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S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work

Theresa Carpenter

This channel confronts power, exposes institutional failure, and gives a platform to people willing to tell the truth when silence is easier and safer. We cover the stories the military, media, and influencers would rather bury, because reform does not happen without friction.

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62:55

Chasing Summer: Stories of a Nomadic Life | Christina...

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2025/01/03

Send us a textEver wonder what it would be like to quit your job, live on your savings, and explore the world? My next guest has been doing just that for a number of years. Thanks to smart financial decisions and a passion for exploring, she travels internationally meeting people from all walks of life and shares her experiences (and cost cutting hacks) online! In this episode, we dive into the sun-soaked, wanderlust-filled life of Christina Gawlik, a true nomad who’s made the world her home....

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74:31

From Navy SEAL to Advocate – The Journey of Bill...

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2024/12/27

Send us a textFrom Navy SEAL to Advocate – The Journey of Bill BrownIn this episode, we sit down with Bill Brown, an Iraq Veteran Navy SEAL who served honorably for eight years, completing three deployments. Bill shares his incredible journey from the battlefield to higher education, where he utilized the Montgomery GI Bill to attend Rutgers University and Rutgers Law School.Now, Bill works alongside renowned military and veteran attorney Tim Parlatore at Parlatore Law Group, where he advocat...

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66:35

USS Cole Survivor Now Inspirational Leader with...

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2024/12/21

Send us a textCan you heal yourself and rise to leadership in the Navy’s highest enlisted ranks?In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Amaury Ponciano—an inspiring example of authenticity, accountability, and transformation. From surviving the tragic USS Cole bombing to battling his own personal demons, Amaury’s story is a raw and honest reminder that true leadership begins with owning your struggles and turning them into strengths.Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey, A...

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63:02

Breaking Barriers in the Skies with Lt Col (Ret.)...

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2024/12/15

Send us a textIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jessica Ruttenber, a trailblazing U.S. Air Force pilot who turned her “vertical challenges” into an incredible aviation career. With over 3,000 flight hours, Jessica soared as a Senior Pilot and became a fierce advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equality in the military and aviation industries.We discuss her groundbreaking achievements, including: • Advocating for the Department of Defense’s first mat...

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57:39

Building Authority, Crafting Legacies, and Mastering...

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2024/12/07

Send us a textIn this episode, we’re joined by Rob Anspach, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing consultant, prolific author, and podcast host with over 30 years of experience helping businesses build authority, craft legacies, and achieve long-term success.Known for his no-nonsense approach to marketing, Rob shares his famous “Rob-isms”—memorable principles like “The cheaper the client, the more hassles involved”—that have guided countless entrepreneurs in attracting high-value clients and avo...

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31:02

Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform with Col. (Ret)...

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2024/12/04

Send us a textThe transition from military service to civilian life is one of the most profound journeys a veteran can face. Finding a renewed sense of purpose is key to shaping this next chapter.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Col. (Ret) Bill Butler, the acting president of The National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio. Known as the only museum of its kind that honors all U.S. veterans, the NVMM tells the deeply personal and inspiring stories of those who answered the...

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56:35

Fighting for Veterans: Ted Blickwedel’s Battle for...

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2024/11/23

Send us a textThis week, I sit down with Ted Blickwedel, a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who risked everything to expose critical issues within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. Ted’s journey began at the VA VET Center in Warwick, RI, where he provided mental health care to fellow veterans from 2009 to 2018.In 2017, he witnessed how harmful clinical productivity policies were jeopardizing the well-being of counselors and the qual...

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76:15

Free speech for troops: fact or fiction? | Dr. Chase...

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2024/11/16

Send us a textCan U.S. military members truly exercise their First Amendment rights? What are the limits on free speech within the armed forces, and why do these boundaries exist? While everyone agrees on the importance of protecting operational security, how do we also encourage innovation and support those willing to step forward with bold ideas to solve complex challenges?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chase Spears, a former U.S. Army public affairs officer who recently completed his...

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58:26

When good jobs go bad | Kate Goggin - S.O.S. #162

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2024/11/09

Send us a text“You take every job assuming it’s a good one. Yet, at any point, your intuition might signal that something has changed—whether it’s the organization, or you. Either way, only you can take charge of fixing your work and your life.” - Kate GogginIn this episode, we sit down with Kate Goggin, author of 10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad. Through her experiences, Kate has distilled powerful insights for anyone who feels stuck, frustrated, or unfulfilled in their career. This isn...

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66:00

From the Navy to Tech Leadership: Julie Vida - S.O.S....

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2024/11/03

Send us a textIn this episode, we’ll sit down with Julie Vida, a distinguished technology and business executive with a career that spans military service, high-impact roles in the public sector, and leadership in the tech industry. Currently, Julie leads the growth team for the Defense sector at ManTech, focusing on innovative solutions to secure the Department of Defense’s future. With past roles like Group Vice President & Chief Strategy Advisor for the Public Sector at Splunk and Exec...

