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Behind the Warrior

EOD Warrior Foundation - Maria Schabla

117 episodes

9 months ago

Send us a text Join us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry. In this interview we are swept into a story of two soul mates who met on a mountaintop, and learn how their love story unfolds into the most adventurous courtship that spans across some of the highest summits in the world. https://www.donnaikenberryphotography.com/...

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Send us a text Join us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry. In this interview we are swept into a story of two soul mates who met on a mountaintop, and learn how their love story unfolds into the most adventurous courtship that spans across some of the highest summits in the world. https://www.donnaikenberryphotography.com/...

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Behind the Warrior

Ep. 117 - Mike Vining and Donna Ikenberry: The Highpoint Love Story

Send us a text Join us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry. In this interview we are swept into a story of two soul mates who met on a mountaintop, and learn how their love story unfolds into the most adventurous courtship that spans across some of the highest summits in the world. https://www.donnaikenberryphotography.com/...

9 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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Ep. 116 - CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer

Send us a textIn the second interview in this two part series on ice baths, we are speaking with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. In this episode Jason shares his winding career path, which ultimately led him to the discovery of the powers of ice baths, his journey of cofounding Morozko Forge, and the powerful benefits of ice baths. Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E1...

11 months ago

2 hours 12 minutes

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Ep. 115 - Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess - Ice Baths

Send us a textJoin us for the first in a two part series on Ice Bathes! The series starts with a candid interview with Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess. In this interview Kris and Jess share the struggles with mental health that Kris dealt with after retiring from the Marine Corps, and how Ice Bathes have been instrumental in his journey to health and wellness.The second interview we will speak with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer....

11 months ago

1 hour

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Ep. 114 - Volunteer Spotlight: EOD Veteran & EODWF Volunteer, Henry VanNess

Send us a textIn gratitude for all of the incredible volunteers that support the EOD Warrior Foundation and the EOD Family in so many important ways, we would like to spotlight and celebrate Army EOD Veteran and volunteer extraordinaire, Henry VanNess!Join us in this light hearted interview with Henry, the unlikely bomb tech, who stumbled into the EOD career field and found bonds that last a lifetime. Thank you Henry and thank you to anyone who has given their valuable time, effort and c...

11 months ago

31 minutes

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Ep. 113 - Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price

Send us a textJoin us for an exciting interview with Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price! In this episode Brian shares stories from his recent summit of Mt Rainier in Washington as he prepares to leave in a couple of days to attempt to summit Granite Peak in Montanna. Brian shares his love of mountain climbing and is a huge advocate for hitting the peaks! Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect...

11 months ago

38 minutes

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Ep. 112 - Retired Major General Randy Manner & The Transition Series

Send us a textJoin us for an interview with Retired Major General Randy Manner! In this interview Randy talks about his military career and the Transition Series, which is a series of videos that offer best practices for transitioning from military to civilian life or those who are currently employed but looking for more fulfilling opportunities!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmDO_YagAt33hYaKFDf4fgT4j5MEtbAMeSupport the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today!...

1 year ago

51 minutes

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Ep. 111 - Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cultures

Send us a textAs we celebrate 50 years of women in EOD, join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cultures. April's talks about her recently released book which addresses the disparities between policy discourse and the lived experiences of women in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community who these policies seek to regulate throug...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Ep. 110 - Mike Vining, Brian Castner & the EOD History Path

Send us a textJoin us in an interview with Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining, and former Air Force EOD Officer and bestselling nonfiction writer Brian Castner and learn about their exciting careers and their post EOD adventures where they each reinvented themselves. You will also learn about their efforts to make the EOD History Path a place where all members of the EOD Family will feel at home while learning about the dangerous a...

1 year ago

59 minutes

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Ep. 109 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Army Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle

Send us a textJoin us for a candid interview with Active Duty Army Lieutenant General Heidi Hoyle as we continue to spotlight outstanding Leaders in EOD! In this interview Heidi shares stories about her upbringing and how she went from a successful swimmer and gymnast with no interest in the military to graduating from the United States Military Academy. She also shares what she thinks makes the EOD Family so strong and some fantastic career advice for those wishing to be the best...

1 year ago

41 minutes

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Ep. 108 - Lamarque Polvado & Dean Browell - CareStarter

Send us a textJoin us for an exciting conversation with Lamarque Polvado, a serial entrepreneur whose career trajectory was forever changed by the diagnosis of his daughter with severe autism and Dean Browell, Social Listening Innovator and Chief Behavioral Officer of Feedback. In this episode you will learn about the remarkable results of a recent pilot study conducted at Travis AFB and an innovative app that is revolutionizing the way that military families with children with special ...

