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After Duty Vets
by Bo Dunning
Welcome to After Duty Vets - where we discuss what life is like after the military. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afterdutyvets/support
Episodes
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TWATB Podcast 08 - Lets Talk About Student Loans, Gun Laws, UFO's and Abortion
In this episode, we're going to be talking about how student loans in the U.S. is problematic. We're also going to be talking about how the current gun laws are not effective as it's supposed to be. We're also going to be talking about my opinions on UFO's and extraterrestrial beings. Lastly…
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TWATB Podcast 07 - Lets Talk About Book Banning and Banned Books
In this episode, we're going to be talking about my problem with book banning here in the United States. We're also going to be talking about banned books and my opinions about it.
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TWATB Podcast 06 - Lets Talk About Education System - Where You Are From, History, Civil War, and Civics
In this episode, we're going to be talking about my opinions about our education system — why history is different depending on where you are from, the reality of America's history, Civil War, and the problems our education have in regards to civics.
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TWATB Podcast 05 - Lets Talk About Changing Standards, Texas, and Why Are We Disrespecting Our Flag
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why we should not judge others in todays standards for things they did in their time. We're also going to be talking about how I L-O-V-E Texas. Finally, we're going to be talking about why we, in my opinion, are disrespecting our flag.
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TWATB Podcast 04 - Lets Talk About Term Limits, Social Media, and the 24-Hour News Cycle
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why I believe there should be term limits in our politicians. We're also going to be talking about the realities of social media. And finally, we're going to be talking about the negative side of the 24-hour news cycle.
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TWATB Podcast 03 -Lets Talk About 2 Years of Service, Participation Trophies, and Stop Talking About Politics
In this episode, I'm going to be talking about my take on why I think people should be required to have at least 2 years of service. We're also going to be talking about an interesting topic discussed by my students way back when I was still teaching — Participation Trophy Generation....
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TWATB Podcast 02 - Lets talk about Pot, Socialized Medicine, and Society and PTSD
In this episode, we're going to be talking about a little bit of history about why marijuana, cannabis or "pot" is illegal. We're also going to be talking about why Americans have a problem with everybody getting health care. Doesn't it benefit our society? Lastly, we're going to be talking about...
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TWATB Podcast 01 - Lets talk about Vaccines, Cancel Culture, and Embracing Who You Are
In this episode, we're going to be talking about my opinions in the issues of vaccination during this pandemic. We're also going to be talking about why cancel culture is bad and how it affects us, veterans. Lastly we're going to be talking about the importance of embracing who you are.
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ADV Podcast 38 - Lets Talk About Dealing With Loss of Respect, Dealing With Mental Health, Physical Issues, and Dealing With Loss
In this episode, we're going to be talking about four common issues we, veterans, face when we get out and how can we deal with them — loss of respect from civilians, our mental health, physical issues, and losing something or someone.
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ADV Podcast 37 - Lets Talk About Keeping Paperwork, Emotional Turmoil of Getting Out, and Being Rejected
In this episode, we're going to be talking about one of the things many of us military folks do when we get out — keeping paperwork. It's just funny but I don't know why we do it, but we do. We're also going to be talking about understanding the emotional turmoil of getting out of the military....
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ADV Podcast 36 - Lets Talk About Ways To Handle Your PTSD, PTSD Being Rational, and How PTSD Affects Your Children
In this episode we're going to be talking about different ways you can do to handle your PTSD. We're also going to be talking about why PTSD is actually part of yourself that is being rational. Lastly, we're going to be talking about how PTSD may affect your children and how can you deal with it.
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ADV Podcast 35 - Lets Talk About Reframing Your PTSD, Stigma and PTSD, Being Bent and Not Broken, and Acknowledging Your PTSD
Our topics in this episode will be all about PTSD. First, we're going to be talking about why it is important to reframe our perceptions of PTSD. Second, we're going to be talking about the stigma associated with PTSD and how can we deal with it. Third, we're going to be talking about how we are...
