Operation Pathfinder

This Episode is dedicated to Capt. Joseph Spencer, US Army, Vietnam Veteran   Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 012 Season #1 Wrap Up In this briefing, we will review each episode in season #1 and discuss what to expect in Season #2, premier May 17th 2019

This Episode is dedicated to US Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 11 “Because I have PTSD” In this intel briefing, I will discuss the nagging voice that is played over and over again by PTSD

This Episode is dedicated to US Army Veterans - Ernesto Burrell, Jedediah Zillmer, Chris Thorp and US Marine Corp Veteran Drew Kostic. Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 10 - A Veteran and his Service Dog  In this intel briefing, I sat down with Luke Clark a US Army Veteran and a County Veteran Service Officer, to discuss his experience with “Bailee” his Service Dog [00:00:34] -Mission Statement [00:01:04] Guest Introduction [00:01:15] Guest Background [00:01:27] Military Experience [00:02:10] Losing Brothers to PTSD [00:02:50] Understanding the experiences [00:03:21] Getting over Victimhood [00:04:00] Straightening Out my Life [00:04:37] Going Back to School [00:05:48] Bailee [00:07:10] New Purpose [00:12:25] Learning the Transition [00:14:52] Making Better Choices [00:21:01] Developing Your Mission [00:25:00] Reaching Out After a Loss [00:28:35] Service Dog Stereo-Types [00:39:09] Passion [00:41:44] Grand Traverse County VA [00:42:27] Honoring a Veteran or 4 [00:43:01] Outro [00:43:26] Disclai

This episode is dedicated to Frank Williams, U.S. Air Force veteran. Operation Pathfinder navigating PTSD episode #09. We are ready (WAR) In this Intel Briefing, we'll dive deeper into additional resources for veterans first responders and many other trauma survivors to keep us so the high level of readiness. Code Green for Responders The Code Green Campaign Fire/EMS Helpline National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) (888) 731-FIRE (3473) Police, Law Enforcement Helpline Copline.org (800) 267-5463 1st Responders and their families SafeCallNow.org (206) 459-3020 Sexual Trauma Survivors HelpGuide.org National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (800) 950-NAMI (6264)  

This Episode is Dedicated to Donald Hoback Operation: Pathfinder, Navigating PTSD episode # 008 A conversation with a County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) You'll hear from the director of the Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs office in Traverse City Michigan as he discussed the many available resources you have at your disposal right now. [00:00:35] – Mission Statement [00:01:03] – Guest Introduction [00:01:18] – Guest [00:02:13] – Description of a CVSO’s responsibilities! [00:02:49] – Certificate of Eligibility [00:03:30] – Peer-To-Peer Support Group [00:04:21] – Compensation & Pension Claim [00:06:11] – Medical Records [00:07:46] – Nexus Statement [00:08:52] – Debunking Misinformation [00:10:12] – PTSD and your Gun Rights [00:12:16] – Income limitations for Compensation & Pension [00:12:49] – Mental obstacles for Veterans [00:14:41] – Grand Traverse County Location Grand Traverse Veteran Affairs Office – Click Here for more information on CVSO in Grand Traverse County, Michigan Grand Traverse,

This episode is dedicated to US Navy veteran William J. Spencer. Operation Pathfinder navigating PTSD. Episode #7. Building your team. And in this Intel briefing I will be discussing the important members of your team and how each member's role is necessary for a successful campaign. [00:00:28] – Mission Statement [00:00:58] – The Team [00:01:14] – Medics [00:03:44] – Intelligence Officer [00:04:21] – Episode #6 & Research Reference The Oaks Treatment Center Dialectical Behavior Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [00:04:28] – Intelligence Officer (Continued) [00:05:09] – Counter-Intelligence Officer  [00:06:25] – Translators [00:08:04] – Supply & Logistics [00:08:43] – Show Notes Research County Veteran Service Offices [00:09:24] – Build Trust with Your Team [00:09:45] – Honoring a Veteran [00:09:58] – Next Week's Episode [00:10:11] – Check us out! [00:10:38] – Disclaimer

  This Podcast is Dedicated to Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart of Bay City, MI [00:00:08] – Introduction [00:00:23] – Host [00:00:27] – Mission Statement [00:01:02] – The PTSD Tool Box The VA’s PTSD Tool Box Modules [00:01:29] – Week #1 - Understanding the enemy [00:02:11] – Week #2 - Understanding the tools [00:02:45] – Week #3 - Understanding the importance of sleep Sleeping with PTSD [00:03:49] – Week #4 - Understanding the moods [00:04:32] – Week #5 - Understanding the anger Cognitive Behavior Therapy [00:05:41] – Week #6 - Understanding the grief & guilt [00:06:46] – Taking away PTSD's advantages [00:07:22] – Do not allow others to control your mind [00:08:05] – Honoring a Veteran [00:08:28] – Build our army of warriors [00:09:21] – Next week's episode; A Spouse’s Perspective [00:09:35] – Disclaimer

