL players as a comparison group. About Dr. Chris Slininger Dr. Chris Slininger is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran who deployed to Kuwait in 2004–2005 and served in both the Engineer Corps and Medical Corps. His exposure to service members dealing with blast-related injuries helped drive his focus toward brain health and the invisible wounds associated with MTBI. Today, his clinical work focuses on complex neurological conditions and the craniocervical junction. He is leading research examining whether upper cervical correction can affect persistent symptoms associated with mild traumatic brain injury in veterans. Learn more:cerebralchiropractic.commtbiresearch.com Support VET S.O.S. If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now. Episode Chapters 00:00 — Introduction: Back Pain, Brain Health & the Invisible Wound03:36 — Dr. Slininger's Army Service and Transition08:33 — Fighting Red Tape to Continue the Mission09:31 — How Does the Spine Affect the Brain?15:07 — What a Concussion Can Do to the Neck19:38 — Building a Veteran MTBI Research Study21:36 — Battlefield vs. Playing Field: Veterans and NFL Players24:28 — Precision Upper Cervical Correction Explained28:17 — Headaches, Brain Fog, Dizziness & Hypervigilance31:12 — Dr. Slininger's Own History of Multiple MTBIs33:18 — Research, Resources & How to Get Involved35:06 — Closing & Resources Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.comTwitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #VeteranBrainHealth #TBI #MTBI #TraumaticBrainInjury #ConcussionRecovery #InvisibleWounds #VeteranHealth #MilitaryHealth #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #MilitaryLife #Podcast

    The Missing Link in Veteran TBI? Your Neck May Hold the Answer

  3. Sep 16

    From Veteran Homelessness to Stability: A Recovery Model

    Getting a veteran off the street solves tonight's problem. Recovery means rebuilding what comes next. Five Star Veteran Center CEO John Bear explains why his organization is not a shelter—it's a recovery program designed to help veterans regain stability and independence. After his own transition from a 32-year Navy career, John now leads a team addressing veteran homelessness through three interconnected pillars: mental health, financial stability, and physical health. This conversation gets especially powerful when John shares the story of a veteran who arrived battling addiction and anger. Through Veterans Treatment Court, Five Star, and skilled-trades training, he became drug- and alcohol-free, earned three certifications, secured an electrical apprenticeship, found permanent housing, and began rebuilding his relationship with his daughter as he became a grandfather. In this episode, you'll discover: • Understand why housing alone isn't enough and how Five Star prepares veterans to become self-sustaining rather than simply providing a temporary bed. • Recognize the role mental health plays in veteran homelessness, including why John believes professional support for the trauma surrounding housing instability is essential to long-term recovery. • See what a complete turnaround can look like through one veteran's journey from addiction and legal trouble to certifications, employment, housing, and renewed family connection. • Apply John's military transition lessons, from using Onward Opportunity to earn a project management certification to networking his way through a civilian employment system dominated by online applications and AI resume screening. About John Bear John Bear retired from the U.S. Navy after 32 years, rising from enlisted nuclear machinist mate to commissioned Surface Warfare Officer through the Seaman to Admiral-21 program. His career culminated in command of the USS St. Louis. Today, he serves as CEO of Five Star Veteran Center, helping veterans facing homelessness and housing instability build independent, stable lives. If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap “Write a Review.” It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now. Episode Chapters 00:00 - Introduction03:08 - Leaving the Navy After 32 Years05:00 - AI, Resumes & the Modern Veteran Job Search08:38 - Why Networking Still Matters10:56 - Five Star Veteran Center: More Than a Shelter13:00 - The Three Pillars of Veteran Recovery16:18 - Former Residents Helping Other Veterans18:28 - Community Partnerships & Food Security21:54 - From Addiction and Homelessness to a New Career26:07 - Expanding Five Star to Serve Women Veterans27:09 - How Veterans Can Find Help28:03 - Closing & Resources Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.comTwitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast Don't drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline. #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #VeteranHomelessness #VeteranSupport #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #MilitaryLife

