This Episode is dedicated to Capt. Joseph Spencer, US Army, Vietnam Veteran   Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 012 Season #1 Wrap Up In this briefing, we will review each episode in season #1 and discuss what to expect in Season #2, premier May 17th 2019 ..read more

This Episode is dedicated to US Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 11 “Because I have PTSD” In this intel briefing, I will discuss the nagging voice that is played over and over again by PTSD ..read more

This Episode is dedicated to US Army Veterans - Ernesto Burrell, Jedediah Zillmer, Chris Thorp and US Marine Corp Veteran Drew Kostic. Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 10 - A Veteran and his Service Dog  In this intel briefing, I sat down with Luke Clark a US Army Veteran and a County Veteran Service Officer, to discuss his experience with “Bailee” his Service Dog [00:00:34] -Mission Statement [00:01:04] Guest Introduction [00:01:15] Guest Background [00:01:27] Military Experience [00:02:10] Losing Brothers to PTSD [00:02:50] Understanding the experiences [00:03:21] Gettin ..read more

This episode is dedicated to Frank Williams, U.S. Air Force veteran. Operation Pathfinder navigating PTSD episode #09. We are ready (WAR) In this Intel Briefing, we'll dive deeper into additional resources for veterans first responders and many other trauma survivors to keep us so the high level of readiness. Code Green for Responders Fire/EMS Helpline (888) 731-FIRE (3473) Police, Law Enforcement Helpline (800) 267-5463 1st Responders and their families (206) 459-3020 Sexual Trauma Survivors Helpline (800) 950-NAMI (6264)   ..read more

This Episode is Dedicated to Donald Hoback Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 008 A conversation with a County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) You'll hear from the director of the Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs office in Traverse City Michigan as he discussed the many available resources you have at your disposal right now. [00:00:35] – Mission Statement [00:01:03] – Guest Introduction [00:01:18] – Guest [00:02:13] – Description of a CVSO’s responsibilities! [00:02:49] – Certificate of Eligibility [00:03:30] – Peer-To-Peer Support Group [00:04:21] – Compensation & Pens ..read more

This episode is dedicated to US Navy veteran William J. Spencer. Operation Pathfinder navigating PTSD. Episode #7. Building your team. And in this Intel briefing I will be discussing the important members of your team and how each member's role is necessary for a successful campaign. [00:00:28] – Mission Statement [00:00:58] – The Team [00:01:14] – Medics [00:03:44] – Intelligence Officer [00:04:21] – Episode #6 & Research Reference [00:04:28] – Intelligence Officer (Continued) [00:05:09] – Counter-Intelligence Officer  [00:06:25] – Translators [00:08:04] – Supply & Logistics [00 ..read more

  This Podcast is Dedicated to Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart of Bay City, MI [00:00:08] – Introduction [00:00:23] – Host [00:00:27] – Mission Statement [00:01:02] – The PTSD Tool Box [00:01:29] – Week #1 - Understanding the enemy [00:02:11] – Week #2 - Understanding the tools [00:02:45] – Week #3 - Understanding the importance of sleep [00:03:49] – Week #4 - Understanding the moods [00:04:32] – Week #5 - Understanding the anger [00:05:41] – Week #6 - Understanding the grief & guilt [00:06:46] – Taking away PTSD's advantages [00:07:22] – Do not allow others to control your mind [00:0 ..read more

This episode is dedicated to Army Master Sergeant Peter McKenna, Jr. from Bristol, RI Transitioning from the military with guest Brad Stinson of the Team Brad Stinson Podcast.    [00:00:23] – Host [00:00:27] – Mission Statement [00:00:59] – Introduction [00:04:14] – Leaving My Unit [00:05:56] – The Tribe [00:06:48] – Discovering [00:08:24] – Losing a Marine! [00:12:14] – The Professional Transition Brad Stinson, USMC Veteran VA Home Loan Specialist Benchmark Mortgage (616) 916-9295 [00:14:42] – Building a family [00:16:35] – The Struggle [00:23:41] – What's Next? [00:24:30] – First S ..read more

This episode is dedicated U.S. Marine Corps and CIA agent Michael Spann Operation Pathfinder Navigating PTSD Episode #4 - PTSD's army structure. In this episode you'll receive additional intel on PTSD squadrons and task units used to brutally attack you on a daily basis. [00:00:07] Introduction [00:00:28] Host [00:00:33] Mission Statement [00:01:09] Task Units and Squadrons [00:01:51] Task Unit 1 [00:02:02] Task Unit 2 [00:02:24] Task Unit 3 [00:02:50] Task Unit 4 [00:03:28] Task Unit 5 [00:04:03] Task Unit Summary [00:04:53] Five Squadrons [00:05:18] Alpha Squadron [00:05:51] Bravo Squadron ..read more

This episode is dedicated to US Marine Corps Force Recon Chief Warrant Officer Solomon Godwin. 003 - Diagnosing PTSD [00:00:15] Introduction [00:00:29] Host [00:00:33] Mission Statement [00:01:04] Weapons and Tactics [00:01:30] You Medic [00:02:31] DSM-5 [00:03:26] Criterion A [00:04:04] Criterion B [00:04:31] Criterion C [00:04:50] Criterion D [00:05:33] Criterion E [00:06:05] Criterion F [00:06:13] Criterion G [00:06:28] Criterion H [00:07:42] Fundamental first step [00:09:39] Fog of War [00:10:12] Honoring a Veteran [00:11:09] In Closing [00:11:43] Disclaimer Show Notes [00:00:15] Operation ..read more