Best EOD Warrior Foundation Maria Schabla Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 117 - Mike Vining and Donna Ikenberry: The Highpoint Love Story 1:04:33

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Send us a text Join us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry. In this interview we are swept into a story of two soul mates who met on a mountaintop, and learn how their love story unfolds …

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Ep. 116 - CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer 2:12:02

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Send us a text In the second interview in this two part series on ice baths, we are speaking with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. In this episode Jason shares his winding career path, which ultimately led him to the discovery of the powers of ice baths, his journey of cofounding Morozko Forge, and the powerful benefits of ice baths.…

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Ep. 115 - Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess - Ice Baths 1:00:32

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Send us a text Join us for the first in a two part series on Ice Bathes! The series starts with a candid interview with Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess. In this interview Kris and Jess share the struggles with mental health that Kris dealt with after retiring from the Marine Corps, and how Ice Bathes have been in…

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Ep. 113 - Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price 38:39

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Send us a text Join us for an exciting interview with Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price! In this episode Brian shares stories from his recent summit of Mt Rainier in Washington as he prepares to leave in a couple of days to attempt to summit Granite Peak in Montanna. Brian shares his love of mountain climbing and is a huge ad…

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Ep. 114 - Volunteer Spotlight: EOD Veteran & EODWF Volunteer, Henry VanNess 31:18

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Send us a text In gratitude for all of the incredible volunteers that support the EOD Warrior Foundation and the EOD Family in so many important ways, we would like to spotlight and celebrate Army EOD Veteran and volunteer extraordinaire, Henry VanNess! Join us in this light hearted interview with Henry, the unlikely bomb tech, who stumbled into th…

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Ep. 112 - Retired Major General Randy Manner & The Transition Series 51:13

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Send us a text Join us for an interview with Retired Major General Randy Manner! In this interview Randy talks about his military career and the Transition Series, which is a series of videos that offer best practices for transitioning from military to civilian life or those who are currently employed but looking for more fulfilling opportunities! …

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Ep. 111 - Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cultures 52:02

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Send us a text As we celebrate 50 years of women in EOD, join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal: Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cultures. April's talks about her recently released book which addresses the disparities between pol…

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Ep. 110 - Mike Vining, Brian Castner & the EOD History Path 59:28

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Send us a text Join us in an interview with Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining, and former Air Force EOD Officer and bestselling nonfiction writer Brian Castner and learn about their exciting careers and their post EOD adventures where they each reinvented themselves. You will also learn about their…

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Ep. 109 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Army Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle 41:39

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Send us a text Join us for a candid interview with Active Duty Army Lieutenant General Heidi Hoyle as we continue to spotlight outstanding Leaders in EOD! In this interview Heidi shares stories about her upbringing and how she went from a successful swimmer and gymnast with no interest in the military to graduating from the United States Military A…

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Ep. 108 - Lamarque Polvado & Dean Browell - CareStarter 1:17:52

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Send us a text Join us for an exciting conversation with Lamarque Polvado, a serial entrepreneur whose career trajectory was forever changed by the diagnosis of his daughter with severe autism and Dean Browell, Social Listening Innovator and Chief Behavioral Officer of Feedback. In this episode you will learn about the remarkable results of a recen…

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Ep. 107 - Aaron Harris, Kilo 9 and the Bestie Boost 44:22

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Send us a text Do you have a service animal that is your best friend? Join us for an interview with Army EOD Veteran Aaron Harris, whose service dog, Noveske, goes everywhere he goes! In this interview we will hear some stories from Aaron's time in the Army, and we'll learn about Kilo 9, a veteran owned and operated company he started whose mission…

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Ep. 106 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Retired Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Read 1:01:50

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Send us a text Join us for the fourth interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our fourth interview is with former Navy EOD Tech Jacquelyn Reed. Jacquelyn grew up in a small country town in Colorado dreaming of being a war hero and spy, and as an adult her dreams came true. Join us for a riveting interview with a woman who never gave…

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Ep. 105 Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Marine Corps EOD Veteran, Michelle R. 46:56

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Send us a text Join us for the third interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our third interview is with former Marine EOD Tech and now Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Aerialist, Michelle R. Michelle shares stories from her combat deployments and how she navigated through her grief and loss and found a new path helping o…

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Ep. 104 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Air Force EOD Techs, MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka 36:00

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Send us a text Join us for the second interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our second interview is with Active Duty Air Force EOD Tech's MSgt Giselle Irr & TSgt Tiffany Quasnitschka. Giselle and Tiffany share their perspectives on what makes the EOD community so unique and how female EOD students are benefiting from the mentorshi…

