Veteran Episodes

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June 12, 2025

#79 - Nate Boyer - Community, Identity, and Healing Through Storytelling

Send a text Nate Boyer—former Green Beret, NFL long snapper, philanthropist, and public speaker. Nate’s journey is anything but ordinary, spanning military service in Iraq and Afghanistan, walking on to the University of Texas football team, and even suiting up briefly with the Seattle Seahawks. He’s also made a difference across the globe, from volunteering in refugee camps to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support clean water initiatives. But Nate’s story is about much more than impressive r...
Guest: Nate Boyer
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April 5, 2025

#78 - Vincent 'Rocco' Vargas - Healing Through Hitting

Send a text Vincent “Rocco” Vargas, a former decorated Army Ranger who also conducted Spec Ops at the border (and continues to serve as a Sergeant First Class Reserve Officer today). In addition, Rocco Vargas is a veteran of three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 2nd Battalion based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. As if that were not enough, Vargas has also thrived in life outside the military. His accomplishments include: chef, podcast...
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Nov. 10, 2024

Ep. 67: The Bird Clock and Millennial Veterans with Jenna Carlton

Send a text Jenna Carlton is the founder of The Millennial Veteran and the podcast Vet Chats. She utilizes her voice and platforms to engage in conversations with other veterans, focusing on their experiences and perspectives. Her Instagram page reaches millions of veterans per month and provides a space to openly discuss the emotional side of transitioning out of the military. Jenna blends personal stories, insights, and discussions about the challenges and triumphs face...