Helping The Brave Podcast
1) Camaraderie, Career, and Creativity: A Veteran’s Guide to Transition
In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with bestselling novelist and Marine veteran Michael Hopf for a wide-ranging, authentic conversation about life during and after militar...Show More
2) Vietnam Veteran's Powerful Story of Healing
Join host Ed Parcaut on Helping The Brave as he sits down with Vietnam veteran, therapist, and author Connard Hogan. In this candid conversation, Connard shares his journey from being drafted into the...Show More
3) Lessons From Combat Veterans with Cole Grace on Helping the Brave
In this candid episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Cole Grace, an Army National Guard combat engineer, for a real talk about military service, the challenges of deployment, li...Show More
4) From Paratrooper to Author: Rick DeStefanis on Healing, Writing, and Veteran Life After War
In this episode of Helping The Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Vietnam-era Army veteran and acclaimed author Rick DeStefanis. Rick shares his fascinating journey—from enlisting during the height...Show More
5) Eric Donoho on Moral Injury, Veteran Suicide and Transitioning After Military Service
In this powerful episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut talks with Army veteran Eric Donoho about the realities of military service, combat injuries, and the journey home. Eric opens up about h...Show More
6) Amanda Zeine’s Inspiring Path: Army Medicine, Overcoming TBI, and Kids’ Books for Military Families
On this episode of Helping The Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Dr. Amanda Zeine, a former Army pediatrician whose journey through military service, unexpected injury, and personal reinvention wi...Show More
7) Discover Joseph Bolton’s Transformation From Combat Engineer to Storyteller and Self-Published Author
In this inspiring episode of Helping The Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Joseph Bolton, a 25-year Army veteran, author, and storyteller. Joseph shares his candid journey from enlisting right out of hi...Show More
8) From Ranger to Editor: Randall Surles on Military Service, Writing, and Life After Transition
In this episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with Randall Surles—a retired Army Green Beret, former Ranger, and now a professional editor and writing mentor. Randall shares his re...Show More
9) Military to Mentor Jim Rojas-Taylor Shares Emotional Adaptability Secrets for Veterans
In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Jim Rojas-Taylor, a Marine Corps veteran who has carved a unique path from military service to the world of acting, theater, and em...Show More
10) From Army Ranger to Real Estate: Justin Martinez’s Journey After Military Service
In this episode of "Helping The Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with Army veteran and entrepreneur Justin Martinez. Justin shares his journey from serving in the 10th Mountain Division and earning h...Show More