Best Bryan Hammond Podcasts (2024)

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Healing Invisible Wounds With The Common Language of Music - Featuring Ukrainian Hospital Medical Director and Pianist Dr. Bohdan 7:26

19h ago7:26

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In May 2024, Dr. Jarone Lee from Mass General Hospital Center for Global Health, and Global Response Medicine welcomed a Ukrainian of doctors to Boston for two weeks – to train, collaborate and build comradery for care on the frontlines. One of those physicians, Dr. Bohdan, asked if there was a piano he could play while visiting Boston. It turned o…

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Not Your Average Day Job: With Two-Time Superbowl Champion and Navy Reservist Joe Cardona 42:02

15d ago42:02

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There are 56,254 Navy Reserves, with typical civilian jobs in law enforcement, medicine, government, and business. One day-job not commonly on the list: Pro-Football. Enter Joe Cardona, who joined the New England Patriots as the 2nd highest-drafted long snapper in NFL history in 2015, and as a Reservist heads up Maritime Expeditionary Security Squa…

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Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis honored at National Memorial Day Concert / The Invisible and Visible Wounds in Ukraine - With Yuliia Matvieieva: VP of Medical and Veteran Affairs at Volia Fund 33:16

30d ago33:16

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The National Memorial Day Concert features Marine Veteran Kirstie Ennis and others and a conversation with Yuliia Matvieieva, working with Ukrainian Veteran Amputees on mental and physical health - Nearly 60,000 people have lost limbs over the the past two years since the Russian envarion of Ukraine in February 2022, the vast majority being service…

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Crossing Your Own Ocean - With Army Veteran Bryan Fuller and Dr. John Lowry 42:24

1M ago42:24

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Bryan Fuller and John Lowry met in kindergarten on the north shore of Massachusetts in 1974. They were living the adventurous life back in elementary school, getting home just before dark – most of the time. After rooming together at UMass-Amherst, John’s path would eventually lead to medicine and Bryan to Army intelligence during the Bosnian War. …

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DEFENSEMEN: With Boston Bruins Alum and 1970 Stanley Cup Winner Rick Smith, and Navy Captain (Ret.) Dr. Joe Bonvie 34:15

2M ago34:15

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We had the pleasure to host Kingston, Ontario’s own Boston Bruins Stanley Cup winner Rick Smith at Home Base recently, and sit with our own Senior Director of Clinical Services Navy Capt (Ret.) Dr. Joe Bonvie. Joe and Rick talk about the mental and physical toll on the mind and body that happens in and outside the rink. Rick tells us about his jour…

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On The Road Again: With Navy Veteran, Home Base Marathoner, and Commercial Truck Driver Yuma Haidara 33:23

2M ago33:23

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In this episode, Dr. Ron Hirschberg talks with Navy Veteran and 7-time marathoner Yuma Haidara about her journey to the Navy, nursing, and a path to a career in commercial truck driving with Walmart. Yuma sees the road in front of her as an opportunity, and at the same time with just enough adventure. She holds a unique balance of bonding with fell…

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Rhythm And Resilience: With Healing Arts Practitioner/Songwriter Lauren Monroe and Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen 36:55

3M ago36:55

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In this episode, Dr. Ron Hirschberg sits with Lauren Monroe and Rick Allen: Couple, and Cofounders of Raven Drum Foundation, leading events to heal and build resiliency through the arts for 23 years. Prior to experiencing a community drum circle with over 70 veterans and 1st responders hosted by philanthropist Ernie Boch Jr., Lauren takes us to 200…

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Making Herstory: A Conversation with the 1st Woman to Serve as Commanding Officer of the USS Constitution Commander Billie J. Farrell 25:01

3M ago25:01

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Commander Billie June (BJ) Farrell grew up in Kentucky and at age 10 something about the Naval Academy just clicked. Seven years later she enrolled at the Academy, and in 2004 was commissioned. Commander Farrell as served as an officer aboard the USS Vella Gulf, USS San Jacinto, and the USS Vicksburg. And on January 21st, 2022 she moved with her hu…

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Therapeutic GOALS – Featuring Ret. Navy SEAL Ryan Croley and Ret. Boston Bruin Frank Simonetti 40:52

6M ago40:52

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Retired Navy SEAL Capt. Ryan Croley founded the Warrior For Life Fund (WFLF) in 2012 after never skating or picking up a hockey stick until his mid-thirties, creating an opportunity for veterans, active duty service members, and families to meet and compete on the ice no matter the skill level, ability…or disability. Frank Simonetti played for the …

