Stigma Free Vet Zone

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Latest Episodes

The Haunting of Blind Kills with John Wesley Fisher Part 3
September 18, 2020

John Wesley Fisher is a Vietnam veteran, serving as an RTO during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968. He has since traveled the world on a healing journey visiting places such as Australia, New Zealand, and across the United States.

The Haunting of Blind Kills with John Wesley Fisher Part 2
September 11, 2020

John Wesley Fisher served on the front lines during the Tet Offensive in Vietnam in 1968. He brought home invisible wounds of war and experienced a disconnect with his soul. Following a trigger in later years that left him plagued by jungle nightmares ...

The Haunting of Blind Kills with John Wesley Fisher Part 1
September 04, 2020

John Wesley Fisher was conscripted by his country to fight in Vietnam in 1968, in the Tet Offensive. He served on the front lines, of which he never expected to survive, and brought home wounds that could not be seen.

The War at Home with Kaitlin Miller
August 28, 2020

Kaitlin Miller lives in Saint Louis and is the daughter of former guest, marine recon, and Vietnam veteran, Dan Van Buskirk. Dan recounted his war experiences, his participation in Guitars for Vets, and his work with training service dogs for veterans....

Building Libraries in Vietnam with Chuck Theusch Part 2
August 21, 2020

Today, Chuck joins me to discuss going back to Vietnam to build libraries with the motivation to see freedom celebrated within the country. He shares how looking at the past and the Vietnam war should be seen from the perspective of gaining wisdom.

Building Libraries in Vietnam with Chuck Theusch Part 1
August 14, 2020

Today, Chuck joins me to discuss going back to Vietnam to build libraries and his experiences of friendly fire. He shares his motive for volunteering for the draft, his feelings, and his curiosity surrounding Vietnam.

Military Opportunities and Transitioning to Civilian Life with Todd Cochrane
August 12, 2020

Todd joins me today to discuss how grasping opportunities can put you in your perfect role in the military and how he made a smooth transition back into the civilian world. Todd shares how he landed rewarding roles,

The Reckoning: Anger, Depression, and Reconciliation with Carol Sprague
August 12, 2020

Carol joins me today to discuss the reckoning that occurred a decade after Chuck returned injured from Vietnam. She shares the challenges and emotions associated with being the wife of a Veteran who has seen extensive action.

The Emotions of War and the Wounded Healer with Chuck Sprague
August 12, 2020

Chuck joins me today to discuss the emotions of war and healing through work and our relationships. He discusses how working in Navy hospitals is a hard introduction to the reality of war injuries and his feelings of fear as he arrived in Vietnam to se...

Souled Out: War and Inner Peace with Mike Orban Part 2
August 12, 2020

Mike joins me today to dive deeper into discussing his return to civilian life after serving in Vietnam, and the measures he took to maintain a facade of normalcy while fighting his distressing inner battles.