It’s not what’s wrong, it’s what happened! Be Crazy Well, a podcast of Coming Home Well, explores mental and emotional wellbeing from the perspective that "a diagnosis" doesn’t tell the story of what happened to you. Understanding what happened provides the most important intel to plan and execute a new and effective mission to your mental health. Join Suzi and her mental health allies as she disrupts the mental health establishment and starts a mental health evolution! You have to Do Different, to Be Different, so you can create the person you deserve to be and the life you deserve to live. Each podcast will be filled with the newest mental health research, people who walk their mental health talk and wellness practices so we can BE CRAZY WELL.
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- Perseverance ~ Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Daniel "Doc" JacobsPerseverance - The persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. A word that could be at the top of Suzi guest today as he has continued to persevere through the obstacles. In today's episode Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Doc Jacobs joins Suzi as he talks about his desire to join the Navy , deployment and the moment life's journey gave him a new mission. He served eight years and two months in the United States Navy. He has served six-years and six months of this service as a combat wounded Corpsman. Doc was sent to 3 rd Battalion 7 th Marine Regiment just weeks prior to their deployment to Ramadi, Iraq in September of 2005. Doc was in combat for six and a half months on a seven- month deployment when his “gun truck” was struck by an I.E.D (improvised explosive device) that consisted of three 155mm artillery rounds. Up until that point, Doc had over 225 Combat Patrols. After two full years of full physical, mental, and spiritual recovery which included losing his left leg (below the knee), three toes from his right foot, and three partial fingers from his left hand, Doc returned to the Fleet Marine Force and became one of the few in the Navy to do so. Not only was Doc one of the few amputees to return to the Fleet Marine Force for the Navy, but he also made US Naval and Marine Corps history by being the first amputee in Naval history (especially Corpsman rating) to EVER be assigned to an infantry unit. Doc did more than just his job as a Corpsman: he has done 25 world marathons (9 as half marathon runner), most recent being the San Diego Rock and Roll Half Marathon on June 2, 2019 with a modest time of 2 hours and 50 minutes and Detroit’s International Half Marathon on October 17, 2021 in 2 hours and 58 minutes. He has recently competed in his first team triathlon on October 24, 2021 (the run portion). All marathons were completed as an amputee. Doc is planning to be one of the few amputees to ever run a half marathon on all seven continents. Want to read Doc' story? Follow the link Here and Back Again: Stories from a Combat Navy Corpsman Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!0 comments0
- Isaac Salvidar ~ I Will Not Become My DiagnosisSuzi is joined today by Isaac Salvidar, US Marine Veteran and Program Manager at Merging Vets and Players Las Vegas Chapter. Isaac shares his journey of healing and his determination not to be his diagnosis. As a first generation American in his family Isaac began to pave his way to success many diverse routes of achievement. As one of those routes Isaac joined the Marine Corps to solidify his toughness and satisfy a feeling of belong, but this journey of growth came with a price. Listen in to Isaac's story and how he took the initiative to find his path of healing. Isaac's Bio Isaac was in the ROTC and was the first vice president of his high school when he enlisted with the US Marines at 18 before graduation. He left for boot camp in September 2005, two days after his sister’s wedding. His first duty station was at 29 Palms M.C.A.G.C.C. in the California desert for three and a half years with 1st Marines Division 2nd Battalion 7th Marines. He deployed to Iraq from January-August of 2007. During this time, he served as the Radio Operator for his squad. In the third year of his first enlistment in 2008, he deployed to Helmand Province Afghanistan. He was injured from I.E.D’s. blasts resulting in a concussion, torn shoulder, fractures, inflamed bulging discs, and compressed nerves in his back. Upon returning from his 2nd deployment, he was placed on limited duty and was prescribed opioids for the pain leading to addiction. “I was numb to the world. I had gone from being athletic to someone with no emotion and a lot of anger, pain, and barely able to move without the pain meds. I only slept a few hours at night and was also self-medicating with alcohol.” While in Afghanistan he re-enlisted to become a Marksmanship Instructor at Camp Pendleton, in San Diego County and executed orders in 2009 for his new duty station. In 2012 he was medically separated from the Marines. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!0 comments0