This episode is dedicated to Army Master Sergeant Peter McKenna, Jr. from Bristol, RI Transitioning from the military with guest Brad Stinson of the Team Brad Stinson Podcast.    [00:00:23] – Host [00:00:27] – Mission Statement [00:00:59] – Introduction [00:04:14] – Leaving My Unit [00:05:56] – The Tribe [00:06:48] – Discovering [00:08:24] – Losing a Marine! [00:12:14] – The Professional Transition Brad Stinson, USMC Veteran VA Home Loan Specialist Benchmark Mortgage (616) 916-9295 Brad@TeamBradStinson.com [00:14:42] – Building a family [00:16:35] – The Struggle [00:23:41] – What's Next? [00:24:30] – First Step

This episode is dedicated U.S. Marine Corps and CIA agent Michael Spann Operation Pathfinder Navigating PTSD Episode #4 - PTSD's army structure. In this episode you'll receive additional intel on PTSD squadrons and task units used to brutally attack you on a daily basis. [00:00:07] Introduction [00:00:28] Host [00:00:33] Mission Statement [00:01:09] Task Units and Squadrons [00:01:51] Task Unit 1 [00:02:02] Task Unit 2 [00:02:24] Task Unit 3 [00:02:50] Task Unit 4 [00:03:28] Task Unit 5 [00:04:03] Task Unit Summary [00:04:53] Five Squadrons [00:05:18] Alpha Squadron [00:05:51] Bravo Squadron [00:06:16] Charlie Squadron [00:06:53] Delta Squadron [00:07:24] Echo Squadron [00:08:38] Squadron Summary [00:09:08] Honoring a Veteran [00:09:45] Conclusion Disclaimer Operation Pathfinder is based on my views and experience with PTSD but we'll be evidence based as possible. I welcome any comments suggestions or corrections of errors. Take no money from drug device or medical companies. Always consult your own physici

This episode is dedicated to US Marine Corps Force Recon Chief Warrant Officer Solomon Godwin. 003 - Diagnosing PTSD [00:00:15] Introduction [00:00:29] Host [00:00:33] Mission Statement [00:01:04] Weapons and Tactics [00:01:30] You Medic [00:02:31] DSM-5 [00:03:26] Criterion A [00:04:04] Criterion B [00:04:31] Criterion C [00:04:50] Criterion D [00:05:33] Criterion E [00:06:05] Criterion F [00:06:13] Criterion G [00:06:28] Criterion H [00:07:42] Fundamental first step [00:09:39] Fog of War [00:10:12] Honoring a Veteran [00:11:09] In Closing [00:11:43] Disclaimer Show Notes [00:00:15] Operation Pathfinders episode number three, Diagnosing PTSD. In this Intel Report I will be discussing with you the criteria of PTSD and what you need to do right now to get squared away. [00:00:29] Hello everyone I'm your host Ben Williams veteran and advocate. [00:00:33] PTSD is the toughest enemy you'll ever face. This relentless adversary will destroy you from the inside out until it has taken you early in life. He is determi

This episode is dedicated to Petty Officer Spencer Williams, Active Duty US Navy There is a sense of numbness and despair eating away at you right now. On the outside, you try to show everyone that you are ok. But deep down you really don’t care about them. You don’t really care if you go out with friends or being late for work. You try to care. You try to display some sense of care in your body - especially when it comes to your children and your spouse. But deep down, you have an issue with even caring for yourself. You may be afraid of your spouse leaving you. Or you could be afraid they might learn something about you - something so terrible - that you feel they will leave you or look at you differently. Or hell maybe your scared what others may think of you, if you’ve been diagnosed with PTSD! At times, waves of emotions will rush over you like a tidal wave, slapping you around, knocking you down and tearing you apart. Even if you could explain how you feel, there is absolutely no way anyone will truly u

PTSD is a silent invader occupying your mind and thoughts. Overtime, this invader creeps in and affects your personality, emotions, desires, and ambitions. No one sees this invisible enemy while it wreaks havoc on a warrior’s mind! This pathetic enemy will take up camp in your mind and start to slowly strangle you into submission and may ultimately take your life!