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The World According to Bo | Ukraine
I'm trying something new, this is just a short podcast. I just wanted to share with you my opinion about the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let me know what you think.
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ADV Podcast 34 - Lets Talk About Being Angry and Bitter, and Feeling Alone
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why it's okay and normal to be angry and bitter, especially towards the military, when we get out. We're also going to be talking about why we feel alone and why it's normal to feel that, and how can we deal with it.
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ADV Podcast 33 - Lets Talk About Haircuts, Shavings, and Weight Standards, Changing Your Pace, and College Life and Struggles With It
In this episode, I wanted to share with you some of the things that we're so used (or forced) to that when I got out, I was so glad to NOT to do them anymore. These are haircuts, shavings and weight standards. Also in this episode, we're going to be talking about why it is important for us,...
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ADV Podcast 32 - Lets Talk About Authority Figures, Re-evaluating Relationships, and Finding a New Career
In this episode, we're going to be talking about our struggles with dealing with authority figures in the civilian world. We're also going to be talking about why we need to re-evaluate our relationships with our friends and families once we get out. Lastly, we're going to be talking about the...
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ADV Podcast 31 - Lets Talk About Active Duty Abuse, Chasing Demons, and the Benefits of Getting In VS Getting Out
In this episode, we're going to be talking about how military folks are so used to being treated as crap while they were in, that they don't realize that they are being abused or taken advantage of, once they got out. We're also going to be talking about how to deal with chasing your demons,...
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ADV Podcast 30 - Lets Talk About Moving Lines, Storytelling, and Our Spouses
In this episode, we're going to be talking about one of the reasons why veterans struggle when we get out of the military - the moving "line". While we were still in the military, we know exactly where the "line" is and that we should not cross it no matter what. But here in the civilian world…
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ADV Podcast 29 - Lets Talk About Civilians and Ignorance of the World, Not Talking to Civilians About Stuff, and Veterans' Own Biases
In this episode, we're going to be talking about how civilians are ignorant about the realities of the world. That's why they view things differently from us, veterans, who have been on different parts of the world. We're also going to be talking about why is it normal for us, veterans, to not…
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ADV Podcast 28 - Lets Talk About Leadership, Struggling to Fit In, and Reality of Reality
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why leadership is very important to us, veterans, and do we feel that the civilian world lacks so much of it. We're also going to be talking about why veterans struggle to fit in the civilian society. And lastly, we're going to be talking about the...
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ADV Podcast 27 - Lets Talk About Getting Help, Lack of Leadership Within Civilians, and Struggling With Civilians
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why it is okay to get help, especially once we got out of the military. We're also going to be talking about the apparent lack of leadership within civilians, and how can we understand that reality, and how can we deal with it. Lastly, we're going…
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ADV Podcast 26 - Let’s Talk About Veterans Adapting, Making Things Happen, and Telling It Like It Is
In this episode, we're going to be talking about how veterans are adapting to civilian society when they get out. What are their struggles? How they cope? We're also going to be talking about how veterans are used to making things happen, and that how it differs a lot with civilians. Lastly…
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ADV Podcast 25 - Lets Talk About Taking Responsibility, How All Veterans Are Not the Same, and Adrenaline Rushes and PTSD
In this episode we're going to be talking about taking responsibility - one of the most important things in us, veterans, but seems to be lacking by civilians. We're also going to be talking about how all veterans, much like civilians are not the same. Lastly, we're going to be talking about...
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ADV Podcast 24 - Lets Talk About Veteran Statistics, Our Sense of Humor, and Political Correctness
In this episode, we're going to be talking about statistics of veterans and how does it affects us in general. We're also going to be talking about our sense of humor, and why does it differ from the norm outside the military, and how can we deal about it. Lastly, we're going to be talking about...