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More Than an Unbelievable 29-year Undefeated Track Streak – Featuring Marine Veteran and Teacher Hal Croft, with Brigadier General (Ret.) Jack Hammond and Producer Brandon Millett 38:59

7M ago38:59

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On the show today, Marine Veteran, teacher in the classroom and on the track – Hal Croft, including two of his former Reading, MA High School students – Film Producer Brandon Millett, and Home Base's Executive Director Brigadier General Jack Hammond. Host Ron Hirschberg sits with Hal, Brandon and Jack to talk teaching, building bonds on and off the…

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"This is How I Serve" - With Wounded Warrior Project's Jennifer Jenkins 32:17

7M ago32:17

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Thank you Jennifer Jenkins for How You Serve, and a very happy Thanksgiving to the Jenkins family! Wounded Warrior Project's Jennifer Jenkins is the spouse of a Navy Veteran, the sister of an Army Veteran and the mom of a Marine. She is an award-winning author and has helped build a community of support for military families and veterans for more t…

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Two Hats and Camo-Scrubs: A Conversation with US Navy Combat Veteran and Current President of the American Medical Association, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld 19:36

8M ago19:36

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US Navy Combat Veteran Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld has worn two hats, both literally and figuratively whether donning his surgical cap in the OR, or his camouflage cap down range, and they seem to blend together when you talk with him about humanity, what the right thing to do is when it comes to stigma, equity in healthcare and equality for all, no matter…

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"Embrace your story and don't be afraid to let it go!" - Actor, Advocate and Military Family Member Mariel Hemingway 29:02

8M ago29:02

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Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Mariel Hemingway is known for her iconic roles in Lipstick, Manhattan, and Star 80. But did you know she created a Mental Health Foundation, and that she is from a military family? Her dad enlisted in WWII just after Pearl Harbor, was in the OSS which would become the CIA. Her grandfather, the great American w…

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Honoring Native American Veterans on Indigenous Peoples' Day - A Visit to Home Base From Admiral Michael Weahkee and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald 18:05

9M ago18:05

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On October 9th, 2023 we reflect on the contributions of Indigenous peoples in the US, and what is more of a profound contribution than dedication to and protection of our country? In Post 9/11 times, about 1 in 5 Native Americans have joined the armed forces, and we recognize and salute the service and resilience that runs deep and strong throughou…

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“Speak Openly and Speak Out!” – A Conversation with The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy 35:21

9M ago35:21

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On the show today, The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, the 78th Secretary of the Navy. Dr. Ron Hirschberg and Home Base COO Michael Allard visit the Pentagon and have the opportunity to sit with SECNAV and staff and discuss how great leaders need to know what their troops are going through, they need to be empathic and above all - know that mental healt…

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"What Are You Doing When You Come Home?" - With NPR News Correspondent on Veterans Quil Lawrence 42:47

10M ago42:47

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On this week’s Home Base Nation, host Dr. Ron Hirschberg interviews the interviewer at NPR Studios in New York City, with the award-winning correspondent and author, Quil Lawrence. Quil has been walking the walk with correspondence on war, government, culture and more for more than 25 years, down range during OIF and OEF, and NPR's Bureau Chief in …

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Serving Service with a Smile: Part II - With Cartoonist and Writer Garry Trudeau 38:00

10M ago38:00

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In Part II of this conversation, Ron and Garry talk about gaining the trust from military leadership during wartime, with the opportunity to visit Kuwait during the Gulf War after getting the call directly from the battlefield, and how just like visiting Walter Reed, these are chances to Get it Right in order to follow him or her from servicemember…

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Serving Service with a Smile: Part I - With Cartoonist and Writer Garry Trudeau 31:39

10M ago31:39

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In Part I of this conversation, Dr. Ron Hirschberg talks with the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy winner, and Army’s Commander’s Award for Public Service honoree Garry Trudeau. Garry talks about learning that characters need to "known who they are" from his days working with MASH's Robert Altman, and tells us that not only did his dad and grandfather both …

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Unbroken Code, Unbroken Love (For Country) - With WWII Marine Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald, Sr. 44:00

11M ago44:00

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Today is August 14th - And US Navajo Code Talker Day. Many do not know about the Code Talkers and what they did for our nation - and the world - starting in 1942. On the show today, we are thrilled and honored to share a live conversation that took place on July 23rd 2023 at the Home Base Center of Excellence in Charlestown Navy Yard, with WWII Mar…

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A Starving Artist Audio Book 44:35

