Eagle Nation Podcast

Team RWB’s Southeast Area Director Aaron Wolf joins the Eagle Nation Podcast sharing his perspective on camping, hiking, and the importance of making health and wellness a priority. In today’s episode, we cover a lot of ground including: How making a plan for health and wellness is essential Work-life balance What Eagle Nation can expect for Eagle Expeditions in 2023 And much, much more.

Team RWB’s E-Commerce Manager Alec Rhodes joins the Eagle Nation Podcast to talk about his journey from the military and into Team RWB's gear store. In today’s episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Work-life balance What's coming in 2023 for the Team RWB Gear Shop And much, much more.

Team RWB’s Director of Finance Laken Stutzman joins the Eagle Nation Podcast sharing insight into how Team RWB has grown since Laken joined the team as a volunteer in 2011, through the pandemic, and beyond. In today’s episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Her journey into nonprofit finance Work-life balance How much Team RWB has grown and is running full speed into 2023 And much, much more.

Alan Cole leads a community for service members, police, and first responders as President and CEO of GovX. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground, including:  Team RWB Patch Campaign From a humble beginning to president and CEO Why GovX supports veterans and first responders And much much more

Keith Galloway's commitment to service has followed him through playing football at the Naval Academy, serving as a P-3 Pilot, and fighting fires in Orange County California. Today, Keith serves as Team RWB's Operations Manager. In Eagle Nation Podcast Season 2 Episode 3, we cover a lot of ground, including: Work-life balance Team RWB's operations strategy  What's in store for 2023  And much, much more

In 2010, Mike Erwin founded Team RWB to support America's veterans after serving combat tours overseas. Today, Mike lives on a 32-acre farm and serves as the organization's Executive Director.  In Eagle Nation Podcast Season 2 Episode 2, we cover a lot of ground, including: The history of Team RWB  Farm life  How Mike prioritizes his own health and wellness  Mike's vision for 2023 And much, much more

Jimmie Lucas, a twenty-year military veteran, overcame challenges around mental health and depression by running and becoming vulnerable while asking for help. Today, he serves as Team RWB's Community Engagement Manager and the host of the Eagle Nation Podcast.   In Eagle Nation Podcast Season 2 Episode 1, he covers a lot of ground, including: Jimmie’s military and Team RWB background Remembering September 11, 21 years later The ways in which running supports health and wellness How cracking an egg is crucial to mental health challenges And much, much more

About the Episode: Kent and Ryan met in college while competing with the Japanese Olympic Judo team and training with the U.S. Paralympic team and embarked on a mission to fuel their bodies and minds in a healthy, effective way. Today, the friends own and operate Neuro, the health and wellness company behind Neuro Gum and Neuro Mints. In Eagle Nation Podcast Episode 162, we cover a lot of ground, including: The history of Neuro from fulfilling orders in their apartments to appearing on Shark Tank How physical activity has been part of their journey All things caffeine - both benefits and challenges And much, much more!

J.M. Thompson overcame challenges around depression and addiction through ultra running. Today, he serves as a staff psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Oakland, California, and is the author of "Running is a Kind of Dreaming."  In Eagle Nation Podcast Episode 161, we cover a lot of ground, including:  J.M. Thompson's background in clinical psychology  The ways in which aerobic exercise supports mental and physical health How a 200-mile race around Lake Taho was a life-changing experience  And much, much more! 

Col. (Ret.) Nate Prussian, former commander of 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) wanted to make a difference through his work after the military. Today, he serves as the Chief Operating Officer of The Guardian Group, combating human trafficking in the United States. In Eagle Nation Podcast episode 160, we cover a lot of ground, including: Nate's transition from the military to Guardian Group The issue of human trafficking in the United States How the veteran and military community has a role to play in combating human trafficking And much, much more!