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Ep. 103 - Celebrating Women in EOD Series: Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Kotula 36:04

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Send us a text Join us for the first interview in a 4 part series: Celebrating Women in EOD! Our first interview is with Active Duty Army EOD Tech SGM Brie Katula. Brie shares highlights from her life, her EOD career and words of wisdom that have helped her along the way. Support the show Click here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! http…

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Ep. 102 - Conversations on Ketamine with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard 59:29

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Send us a text Join us for an interesting conversation with EOD Veterans Sam Peterson & Wayne Packard to learn obout Ketamine and how it is helping veterans struggling with depression and suicidal ideation and the science behind it. Mindspa: https://mindspadenver.com/about/ Patriot PowerUp: Veteran Mental Health https://www.innercept.com/veteran-in…

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Ep 101 - EOD Veteran Luke Ryker & Track Heroes 1:03:06

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Send us a text Join us this week for an exciting conversation with Air Force EOD Veteran Luke Ryker as he shares some wild stories from his time in EOD and learn how racing high performance cars can help improve your mental health and heal your brain. https://www.britannica.com/topic/ziggurat-at-Ur https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/32…

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Ep. 100 - Former EOD Tech Joe Fetzer & Innovative Organizational Development 1:17:42

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Send us a text Are you looking to bolster your life and career and be the best version of yourself in the new year? Join us for an informative interview with former Marine EOD Tech Joe Fetzer to learn about Innovative Organizational Development, and for some great information on how you can develop your leadership skills, find your tribe, and culti…

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Ep. 99 - Operation Hat Trick with Dot Sheehan 42:39

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Send us a text Join us this week for a lively interview with Operation Hat Trick Founder, Dot Sheehan to learn about this incredible 501(c)3 non-profit serving our veteran family as they recover from the visible and invisible wounds of war. OHT is dedicated to all American service members and Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed…

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Ep. 98 - Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Rick Swift 52:48

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Send us a text Want a heart-pounding thriller with a cause? Join us this week as we speak with Actress and Filmmaker, Julia Ling, and Producer, Movie Critic and Podcast Host, Rick Swift to learn about Veteran Powered Films and how they are working to empower veterans and servicemembers to create and tell their stories through film. You can support …

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Ep. 97 - Bubbles for Vets with EOD Veteran Tony Joyce 37:02

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Send us a text From his first dive in Lake Moultrie with catfish the size of volkswagens Tony was hooked on diving! Join us for a candid interview about the twists and turns Tony's life has taken and how he is using his passion for diving to help reconnect disabled veterans with their families with his non-profit Bubbles for Vets! https://bubblesfo…

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Ep. 96 - John Barnes & Myofascial Release 59:36

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Send us a text Are you one of the hundreds of EOD Techs that deal with chronic pain, or PTSD? Join us this week for a fascinating interview with John F. Barnes, PT, an internationally recognized physical therapist, lecturer, author, and the leading authority on Myofascial Release. Through his 50 years of experience and creative insight, he has deve…

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Ep. 95 Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families 1:02:10

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Send us a text Join us for a delightful interview with Dr. Paula Kapp Greene and Joseph E. Shaffer III, authors of the book Unsung: The Quiet Voices of the US Navy's EOD Warriors and Their Families, and Rylee Ratton, adult child of a Navy EOD Technician as we discuss Navy EOD and the important role that families play in supporting our warriors at h…

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Ep. 94 The Emerald Coast Science Center with Diane Fraser 1:20:29

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Send us a text Step outside the box and learn how you can experience science first hand at the Emerald Coast Science Center! This week we sit down for a chat with Diane Fraser, the Executive Director of the ECSC, who is passionate about science and sharing it with the community. In this interview Diane gives a special shout out to EOD student volun…

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Ep. 93 Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with Michael Workman 32:58

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Send us a text Join us on an exciting journey with Michael Workman, as he shares stories from his recent adventure to Africa to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for the EOD Warrior Foundation! Subscription travel https://www.pomelotravel.com/ Travel company that did the safari, climb, permits, etc https://www.climbing-kilimanjaro.com/ Mem…

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Ep. 92 Jerron Clark - Echo Oscar Delta Podcast 33:44

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Send us a text Join us as we flip the tables on Jerron, an Active Duty Navy EOD Tech, and podcast host of Echo Oscar Delta Podcast! Echo Oscar Delta highlights Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians and the stories they want to share. The stories range from training, time off, and war throughout the years. Through the podcasts, Jerron enjoys …

