Ben (@bharrow37 on IG) reminds us to "take a knee" - take some time to assess where you are, what's going on in life, and what you need.  And his story is incredible.   Want to know about mental toughness - Ben's story will help you get some perspective!   Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ben Harrow grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. After graduating from the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, he attended the United States Military Academy, where he was a 4-year letterman on the Lacrosse team that made NCAA appearances in 2003,2004, 2005. His senior year on the lacrosse team he was awarded the “Unsung Hero” Award for his selfless contributions to the team.  He commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry, attended Airborne School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, and Ranger School. He was an Infantry Platoon leader with 1st CAV division, and deployed to Iraq for 15 months with his platoon. Upon return from Iraq he immediately attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection, was selected and began the Special Forces Qualification Course.  In 2010, CPT Ben Harrow earned the coveted “green beret” and Special Forces tab. He was a Special Forces Detachment Commander, and led two separate Operational Detachment Alphas on deployments to Afghanistan supporting Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan.  On 15May2012 CPT Harrow stepped on an IED resulting in the amputation of both legs above the knee, two fingers on his right hand, as well as other injuries. During his recovery, he refused to give into his circumstances, and by his own ingenuity discovered a medical procedure to not only get himself up and walking but other wounded service members as well. He resides with his wife, and two children in Bethesda, MD and is the VP of Business Operations at PAM JETS. CPT Harrow was awarded three bronze stars, and a purple heart, amongst other awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

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Army Special Forces Captain who lost both legs and three fingers in an IED Explosion, Ben Harrow

Killian had a life changing moment... literally dying and being brought back to life... which changed him forever after. Check out Killian on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/killian-hemmy Contact him to share your story of resilience - killian@reflectionsonresilience.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Marine Corps infantry officer veteran and former FBI special agent Killian Hemmy

Mike Steadman is the Founder & CEO of​ ​IRONBOUND Boxing & Education, a nonprofit organization based in Newark, NJ that provides free amateur boxing training, entrepreneur education, and employment opportunities for Newark youth & young adults. Mike and his partner Keith Colon, oversee the IRONBOUND Boxing Academy, their free boxing gym for youth in Newark, NJ. Mike is also a three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion from the United States Naval Academy and Marine Corps Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan and Japan/Philippines. Mike trains CEOs and nationally ranked boxers. Outside of boxing, Mike’s provided consulting services to a billion-dollar corporation around veteran entrepreneurship. He also serves as an advisor and brand strategist to Dope Coffee Company, an Atlanta based e-commerce brand. In conjunction with Dope Coffee, he hosts a weekly podcast entitled “Confessions of a Native Son,” where he shares his perspectives on race, culture, and business. Through his efforts growing IRONBOUND Boxing, Mike has established himself as a high profile veteran advocate, and the new face of social entrepreneurship. To learn about IRONBOUND Boxing and their efforts in Newark, please visit www.Ironboundboxing.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Marine Officer Veteran Turned Boxing Gym Owner and Entrepreneur, “Iron Mike” Steadman

Clint Blankenship - @the_grill_billy on IG.  Current Navy Surface Warfare Officer - former Commanding Officer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Naval Surface Warfare Officer Clint Blankenship

Welcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Sabrina Ciaciura. Sabrina is a Navy Crytpologic Technician (Interpretrive). originally from Minnesota, served in the Navy for 6 years as a linguist. I got out January 2019 and now I lives in Australia. She has her degree in Family Social Science, and have studied psychology. She currently runs her own business as a online mentor for veterans and military members. She strives to provide tools to help those who wish to become free of the patterns and habits that trap them in unhappiness. She has an emphasis and passion on unraveling trauma and childhood wounds. Get a hold of Sabrina here: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-ciaciura-3030061b2 Instagram https://instagram.com/sabrinaciaciura?igshid=6d39yucq3m7r YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCLnl-z9yC9jZdjNohrvchSw http://www.sabrinaciaciura.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Navy Linguist now helping military members and veterans overcome obstacles - Sabrina Ciaciura

Welcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Rob Brinzer . Rob is a former Navy SEAL and fellow US Naval Academy classmate who, since leaving the Navy, has served in multiple leadership positions within corporate America and volunteers for several local charities or nonprofit organizations in Sacrament. He and his wife have four children ... and Rob overcame alcoholism and depression through the use of mindfulness and meditation and is now thriving. You can reach Rob here: Robert.brinzer@gmail.com http://linkedin.com/in/robertbrinzer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Former Navy SEAL who overcame depression and alcoholism with mindfulness, Rob Brinzer

Welcome to the Veteran’s PATH Podcast - I’m Jon Macaskill your host and today my guest is Peter Durand. Peter is a dedicated father, speaker, a serial entrepreneur, and a podcaster focused on helping leaders and entrepreneurs bring emotional intelligence, empathy and mindfulness to developing teams. Peter can be reached on http://linkedin.com/in/petedurand Email: rivalrouser@gmail.com Here’s his website: Eatingcrow.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Speaker, a serial entrepreneur, and a podcaster Peter Durand

