Veterans Breakfast Club

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Welcome to the Veterans Breakfast Club! Our mission is to create communities of listening around veterans and their stories to connect, educate, heal, and inspire. Our two weekly pre-recorded programs are VBC Live and Greatest Generation Live. From the battlefields of World War II to the front lines of today’s active duty service, this podcast captures the voices, memories, and hard-earned wisdom of those who served. Each episode features powerful, firsthand stories from veterans across generations, revealing moments of courage, sacrifice, humor, and humanity. Listeners will hear untold experiences, lessons learned, and reflections that connect past and present military life. Whether honoring legacy or understanding modern service, this podcast bridges generations through authentic storytelling, preserving history while giving voice to those who continue to serve and protect around the world today and for generations to come forward.

Episodes

Mar 13, 2023

S7 Ep. 20: Can Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation cure PTSD?

Mar 13, 2023

1hr 25 sec

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

According to a recent report by the National Center for PTSD (2023) at some point in their life, 7 out of every 100 Veterans (or 7%) will have PTSD. In the general population, 6 out of every 100 adults (or 6%) will have PTSD in their lifetime. PTSD is also more common among female Veterans (13 out of 100, or 13%) versus male Veterans (6 out of 100, or 6%).

With the advent of new technologies, veterans have a wealth of options as they seek treatment as opposed to years past. On The Scuttlebutt we’ve attempted to demystify PTSD and provide information on available treatments; including Stellate Ganglion Block, Psychedelics, Writing, and even Grappling Martial Arts.

This week we highlight a new non-invasive treatment called Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation or TMS. Worn on the top of the head, TMS devices stimulate a user’s brain waves using powerful magnets as a way to ‘rewire’ their brain activity. Currently approved by the FDA for headaches and anxiety, veterans have seen overwhelmingly positive results when using TMS to treat PTSD. They have reported healthier sleep patterns, less headaches, relief from suicidal ideations, and more relaxed responses to outside stimulation.

Joining The Scuttlebutt to talk about TMS and their personal results from treatment are Post 9/11 Army veteran Dirk Harkins, (and the point-of-contact in Ohio for TMS – Contact info below), and Marine Corps veterans Terry Wildman (Vietnam era) and Brian Majewski (Granada, Iraq, Afghanistan). Also joining me is frequent Scuttlebutt co-host and mastermind behind this episode, WTRF News Anchor/Reporter, Kathryn Ghion.

If you are interested in receiving TMS treatments, you can contact Dirk Harkins through email at dirkharkins68@gmail.com or by phone at 740-491-7125.

WTRF Reporting on TMS 1 – http://bit.ly/3ZjH95v

WTRF Reporting on TMS 2 - http://bit.ly/3F2ZjAm

Mayo Clinic - http://bit.ly/3yh6eSy

Harvard Health Publishing - http://bit.ly/3ygdwpM

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

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Mar 6, 2023

S7 Ep. 19: Pan Am Museum Foundation

Mar 6, 2023

1hr 11 min

Pan Am Museum Foundation

The Pan Am Museum Foundation’s mission is to educate, celebrate, and inspire present and future generations by preserving historical and diverse personal stories of Pan American World Airways. Pan Am’s relationship with the military goes back decades and here to talk about that history are Museum Chair Linda Freire, Director of Curation And Historian John Luetich, and veteran and Director of Flight Operations Outreach Capt. John Marshall.

VBC Happy Hour with Pan Am Flight Attendants - https://bit.ly/3wdicvN

VBC Happy Hour with Pan Am Museum Foundation - https://bit.ly/3J58OSB

Pan Am Museum Foundation - https://www.thepanammuseum.org/about/

Wings of Freedom by Al Topping - https://bit.ly/3R6foKB

Last Flight Out - https://bit.ly/3iQiIN8

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Jan 30, 2023

S7 Ep. 18: Should I join the Navy?

Jan 30, 2023

52 min

Should I join the Navy?

Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about enlisting in the Navy are NTAG Officer Programs Officer & Outreach Coordinator LT Jade L. L. "Cool J" Reaves and Master at Arms, Coral Rodriguez. We talk with each of them about their service, how the Navy Talent Acquisition Group performs outreach to find the next generation of Navy recruits, and common questions they get about the Navy. For more information about joining the Navy see the links below:

Navy – https://www.navy.mil/

Are you looking to join the Navy? - http://bit.ly/3QY91sE

NTAG - https://www.navycs.com/districts.html

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Jan 23, 2023

S7 Ep. 17: Mission Transition author Matthew Louis

Jan 23, 2023

1hr 2 min

Mission Transition with Veteran Author Matt Louis

Joining The Scuttlebutt this week to continue our series on transitioning from the military to civilian life is Matthew Louis. Matt is an Army veteran and one of the nation’s leading experts in career transition for veterans and public service professionals. He coaches individuals on their transition efforts and advises employers on hiring programs designed to successfully assimilate veterans into their organization. He is the author of the award-winning HarperCollins book Mission Transition, a practical guide for veterans in career transition, their families, and their employers.