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ADV Podcast 23 - Lets Talk About Camaraderie, Moral Injury, and Lack of Respect in Society
In this episode we're going to be talking about camaraderie, or rather lack thereof, when we get out of the military. It's something that we, veterans, have always yearns for when we get out. We're also going to be talking about moral injury - something that is common in military folks…
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ADV Podcast 22 - Lets Talk About PTSD vs TBI, mTBI, Moderate TBI, Severe TBI, and It's Long Term Effect
In this episode, we're going to be talking about the differences and similarities of PTSD compared to the different levels of TBI's. Also, we're going to be talking about it's long term effect on you or your loved ones having TBI.
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ADV Podcast 21 - Lets Talk About Self-Medicating, Triggers, and Anniversaries
In this episode, we're going to be talking about self-medicating and how it affects your life. We're also going to be talking about triggers for your PTSD and what can you do about it. Lastly, we're going to be talking about anniversaries, not about your relationship, but anniversaries of your...
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ADV Podcast 20 - Lets Talk About PTSD, Trust, and Reintegration
In this episode, we're going to be talking about PTSD. What is it? Why are we afraid of it? Why people with PTSD are struggling to trust other people? And what can we do about it? How can we reintegrate people with PTSD in society.
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ADV Podcast 19 - Lets Talk About Asking for Help, Limiting Our Beliefs, and Not Deploying
In this episode we're going to be talking about three of the common dilemmas in our community as military veterans. First, asking for help. Why are we afraid to ask for help? What are we afraid of? And why is it important for us to seek help? Second, limiting our beliefs. Many of us suffer from...
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ADV Podcast 18 - Lets Talk About Self Employment, and Getting Jobs (Non-Government, City, State and County Jobs)
In this episode, we're going to be talking about different kinds of jobs after we get out of the military. First is self-employment, and how it can be a viable, sometimes even better, to us veterans once we get out of the military. Second is regular jobs, and how difficult it is for us vets,...
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ADV Podcast 17 - Lets Talk About Coping Skills, and Going to College
In this episode we're going to be talking about different coping skills you could develop in dealing with your/your loved ones' PTSD. And we're also going to be talking about getting into college after you got out.
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Conversations with a Purpose | Boot Camp with Wally | Episode 4
Hi, I'm here again with my friend, Wally, who is a Marine Combat Veteran. We're going to be discussing about his experiences after he got out of desert storm, such as what are his realizations, how did he cope up, did he have doubts on his decision to go out, and more. I hope you get something…
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Conversations with a Purpose | Boot Camp with Wally | Episode 3
Hi, I'm here again with my friend, Wally, who is a Marine Combat Veteran. And the topic for today would all be about Desert Storm. I hope you get something out of our talk. And enjoy the episode.
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Conversations with a Purpose | Boot Camp with Wally | Episode 2
This episode will be a continuation of my talk with my friend, Wally, who is a Marine Combat Veteran. We discussed about tech school, the different mentality between civilians and military folks, his experiences on his first assignment (deployment), and his succeeding assignments.
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Conversations with a Purpose | Boot Camp with Wally | Episode 1
In this episode, I will be sharing with you a talk between me and a friend of mine, Wally, who is a Marine Combat Veteran. We discussed about why did he went in the military, his experiences inside, and how it affected his life. I know that most veterans will relate in his story, and hopefully…
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ADV Podcast 15 - Lets Talk About VA Time, and Pot
In this episode, we're going to be talking about how the VA does things at their own time and how can we deal with it. Also, we're going to be talking about the use of "Pot" or marijuana in the context of the VA.
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ADV Podcast 14 - Lets Talk About Risk Taking and PTSD, Holidays, Birthdays, and Get Togethers, and Intimacy
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why people take risks, especially those who have PTSD. We're also going to be talking about why events, such as holidays, birthdays, and get togethers, while commonly being the most looked forward to by people, might not be good for people with…
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ADV Podcast 13 - Lets Talk About Communications, Proper Way To Talk To People, and Shutting Down
In this episode, we're going to be talking about how civilian people oftentimes misunderstood us, veterans, because of how different we communicate. We're also going to be talking about how can we adapt for us to communicate properly in the civilian world. And finally, we're going to be talking...
