Veteran Steve Smith – Finding Purpose #077

Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL Stephen Holley sits down with VA Under Secretary Samuel Brown to reflect on their experiences in service, the importance of honoring our nation's Veterans, and the meaningful collaboration between Carry The Load and the National Cemetery Administration.

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Jacob Schick, Marine Veteran and CEO of One Tribe Foundation to have a very real conversation around mental health. Listen in for a compelling conversation that is ever timely during the time of the year that many consider to be the most challenging, stressful, and difficult when it comes to mental health. From having “a bad day at work” in 2004 when an IED blast in Iraq left him with TBI, PTSD, and numerous physical wounds, to leading the charge in combating suicide alongside his non-profit, Jake knows the importance of mental health all too well. Together, these Marines don’t hold back when covering the topic.#CarryTheLoad #Marines #MentalHealthSubscribe and listen to more episodes of The Carry The Load Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarryTheLoadUS/podcastsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoadFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/carrytheloadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Tim Richards to discuss his time in the Marine Security Forces. Tim joined the military with excitement in mind and the added benefit of not getting stuck in a small town. What he received from his time in was so much more than either of those things.  Listen in for a firsthand account of how the military opened doors to a world of opportunities that he would not have otherwise received had he not raised his hand to join this nation’s all-volunteer military force. #CarryTheLoad #Marines #SemperFiSubscribe and listen to more episodes of The Carry The Load Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarryTheLoadUS/podcastsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoadFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/carrytheloadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Matt Osbourne to discuss how he used his background in the #CIA to fight child exploitation and human trafficking. Matt discusses some of his harrowing stories of rescue that will open your eyes to the alarming underworld that makes up the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the world - human trafficking.Matt also offers some unique insight of lesser known facts about the box office hit 'Sound of Freedom' including the story's journey to becoming a film, how the movie got its name, and much more!Learn more about the work Matt Osbourne and the team at Operation Underground Railroad are doing by visiting: https://ourrescue.org/#CarryTheLoad #SoundOfFreedomSubscribe and listen to more episodes of The Carry The Load Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarryTheLoadUS/podcastsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoadFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/carrytheloadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/

In this episode of The Carry The Load #Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with #Navy #Veteran Phil Anderton about his 20 years of military service as well as his time as a Drill Instructor. Phil shares an honest, and often raw, account of this time of service - reflecting on his triumphs as well as some of his regrets. He details the challenges of training recruits. Transforming civilians to combat-ready men and women requires balancing how hard a person can be pushed, and understanding the limitations of each individual's breaking point. Listen in and hear why Phil says “Hard work pays off” when looking back at his career in totality with the U.S. Navy. #CarryTheLoad #WhoAreYouCarrying Subscribe and listen to more episodes of The Carry The Load Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarryTheLoadUS/podcastsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoadFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/carrytheloadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Marine Veteran Guy Henninger about his time in Beirut and remembers the tragic loss of life that occurred on October 23, 1983 when two truck bombs struck buildings in Beirut, Lebanon, housing American and French service members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon (MNF), a peacekeeping operation during the Lebanese Civil War. The attack killed 307 people: 241 U.S. and 58 French peacekeepers, 6 civilians, and the 2 attackers making this incident the deadliest single-day death toll for the United States Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, the deadliest single-day death toll for the United States Armed Forces since the first day of the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War, and the deadliest terrorist attack on American citizens overseas.Listen in as Guy reflects on the day he will never forget, the friends who saved his life, and those who never made it back home. #CarryTheLoad #MarinesSubscribe and listen to more episodes of The Carry The Load Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CarryTheLoadUS/podcastsFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoadFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/carrytheloadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/

In this episode of The Carry The Load Podcast, our host Todd Boeding chats with Navy Veteran Scott Friend about his time as a Seabee - a member of the Navy's Construction Battalion. This group of skilled builders is responsible for constructing much of the infrastructure at U.S. military locations around the world, from forward operating bases (FOBs) and contingency operating bases (COBs) to bunkers, tent camps and more. This group faces the harsh realities of front-line fire to ensure their fellow servicemen and women like Army Rangers and SEAL Team 6 not only have places to live and work, but can also enjoy some of the basic comforts of home in otherwise uncomfortable warzones.Learn more about the work they do with their "Can do" motto, the challenges they face, and the people Seabee's like Scott carry with them every day. #CarryTheLoad #Navy #Construction #Veterans #SeaBeesSubscribe and listen to more episodes of The Carry The Load Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQd5OvqML7Q&list=PL7LhoZlQA-WoQwvl1FYIph8Pehm_AfOnWFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheLoadFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrytheload/Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/carrytheloadFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carry-the-load/

What does having played in the NFL and serving in the military have in common?Marine Veteran, Denver Morris & former Professional Athlete Josh Richey sit down to discuss how MVP (Merging Vets & Players) provided them with a new team to assist with transition, promote personal development, and show them they are never alone.Texas Capital Bank is a proud supporter of Carry The Load. To learn more about Texas Capital Bank’s personal approach and client-centric culture, please visit texascapitalbank.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Rinaldi, a journalist for FOX Sports and formerly, one of ESPN's most prominent correspondents and storytellers. Together, Rinaldi and Boeding discuss his book "The Red Bandanna: A Life, A Choice, A Legacy."This New York Times bestseller chronicles the heroic acts and tragic death of former Boston College lacrosse player, volunteer firefighter and equities trader Welles Crowther, who lost his life while saving others in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Texas Capital Bank is a proud supporter of Carry The Load. To learn more about Texas Capital Bank’s personal approach and client-centric culture, please visit texascapitalbank.com.

In this deeply moving interview, Veteran, Aaron Rossiter, recalls his time overseas and the challenges he faced once back home.Texas Capital Bank is a proud supporter of Carry The Load. To learn more about Texas Capital Bank’s personal approach and client-centric culture, please visit texascapitalbank.com.