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.
The VetsConnection Podcast
Latest Episodes
Free searchable tools that help veterans, active duty members, and families navigate benefits, mental health resources. Ep - 96
We talk with Army veteran and MilConnect founder Zach Sisson about building free, searchable tools that help veterans, active duty members, and families navigate benefits, mental health resources, and entrepreneurship without getting lost in th...
Military Sexual Trauma & PTSD Support: Sean Wright (DD 420) - Ep. 95
We sit down with Army veteran and app developer Sean Wright as he tells the story behind DD420 and the years it took to speak openly about MST, TBI, and PTSD. We talk honestly about what happens when the system offers little help, and how track...
VA Loan Myths & Home Buying Facts: Eric Bernstein - Ep. 94
We talk with Eric Bernstein, co-founder of LendFriend Mortgage, about why so many veterans miss out on the VA loan benefit and how to use it to buy smarter and build wealth. We break down the biggest myths, the real qualification rules, and the...
Fighting Denied VA Claims: VA Accredited Atty Benjamin Krause - Ep. 93
We talk with VA accredited attorney Ben Krause about what “VA accredited” really means, why veterans often cannot hire a lawyer until after a denial, and how that power imbalance shapes disability claims and education benefits. We also zoom out...
Veteran Transition & Purpose After Service: Ross Donahue - Ep. 92
We build a recovery bridge with Navy veteran Ross Donahue, a leader at Guardian Recovery, and get honest about what actually helps people move from crisis to long-term sobriety. We dig into how purpose, fast access to care, and real human conne...
