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VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh, Mark Elder, Eric Brew, Keith Cassant

VET S.O.S. Podcast is your lifeline to success, dedicated to veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. Discover invaluable information, resources, and insights from veteran support organizations and leaders in the veteran community. Join us as we connect you with the people and tools that empower our community to thrive.

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All Episodes

37:49

Military Spouse Transition Matters | Episode 200 with...

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2026/03/04

Anna Larson joins the VET S.O.S. Network for a milestone Episode 200, bringing long-overdue attention to the realities military spouses face during transition.As the founder of MilSpouse Transition, Anna shares how military transition impacts not just service members—but spouses, children, careers, identity, and wellbeing. From sudden ETS decisions to retirement, healthcare gaps, and employment challenges, this episode highlights why transition planning must include the entire family.In this

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19:28

Surf Therapy & Alternative Healing for Veterans |...

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2026/03/03

James “Bart” Bartelloni joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how surf therapy, community connection, and alternative healing modalities are helping veterans recover from PTSD and TBI.In this episode, we explore:• Surf therapy as a tool for presence and neurological healing• Why community matters more than isolation after transition• Sound, frequency, and biohacking approaches to wellness• Expanding veteran recovery beyond traditional medicationWhether you're navigating military transition,

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27:19

The Power of Connection for Women Veterans | Melissa...

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2026/02/24

Melissa A. Washington joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how connection, visibility, and purpose shape life after military service for women veterans. A Navy veteran and founder of Women Veterans Alliance, Melissa shares powerful insights on navigating transition, building resilient communities, and creating a legacy of impact.In this episode, we explore:• Why women veterans need community-driven connection• How visibility creates leadership and opportunity• Resilience, vulnerability, and

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28:57

Service After Service: Valerie Lavin on Leadership,...

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2026/02/10

Valerie Lavin joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into what it truly means to serve after military service ends. A retired U.S. Army First Sergeant turned entrepreneur and nonprofit leader, Valerie shares hard truths about military transition, leadership identity, and finding purpose beyond the uniform.In this episode, we explore:• The hidden realities veterans face after retirement• Why leadership doesn’t stop when service ends• Entrepreneurship as a path to continued impact• The unique challenges

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30:25

Military CreatorCon & Life After Service | James Van...

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2026/02/04

James Van Prooyen and Marah Lago join the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into how creativity, connection, and community can reshape military transition. As co-founders of Military CreatorCon, they share insights on building spaces where veterans and military-connected creatives can thrive beyond the uniform.In this episode, we explore:• Why creativity is a powerful transition tool• How networking drives opportunity after service• Expanding career paths beyond traditional transition modelsWhether you're

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33:34

Breaking the Silence for Women Veterans | Lenore...

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2026/01/20

Leonor Branch joins the VET S.O.S. Network for The Military Effect - Our Time to Serve Campaign to dive into the emotional and often unseen challenges women face after taking off the uniform. Through her nonprofit Sisters in Service and signature program Pivot with Purpose, Leonor tackles isolation, identity loss, mental health, VA navigation, and community-building head-on.In this episode, we explore:• The loneliness and silence many women veterans face after transition• Founding Sisters in Service

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34:28

Rebuilding Purpose Through Fitness | Nikki & Bobby...

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2026/01/14

Nikki and Bobby Allmann join the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into healing through fitness, rebuilding identity, and supporting veterans and first responders through the Workout Warriors Foundation. They share insights on transition struggles, trauma recovery, community building, adaptive athletics, and creating an environment where no one fights alone. In this episode, we explore:• Losing purpose & identity during transition — and finding your way back.• Creating a tribe through fitness, humor,

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34:52

The Story Behind VET S.O.S.: How Shawn Welsh Built a...

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2026/01/13

Description:Shawn Welsh, co-founder of the VET S.O.S. Network, sits down with Kings to share the origin story, the mission, and the future of the lifeline helping veterans avoid “drowning in the sea of transition” and their participation in the Military Effect - Our Time to Serve Campaign.In this emotional, insightful interview, Shawn opens up about:• His military career in the intelligence community• How mentorship pushed him to create VET S.O.S.• The mistakes, growth, and leadership lessons that

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30:27

Better Call Tyrone: How to Plan Your Transition &...

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2026/01/07

Tyrone Hewitt joins the VET S.O.S. Network to dive into the truth about military transition and how service members, veterans, and spouses can avoid the common pitfalls that lead to frustration, wasted benefits, and misaligned career choices. He shares how Act Now Education, mentorship, and informational interviews can guide you toward the right certifications, degrees, and career paths—so you don’t waste time or money. In this episode, we explore:• Why transition planning must start early and

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30:59

Empowering Veterans and Heroes: Adam Bird on Building...

