Ep. 110 - Mike Vining, Brian Castner & the EOD History Path

Send us a textJoin us for a riveting romance with our famous Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining and the love of his life, Wildlife Photographer and author Donna Ikenberry.  In this interview we are swept into a story of two soul mates who met on a mountaintop, and learn how their love story unfolds into the most adventurous courtship that spans across some of the highest summits in the world.https://www.donnaikenberryphotography.com/aboutSupport the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textIn the second interview in this two part series on ice baths, we are speaking with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer.  In this episode Jason shares his winding career path, which ultimately led him to the discovery of the powers of ice baths, his journey of cofounding Morozko Forge, and the powerful benefits of ice baths. Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textJoin us for the first in a two part series on Ice Bathes!  The series starts with a candid interview with Retired Marine Corps EOD MGySgt Kristopher Donald and his wife Jess.  In this interview Kris and Jess share the struggles with mental health that Kris dealt with after retiring from the Marine Corps, and how Ice Bathes have been instrumental in his journey to health and wellness.The second interview we will speak with the CoFounder of Morozko Forge, Jason Stauffer. Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textIn gratitude for all of the incredible volunteers that support the EOD Warrior Foundation and the EOD Family in so many important ways, we would like to spotlight and celebrate Army EOD Veteran and volunteer extraordinaire, Henry VanNess!Join us in this light hearted interview with Henry, the unlikely bomb tech, who stumbled into the EOD career field and found bonds that last a lifetime. Thank you Henry and thank you to anyone who has given their valuable time, effort and care to support our community!Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textJoin us for an exciting interview with Active-Duty Air Force EOD Tech & Mountaineer Brian Price! In this episode Brian shares stories from his recent summit of Mt Rainier in Washington as he prepares to leave in a couple of days to attempt to summit Granite Peak in Montanna.  Brian shares his love of mountain climbing and is a huge advocate for hitting the peaks! Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textJoin us for an interview with Retired Major General Randy Manner!  In this interview Randy talks about his military career and the Transition Series, which is a series of videos that offer best practices for transitioning from military to civilian life or those who are currently employed but looking for more fulfilling opportunities!https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmDO_YagAt33hYaKFDf4fgT4j5MEtbAMeSupport the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textAs we celebrate 50 years of women in EOD, join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. April Cobos, author of The Women of Explosive Ordnance Disposal:  Cyborg Techno-Bodies, Situated Knowledge, and Vibrant Materiality in Military Cultures.  April's talks about her recently released book which addresses the disparities between policy discourse and the lived experiences of women in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community who these policies seek to regulate through a rhetorical framework what it's like to be a woman in the EOD career field, and she shares her experiences as an EOD spouse and how resiliency is not a one size fits all, and how communication and grace got her family through tough times, and her husband being away for 12 combat deployments.   https://www.amazon.com/Women-Explosive-Ordnance-Disposal-Techno-Bodies/dp/1666951021 Shout out to Jerron Clark and Sarah Turse!#womensupportingwomenSupport the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textJoin us in an interview with Retired Army Sergeant Major and former EOD Tech and Delta Force Operator Mike Vining, and former Air Force EOD Officer and bestselling nonfiction writer Brian Castner and learn about their exciting careers and their post EOD adventures where they each reinvented themselves.   You will also learn about their efforts to make the EOD History Path a place where all members of the EOD Family will feel at home while learning about the dangerous and rewarding career field of EOD.  Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textJoin us for a candid interview with Active Duty Army Lieutenant General Heidi Hoyle as we continue to spotlight outstanding Leaders in EOD!  In this interview Heidi shares stories about her upbringing and how she went from a successful swimmer and gymnast with no interest in the military to graduating from the United States Military Academy.  She also shares what she thinks makes the EOD Family so strong and some fantastic career advice for those wishing to be the best Tech they can be! Support the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354

Send us a textJoin us for an exciting conversation with Lamarque Polvado, a serial entrepreneur whose career trajectory was forever changed by the diagnosis of his daughter with severe autism and Dean Browell, Social Listening Innovator and Chief Behavioral Officer of Feedback.  In this episode you will learn about the remarkable results of a recent pilot study conducted at Travis AFB and an innovative app that is revolutionizing the way that military families with children with special needs are getting access to the resources that they need.   https://carestarter.co/aboutSupport the showClick here to support Behind the Warrior Podcast today! https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E110509&id=354