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 • 53 episodes
The VetsConnection Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 54 - Evan Graver, Disabled Navy Veteran, Author and Veteran Nonprofit Advocate
When Navy veteran Evan Graver's motorcycle collided with a semi-truck in 2001, his life changed forever. The accident left him a T10 paraplegic, abruptly ending his military career just months before 9/11 and forcing him to rebuild his identity...
•
Episode 54
•
52:08
Ep. 53 - Film Director/Documentarian Jake Rademacher Talks About His Latest Documentary: Brothers After War. The Follow Up to His 2009 Award Winning Documentary: Brothers At war
What happens when the guns fall silent? When a director embarks on a journey to understand his brothers' experiences in war, he discovers a story far more complex than he anticipated—one that spans 15 years and follows the profound transformati...
•
Episode 53
•
1:25:14
Ep. 52 - Research Scientist, Lindsey Hildebrand Talks About Sleep Science and Brain Health for Veterans
Do you struggle with sleep? You're far from alone—especially if you've served in the military. In this fascinating deep dive, research scientist Lindsay Hildebrand reveals how the disrupted sleep patterns military personnel experience can persi...
•
Episode 52
•
43:32
Ep. 51 - Dr. Richard Peate, West Palm Beach V.A., Serving Those Who Served: Mental Health Month at the VA
Mental Health Awareness Month takes on powerful new meaning through the eyes of Dr. Richard Peate, a VA psychologist who's spent 18 years finding innovative ways to support veterans beyond traditional therapy. In this candid conversation, Dr. P...
•
Episode 51
•
32:10
Ep. 50 - Pancakes for Roger: A Veteran's Legacy
A plate of pancakes became the catalyst for a nationwide veterans support movement in this remarkable story of love, legacy, and service. After Susan Combs' father, Major General Roger Combs—who served 39 years across three military branches—de...
•
Episode 50
•
1:00:23