11M ago44:35

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On this episode of Between the Lines, Bryan reads his second book, A Starving Artist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patheticbutpoetic/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patheticbutpoetic/support

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Leading Starts With Listening - Featuring MA Secretary of Veterans Services Jon Santiago 44:00

1y ago44:00

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Secretary Jon Santiago has had more than a few roles that have brought him to listen and lead in Veterans Services for Massachusetts along side Govenor Healey: A Multilingual Peace Corps Alum, Public Health Grad, Emergency Room Physician, Major in US Army Reserves, and Mass State Representative. And along with wife Alexandra, his proudest role to d…

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Mending Invisible Wounds...With Music - Featuring Directors of "Music Vets" Jon Kaufman and El Sawyer 47:18

1y ago47:18

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Today’s episode features a conversation with co-directors of the film Music Vets, Jon Kaufman and El Sawyer who discuss their new documentary that shows us how trauma and challenges brought out by war are healed with music. Music Vets highlights the experience of three US Veterans as they process emotions, build coping skills and resilience while c…

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Mission Pickleball: A Grateful Nation Raise Their Paddles To Play The Veteran-Created Game 8:09

1y ago8:09

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We knew it was a matter of time before Pickleball would come for a visit... and stay at Home Base. Mission Pickleball tells the story of the first pickleball tournament and fundraiser for Home Base on March 31st, 2023, partnering with our friends at the Naples Pickleball Center, in Naples, Florida. It is fitting that 3 WWII veterans created this in…

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Two Weeks and Onward - A Conversation with Home Base Intensive Clinical Program Director Laura Harward, MSW, LICSW 26:05

1y ago26:05

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Laura Harward, MSW, LICSW has been the director of the Intensive Clinical Program (ICP) - Home Base's signature program for the past 4 years. In 2015 while working in research at Mass General Hospital, she saw the need for veteran and military family care, and so Home Base was lucky to bring her on board. Laura always has a pulse on the Home Base p…

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Home Base’s Dr. Rachel Millstein and Staff Pick: Army Veteran and Comedian Thom Tran 1:12:23

1y ago1:12:23

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Today on Home Base Nation, we'll first hear from Dr. Rachel Millstein who works at Home Base and the Benson-Henry Institute (BHI) for Mind Body Medicine at MGH on what meditation is, why we do it, and how people can elicit the "Relaxation Response." Resilient Warrior was adapted from the great work at the BHI and is now delivered to not only vetera…

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Home Base's Family Outreach Coordinator Betsy Hart and Staff Pick: The Service of Sesame Street – Featuring Rocio Galarza 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

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Our Home Base Staff Pick this week is "The Service of Sesame Street – Featuring Rocio Galarza." You’ll first hear from Home Base's Family Outreach Coordinator, military spouse and military daughter Betsy Hart. Betsy was in this original episode in April 2021, and talked about the time when her kids were really little, how Sesame Workshop for Milita…

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Home Base's Marine Veteran Ryan Casavant and his Staff Pick: Dancehall and Deployments - With Marine Veteran Shaggy 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

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For our 1st Home Base Staff Pick, Our very own Team Leader of Veteran Outreach Marine Veteran Ryan Casavant gives some love to fellow Marine Veteran and … Dancehall and Reggae artist Orville Burrell, AKA Shaggy. Ryan talks about his road to the Marines, his deployment experience, and what he does at Home Base to support his peers and families. And …

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Season 2: Bryan Ward - A Dad helping Dads be better Dads! 43:08

1+ y ago43:08

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Bryan Ward is a husband and proud father of two adult sons. He is also a Marine Corps Veteran. He is a championship basketball coach, but after 20+ years of coaching, he is now retired. Bryan is currently the creator and host of a top-rated podcast called Dad Up Podcast. Over the past 3 years, Bryan has been focusing on helping dads become the best…

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The Heart of a Survivor - With CBS Survivor Winner and Military Family Member Mike Gabler 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

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In our last episode of Season 5, Dr. Ron Hirschberg talks with Survivor's Season 43 Winner Mike "Gabler" Gabler, the first winner to give their entire $1 Million to a deserving cause close to our hearts at Home Base. As a heart valve specialist from a military family, Gabler talks about the inspiration of service he’s had from his dad and friends i…

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Walking the Walk, After 4,325 Episodes of the Talk - With Navy Veteran Montel Williams 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

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In this episode, Navy Veteran Montel Williams sits with Dr. Ron Hirschberg to discuss his three 17-year long careers, the first of which as Navy Intelligence Officer, followed by his prolific and award-winning talk show, which led to work and support in veteran trauma, a multiple sclerosis foundation, and bringing service and giving to military fam…