ABOUT THE EPISODE: A.E. Lyne Babin is a transplanted Canadian and a military spouse. She has served as a Manager of AAFMAA Member and Survivor Benefits since 2010.  In Eagle Nation Podcast episode 159, we cover a lot of ground, including: Lyne's journey as a military spouse  The connection between financial health and overall veteran wellness  How veterans can prepare for their financial future And much, much more! RESOURCES: Looking for some of the resources mentioned in episode 159? The list below should have everything you need. Partnership between Team RWB and AAFMAA

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Nick is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bare Performance Nutrition, a dietary supplement company. Nick served 4 years in the U.S. Army and after transitioning out of the military, Nick insisted on building the same values he learned in the Army through his business and team. The company's mission is driven behind the pillars of Transparency, Service and Integrity with the motto of, "Go One More". In Eagle Nation Podcast episode 158, we cover a lot of ground, including: Nick's military experience and how it shaped his company's values His philosophy on exercise and fitness  The Go One More mindset And much, much more! RESOURCES: Looking for some of the resources mentioned in episode 158? The list below should have everything you need. BPN - Bare Performance Nutrition Nick's book Eagle Expedition   Ad: Partnership between Team RWB and AAFMAA

ABOUT THE EPISODE: After serving in the Air Force, and working an executive job as a financial advisor, Mike Johnson got a call that he had been selected to join season 15 of ABC's reality dating series, "The Bachelorette." Today, Mike is a powerful storyteller encouraging others to focus on life, love, and learning to overcome by discovering the power within. In Eagle Nation Podcast episode 157, we cover a lot of ground, including:  - Mike's military experience with a healthy dose of branch banter - Similarities between "the Bachelorette Mansion" and Air Force barracks - How exercise and self-love are part of his journey - And much, much more! RESOURCES: Looking for some of the resources mentioned in episode 157? The list below should have everything you need. - Mike's Website - Mike's Book - More information on Team RWB's Old Glory Relay coming soon to teamrwb.org. 

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Mike Hayes has lived a lifetime of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The former Commander of SEAL Team TWO has made countless split-second life-and-death decisions, run meetings in the White House Situation Room, and developed high-impact corporate strategies. In today's episode, we cover a lot of ground, including:   - Real moments that have defined purpose in his life - Transitioning from the military to government and corporate life - The goal and meaning of his new book Never Enough - And much, much more! Show notes: https://www.teamrwb.org/ep-156-hayes/ 

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Liz Corwin is a 15-year U.S. Navy Officer, former F-18 Jet Pilot, world-traveling yoga teacher, and creator of Walkabout Yoga LLC. In today's episode, we cover a lot of ground, including: -Her journey from the Navy to yoga - How she earned her call sign - Staying true to herself - Ways the perception of yoga in the military is changing - And much, much more! Show notes: https://www.teamrwb.org/ep-155-corwin/ 

Paul Fukuma is a fourth-generation veteran, full-time Police Officer, Fire Fighter, EMT, father, husband, and the Executive Director and Chairman of TAJI 100. In today's episode, we cover a lot of ground, including:  Overview of the challenge and the very first TAJI 100 hosted in Taji, Iraq in 2010 What it means to serve after leaving the military The massive volunteer effort required to host TAJI 100 year after year Incredible and life-changing stories of people who have tacked the TAJI 100 in the past and come out better than they started And much, much more!  The TAJI 100 is a 28-day challenge to run, walk, jog, ruck, hike, or elliptical 100 miles in the month of February. The challenge supports our nation's veterans and benefits Team RWB.

Denver Broncos legend, NFL Hall of Famer, and entrepreneur, Terrell Davis (TD) cofounded DEFY in in 2017. Through his work, Terrell is helping athletes of all abilities DEFY the every day.    In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Terrell's transition from the NFL to entrepreneurship  Why Terrell and DEFY are passionate about supporting our nation's veterans  How physical activity supports Terrell's overall health and wellness and much, much more!

Retired Master Sgt. Leroy Petry received the Medal of Honor for acts of gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Pafktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2008. Today, he continues to serve by advocating and supporting other veterans and wounded warriors. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Retired Master Sgt. Leroy Petry's involvement in Warrior Call His 2021 goals and aspirations - how he is "Taking Flight" The impact of service and transition on veterans and their families and much, much more!

Patrick J. Adams stars as an original Mercury 7 astronaut, John Glenn, in National Geographic’s first scripted series for Disney+, The Right Stuff. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: Training and physical fitness for the part What Patrick learned about military culture in this role Patrick’s acting background and much, much more!

After losing a close friend in Afghanistan, Marine Corps Veteran Travis McVey realized the American dream of owning a business and continuing to serve by founding Heroes Vodka. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: The journey from the Marines to entrepreneurship Honoring the fallen and continuing to serve How physical activity supports veterans in their transition out of the military and much, much more!