Ep 338 Healing the Invisible Wounds of War ft. Anna Tanzilla

Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, Coach Tonya had the honor of speaking with Anna Tanzilla, the Chief Operating Officer of Camaraderie Foundation. Anna's role encompasses the crucial responsibility of leading and supporting the agency's mission, which is to provide healing for the "invisible wounds of war" experienced by Military Service Members, Veterans, and their families.Camaraderie Foundation's work is nothing short of remarkable, with an impressive 89% success rate in providing counseling, emotional, and spiritual support to those who have served our country. During our conversation, Anna delves into the vital work that the foundation does, shedding light on how they have become a beacon of hope for those grappling with the emotional and psychological toll of military service.Anna discusses the unique challenges faced by our service members and veterans, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing the invisible wounds that often go unnoticed. Through counseling, emotional support, and providing a network of incredible volunteers, Camaraderie Foundation offers a lifeline to those in need.The episode highlights the profound impact of the foundation's work, as Anna shares stories of transformation and resilience from those who have benefited from their services. Join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the extraordinary work of Camaraderie Foundation and the dedication of individuals like Anna Tanzilla who are committed to healing the invisible wounds of war. This episode is a tribute to the resilience of our service members, veterans, and their families and serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting those who have sacrificed so much for our country.  "You have to heal everything that's going on. You can't just heal that little one piece and expect it all to get better." - Anna TanzillaTime Stamps  1:00 – Welcome to the ‘Strong by Design’ podcast  1:06 - Get to know today's special guest, military veteran, Anna Tanzilla  3:27 - Discover the driving force behind her 'Camaraderie Foundation' involvement   6:05 - The Underlying Agenda: Anna shares their main mission   11:12 - Anna shares a wonderful story of one of the families they helped  16:33 - PTSD: Understanding the impact of trauma on mental health  18:23 - Anna talks about the scope of their organization  20:36 - Do people seek more counseling over holidays?  22:08 - Best Statistic: The power of surveys  24:39 - Anna shares how they need funds to get the counseling  26:28 - Where you can go to connect with Anna Tanzilla and learn more about 'Camaraderie Foundation'  28:38 - Anna talks about her plans for 'Camaraderie Foundation' expansion  Resources: ·       Camaraderie Foundation Connect w/ Anna Tanzilla:·       LinkedIn·       Facebook Connect w/ CriticalBench: ●      Youtube●      Facebook●      Instagram●      CriticalBench.com●      StrongByDesignPodcast.com  Support the showConnect w/ Critical Bench: YoutubeFacebookInstagramCriticalBench.comCriticalNutritionLabs.comStrongByDesignPodcast.com