Welcome back to Behind the Service Podcast we're so glad you're here! Today Libby sits down with Michaela S. Cox. Michaela S. Cox is a multi-published author/ speaker who is the author of 5 series. Michaela S. Cox writes about a wide diverse range of topics she is passionate about. Drawing on her own life experiences with disability (of legal blindness), divorce and the death of her beloved husband, Michaela S. Cox knows what it’s like to face tribulations and preserve to thrive through challenges. Her journey offers hope to those who are facing their own tribulations so that they may thrive ..read more

Welcome Back to Behind the Service . Today Libby sits down with Rohini Bagrodia to discuss her work at Columbia University with the Family Flex Study which aims to capture the resiliency within families as they have traversed difficult times, as well as better understand the needs and struggles of families across the U.S.  They will also pay specific attention to the unique needs of our veteran families, recognizing that there is often a lack of resources for the larger family unit post-military separation. Rohini is a PhD candidate in clinical psychology at Teachers College, Columbia Un ..read more

Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor turned entrepreneur after creating the Physio-Life Transformation Program, which shows high achieving professionals how to “unstuck” themselves from the hold of anxiety and walk them through how to build a life that is aligned with their values, purpose and goals.     Serving in the mental health field for 7 years, Alyssa noticed patterns across different clients whose stories and pain points varied from one another, but all led back to the same underlying causes. This broken foundation kept them in the same self-sabotaging patterns ..read more

 Welcome back to Behind the Service podcast. Today Libby sits down with the author of the book, Attributes of Manhood: Stones That Build The Foundation To Weather Any Storm, Mitch Anderson who is starting a movement aimed at igniting and inspiring men to re-assume their rightful place in society. One not of tyranny, but of servitude so that our culture can once again hold men accountable to their original design! This book aims to invite men to wrestle with five key attributes pulled from the Word of God pertinent for men to assume their rightful place once again in society and, more imp ..read more

Welcome back to Behind the Service podcast. Today Libby sits down with Aly Bird to discuss her new book, Grief Ally. Since her husband’s untimely death, ALY BIRD has poured her heart into helping those who feel helpless during an unexpected crisis. Her extensive study of grief psychology and culture, combined with her own devastating firsthand knowledge, led her to create a road map for the courageous and dedicated individuals who are willing to show up for the people they love with unconditional love, empowerment, and reverence.  A speaker and workshop leader, Aly shows a clear path to ..read more

Welcome to the FINAL episode of Behind the Service podcast.  We appreciate you tuning in each week and supporting this podcast for the past 3 years! A HUGE THANK YOU to Erin McCauley and Shanna Morin (I love you & I pray God will bless your lives!)  Thank you as well to all of the guests hosts that have assisted in this endeavor of sharing stories and resources for our caregiver community.   Your hard work does not go unnoticed.  It has been a pleasure learning, sharing and growing with all of you! Your love and support has fueled the work we continue to do. I am b ..read more

 In 2010, the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, now known as the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, launched the Caregiver and Family Member Study. This 15-Year Longitudinal TBI Study, led by TBICoE researchers at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence Opens to the homepage of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence in Bethesda, Maryland is a congressionally mandated study that examines the effects of TBI incurred by service members. The specific focus of the study is on those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, and how those effec ..read more

Jessica Manfre is a licensed social worker, author, and Chief Financial Officer of the nonprofit, Inspire Up. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Central Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northwestern State University. Jessica is the proud wife of a U.S. Coast Guardsman, Scott, and mama to their two children, Anthony and Raegan. When she isn’t working or with her family, you can find her drinking too much coffee with her nose buried in a book. Faraway lands, fear, and faith—Ruth paves the way for our story. One day when author and military spouse ..read more

Welcome back to Behind The Service! Have you ever wondered why humans by default focus on the negative instead of the positive? Are you looking for ways to change your mindset? Have you wondered what the bible says about having a sound mind? Tune into today's episode with Libby as she opens up about how the Word of God can transform your mind and ultimately your life. CTE TALKS PODCAST Thank you for listening! "Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's episode! Behind the Service listeners can get 10% off by visiting: https://betterhelp.com/behindtheservice Visit our webpage at comingh ..read more

Welcome back to Behind The Service where our mission is you! Today Libby is joined by Sherry Eifler.  Sherry Eifler is the founder and CEO of R Connection Point, a transformational leadership coaching company. She is a devoted Army wife and mother with a passion for women’s ministry, and brings over 20 years experience of leading teams and organizations within the Military footprint. Through her roles as an author, speaker, and Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team, she has trained over 5,000 men and women.  As an Army Veteran and devoted Army wife, Sherry makes her home whe ..read more