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Finding Your Hozho on MLK Day of Service - Reflections with WWII Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald 17:52

1+ y ago17:52

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WWII Marine Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, and at the same time points out that Dr. King would not simply want a day of service, but a way of service. As one of the only three living Code Talkers of more than 400 from WWII, Mr. MacDonald embodies grace and gratitude, and teaches …

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Season 2: Dean Hammond -Royal Army Physical Training Corp Instructor and Renaissance Man 1:22:31

1+ y ago1:22:31

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A Royal Army Physical Training Corp Instructor, Tactical Strength & Conditioning Coach, Human Performance Specialist, Director & Head Coach of The Catalyst Project but most importantly a dedicated husband to his beautiful wife and Father to his 2 amazing daughters its safe to say Dean comes with a very interesting background. Outside of being a fam…

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Talk While You Exercise, Learn While You Podcast! - With Boston VA Whole Health Medical Director Dr. Eddie Phillips 32:25

1+ y ago32:25

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Today on the show, host Dr. Ron Hirschberg chats with friend and colleague Dr. Eddie Phillips, Whole Health Medical Director at the Boston VA, and Associate Professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, about asking not what's the matter with you - but what matters to you, about Eddie's "Bike Desk" that keeps him movi…

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Learning, Laughing on all things Military Life - With Senior Editor at Military Times Sarah Sicard 22:31

1+ y ago22:31

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On our last episode of 2022, Dr. Ron Hirschberg talks with Journalist Sarah Sicard about growing up in a military family, and growing an interest in shining light on the 1% military community through stories on culture, humor, history and all things entertainment in the military and veteran space. Sarah writes for Military Times and you'll find her…

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"A Little Hope" (And A Lotta Harmony) - Featuring Voices Of Service 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

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Army Veterans Caleb Green, Christal Rheams, Ron Henry, and Jason Hanna join host Dr. Ron Hirschberg for a conversation about the love of music, singing and one another as brothers and sisters that runs as deep as their harmonies, backstage at the Home Base Veterans Day Dinner on November 12th 2022. Their mission to help others heal those invisible …

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Healing Waters at the Head of The Charles - With Navy Veteran Patrick Johnson 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

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In this episode, host Dr. Ron Hirschberg sits on the bank of the Charles River in Cambridge, MA with Navy Veteran and Rowing Coach Patrick Johnson, at the famous Head of The Charles Regatta. Coach Johnson is National Director at Athletes Without Limits (AWL), and DC Strokes integrated rowing program, a USRowing Freedom Rows designated adaptive prog…

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Thankful for Old Friends and New Missions - Featuring US Army Legal Specialist (Ret.) Matt Bataille 17:38

1+ y ago17:38

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Home Base Nation Thanksgiving Message from host Ron Hirschberg 11-23-22 “Thank you sir, for your service.” I said this to a Marine Veteran in the hospital the other day who was admitted with a bad pneumonia, and he was getting back on his feet to get home hopefully for Thanksgiving. He said Thank YOU doc for yours. I nodded and lifted my brow, know…

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Season 2: Scott "Acid" Chester - World Renowned Artist & Entrepreneur 1:03:34

1+ y ago1:03:34

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New York City native, Scott Chester, was born in Brooklyn. He studied at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, where he solidified his interest in Industrial Design. Scott continued honing his talents and skills at CCS College of Industrial Design in Detroit, Pratt Institute for Product Design, and the Art Center in Pasadena, California. …

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Season 2: Prof. Mo - Martial Artist, Film Maker, Stuntman, Director, President of the 52 Blocks Federation 1:16:16

1+ y ago1:16:16

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PROFESSOR MO’S BIO Professor Mahaliel Bethea aka Prof. Mo, is considered one of the foremost authorities on Street Reality Based Self Defense. Currently, he is the President of the 52 Blocks Federation. He is a martial arts World Champion and former bodyguard to stars like Wesley Snipes and Wayne Gretzky. He considers himself to be a Renaissance Ma…

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Returning to Fenway - The 2022 Run To Home Base: Honoring Black Veterans of All Eras 20:26

1+ y ago20:26

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In this Season 5 opener, come back to Fenway Park on July 30th, 2022 for the 13th Annual Run to Home Base. This is our first RTHB at the Park since Covid, and this year Home Base and The Red Sox Foundation honors and celebrates Black Veterans and Families of all eras. From the first base line and Sam Adams Deck, Dr. Ron Hirschberg interviews WWII T…