    From Veteran Homelessness to Stability: A Recovery Model

  4. Sep 9

    Saving Veterans and Rescue Dogs—On Both Sides of the Leash

    📻 VET S.O.S. — Veteran Support / Mental Health / Transition A service dog can help a veteran with PTSD reclaim places, relationships, and parts of life they thought they'd lost. Daniel Bean has seen that transformation happen in a matter of weeks. As CEO, General Counsel, and Board Chair of K9s For Warriors, he explains why pairing a veteran with the right service dog is about far more than companionship—and why the organization says it is "saving lives on both sides of the leash." This conversation also takes an unexpected turn into Bean's own military transition, including the remarkable story of suing the United States Navy while serving as a Navy JAG reservist, winning the case, and watching that decision ultimately help propel his civilian legal career. In this episode, you'll discover: • Understand why a service dog isn't simply a pet—and how it can help a veteran with post-traumatic stress enter environments that previously felt unsafe or overwhelming. • Learn how K9s For Warriors matches the dog to the veteran, studying the personalities of both rather than simply assigning the next available animal. • Hear what Daniel sees during the three-week training process, from veterans arriving with little eye contact and closed-off body language to beginning to engage, communicate, and rebuild confidence. • Discover the story behind K9s For Warriors, beginning with Shari Duval's determination to help her son Brett after he returned from Iraq and seeing the difference their family dog made. • Hear why Daniel believes doing the right thing can require professional risk, including his decision to represent a Navy nurse against the Navy—and the unexpected opportunity that followed. About Daniel Bean Captain Daniel Bean served 25 years in the U.S. Navy, beginning as a Surface Warfare Officer before being selected for the Navy's Law Education Program and continuing his career in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. Today, he serves as CEO, General Counsel, and Board Chair of K9s For Warriors, which has paired more than 1,300 veterans with service dogs while rescuing more than 2,500 dogs. Its mission is focused on ending veteran suicide and improving the lives of veterans living with post-traumatic stress. Connect with K9s For Warriors Website: k9sforwarriors.org Whether you're a veteran interested in a service dog or someone looking to support the mission, visit K9s For Warriors to learn more. Follow & Review If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts — open the app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes 30 seconds and puts this show in front of a veteran who needs it right now. Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.comTwitter: @vetsospodcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcastYouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcastFacebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcastInstagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcastTikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast Don't drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline. #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP#VeteranMentalHealth #ServiceDogs #PTSD #VeteranSuicidePrevention#Veterans #MilitaryLife #VeteranCommunity #Podcast

    Saving Veterans and Rescue Dogs—On Both Sides of the Leash

  5. Sep 2

    From Military Service to Job Offers: Interview Secrets from Pat Hubbell

    Veterans don't lose jobs because of experience—they lose them in the interview. Here's how to change that. Landing a civilian job takes more than a great résumé. It takes confidence, preparation, and knowing how to communicate your military experience in a way hiring managers understand. In this episode of VET S.O.S., Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant welcome Pat Hubbell, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Candorful, to unpack one of the biggest challenges veterans face during transition: interviewing. Pat explains why veterans are often fully qualified for civilian careers but struggle to sell themselves in interviews, and how realistic mock interviews with experienced hiring managers can dramatically improve confidence, performance, and hiring outcomes. In This Episode, You'll Discover: • Learn why practicing three or more mock interviews can dramatically improve your confidence before the real interview. • Understand why veterans are prepared for civilian jobs—but often not prepared for civilian interviews—and how to bridge that gap. • Discover why networking leads to nearly 80% of job opportunities and hear practical advice on building relationships that open doors. • Hear how Candorful connects veterans and military spouses with volunteer hiring managers from companies like Amazon, Oracle, Dell, Verizon, and PwC for real-world interview coaching. • Gain insight into what hiring managers should focus on when interviewing veterans—including why character matters more than assumptions or first impressions. About Pat Hubbell Pat Hubbell is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Candorful, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses succeed in civilian careers through personalized interview coaching. With more than four decades of experience in engineering, management consulting, higher education, and career development, she has helped thousands navigate career transitions. Pat also serves on the FourBlock Foundation Board, expanding opportunities for veterans across the country. Featured Quote "Veterans are prepared for civilian jobs. They're just not prepared for civilian interviews." If this episode helped you... Please follow VET S.O.S. and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Open the Apple Podcasts app, search VET S.O.S., scroll to the Ratings & Reviews section, and tap "Write a Review." It only takes about 30 seconds, and it helps another veteran discover the resources and support they need during transition. Episode Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:29 – Meet Pat Hubbell & the Mission Behind Candorful 07:57 – Why Mock Interviews Work 12:23 – Building Confidence Through Practice 20:32 – FourBlock Partnership & Future Growth 21:42 – Why Networking Beats Online Applications 25:40 – Advice for Hiring Managers 30:09 – How to Get Started with Candorful 32:08 – Closing & Resources Explore the VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: https://vetsospodcast.com Substack: https://substack.com/@vetsos YouTube: https://youtube.com/@vetsospodcast LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/vetsospodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/vetsospodcast X: https://x.com/vetsospodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #VeteranTransition #MilitaryCareers #CareerDevelopment

