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“If failure was a success we would all be successful “- Frank Estrada. What would our Social Media nutrition label say about us?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

Do you ever have the need to reach out and talk to someone who was there during a big event in your life. You know, just to check that it did really happen?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

It may surprise you how many of us out there don’t like to talk about our time in service but it’s more common than you think.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

Variety chat with IG Live and live recorded Spotify Greenroom.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

We all do it and know we shouldn't. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

Too many damn choices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

I am joined with a long time childhood friend and civilian buddy who has known me before the military. Seeing the changes from each time is not something we see through our eyes. This will have to be in parts as we both look back at a time in life that turn out to shape us both.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/di…

Had the privilege of speaking with a good battle buddy of mine, Mendez, Sergio. Twelve years US Army. Surprised to hear how similar our stories where. Some of the challenges he faces and what drove him to keep moving forward. This is a look at his dismount from the service back into civilian life. I hope sharing these interviews will inspire other …

Dropping back into another true crime related to what surprised me, a military service member and his spouse. I recall being younger and hearing about Lorena Bobbitt and her cutting of her husband's penis and tossing it out her car window. Being prior service myself I found a lot of interesting things about their relationship dynamics and challenge…

Strip away family ties, backgrounds, and we find two service members who have had all too familiar to anyone who has served. When do we stop considering a servicemember a veteran and deserving of help and care. Can an individual or family skew the perception of military service? Or does society choose who is a struggling servicemember and who has b…

Reference article dated May 31, 2020 via nbclosangeles.com titled " Body Part Found in Double Murder Dismemberment Case. Long Beach, Costa Mesa, Los Alamitos JFTB (Joint Forces Training Base), California. #veteran #truecrime #california--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message…

I gotta say it has been a wild ride up till this point. I've made some new friendships, developed some better hobbies and habits. And the conversations I've had so far have been amazing! In person, social media, on a live or on the phone. They have all helped me not only have better days but better "shitty days".--- Send in a voice message: https:/…

We start off with what is possible or being an example of what is possible and the conversation goes in many directions.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dismount/message

This one was another test to see if recording a podcast in front of a "live audience " i.e. live instagram etc. Would provide depth and opportunity for the community to join in the conversation. In doing so we pulled one of the many strings of topics and a conversation formed. What was it like doing day to day things after the military off base or …

Always a great pleasure to have a fellow Veteran join us on The Dismount Podcast. And this time John Reischman joins me for another solid conversation. Not only has it been a great healing process for both of us to reach out to old friends and battle buddies but there's something special that happens for anyone involved in the conversation. One of …

As with anything we must continue to find ways to be creative and adapt. This brought me to the idea of combining live video on IG (Instagram) while also recording an episode. This was to encourage and provide the opportunity for others to join in the conversation as they choose. Was pleased with this pilot episode and grateful for those you popped…

Beyond 22 Pushups🚁We start off with the #22pushups challenge and break down pros and cons of trends that bring awareness. 🚁@michaeljmaddox shared a post about this that inspired us to get a conversation going.🚁What do we do after the pushups, what are others doing to follow up and make an impact.🚁VSO or Veteran Service Officer is a great starting p…

Welcome to The Dismount Podcast with an Episode inspired by 22aday and 22 push ups. This is 22 Minutes. There is something about Veterans and Military that just brings about conversations that are similar to old friends. I'm joined by my Special Guest, Airforce Veteran and gamer "Plusonez". After some basics we jump into transition, employees expec…

Had a great conversation with this episodes special guest, RockDad1984 (Rich). Former Airforce Veteran turned Twitch Streamer, Co-Owner of Fitness N Gaming along with his wife (RockMom85). Breaking the stigma of gamers and veterans they even do charity stream events to help support the Veteran Community. Another great example of more than just time…

Joining me on this episode is a Mr. Joey King US Army Ranger Veteran and moderator/member to Veteran Groups such as Veterans of Peace, American Legion, AMVETS, Moutain Ranger Association and US Army Ranger Association. Here to share his thoughts on a sense of connection he and others have found in participating in digital communities and reviving a…

Let me share with you my opinion about low morale before we get deep into the rhythm of things.Morale is different for everyone. It may feel absent on those long nights long after you put down you phone. After a falsely hopeful attempt at taking a sleeping pill.It can be a driving force that you feel generate inside you when something calls to you …

Staying Mission Ready.Maintaining fitness after the military seems straight forward on paper and in concept.But I think, as we all things, it is a case by case and individual results may very.I weighed about 135 lbs soaking wet entering into the Army.Played team sports and martial arts up until them for a good few years.My activity level as a young…

Every Story Has a Beginning. US ArmyBootcampNo Direction after high schoolNo aspirations.Only minimal experience in office and retail work.But I was good at sports and growing up that's what we did, sports so we could go to college.We learn so much from our parents but then we hit that moment when we must venture off and learn life the hard way. An…

In the military, especially in the Army, you are "issued" a battle buddy. A personal you learn to depend on day in day out. As you continue that support grows into a larger support group, your fireteam. Deliberation of missions and indecision is mitigated by these layers of support and leadership. When we move on from the military into the civilian…

Every team member we talk about, no matter how long I've known them will still surprise me in some of the most unique and surprising ways. Dr J, as she's known, though battle is what I use often. She is far more than the alphabet she carriers in her titles. There are things that individuals bring into your space that are far greater than their grea…

Many Veterans will surprise us with the level of experience and versatility they have acquired over the years. Miller is one of those reserved, calm, and observing mysterious people who would rather remain humble. But not here, we want to know more than is carried on the surface. After hearing a few stories, the photographs he shares comes to life.…

Had the honor of interviewing 5th SF Group Ret SGM Ken "Cowboy Ken" Baschke. It was as enjoyable and interesting as I had imagined.And, basic training sounds like it has not changed much since 1975. There are many Veterans out in the community who may feel alone and in a dark place and this warrior is out here to let you know that is far from the t…

This one was very special to me as in wanting to shed light on female Veterans what better way than to have my wife and former Airforce Veteran join me in getting this going. Changes for service members and veterans are plenty but the female Veteran has additional challenges. For that, I say this, Female Veteran, I see you and thank you for your se…