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Transforming Trauma into Purpose - Brian Fleming's Journey with Mentorship and Storytelling

Helping The Brave Podcast

Release Date: 08/20/2024

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Helping The Brave Podcast

In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Navy veteran and master communicator John Verrico. Listen in as John Verrico shares his inspiring journey from undisciplined young man to becoming the last master chief journalist in the Navy Reserve, and how his decades of service and unique experiences shaped his career in government public affairs and leadership coaching. John Verrico opens up about navigating independent duty on ships, handling everything from shipboard newspapers to media relations, his passion for amplifying the stories of everyday sailors, and the leadership...

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In this powerful episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Brandon Ashcraft, a U.S. Air Force veteran whose journey takes us from intense overseas tours to a decades-long fight for justice and healing within the military system. Brandon Ashcraft shares deeply personal stories about service, resilience, and the challenges faced upon returning home—from PTSD and service-related trauma to battling for his VA benefits and an upgraded discharge. He opens up about how past family tragedy shaped his life, the harsh realities many veterans face with the military bureaucracy, and...

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🌟 **In this Impactful Episode, Ed Parcaut Welcomes Brian Fleming!** 🌟
Join host Ed Parcaut as he sits down with Brian Fleming, an Army veteran and inspirational speaker, for a transformative conversation on the power of sharing your story. In this episode, Brian breaks down the importance of mentors, resilience, and the true art of public speaking.
**Key Highlights:**
- **The Power of Mentors:** Brian emphasizes the necessity of having mentors in life—comparing them to the chain of command in the military. Learn why having someone above, beside, and below you is crucial for growth and support.
  
- **Use Your Story:** Discover Brian's impactful program, "useyourstory.com," which helps trauma survivors and people with unique life experiences share their stories and make a difference.
- **Financial Productivity:** Understand why financial productivity is essential for creating a significant impact while sharing your story.
- **Real-Life Encounters:** Brian's compelling accounts of meeting a veteran who inspired him to share his own recovery story, ultimately leading to a life-changing encounter with a woman who found hope in his experience.
- **Effective Story Positioning:** Learn how effectively positioning your story can solve problems and lead to success in various fields, from personal growth to business.
- **Military and Mental Health:** Dive into Brian's personal experiences with military service, including a traumatic encounter in Afghanistan that resulted in severe injuries and his journey to recovery through unconventional therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
**Resources Mentioned:**
- Visit [useyourstory.com](https://useyourstory.com) to learn more about Brian Fleming's program.
- Share your own story with "Helping the Brave" at info@helpingthebrave.com.
- Interested in starting your podcast? Check out Ed Parcaut's recommended equipment:
  - 4k Webcam [Amazon]
  - Audio Technica 2020 USB Mic [Amazon]
**Ed Parcaut and Brian Fleming also discuss:**
- Differences in microphone qualities and professional setups for virtual events.
- Shooting therapy for veterans in Las Vegas.
- Innovative treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and PTSD, including Brian's recovery journey through hyperbaric oxygen therapy and medically monitored psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Don't miss this inspiring episode designed to empower you to share your story and make a difference!
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