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The VetsConnection Podcast

Join host Scott McLean, a veteran and also a passionate advocate for veterans" well-being. Each week Scott will bring you an episode that will feature insightful conversations with representatives from non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting veterans, as well as experts discussing programs within the Veterans Affairs (V.A.) aimed at assisting veterans with their needs. From discussing innovative therapies to highlighting community resources, this podcast sheds light on the myriad of ways

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Ep. 75 - Talking With James Jackson, Co- Founder of...

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2026/03/15

Send a text We sit down with Marine veteran James Jackson to talk about the “creep up” of stress, stigma, and silence that can follow veterans long after service. We also unpack how Call On Me Foundation responds when the unthinkable happens by delivering immediate financial support and staying present for surviving families. • James’ path from Virginia to the Marine Corps and Iraq deployment work on ordnance • Why comparing trauma shuts down veterans’ stories and delays healing •...

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Ep. 74 - (Recorded on location) HERD Foundation...

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2026/03/13

Send a text Once again I record live from Herd Foundation in Delray Beach during a veteran barbecue that shows how grants, community partners, and horses come together to create real healing. We hear why equine assisted services build patience, calm, and connection, plus why a handmade Quilt of Valor can break through walls that nothing else touches. • partnering with Delray Beach Elks Lodge to fund Herd programming through a $10,000 grant • why locals miss the ranch even after d...

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Ep. 73 - Eric Weaver - From Service To Support:...

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2026/03/09

Send a text I sit with Eric Weaver to trace the road from Gulf War service through hidden trauma, the life-changing role of a service dog, and the rise of Broward Vet Working as a practical, human network for veterans across South Florida. The talk blends hard truths, humor, and clear steps anyone can take to plug in. • RIF fallout, base closures, and early exit impacts • The slow arrival of trauma and loss of empathy • How Gent the service dog interrupts panic and nightmares • Inside Patrio...

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Ep. 72 - Tomas Coles-Reyes, Founder of A Vets Place -...

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2026/02/17

Send a text We trace Thomas Coles-Reyes’s path from a draft-day shock and a brutal homecoming to two years on the streets, a life-saving mentor, and the creation of A Vets Place. He explains why permanent housing beats transitional models, how he built a one‑stop hub for veterans and families, and what it took to rebuild after losing everything. • core theme of dignity through permanent, affordable housing • childhood instability, institutional care, and forgiveness • homelessness in New Yor...

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Ep. 71 - Growing Calm: Veterans, Yoga, And Greens....

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2026/02/09

Send a text I talk with Natasha and Lee from Points for Patriots to explore Battle Buds, a veteran wellness program that pairs yoga with hydroponic gardening to rebuild structure, lower stress, and deliver fresh food to neighbors in need. Former NFL player Lee Hightower and Army veteran yogi Natasha Rector share how breath, plants, and community help veterans find purpose and calm. • origin of Points for Patriots and its three pillars of wellness, connectedness, social entrepreneurship • Lee...

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Ep. 70 - Talking With Tim Roberto - Inside “Stomping...

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2026/02/01

Send us a text We sit down with Marine veteran and counselor Tim Roberto to trace how pain became purpose and why Stomping Out The Stigma offers ten free, confidential therapy sessions to first responders and veterans. We follow his 100-mile Surfside walk, the moments that changed minds, and the simple systems that save lives. • origins of long-term recovery and stigma • Marines, AWOL, addiction and depression • first 20-mile walk and organic momentum • why confidentiality beats fear of HR a...

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Ep. - 69, Award Winning Director, Richard X. Golphin...

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2026/01/22

Send us a text We talk with filmmaker and actor Robert X. Golphin about Chest Candy, a 17-minute short that shows how PTSD reshapes a home and how three generations of women fight for one veteran. We explore craft choices, authentic casting, festival wins, and why community screenings matter. • origin of the story in a 30-second reel and veteran feedback • why the film focuses on family impact over battlefield scenes • research, consultants, and restraint to avoid sensationalism • casting se...

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Ep. 68 - Natalie Schibell, Veteran Transitions Made...

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2026/01/14

Send us a text We open the year with a candid look at veteran transition, from hard knocks to a practical roadmap that turns service into civilian success. Natalie Schibell, Navy veteran and founder of Mission to Commission, shares how a 60-page playbook, secure tools, and “always care” support veterans, spouses, and even students. • origin story in Navy medicine and recruiting • painful transition lessons and repeated resets • why “everyone hires veterans” is a myth • translating rank and b...

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Ep. 67 - Hayley Thomas, A Former Navy Dog Handler...

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2025/11/24

Send us a text We trace Haley’s path from Navy Master-at-Arms to K9 handler, through injury, loss, and COVID isolation, and into a Skillbridge placement at an equine nonprofit that helped her reframe control, connection, and purpose. Candid stories of hypervigilance, TBI questions, therapy wins, and the reality of starting over as a single mom sharpen a hopeful blueprint for transition. • choosing the Navy and MA route amid height and weight assumptions • earning the leash, certification pre...

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Ep. 66 - Veteran, Jalen Auer from The Fire Watch...

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2025/11/16

Send us a text We trace Jalen Auer’s path from Air Force rescue pilot to South Florida program manager at The Fire Watch, and we go deep on grief, stigma, and the tools that save lives before a crisis explodes. A full-circle Huey Helicopter story sets up a candid look at transition, mental health, and community action that works. • origins in Boynton Beach and drive to serve • rescue pilot training, Huey inspiration, instructor years • duty stations, family life, and tough transition out • s...

