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69: Brandon Saiz on getting validation

February 1, 2022 by angelansantillo

On episode 36, Brandon Saiz shared a moment about achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He’s back to share a new moment that has altered his outlook and how he views his time in the Coast Guard: a recent diagnosis of ADHD. We talk about changing perspectives, new understandings, and finally getting validation. Additional resourcesBrandon’s previous episode on becoming Chief Petty OfficerConnect with Brandon on Instagram or Twitter

Categories: Career, Family, Mental Health, Military Veteran, The Mind, Veteran Issues

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11: Stephan Wolfert on rewiring the brain with Shakespeare and science

November 12, 2018 by angelansantillo

Veteran Stephan Wolfert was working with the famous choreographer Twyla Tharp when she said something that clarified everything.  We talk about his time in the Army, how he became an actor, his work with veterans through DE-CRUIT, and the scientific proof that Shakespeare and theater are the keys to healing trauma. Part Two of my special Brain Double Header. Listen to Part One: Bill Monroe on getting better (and not getting best) Additional Resources DE-CRUIT DE-CRUIT: science publications  Cry Havoc, solo performance […]

Categories: Mental Health, Military Veteran, Most Listened To, Science, The Arts, The Mind, Trauma, Veteran Issues

05: Brian on drawdown and life after the Marines

October 2, 2018 by angelansantillo

During President Obama’s second term, the military was scaled back.  Brian talks about being impacted by the drawdown and what life is like after serving twelve and a half years in the Marines. Additional resources Center for Strategic & International Studies, “What Has the Budget Control Act of 2011 Meant for Defense?” The Washington Post, “Obama announces new, leaner military approach” The New York Times, “Is It Wise to Cut Military Spending?” PBS News Hour, “Fact-checking GOP candidate claims on […]

Categories: Career, Grief & Loss, Military Veteran, Politics, Veteran Issues

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