School To Embassy Project

Seth Ryan

 Welcome to the School To Embassy Project, the podcast dedicated to finding new solutions to stop/end school shootings in America.Join us as we dive deep into conversations with subject-matter-experts, family of victims & survivors, and community leaders to explore tangible solutions for ensuring our children can go to school and be in safe learning environment once again. In each episode, we'll sit down with Police SWAT and Bomb Squad experts, retired military generals, and other high-level officers to gain insights, talk out strategies and tactics for preventing and responding to school shootings. We'll also hear from family members of school shooting victims and survivors, whose stories serve as powerful reminders of the human toll and offer never heard before details that might offer more points to consider of these tragedies. We will always strive to humanize those injured and killed in these shootings as their lives matter/mattered, and we should keep their memory alive. Our goal is simple: to spark meaningful dialogue and action that leads to real change. By shining a light on the issue of school shootings and amplifying the voices of those affected, we hope to inspire individuals and communities to come together and take proactive steps towards building safer schools and communities. Whether you're a:-Concerned parent, -Educator, -Student, or -Community member... STEP offers valuable insights, practical advice, and Hope for a future where every child can go to school without fear. And where school boards take this topic extremely seriously. Please Tune In and Join our conversation as we work towards a safer, more secure future for all! Ways to support the channel https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject#STEP  #SchoolToEmbassyProject  #OnSwitch  #GodBlessOurMission 

  1. 10/05/2024

    Inside the Shadows: Wild Stories from a Former Blackwater Contractor in Iraq!

    Summary In this conversation, Seth B. Ryan shares his experiences as a private military contractor, discussing the chaotic and unregulated environment of early contracting, the psychological toll on contractors, and the precarious legal and operational landscape they navigate. He emphasizes the lack of support for contractors, especially regarding mental health and legal protections, and warns against the dangers of working in such a volatile field. The discussion also touches on the evolving military policies and the implications for future engagements involving private military contractors. Chapters 00:00 The Wild West of Contracting 05:11 The Dangers of Civilian Contractors 10:00 The Shift in Military Policy 14:47 The Psychological Toll on Contractors 20:08 Navigating the Clearance Process 24:52 The Reality of Combat Decisions 30:12 The Future of Private Military Contractors TAKEAWAYS: The early days of contracting were chaotic and unregulated. Contractors often face psychological challenges after combat experiences. Civilian contractors lack the same legal protections as military personnel. The shift in military policy has made contractors more vulnerable. Contractors can be seen as expendable by the government. There is a significant lack of support for contractors post-deployment. Navigating the clearance process can be challenging for potential contractors. The decisions made in combat situations can have lasting consequences. The future of private military contractors is uncertain and fraught with risks. Veterans and contractors alike face mental health challenges without adequate support. Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

    Inside the Shadows: Wild Stories from a Former Blackwater Contractor in Iraq!
  2. 09/26/2024

    SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Prior BLACKWATER contractor & what is was really like

    00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Morgan Loretta's Journey to Blackwater 05:51 - Life as a Blackwater Mercenary 12:02 - The Gray Areas of Combat 18:09 - The Psychological Impact of War 23:55 - The Contrast of Military and Civilian Life 30:00 - The Jaded Perspective of Contractors 35:57 - The Reality of Combat Situations 41:56 - The Disconnect Between Civilians and Combatants 48:07 - The Aftermath of War and Its Effects Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

    SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Prior BLACKWATER contractor & what is was really like
  3. 09/13/2024

    What would YOUR 'Reaction' be in a School Shooting?

    Takeaways: It takes 21 days to establish new habits and 90 days for new behaviors.Situational awareness is crucial for personal and community safety.Preparation can significantly reduce fear in emergency situations.The OODA loop helps in making quick decisions during crises.Community involvement is essential in preventing violence.Normalcy bias can lead to dangerous situations if not addressed.Continuous training is necessary for effective emergency response.Real-life scenarios illustrate the importance of preparedness.Every home should have a tactical medical kit for emergencies.Empowering families with knowledge can save lives.Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

  4. 09/06/2024

    HARD TRUTHS About Fixing SCHOOL-SHOOTINGS (Those In Power Don't Want YOU To Hear!)

    So Much of the continued issue of school-shootings has to do with Budget and Political Games in EVERY City in America (yes, including small towns).  We as a nation are 'burying our heads in the sand' instead of making Simple fixes that should have been implemented Immediately After Columbine in 1999! Parents! It's up to YOU to bring this up to your school board, mayor, superintendent and anyone else in the chain that can make changes and You have to Stay On Them Until It Gets Changed!!  Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

    HARD TRUTHS About Fixing SCHOOL-SHOOTINGS (Those In Power Don't Want YOU To Hear!)
  5. 09/05/2024

    Oxford School-Shooting (The REAL STORY the "news" didn't tell you!)

    Hear from a mother (and Gold-Star Sister) Melissa who ran the Facebook group for the small community of Oxford Michigan before they made headlines being the latest in the long string of school-shootings in America.   This one set New standards in ground-breaking precedence as both parents of the shooter were charged for negligent manslaughter and BOTH were found Guilty! Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

    Oxford School-Shooting (The REAL STORY the "news" didn't tell you!)
  6. 09/05/2024

    School-Shooting Lessons MUST BE LEARNED!!