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Ep. 65 - LIVE at HERD Foundation's Annual Fundraiser,...

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2025/11/10

Send us a text We record live at Fall at the Farm, where veterans, families, and neighbors gather to celebrate HERD Foundation’s Freedom Patch program. Short conversations show how horses teach presence, why aftercare keeps people connected, and how community partners expand the work. • live fundraiser energy and purpose • overview of Freedom Patch equine-assisted services • veteran reflections on reading horse signals • skepticism turning into trust and change • Tiffany on camps, families, ...

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Ep. 64 - Interview With Nick Cannon from the Wounded...

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2025/11/08

Send us a text We look at how WVRF delivers urgent financial aid and critical dental care across Florida, why 85% of veterans cannot access VA dental, and how focused partnerships turn donations into fast, visible impact. Stories like 101-year-old WWII veteran Richard Rossi’s full-mouth restoration show what dignity restored looks like. • teaching veterans storytelling and podcasting through One Man One Mic Foundation • WVRF mission focus on urgent financial aid and critical dental care • wh...

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Ep. 63 - Marine Combat Veteran, John Schrey. From...

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2025/10/26

Send us a text We trace John’s path from Marine combat engineer to addiction, homelessness, and back to purposeful service, detailing how brotherhood, hard choices, and real treatment rebuilt his life. We also break down gaps in VA community care and how Haven for Heroes moves fast in crises. • choosing the Marine Corps and combat engineer path • deployments to Helmand and the bond of brotherhood • surviving IED blasts and lingering concussion effects • non‑deployable status and the slide in...

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Ep. 62 - Bob: From High School Drop Out at 16 to...

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2025/10/19

Send us a text A veteran’s life arcs from a 17-year-old paratrooper in Vietnam to 18 years on New York streets, to a late-life mission rescuing fellow veterans. Raw scenes of war, failed recovery, homelessness, and hard-earned redemption shape a clear path to purpose. • early enlistment, jump school, 1962 Vietnam operations • traumatic recoveries, Saigon bombing aftermath • post-war collapse, suicide attempt, coma • marriage under strain, untreated PTSD • walking into homelessness, survival ...

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Ep. 61 - Art, Hands, and a Flag. Artist Ariel Basso's...

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2025/10/12

Send us a text We talk with artist and musician Ariel Basso about a life in art shaped by Miami roots, Brooklyn grit, and a mother’s blindness that sparked a tactile mixed-media method. The conversation builds toward “We Are America,” a community flag made from the handprints of veterans’ families, alongside a documentary and an original song with a children’s choir. • first‑generation Cuban American upbringing and early street creativity • New York years in music and found‑object sculpture ...

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Ep.60 - From Vietnam Vet to The No White Flags...

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2025/09/29

Send us a text A veteran’s spark in a public restroom becomes a nationwide mission to restore independence in the most private room of the home. We unpack the tech, the funding grind, the caregiver load, and the culture shift that lets amputees lead with pride—not surrender. • mission of One Man One Mic and Art’s background • how a hand dryer led to the Tornado Body Dryer focus • expanding from veterans to amputees, ALS, Parkinson’s • partners and discounts from Toto, Delta, Mr. Electric • t...

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Ep. 59 - From Marine to Law Enforcement to First...

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2025/09/16

Send us a text Jeremy Tindall, Marine Corps veteran and former police officer, shares the inspiring story behind Operation Mayday 13, his emerging nonprofit dedicated to supporting injured first responders through custom t-shirt fundraising campaigns. After witnessing the financial struggles facing an injured local police officer, Tindall transformed his screen printing business into a powerful platform for community support, creating personalized designs that have raised thousands of dollars...

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Ep. 58 - Sazha Ramos: How One Navy Veteran Overcame...

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2025/09/07

Send us a text Navy veteran Saja Ramos shares her powerful journey from military service to addiction recovery, now serving as VP of Military and Veteran Affairs at American Addiction Centers. After a traumatic brain injury and vision loss from a car accident in Italy, she transformed her personal struggle with opioid addiction into a mission helping other veterans find treatment and purpose. • Joined the Navy in 2008 after high school, working in Information Technology in Sicily, Italy • Su...

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Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text Melvin Azofeifa, founder and CEO of Stairway for Heroes, shares how a golf nonprofit is helping veterans heal through camaraderie, connection, and community. His personal journey from military transition struggles to finding purpose through golf reveals how recreational activities can combat isolation and create lifelines for veterans. • Founded Stairway for Heroes after discovering golf's therapeutic benefits during his difficult transition from 14.5 years in the Navy • Provi...

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Ep. 56 - Creating Sanctuary: The Journey of Iraq War...

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2025/08/25

Send us a text Lucas Lewis transforms his family farm into a free mountain retreat for veterans, giving them space to rest, relax, and reconnect through Project Gallantly Forward. The nonprofit offers cabins, RV hookups, and a peaceful natural setting where veterans can decompress without financial burden. • Founded by Iraq War veteran Lucas Lewis after witnessing veterans struggle with civilian transition • Named to honor the 10th Mountain Division's 171st Cavalry and their motto "Forward" ...

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