Military Network Radio

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents "More on Hearing Loss" and why it matters. Guests Ross Meglathery of Paralyzed Vets of America and Barbara Kelly, Executive Director of the American Hearing Association join us today to discuss the vital ways that this most common of all veteran injuries affects every aspect of a veteran's life -- and their families. Learn about new options, solutions, and prevention. Everyone serves and together we make a difference. Also on iTunes; more on www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio present "Combat TBI and the Family" with guests Chuck and Liz Rotenberry (USMC family) and a discussion of the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or HBOT. There is growing evidence of physical and psychological help with this therapy, and Walking Point is working hard to share this treatment with other vets since it helped GSgt Chuck Rotenberry so profoundly. Pam Eggleston joins Linda today and more information at www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com. Also on iTunes - Everyone Serves and Together We Make a Difference.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio, with Co-host Justin Constantine presents: "The Diagnostic Odyssey of Autism". Guest Scott Fowler, M.Ed. is skilled at educating, training, and supporting families through the diagnostic odyssey. As the father of a son on the spectrum, and skilled in speaking, training, and advocating, Scott brings his personal perspective to helping military families obtain early diagnoses and interventions for the best possible outcomes. Everyone serves and together we make a difference. www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com and iTunes.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Guest Co-host Sandra Beck bring you School Enrichment Programs for Military Kids. Military Education Liaison with Tinker Air Force Base Christine Nichols and Head of School for K12’s Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) Sheryl Tatum bring great information on the first K12 enrichment program for military families and the start of multiple educational/military base co-ops across the nation. Today’s show is sponsored by K12, the leader in online K-12 education, especially suited for military families. Also on iTunes and www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Les Davis presents: "PTSD and Children". Our tagline is is everyone serves, and that's especially true when it comes to secondary and intergenerational PTSD. Guest Paul Watson, Chief Health & Research Advisor of Hero Missions shares what the research tells us, how secondary PTSD manifests in different aged children, and the many services that are needed, but are not always available. Opening channels of communication, community involvement, school knowledge, and mostly, caring awareness will make a difference for the youngest of our military families. Also on iTunes, and more on www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with co-host Tosombra Kimes presents "PTSD/TBI and Veteran Treatment Courts. New York native, Dominick Yezzo, J.D., injured Vietnam Army veteran and now court advocate shares how diversion to a Veteran Treatment Court versus standard legal recourse (where appropriate) is saving many young veterans and their families. War brings change, and PTSD and TBI may bring behavioral changes affecting the entire family. VTC has the power to direct life toward treatment and redemption. More at www.YezzoLaw.com. Everyone serves and together we make a difference!

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with guest Co-host Sandra Beck presents "Online Teacher & Recording Star - Creativity Thrives!" sponsored by K12.com. Elementary school online teacher Ciara Rose shares her story of writing "Civilian Song", a military-themed song that has warmed hearts and engaged communities nationwide in support of our troops. Head of School at iQ Academy Minnesota, Theresa Gallagher speaks of the school and community support for Ciara and the arts at the Academy. Music is a great unifying force, and we applaud our guests and K12 for military family support! Everyone serves, and together we make a difference.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Jason McNamara presents: "Sleep After Trauma" with veteran and physician Binyamin Rothstein, D.O. Sleep following combat or other trauma may be very disturbed and include nightmares, hypervigilance, fears, agitation, and even physical violence. Dr. Rothstein shares natural supplements, EFT, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and additional ways to calm the brain, reset triggers, and to set the stage for restorative sleep without Rx medication. Commonsense simple steps may help your family. Everyone serves and together we make a difference.

Military Network Radio with Linda Kreter and Co-host Sandra Beck present the Goodrich Family and their Journey from Injury to New Opportunities. Guests Milspouse Jacqueline Goodrich and 8-year old daughter Lucy share their challenges after husband Michael was injured in AFG and medically retired. As caregiver and mom, and following a severe car accident, Jackie needed new options for schooling. Virginia Virtual Academy powered by K12, Inc. provided flexible curricula and teachers, and Operation Finally Home provided the family with a custom-build adaptive home. Jackie says: "One act of terror caused hundreds of acts of love". Everyone serves, and together we make a difference!