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Veterans Healing Farm | Alan Yeck - S.O.S. podcast #160

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2024/10/28

Send us a textMy next guest runs a property that helps our veterans in many ways and was recently granted new land to continue their mission. Yeck is a former United States Marine, Special Intelligence Communications (MOS 2651—Company L, Marine Support Battalion, NSGA, Guantanamo Bay, and 1st Radio Battalion, Kaneohe, Marine Corpe Air Station), and Information Management Officer (IMO) with the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Service, Diplomatic Corps. Among his postings, he served three tou...

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60:42

The military left me paralyzed | Staff Sgt. Ryan...

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2024/10/19

Send us a textOn April 6, 2018, Sgt. Ryan Carter went to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for what is considered a routine back surgery for chronic neck pain. He left the hospital paralyzed, never to walk again. He and his wife believe he is the victim of military malpractice, but is currently unable to litigate his case and receive due process all because he served in the military. However, at the time of his surgery, he was not on active duty, which should have qu...

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54:01

Building bridges, healing divides | Jake Harriman -...

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2024/10/11

Send us a textWhat can be do to stop the spread of divisiveness? How can we understand one another and seek to empathize with people who don’t look like us, act like us, or even think like us? I believe this understanding is vital. One amazing veteran has founded an organization that’s on the front lines of healing our fractured communities through coffee, conversation and advocacy. Join us on the S.O.S. podcast as we kick off season 3 with what this show has always represented - ou...

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Why suicides are killing the military - S.O.S. #157

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2024/10/07

Send us a textThere is nobody better out there who has the fortitude to push through change like Chris McGhee, Esq., LL.M. His own experiences as an aircraft maintainer seeing an acute mental health crisis has pushed the United States Department of Defense to study suicide rates by job code, to which they did a “nice try” with an overdue study which contained partial information, but where clearly much more work must be done.Tomorrow evening, Chris and I will chat live about where this import...

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Veteran entrepreneur trailblazer | Melissa Washington...

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2024/10/06

Send us a textWith a passion for giving back to the veteran community, today I am so honored to bring Melissa Washington to the S.O.S. podcast. Melissa is an award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and proud Navy veteran.Woven throughout all of her diverse pursuits is a mission of service—and a passion to empower her fellow women veterans.One of her most notable accomplishments founding the Women’s Veteran Alliance. This global organization seek...

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Sober af, Skateboarding Mom, painter, and yoga...

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2024/10/01

Send us a textToday, I welcome Jenni Harmon. Nearly 30 years ago, we went through boot camp and Navy aircrew school together and have stayed in touch ever since. You may recall that I hosted her on the second episode of the S.O.S. podcast three years ago. We discussed her taking up skateboarding and how her life unfolded after serving in the Navy as an avionics technician. Today, we’ll see where her life stands today, why she quit drinking alcohol (and encourages sobriety with her Unapol...

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Corporate executive turned educator | Zeynep Holmes -...

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2024/09/14

Send us a textYou reach the top of your career but then walk away. Why? Is there something else out there driving you? My next guest spent nearly her entire adult life in the corporate banking sector. Grueling hours. High stakes deals. A well-paid and prestigious position. After several decades, she turns her life in another direction: teaching the next generation. Find out what made her make such a drastic career decision, what she learned through this remarkable journey, her advic...

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Veteran storytelling | Tracer Burnout podcast -...

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2024/08/29

Send us a textWhat’s your next mission when the military ends? How do you find your tribe, your purpose, and that way to support yourself while a part of a growing community? Would you make a go at it by forming a military podcast? Roger and Dan, hosts of the Tracer Burnout podcast, join the S.O.S. podcast to tell the deeply personal story of how, as they left the uniform behind, they picked up microphones to ensure that other veterans' stories were never forgotten. Join us on this “collab” e...

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Save every life you can | Dr. Richard Stone - S.O.S....

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2024/08/26

Send us a textWhat was it like running the country’s largest and most extensive health care delivery system during a global pandemic that stressed every government sector? On this episode of the S.O.S. podcast, meet Dr. Richard Stone, a physician, a combat veteran, and former head of the Veterans Health Administration. Starting in December 2019, his team was tasked to perform the near impossible to care for those who served and take on an unprecedented natural disaster response mission that t...

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Your veteran benefits | Dr. Paul Lawrence - S.O.S...

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2024/08/15

Send us a Text Message.No better person to explain the benefits you earned by serving than a former Undersecretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! In this episode, learn about the overlooked, misunderstood, and underutilized service benefits that often confuse veterans and prevent them from accessing support services. There are many ways we can get smarter about these processes. Let’s use the power of community to ensure we understand all the resources. This conversat...

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