    Lessons MUST BE LEARNED...American school boards/leadership are Not Applying Lessons Learned! PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE so we can work on the Real Issues and get kids help, but it Must Come Before It's Too Late. The Red Flags are there, we Must act on them!  **I'm publishing 2 episodes this week! This one today and Another one Tomorrow in light of the GA school-shooting. #Apalachee  #Georgia  #SchoolShooting  #SolutionsToSchoolShootings Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

    School-Shooting Lessons MUST BE LEARNED!!
  7. 08/24/2024

    Children trafficked by their grandmother, Light vs Dark...

    Summary This conversation explores the topics of human trafficking, anti-trafficking efforts, and the importance of community and leadership. The guest, Dottie Groover-Skipper, shares her personal journey from being a Miami Dolphins cheerleader to becoming a prominent voice in the fight against human trafficking. She emphasizes the need to address the vulnerabilities that lead to trafficking and highlights the importance of faith, community & challenges of rescuing and supporting survivors, as well as the role of trauma bonding and the cycle of shame in perpetuating exploitation. Dottie shares working with survivors and providing support/resources to help them rebuild their lives. Involvement of organized crime, such as cartels, in trafficking & the need for continued efforts to fight against this Heinous Evil. Chapters   6:47 Human Trafficking (HT) Keeping Your Light On in the Midst of Darkness 12:54 The Root Causes of HT: Vulnerabilities & Prevention 20:00  Power of Faith, Community, & Servant Leadership 25:08  Building Relationships & Forming Connections 37:40  Overlap Between Foster Care & Trafficking 44:13  Trauma Bonding & the Cycle of Shame 50:33  Underlying Causes of HT 52:00  Challenges of Making a Difference as a Police Officer 54:16  Frustrations with our Legal System 58:30  Convincing Victims of Their Status & Providing Help 1:01:20  The Importance of Going Where the Victims Are 1:04:32  Identifying Signs of Trafficking 1:09:22  Reporting & Seeking Help 1:14:42  The Involvement of Cartels in Trafficking 1:16:38  Trafficking in Strip Clubs 1:20:28  Illicit Massage Establishments 1:25:33  Strengthening Regulations on Illicit Massage Establishments 1:28:24  Establishing a Human Trafficking Treatment Court 1:30:18  The Role of Faith and Motivation in the Fight Against Trafficking Takeaways Human Trafficking (HT) is a serious issue that requires addressing the vulnerabilities that lead to exploitation.Faith, community, and servant leadership play a crucial role in the fight against HT.Many victims of trafficking have experienced childhood sexual abuse, which can lead to dysfunctional behaviors.Identifying signs of trafficking can be challenging, but withdrawn and introverted behavior, bedwetting & stuttering, may be red flags. Welcome to the VIDEO PODCAST "School To Embassy Project." In each episode, I’ll be talking with experts and individuals directly impacted by school shootings to find real solutions & understand the factors driving these tragic events. We'll also discuss how to prevent young boys from falling into despair, considering suicide, or becoming shooters. Join me on this journey to make our schools safer. Listen now and be part of the change: https://youtu.be/S-EeVf4GTlw  Support the show Please TEXT or Call 988 to speak to a real person, Do Not let thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or hurting others go unchecked...this is a free resource and it's anonymous.  *** Suicide/Mental-Health Hotline '988' [https://988lifeline.org/] *** Please Share ANY Episode that you got something out of or you think that others Need To Hear! That's the only way this content can make Real Impact is through it's Listener's! God bless you all.                My Website:  https://www.schooltoembassyproject.com/     Help the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject

    Children trafficked by their grandmother, Light vs Dark...

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 Welcome to the School To Embassy Project, the podcast dedicated to finding new solutions to stop/end school shootings in America.Join us as we dive deep into conversations with subject-matter-experts, family of victims & survivors, and community leaders to explore tangible solutions for ensuring our children can go to school and be in safe learning environment once again. In each episode, we'll sit down with Police SWAT and Bomb Squad experts, retired military generals, and other high-level officers to gain insights, talk out strategies and tactics for preventing and responding to school shootings. We'll also hear from family members of school shooting victims and survivors, whose stories serve as powerful reminders of the human toll and offer never heard before details that might offer more points to consider of these tragedies. We will always strive to humanize those injured and killed in these shootings as their lives matter/mattered, and we should keep their memory alive. Our goal is simple: to spark meaningful dialogue and action that leads to real change. By shining a light on the issue of school shootings and amplifying the voices of those affected, we hope to inspire individuals and communities to come together and take proactive steps towards building safer schools and communities. Whether you're a:-Concerned parent, -Educator, -Student, or -Community member... STEP offers valuable insights, practical advice, and Hope for a future where every child can go to school without fear. And where school boards take this topic extremely seriously. Please Tune In and Join our conversation as we work towards a safer, more secure future for all! Ways to support the channel https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SchoolToEmbassyProject#STEP  #SchoolToEmbassyProject  #OnSwitch  #GodBlessOurMission