Military Network Radio and Linda Kreter with Co-host Tosombra Kimes bring you "Healing and Restoring Trust with Vet's Pets". Author Dava Guerin and veteran Leslie Nicole Smith (with highly favored service dog Isaac) share both the background, diversity, and benefits animals bring to vets and their families. Independence, mobility, unconditional love, intuition, and support gives new hope to those with visible and invisible injuries. "Vets & Pets", written by Dava Guerin and Kevin Ferris is now available on Amazon. Everyone serves, and together we make a difference!

Military Network Radio and Linda Kreter with Co-host Tosombra Kimes brings you an update on VA's programs recognizing and serving women veterans. Guest and veteran Kayla Williams is the Director of the Women Veterans Center and an avid advocate for of this growing cohort of the veteran population (10.5% by 2020). Through the Center, new and enhanced programs exist for tailored mental health programs, employment, education, comprehensive women's care, IPV, community awareness, outreach, and a positive shift within the internal VA culture. For more information: www.va.gov/womenvet for programs.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host vet Jason McNamara presents: "Sleep and Service". Guest, Dr. Binyamin Rothstein, Army veteran and osteopathic physician shares the dichotomy of service sleep (drop off when able in moments) to veteran sleep (post-service, injuries or PTS) and how to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Sleep is integral to holistic health and everyone can relate to insomnia, service, and family life phases. More at www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com; also on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Justin Constantine presents: Veteran Warriors Advocacy. Guest Lauren Price and husband/caregiver Jim Price (both U.S. Navy retired) founded Veteran Warriors to respond to enterprise-wide issues within the VA and on the Hill related to claims, accountability, and legislation. Their expertise is investigation and facts in responding to Senate and Congressional requests about veterans programs. Their latest inquiry into the VA Caregiver Program led to submission of recommendations and solutions to address vital issues. More at www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com and iTunes.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with co-host Les Davis presents: MindMate, A Care Management Tool for Memory Support. Co-founders Patrick Renner and Susanne Mitschke discuss this amazing technology that assists those seeking to prevent, or to slow the progression of cognitive memory loss such as Alzheimer's and dementia. With an evidence-based, physician and research-supported tablet app, the key aspects of nutrition, exercise, photographs, videos, memory games, and music create a daily tool that brings hope and inspiration to families. We will all be affected someday by these conditions -- and www.MindMate-App.com can help family understanding and cohesion. Join us!

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents "TeleHealth - Leveraging Technology for Integrated Care, with Dr. Tim Hoyt. Many are turning to TeleHealth as a care option when specialists are unavailable, when visits are too delayed, and when travel is seriously problematic for the veteran. This has opened possibilities for veterans and their families, especially with mental health care and technology can now include vitals, and other baseline measurements. Everyone serves and together we make a difference! More at www.MilitaryNetworkRadio.com

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Justin Constantine presents Core Strengths for Employment Transition with guest Dwayne Paro. Dwayne gives sound guidance about knowing what job to seek to fit your personal strengths, and the core military values that readily translate to great opportunities. Valuable information for vets, milspouses, and service members preparing to separate from the military.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Les Davis presents author Dave Anderson, "Becoming a Leader of Character". Consistently exercising the six habits of character necessary to becoming a person of character gives new, deeper meaning and example to others and self. The world is full of celebrity, narcissism, and pride, and we have choices to make daily that determine who we become. A leader of character "Must DO what you want to BE" - don't miss this terrific interview and a wonderfully rewarding read. More at www.AndersonLeadershipSolutions.com.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Jason McNamara presents: Service Dogs Rock! Guests Lori Stevens and Terri Stringer of www.PatriotPAWS.org share the background, training, details, and process of adding a service dog to your family. It's a complex procedure and the time is well worth the wait. Unconditional love, independence, emotional support, and physical tasks make the right service dog invaluable to a veteran and their family. Together we make a difference!

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio, with co-host Justin Constantine presents: The Power of Fitness. Guest Jeremy Greenberg is a fitness expert and CEO/Co-founder of Flyte Fitness. Physical exertion, nutrition, movement, mental focus, positive mental health, and better sleep are all benefits. Moreover, better fitness may be achieved at any time to the level possible - more at www.FlyteFitness.com, and receive a 30% discount through 15Apr with checkout code: LINDA.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Love After War, Part 2. Guests Mitch Tepper and Mark Shoen, with Co-host Tosombra Kimes share their progress in creating a moving documentary for returning vets who fight for Intimacy after they have fought the war(s). Tosombra and her husband participated in the film, and it brought great relief, increased love and compassion -- couples are not alone, and visible or invisible injuries may harm. Join us for this hopeful, meaningful show! More at www.LoveAfterWar.org.