Eagle Nation Podcast

Army veteran Dawn Halfaker founded Halfaker and Associates after being wounded in Iraq and returning to civilian life. In this lightning episode, we cover a lot of ground including: How physical activity was a critical component in Dawn's recovery after injury The significance of the Purple Heart Award How veterans can make their health and wellness a priority Team RWB and Halfaker's recent Purple Heart Challenge  

Lisa Hallett found running to be a healthy outlet for her grief and a path to move forward after her husband, CPT John Hallett, was lost in Afghanistan. Today, Lisa leads a national effort to honor the fallen and support their families. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Lisa's running journey How Wear Blue is building meaningful communities How you can join Team RWB and +WearBlue this #MemorialDay to learn their stories, speak their names, and honor their legacies. Learn more: bit.ly/3bQ7HT7

Elite running power couple Zach and Nicole Bitter joined Team RWB's Executive Director Mike Erwin for an exclusive Quarantine Crusher conversation. In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground including How Zach and Nicole stay motivated, even while at home.  Why they continue to run  Overcoming challenges and obstacles  and much, much more! For more inspiration, visit our Quarantine Crusher page!

In a special conversation with our Executive Director Mike Erwin virtually sat down with a history-making adventurer who served as Team Captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, Alison Levine. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Alison's toughest expeditions Using fear as strength How to stay motivated during uncertain times and much, much more!

In a special conversation with our Executive Director Mike Erwin, Bestselling Author Ryan Holiday about how #EagleNation can come out of quarantine better than we went in. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Alive time vs dead time Ryan’s philosophy on physical activity Reflection and solitude and much, much more!   For more inspiration, visit our Quarantine Crusher page!

In a special conversation with Team RWB Executive Director Mike Erwin, retired Army Officer and NASA Astronaut R. Shane Kimbrough shares lessons from space that can help you stay motivated and crush your quarantine! For more inspiration, visit our Quarantine Crusher page!

In a special conversation with our Executive Director Mike Erwin, retired Master Sergeant Cedric King shares his perspective on how to stay moving and motivated during quarantine. We cover a lot of ground, including: How he has triumphed and pursued through even the most difficult times, Adjusting and adapting mindset to overcome,   How achievement and success looks different for everyone, And much, much more! 

In a special conversation with our Executive Director Mike Erwin, retired General David Petraeus, one of the most prominent U.S. military figures of the post-9/11 era and former Director of the CIA, shares his perspective on how Eagle Nation can lead from the front during the coronavirus pandemic. We cover a lot of ground, including:  General Petraeus’ involvement with Team RWB  How veterans are poised to lead from the front during the pandemic  Why exercise is important during trying times And much, much more! 

Episode 141 – Olivia Nunn, Soldier for Life In honor of Women’s History Month, Soldier for Life Communication Director LTC Olivia Nunn shares her experience and expertise in the latest episode of the Eagle Nation Podcast. We cover a lot of ground, including:  Olivia’s military experience  How communities and organizations including Team RWB can support transitioning service members  The challenges Soldiers from different backgrounds face during transition Finding your tribe  And much, much more! 

Marine Corps veteran-turned-podcast host Tanner Iskra talks new media and the changing veterans and military space in the latest episode of the Eagle Nation Podcast. We cover a lot of ground, including:  Tim’s transition out of the military  The Borne the Battle podcast  Powerful stories of veterans  The changing ways veterans are getting information  And much, much more! 

Navy veteran, clinical psychologist and yoga instructor, Tim Avery, shares the benefits of yoga - both body and mind - in Eagle Nation Podcast Episode 139. We cover a lot of ground including: How Tim went first tried out yoga and got involved in the Veterans Yoga Project The relationship, recovery, physical and mental health benefits yoga can offer veterans The connection between yoga and psychology Why veterans should give Eagle NamasDay a shot And much, much more!

Former U.S. Marine Corps infantryman and volunteer firefighter turned entrepreneur Zachary Green, shares his journey from the military to developing life-saving technology in this Eagle Nation Podcast episode. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: A life-changing firefighting experience that prompted the idea for his business The comparison between entrepreneurship and military service   The concepts of purpose, luck and grit  And much, much more!

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Steven Weintraub is working toward a new mission - helping other veterans stay engaged with their communities and families while building lifelong memories. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: His time and deployments in the Marine Corps  Why staying engaged is critical in veterans’ transition to civilian life The differences between generations of veterans  How Team RWB members can get tickets And much, much more!

Evie King is a former Army Brat who said she would never marry into the military. Now, she’s going into her eighth year of being a military spouse and advocating for the health and wellness of our military and veteran communities.  In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: Her experience as a military spouse The role military families play in overall veteran and service member wellness Her favorite self-care techniques and resources And much, much more! 

Benjamin Bun is an Army veteran, Crossfit Gym owner, competitive athlete, and social media influencer. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, to include: Why he spends so much time with social media, and what it’s like to be completely honest. Dealing with old injuries and why it’s important to keep moving. Why social connection is so important for physical fitness And why you should participate in WOD for Warriors! And much, much, more!

Roman Rozell is a family man, motivational speaker, professional teacher, former Green Beret, combat hero, and 34-year-old Arizona State University (ASU) wrestling walk-on. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: His childhood growing up on the rough streets of Apache Junction, AZ. His struggles with drugs and breaking the cycle.  His Army career, and dealing with his injuries. What it’s like to be a high-level collegiate athlete, and be twice as old as your teammates! And much, much, more!

Matthew "Griff" Griffin co-founded Combat Flip Flops, which is a leading military lifestyle brand, in Kabul, Afghanistan. Griff served in the 75th Ranger Regiment as a Rifle Company Fire Support Officer with three tours to Afghanistan and one tour to Iraq. Post military, Griff moved to the private sector where he specialized in developing solutions for companies growing business in "difficult" locations before co-founding Combat Flip Flops. In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: The story of how he wrote and published a book with his friend in 90 days. What it’s like to do business in dangerous countries outside of the military. His D-Day anniversary jump. The history and founding of Combat Flip Flops. And much, much, more!  

Matt Collier is an Army veteran, business executive, entrepreneur, speaker, and politician. At 29, he was elected the youngest big-city mayor in the U.S., serving in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. He was also hand chosen by Bob McDonald to serve in the Department of Veterans Affairs as Senior Advisor to the Secretary. Among his many accomplishments, there was the development and launch of the VA Center for Strategic Partnerships with the purpose of developing sustainable partnerships to improve the lives of veterans and their families. He’s currently a senior executive and sits on the board of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.  In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: His Army experience Stories and lessons from his time as mayor of Flint, Michigan His work with the Concussion Legacy Foundation What it was like to try and transform the VA And much, much, more!

Courtney Billington is a senior executive at Johnson and Johnson (JnJ) where he’s the president of Janssen Neuroscience. He’s a long time veterans advocate and has a truly meaningful perspective on the importance of the military community in our country.  In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: Army basketball and the importance of athletics J&J’s long history of supporting the military and veterans Why diversity and inclusion is so important How J&J is able to support veterans through their position as a global health care company, not only through hiring efforts. And much, much, more!

Join us as we spend time with a DELTA commando. Patrick McNamara spent 22 years in the United States Army in multiple special operations units. He retired from the Army's premier hostage rescue unit as a Sergeant Major and has become a well-known expert on tactical training and fitness, along with a social media influencer.     In this podcast, we cover a variety of topics, including: His military career His podcast with Joe Rogan How he balances social media in his life, despite being a social media influencer Why fitness is critical to veterans and the transition process   We promise that you’ll leave this podcast motivated!