Today, it feels like we are being pulled in every direction making it difficult to push ourselves in the one direction we actually want to go. In this episode, Dr. Eric Abbott talks about focusing on our mental health needs in order to increase overall performance and focus. We also discuss loneliness and its long-lasting effects on the body. Dr. A…

Alcohol is rooted deep in military culture, but today, we are discussing protocols for when this cultural norm spirals into an unmanageable addiction. Tim Murphy battled addiction from teenage years into late adulthood but has since embarked on a journey of healing and self-recovery while overcoming the unique challenges and obstacles associated wi…

Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you're not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the ve…

This week on the show, I’m bringing on my good friend Sir Gregory Coots. Greg is a Priest, life coach, independent film producer, and former military officer. This episode is chock full of motivation, self-help tips and tricks, and as always, good old-fashioned smokin’ and jokin’. The overarching theme of this conversation is not to be taken lightl…

On November 1st the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center is hosting the 17th annual Veterans Conference. Presented by Huntington Bank and Co-sponsored by the Colorado Veterans Business Outreach Center and the Colorado Minority Business Office, this will be a one stop shop for any Veteran pursuing entrepreneurship. We hope to see you there! …

From the final battles of World War I, to leading the invasion of Casablanca during World War II, to surviving three helicopter crashes in the jungles of Vietnam, the Patton last name is one of the most respected and decorated in American Military history. Benjamin Patton continues his family's legacy in the veteran community through The Patton Vet…

The Veterans Voice podcast is dedicated to providing our community with resources for Veterans, as well as applicable and authentic information regarding Veteran mental health. In keeping with that theme, we are partnered with Optum and Mountain view medical group. Through this partnership, we plan to discuss topics such as PTSD, anxiety, depressio…

Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you're not alone. As you hear through the stories of our guest each and every week, we have all struggled, we have all turned to poor outlets to cope with life, and we have all felt alone at times. But these are the reasons we need to all be there for one another within the ve…

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The Headstrong Project is a non-profit mental health organization providing confidential, barrier-free, and stigma-free PTSD treatment to our veterans, service members, and families connected to their care. This week on the show, our friend Kathryn addresses PTSD, counseling, and The Headstrong projects outlook on veteran mental health. Our mission…

September is Suicide Awareness Month Kevin Baldwin, a retired Reconnaissance Marine, and Bruce Parkman, a retired green beret, are on the show this week to discuss some topics that have affected both of their lives. In this episode we will shed some light on blast induced Traumatic Brain injuries and their lasting effects on mental health, conventi…

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Welcome back to the Veterans Voice podcast. Samantha Wood is an Ultra-Marathon runner, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a LTC in the Army National guard. As our guest this week, Sam sheds some light on not only the health and fitness, but mindset and motivation techniques that have helped her lead a successful career as a long-distance runner. Our m…

Welcome back to the Veterans Voice Podcast. This week we have Chris Lee back on the show to talk about his new book titled “Beyond the Battlefield.” Chris is a retired Special Forces medic who now helps others become the best versions of themselves through his life coaching business. In this episode we have over 30 years of Army Special operations …

Hello and welcome to this month's episode of Good News Stories with Justina, a production of the Veterans Voice Podcast. On this episode we talk about all of the departments her at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and all of the good news we have going on. Our goal with Good News Stories is to keep you all up to date on all of our upcoming amazin…

Welcome back to the show everybody. This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast we are proud to host Chuck bunch who is here representing our sponsor for the show, USAA. Chuck brings with him a special message that him and I discuss deeply throughout the episode. Face the Fight Coalition is a program founded by USAA to help prevent Veteran suicide. Our…

This week on the show we are proud to host Mrs. Colorado USA 2024. Cathy Howell has earned her tittle by being a dedicated supporter of our military for over 30 years. Cathy's platform, Operation Leave No Military Behind, is her way of ensuring no military member or their families are ever forgotten. Having deployed herself to Bagram, Afghanistan, …

Good News Stories with Justina is a Veterans Voice podcast episode dedicated to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. On this episode we will hear updates from all of our departments, to include Bob McLaughlin, the executive director here at Mt. Carmel. Our mission here on the Veterans Voice Podcast is to remind you all that you are not alone. As you…

This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast we sit down with Jason and Valerie, the guitar/vocalist and drummer for the Jason Lee band; a local rock band here in Colorado Springs. Jason shares some memories about playing the guitar while deployed to Iraq and Valarie tells us about her 20 year long career playing the drums. We will also hear their new s…

