Hope For The Warriors was founded by military families stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, in 2006 as they witnessed firsthand the effects war imparts on service members and their families. This organization believes those touched by military service can succeed at home by restoring their sense of self, family, and hope. Nationally, Hope For The Warriors provides comprehensive support programs for service members, veterans, and military families that are focused on transition, health and wellness, peer engagement, and connections to community resources. In this episode, Brianne Sampson of HFTW will discuss how the nonprofit specifically targets issues that come with PTSD.
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Show #696: Fisher House Foundation
Guest, Ken Fisher, the chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation is here to talk about their mission. Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital it serves.
D-Day: 75th Anniversary Reflections
As I reflect on my last couple days in Normandy, France, I am still struggling for words. My two days in the most northern part of France comprised of tiny hamlet communities that skirt the English Channel would be a picturesque seaside summer vacation destination…except.
Except that the soft sandy beaches have seen more death than should be allowed.
The gorgeous sheered off cliffs have watched young men heroically traipse their rock face against horrific odds and suffering far too many causalities.
The hedgerows have hidden and provided God-given mercy to local residents.
The churches have heard the cries of dying men pleading for their God or their mom or their wife.
Military Life: Then and Now
Have you ever wondered if other milspouses struggle with the same experiences as you? How do your concerns compare to the concerns of other families? When using military or civilian services, have you caught yourself wishing they understood you better?
Here’s your chance. Help Blue Star Families by taking their survey here. The survey deadline is June 21.
Show #693: Run the Race & Reaching Fitness Goals
First up is, Chris Dowling, director of Tim Tebow’s Run the Race, a film about two desperate brothers sacrificing for a better tomorrow.
During our second segment, learn how to reach your fitness goals from the comfort of your home with Shannon Klepac. Shannon is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Wellness and Media Contributor at War Horses for Veterans.
Show #692: Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey
The 2018 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Results are in! The largest of its kind, Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is one of the most important resources for understanding the current state of the military community. Jessica Strong is here to tell us more.
Show #691: Gold Star Widow Honors Navy Hero & War Story
Ashley Bugge, a Gold Star widow honoring her Navy hero with a Hawaiian living reef memorial dive. Ashley will join us to share her story of tragedy and perseverance. Check out her book, Always Coming Back Home.
Show #690: MilSpouseFest & Care Package Story Project
We’ve got two great guests for you tonight!
Up first is Tessa Robinson from MilSpouseFest, here to tell us more about the events coming to a military installation near you in 2019!
Second, we have Odale Cress, the creator of The Care Package Story Project, which is a collection of photographs of care packages re-created from memories of those Odale and other service members received when stationed away from home.
Show #687: Drink Less in 7 Days
This podcast shares about how to drink less in seven days. Nearly 23% of male veterans have reported participating in binge drinking, but it isn’t just returning service member who can struggle with addiction. Sometimes, spouses are bored, lonely, or even overwhelmed with the new stranger in their home and can also turn to drinking.
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