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In this episode, Martin Foster speaks with Michelle Lang, founder of Operation Honor Rural Salute, about the unique challenges faced by rural veterans.
They discuss the importance of community support, the higher suicide rates among rural veterans, and the cultural differences between older and younger veterans.
Michelle shares her personal experiences that led her to create her nonprofit and the impact it has on veterans' lives. The conversation also touches on the challenges of scaling nonprofit efforts and the importance of self-reflection and leadership in making a difference.
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Throughout the episode, Martin and Michelle cover a range of topics, including:
➡︎ Importance of community support for rural veterans.
➡︎ Rural veterans face unique challenges, including geographic isolation and limited resources.
➡︎ The suicide rate among rural veterans is statistically higher than their urban counterparts.
➡︎ Cultural differences exist between older and younger veterans, affecting their engagement with veteran organizations.
➡︎ Michelle's personal experiences with her husband's transition from military to civilian life inspired her nonprofit work.
➡︎ Operation Honor Rural Salute connects veterans with resources and community support.
➡︎ The organization hosts events to bring awareness and resources directly to rural veterans.
➡︎ Michelle highlights the need for better funding and awareness for rural veteran issues.
➡︎ Self-reflection is crucial for leaders in nonprofit work to avoid burnout and maintain focus.
➡︎ Michelle encourages veterans to include their spouses in the transition process for better support.
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🔥 Michelle's Resources
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➡︎ Website: https://www.ohruralsalute.org/
➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/ohruralsalute/
➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OHRuralSalute/about
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Introduction to Michelle Lang and Operation Honor Rural Salute
03:28 Understanding the Unique Challenges of Rural Veterans
06:47 Personal Experiences Leading to Nonprofit Creation
08:31 Addressing Systemic Issues in Veteran Care
10:56 Community Engagement and Resource Accessibility
13:57 Cultural Differences Among Veterans
18:13 Scaling the Mission of Operation Honor Rural Salute
24:12 Lessons from Sports and Leadership
27:41 The Kindness of Supportive Relationships
31:28 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
34:01 Final Thoughts on Veteran Transition and Support
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Passing The Torch episode #86
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Quotes:
“We’re not here to fix people. We’re here to remind them they’re not forgotten." - Michelle Lang
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Keywords
veterans, rural veterans, nonprofit, mental health, community support, Operation Honor Rural Salute, military transition, suicide prevention, veteran resources, leadership
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