Veteran Voices: SITREP

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Tom & Chris Faust

10 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, co-hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with Army veteran and poet Chris Clark (SFC Retired) to explore how creative expression can help veterans process trauma and rediscover purpose after service. After retiring from over two decades in the Army, Chris found that transitioning to civilian life wasn’t as simple as expected. Through poetry, he discovered a powerful outlet for reflection, healing, and connection. Join us as we talk about: Replacing one ...

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Episodes (10/10)

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Poetry as Therapy: Finding Healing and Purpose After Service | Chris Clark Interview

3 weeks ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Breaking the Silence: Veterans, Addiction, and the Road to Recovery with Dr. Tony Dice

Episode 44 – Dr. Tony Dice: After the Trident Former Navy SEAL, firefighter, paramedic, and now clinical therapist, Dr. Tony Dice has lived through both the highs of service and the depths of addiction. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Dr. Dice opens up about the darker side of military culture, how alcohol and drugs became “emotional currency,” and the spiral that led him to rock bottom. He shares powerful moments from his fight for sobriety—what he calls “passive suicide”—and the tu...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Beyond PTSD: The Hidden Wounds of War with Dr. Brian Livesay

🎙️ Episode 43: Dr. Brian Livesay — Moral Injury, PTSD, and the Healing Journey In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Dr. Brian Livesay—Army veteran, psychologist, and innovator of Critical Memory Integration (CMI)—joins Tom and Chris Faust to dive deep into the unseen wounds veterans carry after service. From redefining PTSD as a survival response to exposing the silent epidemic of moral injury, Dr. Livesay brings a raw, compassionate, and expert perspective to the complex men...

3 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Battlefitted: How Robert Wheeler Turned Pain into Purpose

What happens when your military service ends, but the battle within continues? In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, Navy veteran Robert Wheeler shares his unfiltered story of identity loss, trauma, depression—and how he found hope again. From military police service to struggling through the dark aftermath of his transition, Robert opens up about holding a gun in his hand, nearly giving up, and what saved him: connection, coaching, and a mindset shift rooted in gratitude. Today...

3 months ago

31 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

From Soldier to Puzzle-Making Pioneer

In this episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with veteran and lifelong "word nerd" Gail Marie Beckman—a trailblazing cruciverbalist who's been crafting custom crossword and word search puzzles since 1991.Gail shares her inspiring journey from enlisting in the Army to escaping the family construction business to building a one-of-a-kind puzzle business from scratch. Learn how a typo-filled cable company sparked her first custom crossword, how her puzzles have b...

4 months ago

26 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Still in the Fight: Vanity Dawson on Advocacy, Healing, and the Mission Beyond the Uniform

Episode 40 - Interview with Vanity Dawton - Victim Advocate In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices: SITREP, hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with Vanity Dawson, an Air National Guard veteran, trauma therapist, and former SHARP and victim advocate. Vanity opens up about her personal journey from service member to licensed clinical professional counselor—revealing how her military experiences and personal trauma shaped her calling to support others. 💬 Hear how: Helping others helped Van...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

A Mother’s Mission – Theresa Hart & the Power of Newby-Ginnings

When grief meets grit, something extraordinary happens. In this soul-stirring episode of Veteran Voices, we sit down with Theresa Hart, a Gold Star mother who transformed unimaginable loss into unwavering service. After the death of her son, Sgt. Nicholas Newby, Theresa founded Newby-Ginnings of North Idaho—a nonprofit providing completely free support to veterans, active service members, and Gold Star families. What started in her garage is now a lifeline for thousands. 🔥 Hear how Newby-Ginn...

5 months ago

30 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Richard Kaufman: The Comeback Coach on Resilience and Redemption

Veteran Voices: SITREP - Episode 38 Welcome to another inspiring episode of Veteran Voices SITREP, where your voice matters! Join hosts Tom and Chris Faust as they sit down with the remarkable Richard Kaufman, also known as the "Comeback Coach." Richard is the host of the globally acclaimed Vertical Momentum podcast, a motivational speaker, and a two-time bestselling author. In this episode, Richard shares his incredible journey from overcoming personal struggles to becoming a beacon of hope ...

6 months ago

34 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

Understanding VA's Caregiver Support: Programs, Benefits, and Eligibility

Join Tom and Chris Faust on Veteran Voices SITREP for an in-depth exploration of the VA's Caregiver Support Programs. In this essential episode, we break down two crucial programs: the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) and the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC).Discover the wide range of support services available to caregivers, including:🚀 Education and training on various medical conditions🚀 Mental health support and counseling🚀 Skills trai...

7 months ago

13 minutes

Veteran Voices: SITREP

From Military Service to Mental Health Advocate

In this powerful episode of Veteran Voices SITREP, hosts Tom and Chris Faust sit down with Corey Robichaud for part two of this interview series. Corey shares his inspiring journey from military service to becoming a passionate advocate for veterans' mental health. Key highlights: - Corey's eye-opening experience seeing homeless veterans in Seattle - The challenges of transitioning to civilian life and finding purpose - How Corey landed his role at Telemynd and his mission to help veter...

8 months ago

30 minutes