22 episodes

Operation Within is a collective initiative among impact partners to serve military beneficiaries by addressing health promotion, mental wellness and cultivating a deeper sense of wellbeing for military beneficiaries and community. This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB: Operation Within and Instagram @operationwithin

Operation Within Podcast: Holistic Health Matters Operation Within

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Operation Within is a collective initiative among impact partners to serve military beneficiaries by addressing health promotion, mental wellness and cultivating a deeper sense of wellbeing for military beneficiaries and community. This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB: Operation Within and Instagram @operationwithin

    Episode 21 - Yoga in the Military

    Episode 21 - Yoga in the Military

    Mel sits down with Enrique Irby who has served in the military for over 20 years about his passion and interest in yoga in the military. Irby shares his first hand experience from beginning his mindfulness journey after four deployments and navigating mental health challenges that in his words saved his military career and has changed his life. Topics include accessibility, the relevance of mind body modalities and practical applications to how the timeless wisdom of yoga and mindfulness optimize soldier performance.

    Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

    Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationwithin/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Within-106187221690752

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 20 - Life After Military: Veteran Entrepreneurship

    Episode 20 - Life After Military: Veteran Entrepreneurship

    Mel joins David Holland, the owner of Longtab Brewing Company for a conversation on David's journey of 20 years as an 18 Delta, 10 years as a Special Forces Warrant Officer and his transition into starting his brewing company that began as a passion and love of beer to a business that is dedicating to honoring the history of Green Berets.

    Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.  

    Podcast Disclaimer: The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationwithin/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Within-106187221690752

    • 42 min
    Episode 19 - Reflections

    Episode 19 - Reflections

    Mel and Marty unpack some of the most powerful teachings experienced both on and off the podcast over the past 6 months offering more context on applying this content and holistic wellness deeper into your life. Discover the power of self awareness and enjoy a lighthearted reflection and storytelling with Mel and Marty.

    Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

    Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationwithin/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Within-106187221690752

    • 47 min
    Episode 18 - Holistic Health and Fitness with SFC Bullis

    Episode 18 - Holistic Health and Fitness with SFC Bullis

    Mel sits down with SFC Christopher Bullis to discuss Holistic Health and Fitness. SFC Bullis shares his own journey of holistic health and fitness through addressing mental health and resiliency to today initiating ways to bring mindfulness to our cadre and student soldiers. SFC Bullis shares insight through his own personal experiences on the relevance of utilizing a holistic framework for soldier wellbeing while highlighting the impact movement and mindfulness have provided him. Listeners will be inspired and guided into practical ways to improve quality of life through mindset and the power of multi-modal health maintenance.

    Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

    Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationwithin/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Within-106187221690752

    • 48 min
    Episode 17 - Mental Programming and The Power of Belief

    Episode 17 - Mental Programming and The Power of Belief

    Join Mel as she dives into mental programming with 20 year Marine Veteran, Nigel Fisher unpacking mental programs that keep people stuck and disempowered. Discover reframes and tools to awaken deeper self realization, agency and ways to live an intentional life. Nigel shares powerful insights based on his military career and experiences through the profession that led to deeper connections within that have aided his success now and during his transition out of the military into civilian life.

    Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

    Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationwithin/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Within-106187221690752

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Episode 16 - Mindful Coping for the Military Child

    Episode 16 - Mindful Coping for the Military Child

    Mel interviews veteran and military spouse Tania Palacios exploring parenthood in the military and mindful coping skills for the military child. Mel and Tania get candid on experiences and tools they’ve personally acquired through different seasons as a military spouse with parenting. Learn about co-regulation, mindfulness and grace through an intimate conversation to aid in community and connection.

    Operation Within is a community-driven, collective-impact project serving the military community.  This program is a pilot program supported by Humana Military and community partners in San Antonio, TX to model meaningful ways to support mental health, connection and mindfulness. Connect with us on FB Operation Within and IG Operation Within.

    Podcast Disclaimer:  The conversations and information provided are not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not reflect the view of Humana Military or the Department of Defense.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/operationwithin/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Within-106187221690752

    • 1 hr

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