HeroFront is hosted by Josh White, a retired U.S. Air Force MSgt and viral storyteller named Veteran Podcaster of the Year. We dive deep into raw, unfiltered conversations about military life, trauma recovery, mental health, leadership, and resilience. Each episode features real stories of adversity and triumph from veterans, leaders, authors, and global changemakers—from war zones and Special Ops to the challenges of post-service life. Josh brings two decades of military experience to every interview, creating space for powerful dialogue that heals, educates, and uplifts listeners to action.
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HeroFront is hosted by Josh White, a retired U.S. Air Force MSgt and viral storyteller named Veteran Podcaster of the Year. We dive deep into raw, unfiltered conversations about military life, trauma recovery, mental health, leadership, and resilience. Each episode features real stories of adversity and triumph from veterans, leaders, authors, and global changemakers—from war zones and Special Ops to the challenges of post-service life. Josh brings two decades of military experience to every interview, creating space for powerful dialogue that heals, educates, and uplifts listeners to action.
The Woman in the Arena: How Theresa Carpenter is Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Advocacy in the Military
HeroFront
1 hour 27 minutes 12 seconds
1 year ago
The Woman in the Arena: How Theresa Carpenter is Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Advocacy in the Military
In this powerful episode of HeroFront, host Josh White is joined by Theresa Carpenter, an active-duty Navy Commander with an extraordinary 29-year military career. Theresa’s journey from enlisted member to Chief Public Affairs Officer for NATO’s Allied Maritime Command is inspiring, but it’s her work as a storyteller and advocate for mental health and positive change that truly shines.
Together, Josh and Theresa dive deep into how childhood trauma shaped their leadership paths, the importance of speaking truth to power in uniform, and navigating mental health recovery.
With over 140 episodes of her podcast S.O.S. (Stories of Service), Theresa is no stranger to highlighting everyday heroes, and she shares her valuable insights into public relations and overcoming adversity in both her personal and professional life. Don’t miss this compelling conversation that blends vulnerability, resilience, and the power of storytelling.
Check out her incredible podcast S.O.S. (Stories of Service) and while you're at it, check out her interview with me as the guest! Episode #113
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s-o-s-stories-of-service-ordinary-people-who-do/id1562487015?i=1000637905017
HeroFront
HeroFront is hosted by Josh White, a retired U.S. Air Force MSgt and viral storyteller named Veteran Podcaster of the Year. We dive deep into raw, unfiltered conversations about military life, trauma recovery, mental health, leadership, and resilience. Each episode features real stories of adversity and triumph from veterans, leaders, authors, and global changemakers—from war zones and Special Ops to the challenges of post-service life. Josh brings two decades of military experience to every interview, creating space for powerful dialogue that heals, educates, and uplifts listeners to action.
