Military Network Radio

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Cohost Les Davis presents: The Transitioning Student Veteran, a new book by guest Karina Money, EdD. Karina brings an eagerness to teaching vets, finding them inquisitive, focused, and disciplined. She has also seen ways student vets can maximize their academic experience - and her book acts as a guide. What is your learning preference? What do you want to do with your education? How to utilize your GI Bill funds well; it's all here.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Justin Constantine presents: "HBOT Update for TBI". Elizabeth Rotenberry, wife of GySgt Chuck Rotenberry knew her husband was changed after a traumatic brain injury in his second deployment in Afghanistan. Two years later, unhelped by standard treatments, she researched HBOT for Chuck. To even an untrained eye, his brain scans showed visible activity and improvement. Jane Darnell is Community Relations Director at Oxygen Oasis Hyperbaric Wellness Center near Phila, PA. The center works significant outreach for veterans seeking HBOT, with individual and group machines. The VA regards HBOT as "anecdotal", and by shedding light on this amazing treatment helping many, we hope for reconsideration at the Dept of Veterans Affairs.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents "Hearing Loss - the #1 Veteran Injury" across all eras. Ross Meglathery of VetsFirst and Barbara Kelley of the Hearing Association of America share how hearing loss greatly affects socialization, communication, and even emotional health. It's nearly a given that hearing loss is prevalent in the military, but new steps are reducing that in newer veterans. Listen in!

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Mitigating Risks for Teens and Parents, with guests Judy Davis and Sandy Fowler of Dasium. Teens and young adults everywhere are under increased pressures from previous eras, and military teens and young adults have additional pressures. Frequent relocations, friends, isolation, career concerns of parents all contribute to increased risks of substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and risky actions. Learn how to build awareness and communication to get ahead of any issues, and to help if you're already in this place. More info at www.Dasium.net.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Justin Constantine brings you "From the Situation to the Destination", poetry and prose. Author Leslie Dillard (COL, ret) is author of this incredible book of situations expressed in an accessible and uplifting manner. Lawanda Holliman (COL, ret) is a leadership development coach and colleague/friend who urged Leslie to publish her work. We are blessed with two authors today in Justin and Leslie, who share the value and power of words to heal, support, and extend value and power to others.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Tosombra Kimes presents Binyamin Rothstein, D.O. and "Pain Management Without Narcotics". Fundamentally, without getting to the root of the medical problem, it's nearly impossible to find lasting relief. Dr. Rothstein, an osteopathic physician is trained in a more holistic approach to care and healing. He clearly and logically seeks the root cause of each pain issue, and draws a visual of a pain sufferer - and why alternative and complementary approaches to healing may help. Learn more at www.IntegrativePainManagmentCenter.com.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio with Co-host Jason McNamara presents: Oral History and Tradition, The Untold Story of the Holley Boys. Author and USMC Vietnam Veteran Michael Keene became the voice of small town America with his story of Holley, NY, population 1500, who lost 8 young men to war. Can a community experience PTSD? We think so and rural and small town America still provides large numbers who serve. Mike speaks of the history, traditions, the community that mourns, and our need for connection. A compelling story and one of personal growth. More at ad-hoc-productions.com.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Understanding Trauma Response (PTSD) for Family and Friends. Today, veterans Michael Orban (Vietnam) and Justin Constantine (Iraq) talk candidly about the process of personally understanding the effects of trauma, and that of family members, who may not understand, and friends who don't know how to engage. Though their experiences are 50 years apart, their guidance is similar: peers support vets, finding purpose, finding outlets w/writing and talk-therapy, self-care, as does taking time for reflection, responsibility, and personal initiative. Together we make a difference.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents guests Navy veteran Glenna Tinney and Dr. April Gerlock to talk about Intimacy Post-Injury. Both guests are experts in Intimate Partner Violence and trauma and have co-written two chapters in a new book about combat trauma and sexual health. Coercive control, anger/rage, loss and betrayal can harm, but there is hope in moving forward with understanding the changes, loss, and with reconnection. Co-host Les Davis joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents Widow Confidential with Amber Baum. Amber joined the Army in High School and met her husband Ryan in Combat Medic School. They married, moved to Alaska, and discovered they were expecting their first child three weeks before Ryan deployed to Iraq. Her story of widowhood and young motherhood at 21 is compelling as she walked the lonely path of grief -- but leveraged her experience with legacy. Widow Confidential was founded to spread these lessons learned to support widows, fiancees, girlfriends, and partners for military and non-military survivors. Jason McNamara joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Mary Hahn Ward, and ALS in the Military. The progressive neuro-degenerative disease is challenging to diagnose, and the course of the disease unique for each patient, but it is always fatal. Mary shares their journey so far and breathes hope and optimism while sharing the benefits veterans can expect, the close ALS community and how strength and grace seem to imbue each of these ALS patients. Justin Constantine joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Thinking Outside the Box for Solutions. We're joined today by veteran Mick Simonelli, an accomplished vetrepreneur and innovator and co-host Justin Constantine. Those in the military are often faced with few resources, big missions, little time - yet they're tasked with creating immediate solutions. Learn how some things you may take for granted were resolved in the field, and how to tap into that creativity. More information at www.micksimonelli.com

