The VetsConnection Podcast
Join host Scott McLean, a veteran and also a passionate advocate for veterans' well-being. Each week Scott will bring you an episode that will feature insightful conversations with representatives from non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting veterans, as well as experts discussing programs within the Veterans Affairs (V.A.) aimed at assisting veterans with their needs. From discussing innovative therapies to highlighting community resources, this podcast sheds light on the myriad of ways veterans can find support and healing thru nonprofit organizations and also to connect nonprofits with each other in hopes of creating a network that will be beneficial to all.
Podcasting since 2024 • 57 episodes
The VetsConnection Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 59 - From Marine to Law Enforcement to First Responder Nonprofit Founder: Jeremy Tindall's Operation Mayday 13
Jeremy Tindall, Marine Corps veteran and former police officer, shares the inspiring story behind Operation Mayday 13, his emerging nonprofit dedicated to supporting injured first responders through custom t-shirt fundraising campaigns. After w...
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Episode 59
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Ep. 58 - Sazha Ramos: How One Navy Veteran Overcame Opioid Addiction and Found Her Path to Helping Other Veterans
Navy veteran Saja Ramos shares her powerful journey from military service to addiction recovery, now serving as VP of Military and Veteran Affairs at American Addiction Centers. After a traumatic brain injury and vision loss from a car accident...
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Episode 58
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Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran Recovery. Talking With Melvin Azofeifa, Founder And CEO of Stairway For Heroes
Melvin Azofeifa, founder and CEO of Stairway for Heroes, shares how a golf nonprofit is helping veterans heal through camaraderie, connection, and community. His personal journey from military transition struggles to finding purpose through gol...
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Episode 57
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Ep. 56 - Creating Sanctuary: The Journey of Iraq War Veteran Lucas Lewis And The Founding Of Project Gallantly Forward
Lucas Lewis transforms his family farm into a free mountain retreat for veterans, giving them space to rest, relax, and reconnect through Project Gallantly Forward. The nonprofit offers cabins, RV hookups, and a peaceful natural setting where v...
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Ep. 55 - From Combat to Community: Building Veteran Support Systems Through Clear Path For Veterans Nonprofit
Ryan Woodruff shares his journey from Marine Corps combat veteran to Program Director at ClearPath for Veterans, revealing how his own healing path led him to help fellow veterans through comprehensive support programs.• Established in ...
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