As a Dad it's probably one of the hardest times in a mans life because we feel helpless without the right equipment that our wife has. We often are trying to balancing going back to work, coming home and supporting and relieving our wife. And we have this big feeling of not being enough. But what do you do about it is the hard question. Nate gives us some epic advice on this at the end and its spot on. Nate Riggs is a ten year Navy Veteran who took what he learned about growing up and...
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Are you on the road to twenty years in the Military? It can be the default road many who served fall into and it has many traps along the way that can have a big impact on your family. David's story is one that starts becoming a Dad at a young age and learning a lot of lessons along the way pretty quickly. If you are looking for a different way to twenty, this episode will surely lend to giving some alternative ideas. Topics Covered: Being a young Officer and a Dad Dinner time is important...
Thank you for Listening to the Episode! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] Follow Ben on Social Media to stay up to date on – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn For help, resources, and community support, please join the Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group. Be sure to check out all the free courses available to help come home to a better tomorrow. Heads Up: My posts may contain...
What did we have wrong about PTSD? This was one of my favorite questions from this interview and Dr. Hall's answer speaks to the lessons learned through the last 20 years of war and how they are being applied through treatment. June is mental health awareness month and what a great episode to bring this all important topic in the veteran community to the forefront of our lives. You might be reading this and thinking, great another episode I don't need because I got it figured out. I...
Thank you for Listening to the Episode! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] Follow Ben on Social Media to stay up to date on – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn For help, resources, and community support, please join the Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group. Be sure to check out all the free courses available to help come home to a better tomorrow. Heads Up: My posts may contain...
Are you doing enough? We can often think we are doing all we can do, but then one day you meet someone who is living life at a much higher level, getting more results, and doing it with the same amount of time. That is this kind of episode and the story of how Jason Wood rewired his life to become an ultra runner and a person of raising the bar every year.Topics Covered: Emotion Intelligence The journey of looking in the mirror Doing a Spartan Race Running as a process of healing How much...
Despite less than half of Americans (43%) understanding the true meaning of Memorial Day, and many confusing it with Veterans Day, the majority of Americans (83%) do believe it’s important to do something to commemorate Memorial Day. This Memorial Day weekend, USAA is bringing back its virtual Poppy Wall of Honor to give all Americans a unique opportunity to pause and remember military servicemembers who’ve given their lives for our country. USAA, a financial services provider founded nearly...
Link to Post: Memorial Day: Honor Those Who Didn't Return By Being Better Parent (citydadsgroup.com) Thank you for Listening to the Episode! Be sure to subscribe on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] Follow Ben on Social Media to stay up to date on – Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn For help, resources, and community support, please join the Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group. Be sure to check out...
Are you ready for the truth? Most people aren't and today's episode with Virginia Cruse is an example of the no-BS truth about PTSD from the view of someone who helps people through it and recovers from it. This episode is the longest and includes the most profanity in a single episode and I am proud that this is the topic that those two records were broken on. Virginia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor specializing in Military Issues and Combat-Related...