- Be Crazy Well Mar 6 · 50m Matt Shepard ~ Finding Strength & Letting GoIt is hard sometimes for us to give ourselves grace and recognize that we are all human. We all make mistakes and hit roadblocks that challenge our decision making. It is how we recover! It is how we explore empowering ourselves with knowledge to success and finding the love for ourselves to recognize we are allowed to make mistakes so we can learn and grow. Suzi talks with Matt Shepard in this episode about his challenges, finding strength and learning to let go. Recognize your accomplishments and Thrive in your SUCCESSES no matter how big or small. Live the life you so DESERVE!! Matt Bio Matt is a US Navy Veteran, personal chef, fitness coach and member of #mergingvetsandplayer. Matt enjoys giving professional hugs and spreading smiles and is always willing to accept a challenge to a starting match. In addition to spreading the joy Matt enjoys knitting and is the 1983 Cow Calling Champion. Matt is a supporter to those struggling and his own vulnerability and transparency helps to shine the light ahead for those trying to find their path forward. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!0 comments0
- John David "J.D." Morris ~ Real, Raw and RelatableReal Relatable and Raw Suzi talks with John David "J.D." Morris, Retired US Army Special Forces, Professional Shooting and TacticsInstructor, and Wellness Mentor about the real struggles, relatable stories and raw details of his life. Trauma is an individual and unique reality for each of us and we do struggle. And when we know we are not alone, we can then stand strong knowing we have many hands holding us up and helping us to move forward. We all deserve to be mentally healthy and stacking your team with those like minded members will create a tribe you can lean on and go to for support. Live the Life You Deserve! John's Bio In 1986, I enlisted in the U.S. Army and everything started to make sense. I found connection with other like-minded people and purpose in serving our country. I started out in the Airborne Combat Engineers at Ft. Bragg, NC, and served there from 1987-1991. Three overseas deployments; two to Honduras, Central America, and one to Operation Desert Storm would be the highlights of my MOS-12B career. During those years at Ft. Bragg, NC, I was always impressed with the “other guys” across the street on Smoke Bomb Hill. They were Green Berets. Upon returning from Desert Storm, I immediately went to Special Forces Assessment and Selection-SFAS. After completing selection, I attended and completed the Special Forces Engineer Course and Special Forces Qualification Course in 1992. In December 1992, I reported to B/3/5th SFG(A) at Ft. Campbell, KY. I had no way of knowing then, I would stay there until retirement in April 2008. I spent 13 years on Operational Detachments in 3rd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group(A). Over those 13 years, I served as the Engineer Sergeant, Intelligence Sergeant, and Operations Sergeant (Team Sergeant) on Special Forces A-Teams. I deployed five times under long term combat conditions from 1991-2006. We also deployed for numerous contingency operations in the Middle East during the 1990’s. After my third tour in Iraq during the Global War on Terror in 2006, I was very sick and confused. I suffered from PTSD and TBI; but couldn’t recognize it myself. After a medical retirement in 2008 at 21 years of service, I was lost in life after the military. It would take six more difficult years before the healing started. I am transparent about this part of my life in an attempt to give back and help others with the same post military and combat injuries. I offer the same support to local Law Enforcement and First Responders. I have also decided to dedicate my time after retirement to training others in local communities. My time spent over four decades in special military operations, combat operations, and specialized law enforcement operations will enhance and benefit all levels of training in our current society. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening! Be sure to SHARE, LIKE and leave us a REVIEW!0 comments0
