Military Network Radio

PTSD - An Enemy of Sleep - Yoga2Sleep & Positive Peers Help

While we primarily think of PTSD as a concern of veterans and first responders, it is also a concern among military spouses, teens, and children. Today we shine the light on PTSD in military families, teens and children and how to help parents recognize the warning signs and seek help. Judy Davis and Dr. Ingrid Yee share excellent experiences and recommendations to support open-door, non-judmental communication and resources to help families. Our military youth may internalize stressors and "adapt" to help the family; learn how to help your family and your community to seek and find support. Everyone serves, and together we make a difference! Cohost Jason McNamara joins today's program.

PTSD - A FAMILY AFFAIR

Transitioning to the community after military service is strongly assisted by the structured but flexible peer networks and ancillary networks of Squadleaders.org. co-founders, Jason McNamara and Ben Thompson, share their stories about this swiftly growing peer/mentor nationwide transition support network. Jaime Parent (USAF ret) of Rush Medical Center shares EN-Abled Vets, a partner org of Squadleaders, which trains and finds employment for vets in health IT. "Vets helping veterans transition. We've got your back, and your tomorrow..."

Squadleaders, Mentoring the Best Future for Vets

Veterans may want to stay fit, but need new options after combat. Getting up and going takes guts -- but it's worth it at any level to feel strong, fit, and healthier again. Kirk Bauer of Disabled Sports, USA (DSUSA) talks of the power of fitness to gain independence and confidence, Danny Farrar of SoldierFit runs a bootcamp for at-risk veterans, and Mark Toorock and Adrienne Toumayan share Parkour, a practice of pushing beyond fear to take exercise to new levels. Fitness for all, and a continuum of choice! Jason McNamara is co-host today.

Strong Body/Strong Mind - Fitness for All

Jason McNamara, founder of Squadleaders.org joins Linda today as co-host to discuss 360Vets with founders Justin Constantine and Scott Davidson. The value of collaborative networking for all aspects of the veteran experience is critical to smoother transition into the community. Craig Vandergoot of the NYU Military Family Clinic, a partner in the 360Vets Events discusses discreet behavioral health for families to assist in relationships and strong cohesion for returning veterans of all eras and their families. June 5th Event upcoming!

Veterans Success Resource Group

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) has significant effects on a household; from relationship communication to seeking help beyond symptom management. Learn how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and integrative nutrition and other additional/alternative therapies bring significant progress for TBI with measurable clarity and cognition, and most of all, hope!

Who Is the Stranger in Our House? TBI, Oxygen & More

Linda Kreter is joined by co-host Justin Constantine for a candid and realistic discussion about PTSD, veteran hiring, and employment success factors. We are joined by guest Harry Croft, MD of San Antonio, TX. Dr. Croft is a Board certified psychiatrist in adult psychiatry and addiction. He has evaluated over 7,000 combat veterans and speaks extensively to both medical communities and corporations about PTSD in the workplace. Hear a powerful show that will enlighten even the most knowledgable person. Together we make a difference!

PTSD is In My Office!

Linda Kreter is joined by co-host Pamela Stokes Eggleston today. Paul Bollinger, founder of Wounded Warrior Sailing shares Sail-Free Sundays, instruction, and Warrior Regatta sailing in Annapolis using specially-adapted boats for that rare family experience for recovering warriors and their families. (www.crabsailing.org and nshof.org) Ben King, Founder of Armor Down brings his yoga and mindfulness practices together for the 3rd annual Mindful Memorial Day 2015 at Arlington Cemetery, plus the Armor Down Smart Yoga Mat outreach program for vets. (www.mindfulmemorialday2015.org and www.armordown.org)

Pressed and Stressed - Ways to De-Stress