Comeback Yoga is removing barriers and making yoga accessible to the entire military community. They go to where their students are and where they already feel comfortable. Comeback yoga is a fully mobile yoga studio and they host classes every Sunday at 8:30am here at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. Come see what they are all about! https://co…

We are proud to have our friend John Bartlett back on the Veterans Voice Podcast! John shares with us 23 lessons he's learned the hard way through a life of overcoming adversity. We're calling it "lessons learned the hard way: by MACV-SOG veterans". We will also get an update on John's Purple Heart sign trail that he is now looking to grow nation w…

This week on the Veterans Voice Podcast, Stryder Sartor honors his father, SGM Ryan Sartor, by sharing the legacy and inspirational attributes he passed down to him in 2019. We’ll hear Stryder talk with Colin Lightfoot who looked up to SGM Sartor as a mentor during his younger years as a Green Beret. Stryder also tells us how he is acting as a ment…

Tune in to this can't-miss conversation with Taylor Chapman and Veterans Voice guest, Daniel Byrd, of Kids on Bikes. This story imparts a sense of passion, hope, and inspiration for listeners. Learn more about this Colorado-based nonprofit and check out the episode to hear the conversation! The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carm…

What does it look like to need help? What indicators can you look for to tell if you or a loved one may benefit from a mental health professional? Listen in as Kirsten Belaire, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Director of Behavioral Health discusses signs, symptoms, and ways to reach out when things are hard and difficult to navigate. The Veter…

Learn about Warrior Voices, a program designed by Veterans for Veterans to offer mentorship and guidance into the world of voice-over work. Taylor sits down with founder and president, Rob Reese, as well as a student of the program, Pete Pilcher. This episode is full of inspiration and information about how this career path can be an accessible, af…

This week's episode of Veterans Voice brings you an update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Executive Director, Bob McLaughlin. Plus, your host, Paul Watson, sits down with Skyler Nelson, president and founder of Bailey Military Family Support Group, as we spotlight this organization in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation. We recognize M…

If you are a Veteran in the Colorado Springs community, or surrounding areas, please check out these events happening soon! Host Paul Watson sits down with Sara Mann and Pat Mann, Army veteran, from Elevated Meditations to discuss the upcoming group meditation class happening on our Mt. Carmel VSC campus May 15th. Then, Jayme Holligan with Silver K…

We are thrilled to bring you one more episode featuring military kids in the month of April. Meet Connor and Benny, and then here an array of stories and excerpts from past guests and friends of the Veterans Voice Podcast! The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center service. Veterans Voice Colorado Springs i…

In another Sunday Special Episode for Month of the Military Child, you'll want to meet these military kids: Quinn Monnelly, Azaelia Davis, and Kennedy Erato. Angi Baker-Saunders sits down with these three guests to hear what it's like to be a Military Child. Enjoy the heartwarming conversation and consider the overwhelming and enormous sacrifice th…

Looking for a fun way to keep your mind and body active while connecting with a community that gets it? Pickleball is the nation's fastest growing craze, and it's not hard to hear why in this epiosode. Host Paul Watson sits down with Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center's Joseph "Rev" Reveteriano, sponsored pickleball player via PikNinja Sports and O…

In this monthly departmental update from Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, you'll hear from the Transition & Employment Department as well as two interviews from the Veteran Business Outreach Center. Aaron Groziak with VBOC brings you two interviews from female veterans who are successfully growing their businesses. Discover stories from veteran-…

Hear from our host as he brings his father and son into the studio to explore a personal perspective on what it means to serve the country while thinking of your loved ones back home. Crendon, age 7, shares what it's like to have a dad who served in the Army, and Paul's father shares the heartfelt pride and care for his son's commitment to serving …

Jay Bergalowski, a pre-need specialist with The Springs Funeral Services, talks with host Paul Watson about how pre-planning with the right funeral home can make the hardest moments a little easier for military families laying a service member or veteran to rest. With empathy, caring, and an immense capacity for connection, Jay walks through the ch…

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Director of Operations, Paul Price, joins the podcast with community partner and sponsor, Blake Schwank, to discuss the ways we can show up to support our Veteran community and why the support is important to our community and our country. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veterans Servi…

Meet our newest team member in the Transition & Employment Department, and hear our own team of T&E Experts relate their own experiences transitioning out of the military. Our Transition & Employment Department serves the military community by providing valuable classes, resources, mentorship and guidance to help you craft a civilian-ready resume, …

