S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
From the little league coach to the former addict helping those still struggling, hear from people from all walks of life how they show up as a vessel for service and drive for transformational change. Hosted by Theresa Carpenter, a 28-year active duty U.S. naval officer who found service was the path to unlocking trauma and unleashing your inner potential.
Episodes
165 episodes since 2021
Corporate executive turned educator | Zeynep Holmes - S.O.S. #154
You reach the top of your career but then walk away. Why? Is there something else out there driving you? My next guest spent nearly her entire adult life in the corporate banking sector. Grueling hours. High stakes deals. A well-pa...
September 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 154
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58:05
Veteran storytelling | Tracer Burnout podcast - S.O.S. Ep. 153
What’s your next mission when the military ends? How do you find your tribe, your purpose, and that way to support yourself while a part of a growing community? Would you make a go at it by forming a military podcast? Roger and Dan, hos...
August 29, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 153
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1:05:23
Save every life you can | Dr. Richard Stone - S.O.S. podcast #152
What was it like running the country’s largest and most extensive health care delivery system during a global pandemic that stressed every government sector? On this episode of the S.O.S. podcast, meet Dr. Richard Stone, a physician, a ...
August 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 152
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1:03:14
Your veteran benefits | Dr. Paul Lawrence - S.O.S podcast #151
No better person to explain the benefits you earned by serving than a former Undersecretary for Benefits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! In this episode, learn about the overlooked, misunderstood, and underutilized service b...
August 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 151
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44:23
Capt. “Chowdah” Chris Hill | S.O.S. podcast #150
My next guest needs no introduction for many of you. His crew’s presence this past year in the Red Sea was highly publicized. Not only that, he is part of a new era of “influencer” senior leaders, taking his leadership lessons outside the skin ...
August 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 150
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1:00:24
Healing in divided times | Adam Boyd - S.O.S. podcast #149
Controlling ourselves in the most stressful situations is vital to a healthy life. We can learn much from those who intentionally do hard things. This act of discipline trains us so that we are prepared when life unexpectedly hands us a traumat...
August 03, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 149
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58:19
Residential treatment for 1st responders and veterans | Bill Reynolds - S.O.S. podcast #148
Rehab is often associated with people who have the most urgent and complex addictions and mental health crises. What if we better educate our service members on what was available, what TriCare covers, and how to spot a reputable provid...
July 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 148
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55:17
The military effect | Scott Manthorne - S.O.S. podcast #147
How can you better understand how to make connections and network authentically? Do you want to understand what will lead to the most significant opportunities? When I met Scott Manthorne, I knew I was talking to a master networker who ...
July 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 147
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54:12
Air Force JAG turned private lawyer | Ben Beliles - S.O.S. podcast #146
Beyond the headlines of scandalous stories about military members getting in trouble, there are real people whose lives are forever changed. What we see in the news is often far from the truth or slanted to fit a one-sided narrative. Th...
July 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 146
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51:02
Why we abuse alcohol and other vices | Matt Gardiner - S.O.S. podcast #145
Nearly two months ago, after a very stressful workweek where I had to dig deep into my triggers, I drank so much that I ended up puking up blood. Turns out, it was just a case of gastritis and has fortunately passed. The incident caused...
July 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 145
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1:03:54
Turning passion into your profession | Laura Hatcher - S.O.S. podcast #144
Teacher, artist, mentor, community steward—those are only a few adjectives to describe Laura Hatcher's incredible work. From diving for the Navy to intelligence analysis to capturing our most intimate memories through photography, Laura has ded...
July 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 144
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1:13:35
Basketball 🏀 fights PTSD | Mike Meyers - S.O.S. podcast #143
Friends, I am on the mend from Covid, so it is time for another guest! This time, I am taking on the sports world. We’ll be going down a journey to discover how team sports, regardless of prior skill or experience, can help you move past trauma...