- Be The Team Leader of Your Well Being ~ Everyone Has a Different StoryIn today's podcast we are revisiting Season 1 Episode 20 Everyone Has A Different Story. If you think you know it all, then how will you grow? The ancient Masters didn’t try to educate the people, but kindly taught them to not-know. When they think that they know the answers, people are difficult to guide. When they know that they don’t know, people can find their own way. ~ Tao Te Ching translated by Stephen Mitchell In this episode Suzi talks about "knowism" and how it can be hazardous when it comes to diagnosing. For a person who is struggling with trauma and trying to manage symptoms, concerns need to be heard! More often than not a one-fits-all approach is not the best practice. It is important for the person who is struggling to express what is working and what is not working! And as a healthcare professional there needs to be an openness to finding what works best for their patient's health, mindset and overall well being. Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/Ptq7Y6Q1Wuo Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Love Is A VerbWhat is your internal dialogue of the word LOVE? One of the first words we learn is Love and understanding the physical sensations of pleasant and unpleasant. We teach our children about the words that represent emotions. In this episode, Suzi explores deeper how we are taught through our exposure to family and those around us how we define emotions and actions with words. We are taught the expectations and the definitions of how love is expressed and this can get very confusing as we grow. Listen in to how Suzi explains the primary emotions of joy, fear and sadness and how they can make up all the other emotions. Learn how to zero in on how "you are loving someone or how someone is loving you" Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Nate Banks ~ Concerned Veterans For America Part 2Suzi and Nate continued the conversation and dive into the importance of Veterans being able to have choices of where and who care for their needs through the VA especially if they are not local to a VA Medical Center. CV4A lays the grassroots of policies to move through legislation to give Veterans more control over their healthcare. Nate touches on some of those bills and policies, the Mission Act and how folks can assist through surveys and volunteering. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast platform. Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VxN1S24H3oY Learn more about the Concerned Veterans for America by visiting cv4a.org Follow CV4A on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ConcernedVetsForAmerica/ Interested in volunteering for CV4A? Sign up at https://cv4a.actcentr.com/Signup/register Seven Years After The Phoenix Veteran Affairs Scandal https://cv4a.org/seven-years-after-phoenix-scandal-va-is-failing-veterans-by-not-fully-implementing-the-mission-act/ NATE BANKS Bio Nate Banks is the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America in Colorado and a veteran of the United States Navy. Nate enlisted in the Navy in 1999. He is a plank owner, meaning he was an original crew member stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). He was preparing for an upcoming training deployment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) when the September 11th attacks took place. That training deployment turned into a combat deployment, and Nate served on the first carrier battle group deployed after the September 11th attacks. This deployment set a post WWII Record (and pre-pandemic record) for most consecutive days at sea, without a port call at 159 days. After returning to the USS Ronald Reagan, Nate was again asked to deploy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, also known as America’s Big Stick. The USS Theodore Roosevelt was the first carrier battle group surged, ahead of her deployment schedule, for the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Theodore Roosevelt was a launching point for air assaults at the beginning of the war in Iraq. Nate was transferred to shore duty in 2004 and served at Naval Air Station Lemoore California until his honorable discharge in 2007. After leaving the Navy, Nate spent years working in the energy industry in multiple capacities and in law enforcement, while also attending school. Nate joined CVA in 2018. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Nate Banks ~ Concerned Veterans For America Part 1Nate Banks, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America in Colorado and US Navy Veteran, about his journey after service to receive healthcare and his experience with the VA Healthcare System. As an advocate for veterans, Nate pursues his passion for accountability and responsibility through the mission at the Concerned Veterans of America to advocate for policies that will preserve the freedom and prosperity that we and our families so proudly fought and sacrificed to defend. Learn more about the Concerned Veterans for America by visiting cv4a.org Follow CV4A on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ConcernedVetsForAmerica/ Interested in volunteering for CV4A? Sign up at https://cv4a.actcentr.com/Signup/register Seven Years After The Phoenix Veteran Affairs Scandal