    From Military Service to Job Offers: Interview Secrets from Pat Hubbell

  6. Aug 26

    Can Hunting Help Veterans Heal? Victor Bretting Thinks So

    The best therapy for some veterans doesn't start in a counselor's office—it starts around a campfire. EPISODE PREMISE Healing doesn't always happen the way we expect. In this episode of VET S.O.S., Victor Bretting shares how a retirement ranch in North Texas became a mission to serve veterans through the outdoors, conservation, and authentic camaraderie. What veterans often take home isn't just a trophy—it's a renewed sense of connection, purpose, and peace. In this episode, you'll discover: • Understand why Victor believes the hunt is only the excuse—and healing is the real mission. • Learn how Hunting With Soldiers helps veterans rediscover the brotherhood many miss after leaving military service. • Experience why campfires, shared meals, and quiet mornings in the field often become more meaningful than harvesting an animal. • Hear incredible stories from Victor's dangerous game hunts in Mozambique and how those experiences shaped his perspective on conservation, leadership, and service. About Victor Bretting Victor Bretting is an eighth-generation Texan, construction executive, conservationist, author, and founder of Bretting Texan Ranch (BTEX Ranch). Although he never served in the military, he has dedicated his ranch to supporting veterans through Hunting With Soldiers by providing donated hunting experiences focused on healing, fellowship, and restoration. He is also the author of The Man That I Would Become and has pursued more than 140 species across five continents. "The harvesting of a trophy is a very secondary thing. It's just an avenue to get here so they can have a little peace and quiet... and hopefully find that transition of healing." 🎙️ If this episode helped you, please follow VET S.O.S. and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Open the Apple Podcasts app, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes less than 30 seconds and helps another veteran discover the resources and community they may need today. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 – Healing Beyond the Hunt 02:05 – Meet Victor Bretting 04:00 – Why BTEX Ranch Exists 10:22 – Campfires, Brotherhood & Veteran Healing 16:56 – Hunting With Soldiers 25:15 – Dangerous Game & Lessons from Mozambique 29:20 – Closing Thoughts & Resources 🎧 Explore the VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. – Flagship Show ▶ Operation Startup ▶ Learning Lifeline ▶ The Scoop ▶ Testimony Strong 🔗 Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: https://vetsospodcast.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@vetsospodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vet-s-o-s/id1735805548 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/vetsos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/vetsospodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/vetsospodcast X: https://x.com/vetsospodcast TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #VeteranTransition #VeteranCommunity #MilitaryLife

    Can Hunting Help Veterans Heal? Victor Bretting Thinks So

  7. Aug 19

    Why Veteran Suicide Prevention Must Start Before Crisis — Dr. Keita Franklin

    Most veterans who die by suicide never ask for help. This episode explains how to reach them before it's too late. Most suicide prevention efforts begin inside hospitals—but Dr. Keita Franklin explains why that's already too late for many veterans. Drawing on decades of leadership at the VA, Marine Corps, and Columbia Lighthouse Project, she shares how a simple six-question screening tool is helping communities identify veterans at risk before a crisis becomes a tragedy. This conversation moves beyond awareness and into practical action every veteran, family member, employer, and community leader can take. In this episode, you'll discover: • Learn the six-question Columbia Protocol and understand why anyone—not just clinicians—can use it. • Recognize why the first five years after military transition carry significantly higher suicide risk. • Understand how the Marine Corps reduced suicide rates by changing where they looked for veterans in crisis. • Discover why directly asking someone about suicide is one of the safest and most effective ways to help. About Dr. Keita Franklin Dr. Keita Franklin is a nationally recognized leader in suicide prevention with more than 25 years of experience serving military and veteran communities. She helped redesign the Department of Veterans Affairs' suicide prevention strategy into a public health model and now serves as Vice President of Healthcare Strategy at TriWest Healthcare Alliance while co-leading the Columbia Lighthouse Project, expanding evidence-based suicide prevention worldwide. If this episode helped you, please follow the show and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap Write a Review. It takes less than 30 seconds and helps another veteran find the lifeline they may need. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction 03:09 — Military Family Transition 05:22 — How the Columbia Protocol Was Created 12:13 — The Six Questions That Save Lives 18:05 — Rethinking Suicide Prevention 23:27 — Bringing Prevention Into the Community 31:46 — Closing & Resources Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.com Twitter/X: @vetsospodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcast Facebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcast Instagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryMentalHealth #VeteranTransition #SuicidePrevention #Veterans #MilitaryLife #MentalHealth