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Ep. 91 - EOD Veteran turned actor Chris Weakley 1:11:45

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Send us a text Join us for an interview with former Army EOD Tech and now actor Chris Weakley, who shares with us, how acting helps him channel his emotions and deal with his PTSD, and how the arts are helping many veterans find true healing. The Veterans Writing Project https://www.wgfoundation.org/programs/the-veterans-writing-project Watch on Yo…

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Ep. 90 - Active Duty Army EOD Tech Katie Hernandez 35:11

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Send us a text Join us for an interview with Katie Hernandez, an active-duty Army EOD Tech, who is passionate about the importance of physical & mental fitness! Katie talks about her recent tour with The Human Performance Project’s 7X World Tour, a collaborative effort of navy and army special warfare operators, professional extreme sports athletes…

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Ep. 89 - Charlie Warner & Service Continued – From EOD to Academia 1:08:50

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Send us a text Join us for a dive into the fascinating world of social anthropology with former Air Force EOD Tech, Charles O. Warner III, who is now a social anthropologist working on a PhD at the University of Leuven in Belgium. Charlie's research is focused on transnational veteran relations as well as contributions to the emerging academic fiel…

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Ep. 88 - Learning, growing, thriving with Zanna from Honor the Brave 43:48

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Send us a text Join us this week for an interview with the lovely Zanna Wolfgang, where she shares her story on how she and her family went from Surviving to Thriving after a tragic accident. Zanna also talks about Honor the Brave, and how they are giving back to current or previous law enforcement, military, and first responders, her podcast , VST…

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Ep. 87 - The Heroes Project with Tim Medvetz 1:05:27

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Send us a text Join us today for a podcast full of adventure, with Tim Medvetz, extreme athlete, a former member of the Hells Angels motorcycle club, and founder of The Heroes Project. In this podcast, we will learn about the motorcycle accident that changed Tim's life forever, and the journey that led him to the summit of Mount Everest. Tim talks …

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Ep. 86 - AD Marine EOD Tech and Financial Enabler, Jaime Gallardo 52:00

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Send us a text Are you ready to start taking steps towards your financial freedom and finding more joy in your life? Join us the week, as we speak with Jaime Gallardo, a Financial Enabler with a passion for helping others to reach their financial goals and and not just survive, but thrive! Jaime shares his personal story of hitting rock bottom, how…

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Ep. 85 - Stephen O'Donnell & Master Blaster Coffee 42:22

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Send us a text Looking for a great cup of coffee to bring in the New Year? Join us for a motivating and uplifting conversation with Stephen, aka "the Push-Up Guy", where we learn about how Master Blaster Coffee is making waves in the community and where his inspiration for 22 push ups a day came from. Master Blaster Coffee https://masterblastercoff…

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Ep. 84 Project Sanctuary with Army Veteran Tom Richmond 1:44:31

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Send us a text Looking for a retreat for your entire family? Project Sanctuary is one of the only organizations serving veterans, spouses, caregivers, and children as a family unit. Whether your family is going through a difficult time or just need some time away together in a beautiful location, Project Sanctuary has something for everyone. Join u…

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Ep. 83 - Dr. Chris Ostrander & the SOF Network 1:11:38

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Send us a text Are you struggling to find a therapist that truly understands you, your family, and the unique challenges that come along with military service? Join us this week as we talk with Dr. Chris Ostrander, a national board certified counselor to learn about the SOF Network, a national directory of licensed mental health providers that work…

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Ep. 82 - "Doc" Dutton: The Legacy Continued 49:14

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Send us a text Can EOD just be in your blood? In this interview we get a chance to talk with retired Air Force EOD SMSgt Marshall Dutton "Doc" or "Baby Doc", who followed in his father's EOD footsteps, as the first father and son to be in EOD on active duty at the same time in the Air Force. We also uncover where his unique nickname came from and l…

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Ep. 81 Removing the Stigma Part II: Moral Injury 1:49:14

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Send us a text Join us for Part II in our series of talks on removing the stigma surrounding mental health. In this powerful episode, Army Veteran Ray White, shares his personal story of dealing with invisible wounds and explains that it’s not weakness to reach out for help, it takes strength to put aside your pride and be vulnerable, and it takes …

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Ep. 80 - Rob Reynolds with Med Eng & Pacific Safety Products 1:06:20

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Send us a text Join us in a trip across the border into Canada with our very own EODWF Board Member, Rob Reynolds as our tour guide. In this interview Rob shares stories about his career as a Canadian EOD Operator, and his current role as Vice President and General Manager of Men-Eng and Pacific Safety Products, and Board Member of the EOD Warrior …