TJ Westphal, an Army Veteran who served eight years, now serves Veterans struggling with addiction through his work with Valley Hope as part of the Veteran Outreach Team. TJ sits down with your host, Paul Watson, to discuss the unique nature and benefits of a treatment plan that is designed specifically for Veterans struggling with addiction. If yo…

MOAA Officers, Steven Lucks and Mike McCoy, join Paul Watson in the studio to discuss the Military Officers Association of America and what this group is doing to shift legislation, advocate for military veterans and their families, and continue the mission of serving through volunteer efforts. Then, meet Jodi Walter—a Veteran who is developing a V…

Veterans Voice stand-in host, Angi Baker-Saunders, sits down with Kayleigh O'Donnell to discuss the fast-approaching St. Paddy's Day Parade happening in downtown Colorado Springs and how you can get your tickets to guarantee a great view with food and drinks as part of the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center annual St. Paddy's Day Parade Breakfast f…

Tune into the monthly Colorado VBOC Podcast Episode, hosted by Colorado VBOC Director, Kia Palmer. In this episode, she welcomes Pat Loch to discuss small business resources and classes, mentoring, and more for entrepreneurs. Learn more about VBOC's collaboration with SCORE and how these organizations are helping the entrepreneurial community. The …

We are welcoming March with a timely update from our own Bob McLaughlin, Executive Director of Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. Please listen in to find out what our nonprofit is doing to support the mission. Plus, hear about the St. Paddy's Day Event you won't want to miss! Get your tickets for a St. Paddy's Parade Breakfast and Grand Marshal R…

Hear part two of this rare capture of an interview with Vietnam Veteran, John Bartlett, to hear his perspective and captivating story. We are honored to welcome our Vietnam Era Veterans to the studio and do our part to capture and preserve the history these veterans carry with them. The Veterans Voice Project presented by USAA is a Mt. Carmel Veter…

In this rare interview, Taylor Chapman sits down with John Barlett, a MACV-SOG Vietnam Veteran, to hear his story. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, with a story to tell from his time in the military. His family’s generations of military service has defined Bartlett and his military career and the values he continues to live by. Listen to this f…

Dan Arkulary sits down with the Veterans Voice to discuss the Colorado Veterans Project and the vision for a new Veterans Chamber of Commerce that brings networking and growth opportunity's to the veteran entrepreneurs of Colorado. Learn how this vision is taking shape and how you can get involved and be a part of the community! The Veterans Voice …

Taylor Chapman chats with Stephanie Dasher about Warrior Surf Foundation and how this nonprofit is making waves for Veterans. Stephanie speaks about her personal experience and her family's positive transformative experience after discovering Warrior Surf Foundation, and how it has led her to serve as the executive director with passion and purpose…

You may have heard our episode with Crystal Martin, a combat medic who achieved radical results in treating her own PTSD with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy through Aviv Clinics. In this episode, Paul Watson speaks with Dr. Amir Hadanny about the body of research and ongoing efforts that are being made to optimize this ground-breaking treatment that is …

The Behavioral Health Podcast is back! Today, Kirsten Belaire and Angi Baker-Saunders sit down with a casual conversation about mental health and how Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center can help connect veterans and their families with support and counseling services. We chat about gratitude, the fact that it is now 2024, and what that may look like…

Angela Walter offers captivating conversation about her time serving the military to her work with Green Beret Racing, a nonprofit that helps the military-connected community tackle amazing feats of athleticism and competitive racing. From motocross to mountaineering, Green Beret Racing offers support, supplies, financial aid and equipment to activ…

Colorado's Digital Access Plan initiative is creating better access to internet and technology for Veterans. Today, host Paul Watson sits down with Rich Peters, Pikes Peak Library IT expert, and Melanie Colletti of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, to discuss how the Digital Access Plan will help the veteran community have wider and …

The VBOC Podcast is back, and the team is excited to bring you news and updates from the entrepreneurial front in Colorado Springs and beyond. In this first episode of 2024 for the VBOC Podcast, Kia Palmer and Aaron Groziak welcome Patrick McGraw from Colorado APEX Accelerator: Government Contract Assistance. If you are Colorado-based, a veteran or…

In our first episode of 2024, Paul Watson sits down with Chris Whiseant to discuss the nonprofit Creek & Timber Legacy. By offering hunting and fishing expeditions to veterans and first responders, Creek & Timber encourages healing and connection through outdoor adventures. Find more about the program here, and listen to the interview to hear Chris…