Matthew Louis Website - https://matthewjlouis.com/

Mission Transition - https://matthewjlouis.com/books/

Purepost - https://www.purepost.co/

What Color is Your Parachute - https://bit.ly/3XhDqnX

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Jan 16, 2023

S7 Ep. 16: War Movies Review

Jan 16, 2023

1hr 5 min

Military Movie Reviews

Army veteran Ryan Ahl, News Anchor Kathryn Ghion, and Filmmaker Evan Mulgrave join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk Military Movies. Spoilers ahead! This time, Ryan chose two World War II movies that couldn’t be more different in style and story. Up for critique are the 2018 zombie flick, OVERLORD starring Wyatt Russell and the 2014 big-budget, tank warfare film, FURY starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf. What did we like? What drove us nuts? Join us for hilarity, ranting and raving, and Nazi Zombies.

Overlord – https://bit.ly/3Xcu8cB

Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USPd0vX2sdc

Fury - https://bit.ly/3vGBJEv

Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNHuK1rteF4

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Jan 9, 2023

S7 Ep.15: Army Career Skills Program

Jan 9, 2023

52 min

Career Skills Program with Ryan Skinner

Ryan Skinner is an active-duty Army serviceman who recently decided to transition out of the military. He joins The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about his service and his experience with the Army Emergency Relief’s Career Skills Program. Created in 2015, the Career Skills Program allows retiring and separating Soldiers to participate in skills training during their transitional period to improve their civilian employment options. The program’s focus is on pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeships, on-the-job training, internships, job shadowing and other types of employment skills training during Soldiers’ last 180 days of service.

Career Skills Program - https://bit.ly/3Q9uzSy

Is the CSP for you? - https://bit.ly/3vvzZhn

AFN Humphries highlights the CSP - https://bit.ly/3CgHmwY

The Scuttlebutt TAP Program - https://bit.ly/3ClTVXH

The Scuttlebutt Army Emergency Relief - https://bit.ly/3jOkO03

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Jan 2, 2023

S7 Ep. 14: Seth The Speaker

Jan 2, 2023

59 min

Seth the Speaker

Seth Miller is a 20-year Air Force veteran, author, podcast host, and motivational speaker. He recently joined VBC for our 12-hour Vet-a-Thon to talk about his service and what led him to write The Black Collar Mindset, a book which offers a powerful and inspirational plan to help people overcome any obstacle in their lives and attain whatever they want.

Seth The Speaker - https://www.seththespeaker.com/

The Black Collar Mindset - https://www.theblackcollarmindset.com/

Seth The Speaker Podcast - https://bit.ly/3VcHaoV

To watch the VBC Vet-a-Thon in its entirety - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fk8FTUEn2g

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Dec 26, 2022

S7 Ep. 13: The Warrior Next Door Podcast

Dec 26, 2022

1hr 29 min

The Warrior Next Door Podcast

Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo join The Scuttlebutt this week to talk about their shared passion for veterans’ stories. After completing more than 200 veteran interviews for the Library of Congress’s Veterans History Project, they decided share their experiences by creating The Warrior Next Door Podcast. In this podcast, Ryan and Tony explore their extensive library of oral histories of World War II veterans while adding compelling commentary and historical context. Beyond the podcast, you can view each veteran interview in its entirety by visiting The Warrior Next Door YouTube channel HERE!

Library of Congress - https://bit.ly/3BLzHGH

Warrior Next Door Podcast - https://bit.ly/3Wrb89N

YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thewarriornextdoorpodcast721

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/WarriorNextDoor/

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Dec 19, 2022

S7 Ep. 12: Tobacco Free Adagio Health

Dec 19, 2022

46 min

Tobacco Free Adagio Health

A recent report by the CDC found that more than 1 in 5 veterans reported being current cigarette smokers. Are you a smoker? Do you want to quit? Tobacco Free Adagio Health is here to help! They are dedicated to preventing and reducing tobacco use and increasing education about tobacco hazards and secondhand smoke. Joining The Scuttlebutt this week is Program Manager Diana Mihalcik. She joins us to talk about the programs TFAH has to offer including classes, nicotine replacement therapies, and a popular quit line – 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Tobacco Free Adagio Health https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/

Dec 12, 2022

S7 Ep. 11: American Warrior Festival

Dec 12, 2022

1hr 20 sec

American Warrior Festival – Dan Clor

Dan Clor doesn’t have your average Marine Corps story. His first stint in the Corps didn’t go as planned but what it did was light a fire in him to make things right. Dan joins The Scuttlebutt this week to tell his story of redemption and how if your fire burns hot enough you can overcome adversity. And that’s before he started the American Warrior Festival whose mission is to provide travel and entertainment for the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, and to give them access to Veteran support resources through their non-profit partners.

American Warrior Festival - https://americanwarriorfestival.com/

To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt

For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB

Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!

https://danddautosalvage.com/

https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/

http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/