https://cv4a.org/seven-years-after-phoenix-scandal-va-is-failing-veterans-by-not-fully-implementing-the-mission-act/ NATE BANKS Bio Nate Banks is the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America in Colorado and a veteran of the United States Navy. Nate enlisted in the Navy in 1999. He is a plank owner, meaning he was an original crew member stationed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). He was preparing for an upcoming training deployment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) when the September 11th attacks took place. That training deployment turned into a combat deployment, and Nate served on the first carrier battle group deployed after the September 11th attacks. This deployment set a post WWII Record (and pre-pandemic record) for most consecutive days at sea, without a port call at 159 days. After returning to the USS Ronald Reagan, Nate was again asked to deploy aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, also known as America’s Big Stick. The USS Theodore Roosevelt was the first carrier battle group surged, ahead of her deployment schedule, for the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Theodore Roosevelt was a launching point for air assaults at the beginning of the war in Iraq. Nate was transferred to shore duty in 2004 and served at Naval Air Station Lemoore California until his honorable discharge in 2007. After leaving the Navy, Nate spent years working in the energy industry in multiple capacities and in law enforcement, while also attending school. Nate joined CVA in 2018. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Be Crazy Well Jan 23 · 49m Josh Wheeldon ~ Commitment To ServiceSuzi talks with Josh Wheeldon about his journey to service, time during the military, his duty as a military police officer and his continued commitment to serve his fellow brothers and sisters. Josh's Bio Joined the Army as a Military Police Officer in December 2004 shortly after I traveled to Korea 2005. In 2006 came to Fort Lewis where I deployed to the Anbar Province of Iraq for 15 months living embedded in an Iraq Police Station with Marines. Upon returning it was time to get out of the Army. When I was attending college in 2011 I was offered a position to go to Afghanistan, so like any other Veteran I left and found myself in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan at FOB Joyce within no time. I supported 25th Infantry Division (235) and 4th Infantry Division (212). Since returning I used my GI Bill and obtained a degree in Human Resources Management. I went to work for the Veteran Benefits Administration for the external affairs director. Finding the need for services I assisted in starting a Veteran Social Media group that actively serves nearly five thousands Veterans daily. I have served as Puyallup VFW Post Senior Vice Commander. My daily job is ensuring the Soldiers who are being medically separated from the Army are connected with the best resources to succeed outside of the military. I am what is called a Transition Coordinator at the Soldier Recovery Unit. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Broken Promises ~ Retired Marine Corps Lt Col Ted BlickwedelBroken Promises ~ Compromised Mental Health Care, Counselor Burnout & Retaliation at VA Our Veterans are not numbers! Suzi is joined by Ted Blickwedel, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, about compromised mental health care and counsel burnout in VA Vet Centers. Ted's journey from clinical social worker employed by the VA to today has been quite a road of discovery, hardship and disappointment in the VA system. Ted's expectation of quality care for his fellow men and women of service who need the support and mental health care from the VA was and is one top tier. Ted experienced first hand the lack of support as a clinician, lack of quality care for his patients and sadly the retaliation of speaking up about the injustice to both veterans needing help and those providing the help. Ted's Bio Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and combat veteran who became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker after he retired from the military. He worked as a counselor at the VA VET Center in Warwick, RI from 2009 to 2018 where he provided mental health care for fellow veterans. In 2017, during his tenure at the VET Center, he began to ‘speak truth to power’ in an effort to have VA VET Center Management revise their clinical productivity policies that were harmful to counselors and compromising quality care for veterans. His subsequent whistleblowing campaign came at great price, personally, professionally, financially and health wise. He is currently urging the United States Congress to pass legislation that has been introduced to the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees, as a result of a federal GAO investigation he helped instigate