Military Network Radio

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: Byron Chen, author of Barracks to Boardroom, on the essential art/science of salary negotiation. Too many vets feel they should accept a job offer without considering the values important to them. You'll never know unless you ask - and here's how. Co-host Justin Constantine has written 7 questions for military members/family to ask the candidates; we debate 2 of those today and will continue monthly.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Cherissa Jackson is a retired Air Force nurse, serving 23 years and four deployments. She continues her service as a legal nurse - and her passion is helping other veterans to address, express, and manage their own Post Traumatic Stress. Learn about the many different faces of PTS and why awareness is so important. Jason McNamara joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Healthy Changes That Stick for 2016 - Why Wait? Toni St. Clair, nutrition and wellness expert brings clarity to how to make healthy progress in the New Year. Hear how we can assist with kindness, awareness, small cumulative changes, and a positive mindset to become our best selves. Tired of missing out and giving up each year? Learn tips to make your health, wellness, and happiness priorities this year!

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio Presents: El Brown was a military spouse, educator, mother and friend when she looked in the mirror at 37 - and hated what she saw. Thus began a physical and emotional lifting, choices, and new beginnings, including a guest appearance on Dr. Oz. Snap Back!, El's book and outlook on life will inspire you to become your best self! Pamela Eggleston joins Linda today

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Military families know leadership. You even know servant leadership, but do you know about Intentional Leadership & managing the one commodity none of us can borrow, buy, or hoard - Time? Army veteran Bob DiGiacomo shares his service & knowledge of intentionally living through time awareness, actions, & values. Justin Constantine joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Dr. Harry Croft, Army veteran and psychiatrist with particular focus on vets and PTSD shares how to better connect, communicate, and manage life with PTSD to the fullest, including seeking & sticking with treatment, the effect on children in the home, and realistic scenarios you'll relate to! Pam Eggleston joins Linda on the show today.

Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio present: JB Ball, Director of Tee It Up For The Troops, who began his organization after his deployed son asked him to "help those at home". What began as a single event in MN has become a collaborative, reviving alternative therapy with golf as the catalyst for combat-affected troops to network, find a job, learn a new skill, experience independence and autonomy, compete again, and bring their families together. TIUFTT does more than talk about working with others - it DOES it, to the benefit of our military families AND the communities where they live. Pamela Stokes Eggleston joins Linda today

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: We are pleased to share another CAM therapy for managing stress, PTSD safely and effectively. Jondi Whitis is a master trainer and practitioner of EFT, which has sometimes been referred to as "psychological accupressure". Using classic acupressure points, feel better fast and put self-care quite literally in your own hands! EFT has gold-standard clinical tests to backup the effectiveness & it can be used by all members of the family. Pam Eggleston joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Outdoor warrior/vet events go far beyond the golf course or in this case, the sailboats - Paul Bollinger shares the origin and growth of the Wounded Warrior Sailing Regattas held in Annapolis with participants from Walter Reed and surrounding areas. CMDR Marisa McClure, Director of Sailing at the USNA shares what it means for midshipmen to sail with the warriors and families, plus the opportunity to be among their soon-to-be peers. In the final segment, we are joined by Dr.Camille Hall, from Univ. of TN where she is knowledgeable about secondary PTSD and shares great insights for those living within a "PTSD household". Our guests bring to light real experiences which enlighten! Justin Constantine joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Autism expert, Scott Fowler (and father of a child with autism) shares wonderful visuals and intriguing information that demystify preconceptions of autism by others. With this knowledge, we gain understanding (and compassion) of how children with autism view the world. If you are a parent or friend of someone with an autistic child, learn how adding the military culture to the equation is daunting - and very possible to achieve with public awareness! Pam Eggleston joins Linda today.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Louis Alloro is a leader in the science of Positive Psychology and shares how the science (and power) of choices leads to personal growth. In working with both civilian and veteran families, these same principles can be adapted to the additional topics of core strength and resilience. While military families thrive in achieving this, there is always room for personal growth and new directions if you choose. Louis is also involved in The Flourishing Center and you can find out more at www.LouisAlloro.com.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Veterans are especially well suited to lead teams, convert goals into action and complete missions - but they are under-represented in elected office and too often fail to vote. Bob Carey and Jennifer Korn, members of the RNC Military & Veteran Engagement Programs join us for a non-partisan discussion about raising mil/vet voter participation, electing veterans to office, and having your voice heard in policy and practice. Jason McNamara joins Linda as co-host today.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Dr. Kyle Knapp shares his own story of injury as an Airborne veteran and his search for diagnosis and treatment. Chronic pain, delay or lack of diagnosis, and low awareness of CRMA testing is challenging to live with and effects the entire family. Obtain more information at 877-508-9729 to locate a non-VA practitioner near you. Hopefully coming soon to VA! Lawanda Hollison (USA, COL ret) joins Linda as co-host today

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio with our guest Army vet Mick Simonelli, discussing Innovation, Creativity, and Solutions by our service members and vets. Think the "Military Mindset" is rigid and conforming? Think again as you hear instances of sheer ingenuity under field pressure and in business. Justin Constantine joins Linda as co-host today. Hiring innovative veterans is a great decision!

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Join Pamela Stokes Eggleston and Rene Ayer's today to hear more about how yoga and help sleep routines, and give a quiet space to veterans with PTSD. Family members with secondary PTS are also helped through understanding "quieting" through mindfulness and even short pockets of peaceful time. Rene Ayers is a wounded warrior caregiver who shares how great friendships and communication make quality of life better.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Kenneth Bracewell shares his story of military service in every generation of his family - who also had never before had a college graduate. Kenneth transitioned from service to college & failed his first semester, but NOT his subsequent ones plus internships. Determined that other veterans would fare better, he wrote two best-selling books to continue to serve others. Jason McNamara is co-host today with Linda.

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Paul Quinnett joins us from his cabin in the woods to discuss the "Power of the Campfire" and face-to-face veteran comaraderie. Relationships are strengthened among peers and the same goes for family members. How does social media help or isolate? Great perspectives! Dr. Kathryn Basham joins our second half hour with the value of re-connection and smart, consistent, loving communication post-deployment. Family members' engagement helps the process of Attachment - vital to belonging and sustaining solid relationships. Jason McNamara joins Linda today as co-host

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Money is a huge stressor for most people and we'd know you'll find many nuggets of information & valuable resources shared by retired USAF "Chainsaw" McCullough (F4s & F15s) of First Command. Find tools for all-things-financial and get smart about credit, savings, budgets & even teaching curricula. Guest co-host Blair Hughes joins Linda today. www.FCEF.com

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Dr. Mary Bartlett, Dr. Nicole Sigfried, and SMSgt Hope Skibitsky share their incredible skills-based life philosophy of using connection, belonging, hope, gratitude, and flexibility to create a strong foundation to manage life's small and large traumas and events. This team of resilience trainers share how to further develop these skills and they intertwine the science with their comaraderie with the troops and their families. Military families, from children to top leaders will benefit and enjoy hearing simple keys to strength-based living! Build that strong Core!

Linda Kreter presents Military Network Radio: Vets4Warriors is unique among helplines for their 100% Veteran, Military Family, and Caregiver trained Peer Advisors - and for their trust built through confidential exchanges. Led by MG Mark Graham (USA ret) at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center, Vets4Warriors is now a public/private organization, ready to serve you. They "Help Not Judge" 24/7, and your call, chat, or email will be answered by people who get it. Tell your story ONCE! www.Vets4Warriors.com and 855-838-8255.