June 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 143
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59:25
Green Beret spy turned healer | Dave Fielding - S.O.S. podcast #142
My next guest is a walking embodiment of triumph through pain. He exemplifies how it’s by playing life hard and doing things that suck we can get that sweet payoff. He now not only shares his story as part of newsbreaking takedowns of o...
June 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 142
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1:11:08
Surviving to thriving | Daniel Torrez - S.O.S. podcast #141
What happens when tragedy and loss repeatedly impact you, but you suppress it all? How do you work past this pain and live the best life possible? Believe it or not, there are ways to move through it and embrace a rewarding future. Dani...
June 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 141
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59:56
Mentor and Marine | Zarina Flemming - S.O.S. podcast #140
We have outstanding military leaders, including Zarina. Rising through the Marines' enlisted ranks, she exemplifies resilience and a sense of duty. Join us as we discuss what it was like immigrating to the United States, joining the Mar...
June 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 140
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43:13
I coach business owners | Collin Meeves - S.O.S. podcast #139
Usually, I do not see young men in the coaching space who can connect so deeply to their emotions and the struggles we all face in life. So when I became inspired reading Collin’s content on Instagram and how he helps business owners, I...
May 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 139
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54:58
Retired Army PAO on mission to save Ukraine pets | Chris Hyde - S.O.S. podcast #138
NATO communicator. Pianist. Served in a combat zone. Prior enlisted Army officer. The impressive biography is why Chris Hyde and I are kindred spirits. Did you know that now he’s joined a nonprofit that saves Ukraine pets left behind in...
May 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 138
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1:03:21
Police officer turned mental health warrior | Michael Sugrue - S.O.S. podcast #137
In what is only my second return guest, I catch up with Michael Sugrue, who tragically had to take a life in the line of duty. This horrifying experience, along with unresolved childhood trauma, led him down a downward spiral. This ulti...
May 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 137
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53:01
Sex crimes prosecutor turned intimacy coach | Rena Martine - S.O.S. podcast #136
This is a show I was terrified to do. Which is precisely why I should do it. And, of course, because the topic is fascinating and vital to understand. How do we get comfortable talking about sex, love the skin we are in, challenge the t...
May 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 136
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59:12
Getting blunt with Tab Bartley | S.O.S. podcast #135
Sometimes, you need somebody to tell you the unvarnished truth, share their story filter-free, and provide insights you never considered. Tab does just that. Her authentic, vulnerable, and raw personal storytelling style put you in...
April 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 135
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1:02:17
Marine pilot turned top 50 podcaster - Rich Cordona | S.O.S. podcast #134
If you want to know how to build a digital brand, there’s nobody better to ask than my friend Rich. He’s been an invaluable help as I navigated the podcasting world these last few years. His work combines authenticity, craftsmanship, ac...
April 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 134
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1:05:56
Military justice advocate | Crystal Romero - S.O.S. podcast #133
My next guest has endured sexual assault, bullying, and retaliation in and out of the military. She now shares her story to help others heal and make systemic change. I often observe people who have endured incredible hardshi...
April 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 133
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1:37:36
Military Culture Shift | Corie Weathers - S.O.S. podcast #132
My next guest has been on a mission to bridge the gap between generations who serve the Armed Forces. Through her painstakingly detailed analysis, she has uncovered findings that contextualize the problems service members face in so man...
March 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 132
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58:21
The war inside | Dave Snell - S.O.S. podcast #131
I believe the biggest fight comes from wrestling with the demons inside us - those past unhealed traumas. My next guest is a former shipmate I served with during a very stressful carrier tour, which has now transformed his life. He...
March 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 131
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1:03:51
Lead to Win | Mike Manazir - S.O.S. podcast #130
I always love learning from people who do hard things. They show us how to overcome life’s setbacks. As a fighter pilot, carrier commanding officer, and Strike Group commander, he worked in the world’s highest-stress jobs.
March 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 130
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1:10:22