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Ep. 79 - Removing the Stigma surrounding Mental Health 1:04:23

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Send us a text Are you or a loved one struggling with invisible wounds? If so, you are not alone. Join us for this informative panel discussion where we discuss removing the stigma surrounding mental health and ways that you can help a friend or family member who may be struggling. In this discussion Retired Army EOD Technician John Clem shares his…

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Ep. 78 - Toxic Exposure and the Hunter Seven Foundation with Chelsey Simoni 56:26

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Send us a text Have you or a loved one had a toxic exposure during a post 9/11 deployment? In this episode Chelsea Simoni talks about her investigation into toxic exposures and the alarming rise in cancer in the military community. Learn how the Hunter Seven foundation is conducting research and providing education on toxic exposure, and directly a…

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Ep. 77 - Bomb Techs without Borders in Ukraine - Lee Cundiff 43:08

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Send us a text Join us this week for a glimpse into what it's like working in Ukraine as a Bomb Tech, as Lee tells us about his recent time serving as a volunteer with Bomb Techs without Borders. You will also learn about the great work they are doing to prevent casualties caused by landmines, IEDs, and other explosive remnants of war and how you c…

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Ep. 76 Chive Charities - Brian Mercedes 36:46

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Send us a text Join Maria and Brian in a lively discussion about all of the wonderful things that Chivers around the world are doing to support veterans, and the recent decision made by Chive Charities to also provide support to military caregivers. Brian also shares the secret behind his fashion prowess and the latest fashion trend he is sporting.…

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Ep. 75 The Bomb Suit - Dr. Aris Makris 1:11:16

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Send us a text Join us this week in a fascinating interview about the EOD Bomb Suit. Dr. Makris, shares his background, and gives us an in-depth look at all the hard work that is put into engineering and testing the EOD Bomb Suit, the features of the latest version the EOD 10, and their mission at Med-Eng to save Bomb Techs lives. https://www.med-e…

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Ep. 74 Operator Syndrome Part II - Dr. Chris Frueh 55:13

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Send us a text Join Maria and Dr. Chris Frueh for the second half of a 2-part interview on Operators Syndrome. In this episode you will learn what Operators Syndrome is and Dr. Frueh offers a roadmap on how to get the treatment you need, and information on various new cutting edge treatment modalities that are becoming available to veterans. Suppor…

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Ep. 73 Operator Syndrome Part I - Dr. Chris Frueh 43:12

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Send us a text Join Maria for an interesting two part interview with Dr. Chris Frueh, author of "Operators Syndrome". In the first episode, Dr. Frueh will share a little about his own life and background and then explain what this new term is, and what it means to the military community. In the second episode, we will explore various cutting edge t…

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Ep. 72 - Home Base with Patrick Smith 53:00

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Send us a text Join Maria and Patrick to learn about a non profit called Home Base, which was founded by the Boston Red Socks, and is dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for Veterans, Service Members, and their Families. They have access to 21st century technology and nationally renowned clinicians who provide world class clinical care…

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Ep. 71 - Dr. Eddie Zant & the healing benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 36:43

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Send us a text Dr. Eddie Zant talks about the incredible healing benefits that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has on the brain and it's successful use in the treatment of PTSD and TBI. Dr. Zant is passionate about helping veterans regaining cognitive function after traumatic concussive events and getting their lives back. Visit his website at: http://fl…

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Ep - #70 Meet Sweethelda Castro – Office Administrator 15:31

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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Sweethelda Castro, Office Administrator at the EOD Warrior Foundation. Sweet is the newest member of our team and we are excited to have her! Sweet shares about her exciting and diverse career path, her family and what keeps her motivated every day! Welcome to the team Sweet! Support the show Click here to suppo…

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Ep - #69 The Remembrance Garden 38:40

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Send us a text This is the second half of a 2-part interview on the Remembrance Garden which will be unveiled on May 5th at NAVSCOLEOD. Join Maria as she talks with Greg Mittelman, Chairman of the Board of the EOD Warrior Foundation, and Sherri Beck, the recently retired Director of Programs, as they reflect on the Remembrance Garden, a place where…

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Ep - #68 (Retired) Major John Haynes and the history of the EOD Memorial Wall 1:04:40

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Send us a text Join us this week as we start an exciting 2-part interview on the expansion of the EOD Memorial Wall at NAVSCOLEOD. For the first half of the podcast, we have the honor of speaking with United States Marine Corps (Retired) Major John Haynes. John is a highly decorated veteran and EOD Technician and served in WWII, the Korean War and …