1 year ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Ep. 107 - Aaron Harris, Kilo 9 and the Bestie Boost

Send us a textDo you have a service animal that is your best friend? Join us for an interview with Army EOD Veteran Aaron Harris, whose service dog, Noveske, goes everywhere he goes! In this interview we will hear some stories from Aaron's time in the Army, and we'll learn about Kilo 9, a veteran owned and operated company he started whose mission is to provide comfortable and safe transportation for your pet or service animal, through a device called the Bestie Boost! Service anim...

1 year ago

44 minutes

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Ep. 106 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Retired Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Read

Send us a textJoin us for the fourth interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our fourth interview is with former Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Reed. Jacquelyn grew up in a small country town in Colorado dreaming of being a war hero and spy, and as an adult her dreams came true. Join us for a riveting interview with a woman who never gave up and became an American Hero and the first female NSW Team Leader. Support the showClick here to support Behind the...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Ep. 105 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Marine Corps EOD Veteran, Michelle R.

Send us a textJoin us for the third interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our third interview is with former Marine EOD Tech and now Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Aerialist, Michelle R. Michelle shares stories from her combat deployments and how she navigated through her grief and loss and found a new path helping others heal. Plus she has some great advice for women entering the EOD career field! Support the showClick here to support Be...

1 year ago

46 minutes

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Ep. 104 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Air Force EOD Techs, MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka

Send us a textJoin us for the second interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our second interview is with Active Duty Air Force EOD Tech's MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka. Giselle and Tiffany share their perspectives on what makes the EOD community so unique and how female EOD students are benefiting from the mentorship of the JANES (Joint Advocacy for Naval EOD Students).Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today!...

1 year ago

36 minutes

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Ep. 103 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Kotula

Send us a textJoin us for the first interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our first interview is with Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Katula. Brie shares highlights from her life, her EOD career and words of wisdom that have helped her along the way. Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

1 year ago

36 minutes

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Ep. 102 - Conversations on Ketamine with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard

Send us a textJoin us for an interesting conversation with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard to learn obout Ketamine and how it is helping veterans struggling with depression and suicidal ideation and the science behind it. Mindspa: https://mindspadenver.com/about/Patriot PowerUp: Veteran Mental Healthhttps://www.innercept.com/veteran-inpatient-treatment/Wayne Packard is a proud ambassador for Consequence of Habit and Bigger Than The Trail, two non profits that p...

1 year ago

59 minutes

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Ep 101 - EOD Veteran Luke Ryker & Track Heroes

Send us a textJoin us this week for an exciting conversation with Air Force EOD Veteran Luke Ryker as he shares some wild stories from his time in EOD and learn how racing high performance cars can help improve your mental health and heal your brain. https://www.britannica.com/topic/ziggurat-at-Urhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/321893https://trackheroes.org/Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/w...

1 year ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Ep. 100 - Former EOD Tech Joe Fetzer & Innovative Organizational Development

Send us a textAre you looking to bolster your life and career and be the best version of yourself in the new year? Join us for an informative interview with former Marine EOD Tech Joe Fetzer to learn about Innovative Organizational Development, and for some great information on how you can develop your leadership skills, find your tribe, and cultivate a fulfilling career and life. Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfe...

1 year ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Ep. 99 - Operation Hat Trick with Dot Sheehan

Send us a textJoin us this week for a lively interview with Operation Hat Trick Founder, Dot Sheehan to learn about this incredible 501(c)3 non-profit serving our veteran family as they recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war. OHT is dedicated to all American service members and Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed in Iraq in 2008 and are buried side by side at Arlington National Cemetery, OHT never forgets their sacrifice. "They Promised to De...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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Ep. 98 - Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Rick Swift

Send us a textWant a heart-pounding thriller with a cause?Join us this week as we speak with Actress and Filmmaker, Julia Ling, and Producer, Movie Critic and Podcast Host, Rick Swift to learn about Veteran Powered Films and how they are working to empower veterans and servicemembers to create and tell their stories through film. You can support their efforts by watching their new trailer for the movie 'Homestead'! “Homestead” is a story about father-son relationships and struggling fam...

1 year ago

52 minutes