Forge Forward Podcast

Forge Forward Project
  • 5.0 (24)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

We believe in forging powerful support communities in order to transform military, law enforcement and emergency responders into something unbreakable. We hone every individual through innovative wilderness therapy, cutting-edge virtual reality technology, and immersive community building. For those who have sacrificed to secure our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, we provide career and life counseling, rehabilitation, and a path to Forge Forward.

  1. 12/28/2023

    Dewie Vieira- US Army Veteran and Director of Veterans Outreach at Sorenson

    Dewie Vieira is a U.S. Army Veteran and champion of communication equality. He served from 1997 to 2005, completing his service at the rank of captain. Now at Sorenson, Dewie is the Director of Veterans Outreach, responsible for the development, organization, and implementation of the Sound Off Project (SOP), an initiative to address the needs of his fellow vets and Military Service members.

    33 min

  2. 05/30/2023

    Vincent "Rocco" Vargas- Army Ranger, Combat Vet, Philanthropist

    On this episode we have our brother in arms, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas. Rocco is one of a kind and does so much for veterans and those still wearing the uniform. We're grateful to know him and honored he came on the show to tell his story.

    1h 10m

  3. 05/09/2023

    Brian Ouellette- Air Force Veteran and First Brain Study Participant

    Listen as Bric talks to Air Force veteran Brian Ouellette. Brian was our first participant in our brain study. He talks about where he was mentally before and how his mental health has improved over the last 8 months.

    1h 7m

  4. 05/02/2023

    Brenden Borrowman- Forge Forward Project Chief Research Officer

    Listen as Forge Forward Project CEO, Bric Simpson, talks to the Project's Chief Research Officer, Brenden Borrowman. Brenden talks about how his upbringing and time in the military lead him to dedicating the last decade to finding better treatments for PTSD.

    55 min

  5. 04/25/2023

    2023 Launch Podcast

    Host Bric Simpson breaks down successes from 2022 and where the Forge Forward Project is headed in 2023.

    21 min

  6. 08/16/2022

    JT Laybourne- Entrepreneur and TikTok Star

    Listen as we talk to JT Laybourne, entrepreneur and TikTok Star. JT has garnered a large following on social media through his lip-sync videos, comedic sketches, and motivational videos. He believes making people smile helps make the world a better place.

    1h 2m

  7. 07/12/2022

    Ryan McIntosh- Soldier, Paralympian, Father

    Today we have Ryan McIntosh who's such an inspiration to us. Ryan is a soldier who lost his leg after stepping on a land mine in Afghanistan but he's never let it slow him down. Even with his injury, through hard work and dedication he was able to compete in the Army World Class Athlete Initiative- a program that uses athletic training to improve military readiness.

    1h 8m

  8. 05/10/2022

    Peter "Chappy" Meyerhoff- Athlete, Podcast Host,

    Today we talk with Peter  "Chappy" Meyerhoff. Peter is a rare type, he was very successful in athletics growing but became involved with drugs in high school. He was sent to prison for 12 years at the age of 18 and didn't get out until after his 30th birthday. Being the alpha male Peter is he ended up getting swallowed up by prison politics and ended up being the shot caller in there. When Peter got out of prison he hit the streets running. He ended up becoming successful transferring his pains from prison to drive for success out in the world. Peter' goals now are to motivate people when he speaks using the mental strength he acquired in solitary confinement, helping people get sober, and change the recidivism rate by showing people what's really possible with the right drive and no excuses.

    1h 14m
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We believe in forging powerful support communities in order to transform military, law enforcement and emergency responders into something unbreakable. We hone every individual through innovative wilderness therapy, cutting-edge virtual reality technology, and immersive community building. For those who have sacrificed to secure our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, we provide career and life counseling, rehabilitation, and a path to Forge Forward.

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  • Creator
    Forge Forward Project
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Forge Forward Project
  • Show Website
    Forge Forward Podcast