    Why Veteran Suicide Prevention Must Start Before Crisis — Dr. Keita Franklin

  8. Aug 12

    Why Veterans Struggle After Transition—and How to Avoid It — Mr. Whiskey

    Most veterans don't fail after transition—they fail because they never made a plan. EPISODE PREMISE Most veterans leave the military focused on what they're escaping instead of what they're building. In this conversation, Navy veteran Mr. Whiskey explains why that mindset creates unnecessary struggle—and how intentional planning, self-awareness, and community can completely change the outcome. From surviving childhood trauma and toxic leadership to building a global platform helping others recover from addiction, mental health challenges, and life after service, this episode is packed with practical wisdom that applies long after the uniform comes off. In this episode, you'll discover: Avoid the biggest transition mistake veterans make when they say, "I don't care what I do as long as it's not the military."Understand why being "dry" and being truly "sober" are two completely different things—and why real recovery requires personal growth.Learn how a 16-hour weekend commute unexpectedly launched Mr. Whiskey's podcast and eventually became a worldwide mission serving others.Discover why recovery isn't one-size-fits-all and how listening to yourself can become the most powerful tool in overcoming addiction, trauma, and life's biggest challenges.Hear the deeply personal story of overcoming years of abuse, rejection, and limiting beliefs to build a life centered on faith, purpose, and service. About Mr. Whiskey Mr. Whiskey is a U.S. Navy veteran and former nuclear operator who founded Couple of Nukes, a self-improvement platform dedicated to helping people navigate military transition, addiction recovery, suicide prevention, mental health, relationships, and faith. Today he serves as a podcast host, author, speaker, preacher, comedian, and entrepreneur whose mission is simple: Protect. Provide. Serve. His unique perspective comes from overcoming childhood trauma, serving in the Navy's nuclear community, and turning those experiences into resources that help others heal and rebuild. 🎙️ If this episode helped you, please follow VET S.O.S. and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Open Apple Podcasts, search VET S.O.S., scroll down, and tap "Write a Review." It takes less than 30 seconds and helps another veteran discover the resources and hope they need. ⏱️ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why Most Veterans Struggle After Transition 01:07 – Meet Mr. Whiskey 02:37 – The Transition Mistake Too Many Veterans Make 06:37 – How Couple of Nukes Was Born 16:53 – Talking About Mental Health Without Losing Hope 20:16 – Recovery Isn't One-Size-Fits-All 26:05 – Finding Identity Beyond the Military 34:47 – Resources, Final Advice & Where to Connect 🎧 Explore the Full VET S.O.S. Network ▶ VET S.O.S. — Flagship Show ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Operation Startup ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Learning Lifeline ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: The Scoop ▶ VET S.O.S. Presents: Testimony Strong 🔗 Connect with VET S.O.S. Website: vetsospodcast.com Twitter/X: @vetsospodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/vetsospodcast YouTube: youtube.com/@vetsospodcast Facebook: facebook.com/vetsospodcast Instagram: instagram.com/vetsospodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@vetsospodcast #VETSOS #VeteranPodcast #GrabTheLifeline #HeroesMediaGRP #MilitaryTransition #MilitaryMentalHealth #AddictionRecovery #Veterans #MilitaryLife #Podcast

    Why Veterans Struggle After Transition—and How to Avoid It — Mr. Whiskey
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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.

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  • Creator
    Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    277
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder; Hira Paulin; Kingsley Scott
  • Show Website
    VET S.O.S. Podcast

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