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Life at Home with PTSD and expert and Army veteran, Harry Croft, MD. Dr. Croft has a remarkable sense of the genuine experience of changes at home following combat and deployment and in candid terms, he shares how to best understand and manage the changes for each member of the household. Though sometimes challenging, knowing more helps put others' perspectives in mind. Pamela Stokes Eggleston joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Shattered Expectations: PTSD After Combat with guest Vietnam veteran and author Michael Orban. Even with 40 years separating the Vietnam War from the post-9/11 conflicts, the return home after combat trauma remains the same. Co-host Jason McNamara and Michael Orban talk of the military culture, seeking answers (versus help), and the importance of personal responsibility, learning, and integrity to resolve or accept the trauma experienced. To become a warrior after war is to view the world through a new perspective to find peace, love, and reconnection

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents the Value of Arts Therapy in Healing. Major "Mack" Macksam (ret), founder of the Veteran Arts Center of Tampa Bay shares the essential components of their comprehensive arts program. This best-practices program shares all expressive mediums, from painting, to photography, dance, poetry, writing, music, and wearable art -- anything that helps personal expression and growth. Studies prove that the expressive arts promote health and wellbeing for vets and their families, supporting PTSD/TBI/Behavioral Health, including depression treatments. Tosombra Kimes joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: The Uphill Climb: Veteran Caregivers. Caregiver, author, advocate Torrey Shannon shares her story today from the beginning days at WRAMC to the continuing education, adaptation, and creativity caregiving for her wounded warrior husband. The Caregiver Program is a blessing, yet also benefits from a candid view and regular input from caregivers living 24/7 with wounded, ill, or injured veterans. Caregivers are a vital part of the care team and medical outcomes are improved with communication, consistency, and knowledge by all parties. Guest co-host veteran and advocate Les Davis joins the program today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Sleep! More Sleep! with Yoga2Sleep founder, Pamela Stokes Eggleston. We already know how important sleep is to our health and well-being, but how do you enhance your ability to establish great sleep habits? Those with PTSD and/or TBI struggle further with restorative sleep, and we discuss myriad ideas, tips, and methods to give you the best sleep possible. Tosombra Kimes joins Linda today as co-host.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Insights on Alzheimer's and Dementia with LCSW Suzannah Hemenway. Over 500,000 veterans are diagnosed today with dementia and families have many questions and concerns. It's important to note that younger veterans with TBI are 60% more likely to develop the condition and those with untreated PTSD twice as likely. Great reasons to learn more about communication, therapies, importance of engagement, resources, and most of all hope! Justin Constantine joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Vets & Pets, the many stories of the healing value of companion and service animals. Author Dava Guerin and veteran Leslie Nicole Smith (along with the best service dog ever, 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 will be released in Sept 2017. Tosombra Kimes joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: El Brown, author of Mama Bear, a story of autism success. El Brown, full-time doctoral student, entrepreneur and CEO of Kinderjam, and author of the new book Mama Bear shares her incredible odyssey of her SuperDuperKid and their journey from diagnosis and advocacy, to teaching and training those with diverse learning needs motivates others for parental and educational empowerment. El's story of positive perspective and ceaseless learning with gratitude will lift you up!