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
179 episodes
USS Cole Survivor Now Inspirational Leader with Amaury Ponciano- S.O.S. #167
Can you heal yourself and rise to leadership in the Navy’s highest enlisted ranks?In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Amaury Ponciano—an inspiring example of authenticity, accountability, and transformation. From surviving the tra...
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Breaking Barriers in the Skies with Lt Col (Ret.) Jessica Ruttenber - S.O.S. #166
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jessica Ruttenber, a trailblazing U.S. Air Force pilot who turned her “vertical challenges” into an incredible aviation career. With over 3,000 flight hours, Jessica soared a...
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Building Authority, Crafting Legacies, and Mastering Marketing with Rob Anspach - S.O.S. #166
In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Anspach, a seasoned entrepreneur, marketing consultant, prolific author, and podcast host with over 30 years of experience helping businesses build authority, craft legacies, and achieve long-term success.
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Season 3
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Episode 166
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57:39
Finding Purpose Beyond the Uniform with Col. (Ret) Bill Butler – S.O.S. #165
The transition from military service to civilian life is one of the most profound journeys a veteran can face. Finding a renewed sense of purpose is key to shaping this next chapter.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Col. (Ret) Bi...
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Season 3
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Episode 165
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31:02
Fighting for Veterans: Ted Blickwedel’s Battle for Better Care | S.O.S. #164
This week, I sit down with Ted Blickwedel, a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, combat veteran, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who risked everything to expose critical issues within the Veterans Affairs (VA) system. Ted’s jo...
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Season 3
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Episode 164
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56:35
Free speech for troops: fact or fiction? | Dr. Chase Spears - S.O.S. #163
Can U.S. military members truly exercise their First Amendment rights? What are the limits on free speech within the armed forces, and why do these boundaries exist? While everyone agrees on the importance of protecting operational security, ho...
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Season 3
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Episode 163
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1:16:15
When good jobs go bad | Kate Goggin - S.O.S. #162
“You take every job assuming it’s a good one. Yet, at any point, your intuition might signal that something has changed—whether it’s the organization, or you. Either way, only you can take charge of fixing your work and your life.” - Kate Goggi...
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Season 3
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Episode 162
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58:26
From the Navy to Tech Leadership | Julie Vida - S.O.S. #161
In this episode, we’ll sit down with Julie Vida, a distinguished technology and business executive with a career that spans military service, high-impact roles in the public sector, and leadership in the tech industry. Currently, Julie leads th...
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Season 3
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Episode 161
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1:06:00
Veterans Healing Farm | Alan Yeck - S.O.S. #160
My next guest runs a property that helps our veterans in many ways and was recently granted new land to continue their mission. Yeck is a former United States Marine, Special Intelligence Communications (MOS 2651—Company L, Marine Suppo...
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Season 3
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Episode 160
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1:02:30
The military left me paralyzed | Staff Sgt. Ryan Carter - S.O.S. #159
On April 6, 2018, Sgt. Ryan Carter went to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, for what is considered a routine back surgery for chronic neck pain. He left the hospital paralyzed, never to walk again. He and his wife ...
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Season 3
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Episode 159
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1:00:42
Building bridges, healing divides | Jake Harriman - S.O.S. #158
What can be do to stop the spread of divisiveness? How can we understand one another and seek to empathize with people who don’t look like us, act like us, or even think like us? I believe this understanding is vital. One amazing v...
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Season 3
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Episode 158
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54:01
Why suicides are killing the military - S.O.S. #157
There is nobody better out there who has the fortitude to push through change like Chris McGhee, Esq., LL.M. His own experiences as an aircraft maintainer seeing an acute mental health crisis has pushed the United States Department of D...
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Season 2
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Episode 157
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1:00:17
Veteran entrepreneur trailblazer | Melissa Washington - S.O.S. podcast #156
With a passion for giving back to the veteran community, today I am so honored to bring Melissa Washington to the S.O.S. podcast. Melissa is an award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, CEO, publisher, Radio Show Host, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 156
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58:03
Sober af, Skateboarding Mom, painter, and yoga teacher | Jenni Harmon - S.O.S. podcast #155
Today, I welcome Jenni Harmon. Nearly 30 years ago, we went through boot camp and Navy aircrew school together and have stayed in touch ever since. You may recall that I hosted her on the second episode of the S.O.S. podcast three ...
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Season 2
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Episode 155
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48:50
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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 144
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