Warriors & Quiet Waters Podcast

45 | 22 2 None: Fighting the Fight Within

In this episode, we sit down with 22 2 None, a Northern Michigan nonprofit focused on supporting veterans and helping them keep fighting the fight within. Founded in 201

44 | MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY COACH VIGEN

This week on the podcast, WQW CEO Brian Gilman sits down with Montana State University Head Football Coach Brent Vigen to talk about service, leadership, and the connecti

43 | Cameras, Campfires, and Llamas: A Backcountry Photography Experience

In this episode, Otto, Jesse, and Larry are joined by Dennis Dueñas of Montana Llama Guides to discuss the recent Built for More Photography Track Capstone in the Pioneer

42 | VetTek Foundation | Warrior Support Network 

This is another episode in our short series spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and military f

41 | Catch A Lift Fund | Warrior Support Network 

This is another episode in our short series spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and military f

40 | The Headstrong Project | Warrior Support Network

In this episode, we dive into the resources offered by The Headstrong Project and how they are guiding veterans, service members, and their families to "triumph over trau

39 | Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Warrior Support Network

In this episode, we sit down with Marjorie Pennington-Healy, Director of Resource Navigation and Critical Financial Assistance at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, to explor

38 | Cohen Veterans Network | Warrior Support Network

This is the second in a short series of episodes spotlighting our partners in the Warrior Support Network, organizations working alongside WQW to serve veterans and milit

37 | Wounded Warrior Project | Warriors Support Network

This episode is the first of our series featuring our partners from the Warrior Support Network. The Warrior Support Network is a trusted coalition of reputable organizat

36 | Shelli Gordon | Caregiving, Community, and Rebuilding Purpose

Shelli Gordon is a U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, caregiver, volunteer, and advocate whose life has been shaped by service. In this episode, Shelli shares her

35| Greta Larrimore, Author of Our War After The War

In this episode, Greta shares about her new book, "Our War After the War", which chronicles her journey as a caregiver spouse to a SOF veteran. She examines the challenge

34| Sue Kerver on Healing, Service, and The Starfish Chronicles

In this episode, we sit down with a WQW alum, a former U.S. Coast Guard officer, and the author of The Starfish Chronicles to explore her journey through service, storyte

33| WQW Champions

In this very special episode of the Warriors & Quiet Waters Podcast, we are joined by three amazing members of our community who have made a tremendous impact on our miss

32| Eeland Stribling on Comedy, Conservation, and Connection

We’re joined by Eeland Stribling, stand-up comedian, former wildlife biologist, and environmental educator whose work lives at the intersection of humor, storytelling, an

31| John Clifton Director of Research & Education, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)

In this episode, John discusses the growing body of research surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential role in addressing mental health challenges th

30| Javan Bair on Healing Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Former paratrooper Javan Bair of the 82nd Airborne Division, who currently serves as the Community Outreach Specialist for the Marcus Institute for Brain Health, joins th

29| Behind the Science of Built for More: Luke Thompson + Chip Raybon

In our first season, we explored the creation of the Built for More program. In this episode, Chief Program Officer Chip Raybon and WQW Alum Luke Thompson join us to disc

28| Bryan Pieschel Dogs For Our Brave

We sat down with Bryan Pieschel, Director of Veteran Services at Dogs For Our Brave (DFOB). Their mission is to provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to

27| Bill Jarboe - Warrior Surf Foundation

Bill Jarboe is a WQW Alum and is the Chief Surf Instructor at the Warrior Surf Foundation. The Warrior Surf Foundation uses surfing, yoga, and wellness coaching to provid

26| Not Our Problem - Spencer Sullivan and Sean McNamara

Spencer Sullivan discusses his new book Not Our Problem and the lasting bond he formed with Afghan interpreter Abdulhaq Sodais. What began as a working relationship in Af