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ADV Podcast 12 - Lets Talk About Throwing Up On Folks, Trusting Civilians, and Family Gatherings
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why throwing up on people might be a bad thing, and how can we deal with it. We're also going to be talking about why is it hard for us, veterans, to trust civilians, and why is it important that we do so. Finally we're going to be talking about…
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ADV Podcast 11 - Lets Talk About Your Family, Finding Friends, and Relationships
In this episode, where going to be talking about your family, and how they affect you, especially after getting out in the military. We're also going to be talking about finding friends in the civilian world, and why it is important to do so. Finally, we're going to be talking about…
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51 Stupid Questions People Ask Veterans | Part 2
This is part 2 of a 2-part special series called: 51 Stupid Questions People Ask Veterans. I wanted to share this series to spread awareness on things that might not be appropriate to ask or say to veterans. This first episode covers Numbers 20 through 1 of stupid questions or comments by people…
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51 Stupid Questions People Ask Veterans | Part 1
Welcome to a 2-part special series called: 51 Stupid Questions People Ask Veterans. I wanted to share this series to spread awareness on things that might not be appropriate to ask or say to veterans. This first episode covers Numbers 51 through 21 of stupid questions or comments by people to...
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ADV Podcast 10 - Lets Talk About Female Veterans and Jobs, Telling Your Story, and VSO's
In this episode, we're going to be talking about why female veterans have a harder time finding jobs than us male veterans. And why that should not be the case. We're also going to be talking about how you are the one who should tell your story, and not be pressured by others. And lastly, we're...
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ADV Podcast 09 - Lets Talk About Civilians Not Understanding What's Important, Why We Put Up With Certain Things, and Civilian Jobs
In this episode we're going to be talking about why civilians not understanding what's important. Especially considering our point of view as military folks, where we were trained for life-and-death situations, important decisions. We'll also be talking about why we put up with certain things.…
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ADV Podcast 08 - Lets Talk About Missing Your Comrades, Not Being The Elite, and Managing Expectations
In this episode we're going to be discussing about how missing our comrades is normal for us veterans. And why it is important to acknowledge that. We're also going to be talking about why we, veterans, are not really an elite despite it being a common presumption. And lastly we're going to be...
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ADV Podcast 07 - Lets Talk About Getting Out and Going Home, Traveling, and Different Cultures
In this episode, we're going to be talking about getting out of the military and going home. This is a tough decision to make especially when you consider what you will lose after getting out. Or depending on your circumstances, maybe you are thinking whether it is worth it to go home just to be...
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ADV Podcast 06 - Lets Talk About Civilian Leadership, Perceptions, and What to Disclose
In this episode we're going to be talking about what is something that we, as military folks, have been trained for - Leadership. And especially how it differs in the civilian world. We're also going to be talking about perceptions and how it is different with everybody. And lastly, we're going…
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ADV Podcast 05 - Lets Talk About Difference Between Civilians And Military Folks, Finding Your Purpose, and Finding Your People
In this episode we're going to be talking about the difference between civilians and military folks. Why we don't understand each other? And why it is important to do so. We're also going to be talking about finding your purpose which oftentimes we seem to lose once we got out in the military.…
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ADV Podcast 04 - Lets Talk About Looking Back, Moving Home, and Going From Active Duty to Veteran Status
In this episode we're going to look back in our days in the military. How can it benefit us? What did we get out of it? What did we miss and why do we miss them? We're also going to be talking about the enjoyment and struggles of going home. What did we consider when doing that decision? And...
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ADV Podcast 03 - Lets Talk About Getting Out, TAPS Seminar, and Filing for the VA Benefits
In this episode, we will be talking about how getting out in the military. What are the considerations you must look into before making that decision. We will also be talking about the TAPS seminar, which many of us don't take seriously, and how it may benefit us. Finally, we will be talking…
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