DAV Podcast

Three TBIs and one Caregiver. A love story.

In this powerful episode of the DAV Podcast, we sit down with Marine veteran Hector and his wife, Mary, to explore the raw reality of navigating life after military servi

The Million Patient Migration

In this episode of the DAV Podcast, host Todd Hunter sits down with VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence for an In-depth look at he Department of Veterans Affairs' massive E

Benefits of the Doubt: Chapter 3: Moleskins, Russian spies and a 40% Fever Dream

In this third chapter of a six-part series on the history of veteran benefits,  Benefits of the Doubt explores the high-stakes post–Civil War era. Discover how early admi

Mindscapes: The Mycelium Network

In this episode of the DAV Podcast, host Matt Saintsing sits down with Army veteran and full-time artist Sam Juan to explore the cutting edge of psychedelic-assisted heal

Benefits of the Doubt: Chapter 2 The Era of Good Feelings (and even better benefits!)

From a bullet-shattered future president in colonial garb to the 19th-century equivalent of a viral shame campaign, Chapter 2, "The Era of Good Feelings (and even better

Benefits of the Doubt: Chapter 1 Getting things started...

From naked queens and legal piracy to tattered uniforms on city streets, Benefits of the Doubt is a six-part historical podcast by DAV that proves the 250-year evolution

Mindscapes: The Science of Meaning

In this episode of the DAV podcast, host Matt Saintsing sits down with Dr. Amelia Hall, a scholar and faculty advisor for the student veterans' group at Naropa University

Mindscapes: I went to Mexico and all I got was this reset nervous system

This episode of the DAV Podcast features a powerful discussion on the future of veteran mental health and the emerging role of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Host Rob Lewi

Two questions, no compromise!

In this episode of the DAV podcast, we explore the critical legal protections and everyday challenges facing veterans with service dogs. Featuring a firsthand account fro

The War Inside: Understanding the signature injury of a generation.

This episode of the DAV Podcast explores the urgent and evolving landscape of military brain health through a partnership between DAV and the Invisible Wounds Foundation.

Voices on the Hill: Introducing the DAV Advocacy Team

This episode of the DAV podcast, hosted by Matt Saintsing, provides an inside look at the legislative advocates working on behalf of veterans in Washington, D.C. The disc

Your Rating, Your Rights: Mastering the VA's Combined Ratings Schedule

In this episode of the DAV Podcast, host Jonathan Kaupanger dives into the "Sudoku from Hell"—the VA's complex Schedule for Rating Disabilities—to help veterans and their

From Ramadi to Ayahuasca

Content Warning This podcast contains detailed discussions of sensitive topics, including combat experiences, childhood trauma, and substance abuse. It also includes a

It's Medicine, Not Dope: A Veteran's Truth About Healing from Trauma

This DAV Podcast episode "It's Medicine, Not Dope" features a profoundly honest conversation with Gigi, a U.S. Army veteran who served for over 22 years, about her strugg

Veteran's Dream: Touch, Believe

This podcast episode features Jenna Naranjo Winters, who discusses her documentary, Dream. Touch. Believe., about her father, Michael Naranjo. Michael is a world-renowned

Resilience and Relief: A Veteran's Perspective on Disasters

This DAV podcast episode focuses on disaster risks relevant to veterans, offering key information on understanding these threats and accessing emergency assistance throug

Her Service: the Cold War

Her Service: the Cold War dives into the 44-year history of the Cold War, a tense standoff between two global superpowers. Host Jonathan Kaupanger uses a mix of historica

Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U.S. Marine Corps Tragedy

In this episode of the DAV podcast, host Matt Saintsing interviews Chas Henry, author of "Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U.S. Marine Corps Tragedy." The discussi

Psychedelics at this year's National Convention

For years, traditional therapies have fallen short for veterans battling the invisible wounds of war: PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Now, there's a new path forward. Join

From Personal Battle to Public Cause: A Veteran's Cancer Journey and Advocacy

This DAV Podcast episode features veteran advocate Jeff Slotnick, a combat engineer whose military service led to an unexpected health battle: a stage four cancer diagnos