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2025/12/17

Join the VET S.O.S. Network as Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant host Adam Bird, the visionary founder of Heroes Media Group — a thriving platform dedicated to uplifting veterans, first responders, and community heroes through storytelling and purpose-driven media.Adam opens up about his turbulent military transition, the lessons learned from early entrepreneurship, and his passion for creating positive spaces that celebrate the hero community. From HMG Beverage’s veteran-crafted coffee to JB Audio

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34:45

From Chief to IO Psych Advocate: Lee Crowson on...

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2025/12/10

On the VET S.O.S. , Navy veteran and retired Chief Lee Crowson unpacks a two-part transition—from losing expected orders and scrambling for work to returning stronger, mentoring others, and building an IO psychology community that actually solves problems.We cover:Why mentorship and warm intros beat cold outreachConverting E-6 to E-8 leadership reps into IO psychology tools: coaching, feedback, motivation, and psychological safetyRebuilding identity, combating doubt, and navigating pay shocks the

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67:15

Resilience Under Fire: SGM (Ret.) Bart Womack on...

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2025/12/06

In this emotional and powerful episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley “Kings” Scott talks with Sergeant Major (Ret.) Bart Womack, Bronze Star recipient and author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat.Womack relives the harrowing night of the 2003 insider attack at Camp Pennsylvania—the first deadly attack of the Iraq War—and shares how betrayal, chaos, and leadership collided under fire. His story explores the emotional aftermath, the collapse of trust, and the fight

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16:49

Empowering Military Education: How American Military...

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2025/12/05

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Dan Roby, Vice President of Brand Expansion and Business Development at American Military University (AMU) and retired Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force.Dan discusses AMU’s 20-year legacy of serving military members, veterans, and their families through affordable, flexible, and mission-driven education. Learn how AMU has become a trusted partner for those who serve by offering:Tuition at the

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22:38

From Bitter Transition to Bold Entrepreneurship: Adam...

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2025/12/04

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, Maurice Murphy welcomes Adam Bird, military veteran, founder of Heroes Media Group, and multi-industry entrepreneur. Adam shares his brutally honest transition story—one shaped by anger, uncertainty, and a complete lack of guidance—and how that turbulence became the fuel for everything he built afterward.Listeners will hear Adam reveal:The bitterness and frustration of being forced out before he felt readyWhy being a high

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28:39

Building Veteran Coalitions: Terry Vance and Valley...

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2025/12/03

This week on the VET S.O.S., we welcome Air Force veteran Terry Vance, the Veterans Partnership Coordinator at Valley Healthcare Systems, to share how he built one of the most effective veteran coalitions in the country.Starting with only six organizations, Terry’s leadership has connected over 100 veteran-serving groups, linking federal, state, nonprofit, and business partners to strengthen resources for the veteran community. He also dives into how his coalition fosters collaboration through

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23:09

From Marine to Mindset Mastery: Miguel D. Echols on...

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2025/11/27

In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy welcomes Miguel D. Echols—a Marine Corps veteran, international leadership consultant, and certified coach—to share his inspiring journey from service member to global leadership strategist.Miguel reveals how mentorship, faith, and adaptability shaped his entrepreneurial path and why focusing on meaningful productivity matters more than constant hustle. With insights drawn from consulting for

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31:34

From Inner War to Inner Peace: Charity Brown on...

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2025/11/26

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Network’s Military Transition Resources Show, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant sit down with Charity Brown, author of Create Clarity with Charity and founder of The Happy CEO. Charity shares her story of overcoming burnout, rebuilding self-worth, and helping veterans rediscover purpose through clarity and emotional balance.She discusses her Four P Framework — Power, Planning, Prospects, and Profits — and how it helps veterans shift from survival mode to personal

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16:47

Operation Career Change: Free Security Transition...

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2025/11/21

On this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Educational Resources Spotlight, host Shawn Welsh welcomes Eric Kready, retired U.S. Army Military Police Officer and Director on the ASIS International Professional Certification Board. Eric shares the mission behind Operation Career Change, a suite of free transition tools that help veterans and first responders move into the private sector security industry.Listeners will gain valuable insight into:The three free tools of Operation Career

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21:20

Empowering Military Spouses Through Entrepreneurship...

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2025/11/20

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight, host Maurice Murphy sits down with Monica Fullerton, Air Force spouse, twin mom, and founder of Spouse-ly, to explore how she turned her challenges as a military spouse into a thriving business that empowers others.From her corporate beginnings to becoming a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur, Monica discusses how planning, family, and perseverance fueled her success. She shares practical advice for new entrepreneurs, the importance of

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31:14

Thriving After Service: Coaching Veterans for Purpose...

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2025/11/19

In this episode of the VET S.O.S. Transition Show, a part of the VET S.O.S. Network, hosts Shawn Welsh and Keith Cassant talk with Brandon Johnson and Brett Groller, two passionate coaches helping veterans thrive in life after service.Brandon—an Air Force veteran and founder of ME+I Coaching—shares his journey from the structured world of the military to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship and personal development. Meanwhile, Brett, a certified professional retirement coach, brings 30 years

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