Send us a textWelcome our first celebrity guest! Formerly just a stick-snapper, now known as Skullcrusher, EJ Snyder is the #1 Ranked Survivalist, 6x Naked and Afraid Survivor, an off-grid genius, and can live with nothing but items from your garbage. Join us as EJ gives us life advice to face Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with EJ “Skullcrusher” Snyder — U.S. Army veteran, survivalist, and star of Naked and Afraid. Mr. Snyder shares his 25-year military career, including combat tours in Desert Storm and Iraq, and how his post-retirement journey took him into the world of survival instruction, Read More
Send us a Text Message. What if I told you to stop putting on your oxygen mask FIRST. Instead, I want you to put it on PERIOD.Yes, it is true that we should take care of ourselves so that we can take care of others, we can’t pour from an Read More
In today's episode of Vet Life Reimagined, we are talking about veterinary career changes, veterinary education shake-ups, and groundbreaking research on medical futility – a term you need to know. Kelly Foltz is an RVT, LVT, CVT, and VTS in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC). Kelly has worked in emergency practices, Read More
Send us a Text Message.DIVA DOWN!!! (But it's a bonus episode, so diva UP!)Valerie's solo episode is a heavy episode. She talks about recent life experience, some research into how people with ADHD deal with breakups, loss, and grief. Included: tips on how to battle ADHD's emotional dysregulation and rumination.Disclaimer: Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie talk about their hyperfixations, old and new. This includes but is not limited to: Prohibition, Pokémon, Batman, etc.Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
Join us for an emotional and inspiring episode featuring retired Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Todd Donovan. We dive deep into his journey, exploring what triggered his depression and suicidal thoughts. We'll explore the groundbreaking world of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and discover Todd's impactful role in the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery keeps forgetting her kindle, and Valerie forgets her ID. This episode of AVHD, we discuss ADHD, the correlation between ADHD and forgetfulness , our struggles with object permanence, and our current coping mechanisms to overcome them. Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with Read More
Send us a Text Message. Enjoyment is a pivotal part of achieving an empowered caregiver lifestyle. As caregivers, we often sideline our own needs and desires, giving priority to our loved ones. This can eventually lead to burnout and guilt. And that's why we need to talk about happiness and enjoyment Read More
Send us a textClimb aboard today and set sail again into the civilian world where I talk with Jonathan Phoenix about his life as a first responder, including serving as a security guard, an EMT, and a firefighter. He shares with us some of the tragic events he witnessed, lives Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Jonathan Phoenix, also known as the Carolina Storyteller, to discuss his powerful journey through trauma, PTSD, and healing. Mr. Phoenix, a second-generation firefighter and former EMT, walks us through his firsthand experiences—from being shot at as a young security guard to facing some Read More
What if you could know EXACTLY what to say to Calm An Angry Person in 90 Seconds Or Less? Vet Life Reimagined is excited to bring a unique episode with guest, Kerry Mensior, Executive Director of IDEA, the International De-Escalation Association. It's fair to say that in the veterinary profession, we Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie discuss ADHD and music: how it helps, their favorites, and their recommendations for music for stimulation. Plus... we may or may not formally invite Pitbull to the pod. (We love you Mr. Worldwide.)Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
Guest co-host Captain Rom Duckworth joins us on the latest episode of Responder Resilience as we sit down with Battalion Chief Dena Ali from the Raleigh (NC) Fire Department. Chief Ali shares valuable insights on how to cultivate resilience as leaders, and approach conversations with those who are struggling. We Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie had a hard time deciding on what to talk about: hint, hint. This episode, we're chatting about Decision Paralysis! From ADHD struggles in the grocery store, daily decision fatigue, and how to make your life easier by making less decisions (it's a little Read More
In this episode of the Rise, Shine, and Redefine podcast, host Caryn Meininger discusses the beauty of beginnings and the power of small steps. She encourages listeners to choose a word for the year to guide their actions and growth. Caryn shares her own words for 2024: elevate and experimentation. Read More
Send us a Text Message. Resilience is not about avoiding stress or preventing challenges; instead, it’s about developing a compassionate, forgiving attitude towards ourselves, allowing us to navigate hardships with less turbulence. Today, let's explore how we can practice kindness through our caregiving journey, bounce back from stressful situations with Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Douglass Brinker, a 2x suicide survivor, founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC, soon-to-be published author, and former U.S. Navy Sailor. We start things off light with some good port calls and Navy stories- at least what Douglass can remember. His stories are filled Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with fellow shipmate Douglas Brinker, a U.S. Navy veteran, mental health director for the Michigan Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC. Mr. Brinker shares his incredible journey from serving as a Boatswain’s Mate aboard the USS Mullinnix Read More
Vet Life Reimagined brings Nicole Dickerson, RVT, VTS (ECC)! Nicole has an interesting and unique vet tech career path. Her first career was as a theatre stage manager. Then she entered vet life as a Registered Veterinary Technician and then a VTS in Emergency and Critical Care. Now she has Read More