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Season 2: Sean "G" GUNBY: From millionaire to Federal prison to back on top! 1:11:33

1+ y ago1:11:33

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Sean Gunby AKA Sean “G” continues to rise as the Phoenix flies. Born and raised in New Jersey, Sean is truly the personification and definition of the American dream. Sean survived the streets of Jersey and Harlem. He has been clean of drugs for over 30 years. Got his degree from Morris Brown and a Master's in financial management from NJIT after o…

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Season 2: Greene - The Coolest Running and Strength Coach 1:10:43

1+ y ago1:10:43

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Kavan Greene is a 53 years Ole Guy, a Father of 3 boys (19, 16& 12) married since 99, living in Brooklyn since 93, one of 5 children growing up in Binghamton, NY. He earned his BA from Binghamton and a MA from Hunter, Kavan has completed 20 marathons, is a Certified Personal Trainer. He's taught grade school and high school, worked as a paralegal b…

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Invictus/Warrior Game Alumni and Home Base ICP Graduate Army Veteran Monica “Mo” Southall 42:51

2y ago42:51

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Today's episode is another installment of Home Base Nation: Veteran Stories with Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Monica "Mo" Southall. Mo participated in Home Base's Intensive Care Program (ICP) in January 2022. Mo is an athlete and adaptive sports athlete, having competed multiple times in the Invictus Games, and competed and coached in the Department of D…

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Season 1: Bonus Episode - Miles Jackson: Fitness Expert 1:04:02

2y ago1:04:02

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Myles “MJay” Jackson is the author of "The Beginning is Now”, an expert in wellness related behavior change, business owner, health advocate, and father. As a coach, Myles helps C-Level executives, high performing athletes and everyday people take control of their lives by breaking down the emotional barriers holding them back from reaching their g…

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Military Giving Made Possible - With the Armed Forces Financial Network and Inspire Up 14:55

2y ago14:55

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Home Base is all about helping veterans and military families thrive. Mental health and addressing the invisible wounds are part of the equation – And Inspire Up with help from AFFN is such a good example of that needed collaboration to make that thriving a reality. Thanks to our guests – John Broda and Scott Duszynski, of Armed Forces Financial Ne…

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Season 1: Bonus Episode - Julian Baker: High Level Chef, Dissector of the Human Body. 1:39:24

2y ago1:39:24

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Julian (Jools) Baker Describing his life as ridiculous, Julian Baker’s world since he was ten would be hard to believe in a fiction novel. From being a chef in London, cooking for celebrities and members of the Royal family, to taking a van full of strippers on a jelly wresting tour of the Australian outback, to dissecting human bodies in the deser…

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Emergencies Without Borders - With US Navy Veteran Dr. Eric Goralnick 48:00

2y ago48:00

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If you are your loved one is experiencing any emotional, mental health struggles, you are not alone and please contact Home Base at (617) 724-5202, or visit www.homebase.org. Sign up to join us in person or virtually for the 13th Annual Run to Home Base at runtohomebase.org. ### Eric Goralnick, MD, MS is focused on improving patient care in two mai…

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Pride in Service: Looking Backwards to Move Forward from Don't Ask Don't Tell - With U.S. Army Veterans Cliff Brown and Jade Griffiths 34:59

2y ago34:59

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Today we have the honor of sharing two U.S. veteran stories, both out gay military service members who were in basic training together fifteen years ago and have not seen each other since. Army Veterans Cliff Brown, who is a project manager at Home Base, and Jade Griffiths, who works today as a 911 dispatcher, talk to us and each other about how li…

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Doing The Right Thing - with U.S. Congressman (D-MA) and Marine veteran Seth Moulton 21:58

2y ago21:58

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Today's episode is with U.S. Congressman (D-MA 6th District) and Marine veteran Seth Moulton. We connected with the Congressman after we spoke with Said Noor, the Afghani American U.S. Army Veteran who's episode we released last week. Said's mom and siblings were able to get out of Afghanistan about the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, …

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Codeword: Tom Brady - Afghan American Army Veteran Said Noor and his 20-year mission to save his family from the Taliban 56:23

2y ago56:23

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In today's episode, Ron Hirschberg talks with Said Noor, a proud Afghan American Army Veteran who first served for over eight years as an interpreter for the U.S. Army troops stationed near his village, before he was able to move to the U.S. on a special visa. A few years later, Said became a U.S. citizen, joined the U.S. Army, and redeployed back …

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