which substantiated his allegations. This legislation will protect the quality of services to our veterans and their families, as well as safeguard the welfare of counselors who care for them at over 300 VET Centers nationwide. Blickwedel’s crusade to rectify compromised mental health care and counselor well-being within the VA VET Center program has been featured on NBC and NPR, to include the Military Times, other publications and local news broadcasts. Energy Psychology (EP) Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP) www.energypsych.org veterans.energypsych.org https://www.vabreakingpromises.com/ Senate: S. 1944 - Vet Center Improvement Act of 2021 Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Retired 1SG U.S. Army Tom Cruz ~ The Importance Of A Strong Support TeamCompleting the mission is the target. Using your techniques, skills, and resources learned in the military to complete the mission should be no different when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. Complete your mission in finding the best ways to live the life you so deserve by completing the mission for your mental health well being. Suzi has the honor of taking with Retired 1SG U.S. Army Tom Cruz about his journey recovering from attempted suicide while still in service and rebuilding his life one day at a time. Tom has experienced first hand the importance of a strong support system and the importance of using this knowledge to help others to build and repair their own team. Tom's Bio My name is Tom Cruz, Retired Army 1SG, 26 years, deployed to Kosovo in 1999 then to Iraq 05-06, 06-07, 07-08 and Jordan in 2017. Stationed at locations from Ft. Bragg, Ft. Campbell, Puerto Rico, the Maryland/DC area and Tampa, Florida and Belgium. I was a Soldier that thought I could take care of everything on my own, had all the answers for everyone else until 3 November 2010 when that came all crashing down. That day changed my life and those around me forever, I realized I could not handle the pressure of doing everything on my own and “One” person stopped me from not being able to tell this story today. I have gone through the (MRT) Master Resilience Training Level One at UPenn, (ASIST) Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, (ASIST T4T) ASIST Training for Trainers, (QPR) Questions, and Persuade and Refer online, Crisis Intervention / Mental Health Training through Mid-Continent University, (ACE SI) Ask, Care Escort Suicide Intervention Trained, and (safeTALK) Safe Tell, Ask, Listen, and Keepsafe; amongst others because I want to be that “One” for someone else, so no one has to go through what I went through. Over the past 12 years I have been a part of multiple organizations, two I helped start from the foundation that deal with the social media realm particularly Facebook. I now work with incarcerated Veterans and Civilians getting their lives on track after coming out of prison. Follow Tom on LinkedIn Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- U.S. Navy Veteran Andi Ward ~ Using Trauma As An Opportunity To Live Her Best LifeAndi has arrived! Having traveled through life's challenges from being raised in a cult, sexual molestation, coping with alcohol and drugs, military sexual trauma and coming out on the other side with strength and perseverance, Andi is a story of resilience and survival. Join Suzi in this episode to hear more about Andi's story and how even though life gives you a crappy stack of cards you can still find the inner strength to build your foundation. Find your superpowers from the trauma and live your best life. Everyone deserves it. Bio Andi Ward is the Director of Training and Resources for the nonprofit Merging Vets and Players and is a Strength Coach at Unbreakable Performance in West Hollywood, CA. Andi served as a construction electrician with the U.S. Navy Seabees and deployed to Iraq and Africa. Andi has her B.S. in Kinesiology, and on top of being a fitness enthusiast, she is passionate about helping others live healthier, more fulfilled lives. Andi enjoys working out, exploring the outdoors, and going on adventures with her boyfriend, Steven and their 90lb pitbull, Jedi. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Holiday Celebration Traditions ~ Are They Joyful or HurtfulAs we are celebrating our annual holiday traditions many incorporate various practices and behaviors that we often find the norm. But are they truly celebratory by everyone? Do they truly have a joyful resonating effect for everyone attending? Suzi talks about behaviors and practices that often come with overly celebrating during the holidays. Alcohol can sometimes be part of that celebration but as the alcohol flows so does tempers and bad behavior. The holidays are times of celebration from old to young that reflect joy, love and gratitude. Bad behavior can change the dynamics and instead inflict fear, sadness, pain and regret. Be conscious of your holiday celebration traditions. Do they bring joy and happiness or fear and sadness? Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- U.S. Army Veteran Jason Jarman ~ Healing A Lifetime Of TraumaSuzi talks with Jason Jarman, US Army Veteran and Program Manager for MVP Seattle about childhood trauma, service and creating his own wellness practices for healing. Jason's Bio I was raised in a very chaotic household. My Dad left when I was 7 y/o, leaving my Mom to raise 4 boys on her own. I am the youngest of those 4. Looking back, I realized that I attached to anyone that gave me attention, which made me very vulnerable to childhood sexual abuse. I was molested by two men, with two very different agendas. One groomed me with gifts and vacations that a father would’ve normally done for me. He, honestly, was a good person and never hurt me. Weird to say, but I never felt “used” by J.R. The other man, however, was all about his sick satisfaction. He later was caught and spent the rest of his life in jail where he died from testicular cancer. Poetic justice, I say. That leads me to getting out of “Dodge” by joining the Army out of high school. I served as an Infantryman in Fairbanks Ak. @ Ft. Wainwright. The Army seemed to embrace me because I embraced it. I fit in and I became someone. Someone that stood out. I set the record for time in the night land navigation test for the Expert Infantry Badge and received an ARCOM for that. I placed 1st in consecutive marksmanship competitions for the 6th Inf. Division for all 3 bases in Alaska. I received another ARCOM for that. I never fired a weapon before the Army, and I was honored to have received the E.I.C. Excellence In Competition badge. A badge rare enough that while wearing it during an inspection the CSM asked what it was. To that my squad leader answered, “That means he can put a round up a tick’s ass from 1,000 meters.” I say this not to brag, but to show that the Army and I just clicked. I got married and had 3 kids in Alaska. I got out of the Army due to the wife, now ex, talked me into leaving. I came back home to Renton, WA. That’s my hometown. I was working for Boeing until the 9/11 attacks. That is when I was laid off. Instead of going to school and collecting unemployment, I reenlisted as an Infantryman and went to Iraq to fight. I was a good Infantryman and wanted to do my part in this generation’s war. After discharge, I struggled as most of us do. I didn’t let the VA help me. I turned to the streets for instant gratification. During that time, I lost my wife of 20 plus years to liver failure. This was almost enough to finish me. I didn’t want to be here anymore. I started doing things that were very outrageous to end my life so it would look like an accident to my family. I eventually ended up in a long-term treatment facility where I began to work on myself. I was asked by another veteran, “Jason, did you win any firefights in Iraq by yourself? What makes you think you can win any battles here at home on your own?” That was the moment that I “got it.” I spent Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Be Crazy Well Dec 12 · 31m U.S. Army Sergeant Major Evelyn Azzaria ~ Service and FamilyThe Wonder Women of the Military Suzi talks with U.S. Army Sergeant Major Evelyn Azzaria about service and family. Evelyn was part of the Cultural Support Team (CST) and has been in service for 20+ years. Her skills, knowledge and resilience has propelled her into a journey of exploration, perseverance and creating a path of accomplishment. Evelyn talks about being part of the team, motherhood and her plans once she hangs up the uniform. Evelyn Mayoral( Eve) was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and is the first in her family to join the military- Army. Eve is currently stationed in North Carolina and is a Sergeant Major serving 20 years. Eve has five combat deployments- 3x Afghanistan and 2x Iraq. She looks forward to retirement in a few years and aspires to complete her Master's Degree and own a small rescue farm. Links Cultural Support Team https://www.soc.mil/CST/about.html https://arsof-history.org/articles/v12n2_cst_timeline_page_1.html Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- A Tradition of ConnectionWhat are your traditions? What are you grateful for in your life? Holidays can be tough and many experience the anxiety of expectations. In this episode, Suzi talks about creating your own traditions to help ease the anxiety and the expectations of giving, working and connecting with family. Suzi created her new tradition of connection with those around her and makes it her mission to honor those that matter the most to her through gratitude. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Principles & Chair Flying Practices To Mental Well Being ~ Lt. Col. Brian SladeSuzi talks with Lt.. Col. Brian Slade, Apache Pilot and author of "Cleared Hot", about his seven principles and leadership skills that helped build his foundation to manage PTSD and trauma. Be resilient when facing your storms and work towards seeing obstacles as opportunities. Check out Brian’s book “Cleared Hot with Lt. Col. Brian Slade.” Find it on on Amazon or at https://www.clearedhot.info/ LEARN HOW TO: Grow a Healthy Perspective Practice Chair Flying Value a Higher Cause Build Healthy Support Systems Avoid Festering Emotional Wounds Release Hate Define and Embrace Honorable Missions Author Bio Brian L. Slade has held command positions in the Army and the Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, and fourteen combat air medals. He attended Utah State, where he earned a BA and was commissioned as an Army Aviation second lieutenant. He’s also earned an MA in aviation instruction. Brian currently serves as a lieutenant colonel for Air Force Combat Search and Rescue. Co-Author of None Braver and The Liberators, journalist Michael Hirsh earned his Combat Infantryman Badge as an army combat correspondent with the 25th Inf. Div. in Vietnam. He’s produced numerous documentaries and is the recipient of the Peabody and Writers Guild Awards and the Vietnam Veterans of America Excellence in the Arts Award. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- USSF Lt Col. Bree Fram ~ Advocacy For ChangeDiscrimination builds barriers to opportunities for those with brilliant minds to flourish. Today Suzi is joined by USSF Lt Col. Bree Fram, Astronautical Engineer, Author, D&I Speaker, to talk about the importance of sharing the stories of the LGBTQ military community and working towards social change. Additionally, Bree is the president of SPARTA which supports, educates and advocates on behalf of those service members within the LGBTQ military community. In this episode, Bree talks about her role as active duty Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Space Force and the highest ranking transgender officer in the US military on active duty in the Department of Defense, along with her mission to help others with in LGBTQ military community and their resiliency to thrive and service their country. "Our military is going to fight and win wars in the future with brain power and it does not matter what bodies those brains are in as long as they can accomplish the mission and meet the standards." ~ Bree Fram With Honor and Integrity Transgender Troops In Their Own Words Follow Bree on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bree-fram/ Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Words Matter!Words Matter! Language teaching starts from childhood and develops the definition of what meaning is attached to a particular word. In this episode, Suzi talks about how words can be developed into a totally different meaning depending on your environment and how you were nurtured by those around you. How we think and feel about ourselves comes from what was told or done to us from childhood. For example, if you are not treated well as a child and this mistreatment was attached to the word "love" then the definition of that word may be perceived as pain, mistrust or betrayal. Whereas, if the word "love" was attached to joy, kindness and compassion, then the outcome is much different. So words do matter and how they are introduced can make a difference. Suzi would like to talk more about your story and how words developed the person you are today. What words would you use to describe the person you are today? Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Working It Out! ~ Setting Boundaries and Figuring It OutWorking it out! ~ Setting Boundaries and Figuring It Out Looking for your tribe and figuring out your path despite the cards you have been dealt. Suzi talks about meeting Rick and Lauren Monroe, founders of Raven Drum Foundation and Rick's journey in figuring out his path despite a horrific accident in order to be able to help veterans and others struggling with their own adversities. Suzi talks about professional athletes and combat veterans working through their trauma at Merging Vets and Players as well as the benefits of exploring equine therapy to help with trauma such as the Wild Horse Rescue. Suzi talks about setting boundaries and learning to say "NO". It can be very liberating! Grounding yourself and resetting to get back to the joy you deserve. Sometimes it helps to hang on to something that is familiar while you try something new to be able to let go of the old. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Be Crazy Well Oct 17 · 48m Amber Roads USAF EOD Veteran ~ Moving Away From ChaosWhen is it too much trauma? Do we move towards what we see as familiar? Sometimes we gravitate towards what we know and sometimes that might be chaos. In today's episode, Suzi has the honor of speaking with Amber Roads, USAF EOD Veteran about her journey of healing and the wellness practices she uses to heal the trauma in her life. Amber shares her family life growing up, her decision to join the military, marriage, children and experiencing the trauma of a chaotic relationship to discover her path to her own personal healing. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Scott Baker ~ Importance of Constantly Cleaning Out Your RucksackIt is never too late to unload your rucksack! Suzi has the honor of speaking with Scott Baker, Air Force Vietnam Veteran about his journey before, during and after his service and the importance of facing your storms head on. Returning home from Vietnam as a service member was often not received with open arms and took a terrible toll on our Vietnam Veterans in seeking the help they so deserved. Scott finally found refuge to unpack his rucksack of emotions in a safe environment of men and women who also had experienced combat and understood the complexities of war. "I don't use the word fail in my vocabulary because you say fail, it's an automatic down. Then you start depressing yourself. You tried something, tried to do something. It didn't meet your expectations, but did you learn something? I learned something. Well, how can you fail when you learn something?" ~ Scott Baker Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Mindful Awareness with Bruce KittleConnecting with people to help, heal, and serve the world Suzi has the pleasure of chatting with Bruce Kittle, Life & Performance Coach and Community Outreach & Co-Host of Hidden Pearls Podcast. Bruce works 1-on-1 with veterans, athletes, and others to help them mindfully discover and express their authentic self through meditation, mindfulness, breath work, yoga, affirmations, visualization and variable identities. As co-host of The Hidden Pearls Podcas t, Bruce connects with people to help, heal, and serve the world by way of storytelling to inspire and heal, develop and connect with communities to create personal growth & healing; and supporting organizations and people serving veterans, athletes, and the world. Bruce is an experienced criminal defense lawyer with a long history of working with clients with mental health and addiction issues, veterans, and those living in poverty, unemployment, and with physical disabilities. Years of experience working with clients incarcerated in prisons/jails and with probation and parolees on reentry efforts. Bruce also holds a Masters of Divinity (M.Div) with a focus in Social Justice from Chicago Theological Seminary. Ordained through the United Church of Christ. Additionally, Bruce is an experienced high school, college, and D1 Position Coach (Offensive Line) in Football, Leadership / Player Development, Recruiting and Athletic Administration. Follow Bruce LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-kittle6161/ Instagram @hiddenpearlspodcast Twitter https://twitter.com/kittlebruce Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Living By Your Principles To Be Your Best SelfAre you a human being or a human doing? What are your principles? Suzi talks about basing decisions on principles and not thoughts and feelings. If it doesn't support your principles don't do it. Our most hurtful betrayal is not what we do to others, it's what we do to ourselves when we abandon our principles and the person we deserve to be. Don't cheat yourself out of being the best you. Write down your principles. Don't portray yourself. Make sure that every decision you make, every word that comes out of your mouth, every action that comes out of you is based on your principles. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
- Grief, Guilt and Multi Generational Transmission of TraumaGrief, Guilt and Multi Generational Transmission of Trauma Suzi talks about grief, guilt and multi-generational transmission of trauma to create a different way to move through the pain. Suzi talks about regret and how it can play into guilt and grief. Sometimes guilt shames us to the point of inaction or can push us to be ambivalent about living. To change how we face the storms in our lives we must learn how to turn and face the storms instead of running from them. Music credit to Kalvin Love for the podcast’s theme song “Bee Your Best Self” Contact Suzi at suzigma@gmail.com or (818) 470-2013 and share your story. vetsandplayers.org wildhorserescue.org Visit our webpage at cominghomewell.com Interested in sponsoring our podcasts email us at cominghomewell@gmail.com Follow us on our socials YouTube @cominghomewellmilitary Instagram @cominghomewellorganization Facebook at Coming Home Well LinkedIn at Coming Home Well Twitter @ComingHomeWell Thank you for listening!0 comments0
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