My guest is Naval academy grad ... John Miles. At Annapolis, John was a multi sport Division 1 athlete. After graduating, he went on to serve as a Navy Information Warfare Officer serving at SEAL Team Eight, Naval Special Warfare Unit Ten, as the executive officer of the NSA detachment of the Joint Interagency Task Force South (JIATF-S) as well as on board a number of various ships and in a number of various conflicts all over the globe! Since his time in the Navy, John has led and founded several companies and been on the board of multiple nonprofits; he’s written a book, and he’s a keynote speaker! John also has a pretty wild mental health story - which we will get into in the show. John’s website: www.johnrmiles.com Email John: john@johnrmiles.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Navy Information Warfare Officer and author, John Miles

Check out Ben on Instagram at @fromkilltochill --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Navy Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) and avid Mindfulness Practitioner, Ben Durbin

Wendy Emminger is a 2003 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. She played soccer there and went on to lead and fly in the Air Force. Wendy battled with depression and found parayoga to be what saved and transformed her life. Wendy and I discussed her battles and overcoming them, her finding Four Desires Training, taking care of yourself first so you CAN take care of those you love/lead, and much more. A part of the Four Desires Training Wendy talks about is developing your Dharma Code (life purpose). One main part of the training is identifying your vikalpa, the thing that holds you back, and in Wendy’s case pride held her back from seeking out help - but she exhibits strength when she asks for help.   Check out Wendy’s video on ending veteran suicide here https://youtu.be/RrtdAOUwN9A You can contact Wendy here: Wendyemminger@gmail.com Find her here on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/wendy-emminger-0b17b67 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Air Force Veteran and Para Yoga Teacher, Wendy Emminger

My latest guest is “Doc” Shauna Springer - Author, Psychologist, and Trauma Expert. In this episode we cover so much - her work in the VA; her childhood; her book; her online education organization - Redefine Your Mission; military transition and the risks associated with that; and Stellate Ganglion Block treatment for PTS. Here’s all her information and information on topics discussed during the episode: Her company’s web address: https://www.docshaunaspringer.com/ Her most recent book, Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us... https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732167818/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_imm_t1_13TOFbWC83WGE Online Education Page: https://redefineyourmission.com/   LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/docshaunaspringer Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doc_Springer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docshaunaspringer/ And here’s a great video summary of Doc Springer’s work... https://youtu.be/qju_0-ayBj4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Author, Psychologist, and Trauma Expert, “Doc” Shauna Springer

Enrique Irby Welcome to the Veteran’s PATH podcast. I’m your host, Jon Macaskill and today my guest is Army Sergeant First Class Enrique Irby. Enrique found Yoga and Mindfulness to be the way to a clear and healthy mind and a new and supportive community. In this episode, we discuss: * His Army career * How he got started with yoga * His Instagram account profile highlighting yoga, meditation, and mindfulness IN uniform and how he uses that to break the stigma surrounding mindfulness and yoga * Lessening the stigma around mental trauma * Trauma informed yoga * Getting past the “I can’t meditate” problem * Just doing it and get started! Find out more about Enrique here: Instagram: riq_irby or conscious_soldier Check out our shirts here: https://veterans-path.hashtagplanet.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Army Sergeant First Class turned Yoga Teacher Enrique Irby

Welcome to the veteran’s path podcast. I’m your host Jon Macaskill and today my guest is former Navy Surface Warfare Officer turned painter, Kristin Cronic. In this show we discuss Kristin’s time in the Navy, her dramatic change in career trajectory and how painting helped her to heal from a stressful transition compounded by a new little one and loss caused by Hurricane Irma. Additionally, in the video version of this episode I’m opening up with some pieces of art painted by Kristin and then, during this episode, in the video, you can see some art that hangs at my office painted by a local veteran. You can see just how healing art can be! So if you get a chance check out the video on YouTube and check out Kristin’s work in the notes below: Kristin on IG: @easelonstribling https://www.easelonstribling.com https://www.kristincronicart.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Former Navy Surface Warfare Officer turned Painter

Today, my guest is Marine Veteran and Veteran advocate Gavin Tice. Gavin has such an interesting background - from traveling chef to Marine to to working in the VA to working with US Military Endurance Sports (USMES) member to teaching and practicing mindfulness and meditation. (He’s also got a very unique LinkedIn marketing tip - listen to the pronunciation of his name there to find out more!) We talk about: * his getting “lost in the sauce” at the VA * Working in the veteran nonprofit space * Man’s Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl * Art Therapy * Properly reviewing your DD-214!! * Losing your tribe * The stigma surrounding mental health and the use of mental prep by our ancient warriors. * Military Endurance Sports Find out more about Gavin and some of the things we discuss here: Gavin on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/gavin-tice US Military Endurance Sports: https://usmes.org. (Gavin says get out there and give it a shot!!) Man’s Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl, https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807014273/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_30q0Fb6QYY08Q --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

Marine Veteran and Veteran advocate Gavin Tice

Veteran’s PATH - helping veterans find Peace, Acceptance, Transformation and Honor through practical tools like meditation and mindfulness, physical and outdoor experiences, and a community of camaraderie. I’m Jon Macaskill, a Navy SEAL Commander turned Mindfulness Teacher. Here on the Veteran’s PATH podcast, I interview veterans, athletes, corporate leaders and many others who’ve overcome obstacles or adversity and found peace through the practices of meditation and mindfulness - breaking down the stigma of pursuing mental health and making it a priority - improving and saving lives! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

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