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The VetsConnection Podcast

Scott McLean
Veterans
HERD Foundation
Veterans Affairs
Clark Air Base
First Responders
Veterans Affairs / VA
Philippines
A Vets Place
Mission To Commission
Homeless Veterans
Stomping Out the Stigma
No White Flags Project
Wounded Veterans Relief Fund
Vietnam War
Stairway For Heroes
We Are America
Clearpath For Veterans
Skillbridge
Zeen
PTSD

Join host Scott McLean, a veteran and also a passionate advocate for veterans' well-being. Each week Scott will bring you an episode that will feature insightful conversations with representatives from non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting veterans, as well as experts discussing programs within the Veterans Affairs (V.A.) aimed at assisting veterans with their needs. From discussing inn... more

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We talk with Navy veteran and combat photographer Paula Kemp about how a career she loved collided with military sexual trauma and how silence can shape everything that comes after. We also dig into what real healing looks like, fro... more

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We talk with Marine veteran Freddie Mendez about why veteran mental health care breaks down after treatment and how better behavioral health software can give clinicians time back to actually listen. We dig into outcomes data, priva... more

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We talk with two veteran professionals from Berry Law about what it takes to move a VA disability claim forward when denials, confusion, and misinformation stack up. We break down how VA accreditation, deadlines, evidence, and clear... more

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We reconnect with my friend and fellow veteran Delton Walker and talk about the road from military life and hard memories to healing through connection, therapy, and music. He shares how a saxophone became his church, his career, an... more

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Paula Kemp
US Navy veteran combat photographer, MST survivor, founder of Unjustly Served LLC
Unjustly Served LLC / Veterans Sisters in California
Episode: Ep. 84 - A Navy Veteran Rebuilds After Military Sexual Trauma. Talking With Author and Survivor, Paula Kemp
Fredy Mendez
Director of Veteran Programs and Account Executive at Sunwave
Sunwave
Episode: Ep. 83 - Fredy Mendez From Sunwave, A Marine Veteran Explains How Data Can Prevent Relapse
Logan West
Director of Strategic Alliance at Berry Law
Berry Law
Episode: Ep. 82 - How VA Accredited Lawyers Strengthen Disability Appeals. Talking With Logan West and Jamie Meadows-Valley From Berry Law
Jamie Meadows-Valley
Case Manager at Berry Law
Berry Law
Episode: Ep. 82 - How VA Accredited Lawyers Strengthen Disability Appeals. Talking With Logan West and Jamie Meadows-Valley From Berry Law
Delton Walker
Veteran, former Air Force crew chief, saxophonist
Former U.S. Air Force; musician
Episode: Ep. 81 - Musician And Air Force Veteran Delton Walker Talks About His Air Force Days Working On Fighter Jets. Being Young And Overseas, Facing Racism Back Home And How Music Was His Saving Grace
Rick Sherak
Representative from Exokinetics
Exokinetics / ZEEN
Episode: Ep. 80 - Rick Sherak from ZEEN - The VA-Approved Mobility Device That Blends Walker And Wheelchair
Andrea Sok
Nonprofit fractional CMO
Sok Influencer PR
Episode: Ep. 79 - What Changes When Veterans Trust A Free Money Tool
Blake Allison
Founder, LifeSense; brainchild behind VetSense
LifeSense / VetSense
Episode: Ep. 79 - What Changes When Veterans Trust A Free Money Tool
Scott Detridge
Friend from the Philippines, veteran
U.S. Air Force (Clark/PI)
Episode: Ep. 78 - Part 2 of a 2 Part Episode. Clark Air Base In The Republic of the Philippines Is Gone, But The Friendships It Built 40 Years Ago Are Still Very Much Alive.

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Scott McLean
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Love this concept. Shining a light on nonprofits that work with veterans is a wonderful thing. As a veteran I look toward to hearing about more nonprofits that are helping my brothers and sisters.

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    2 years ago

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“Heartfelt and practical look at veteran support networks.”
“Great guest diversity and actionable resources for nonprofits.”

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Ep. 58 - Sazha Ramos: How One Navy Veteran Overcame Opioid Addiction and Found Her Path to Helping Other Veterans
Q: What got you into AAC and this line of work?
She explains moving from private practice to roles focused on military and veteran recovery, driven by personal experience and a belief in systemic improvement through advocacy and collaboration with VA and recovery housing organizations.
Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran Recovery. Talking With Melvin Azofeifa, Founder And CEO of Stairway For Heroes
Q: How does golf help veterans with PTSD or isolation?
Golf offers a non-judgmental environment for conversation, visible camaraderie, and structured activity that reduces isolation and provides a sense of purpose and connection with other veterans and civilians.
Ep. 57 - Teeing Up Hope: Golf's Impact on Veteran Recovery. Talking With Melvin Azofeifa, Founder And CEO of Stairway For Heroes
Q: Give us a rundown on Stairway for Heroes.
Stairway for Heroes helps veterans re-engage with life through golf, providing clubs, lessons, and year-round play by forming teams in scrambles and partnering with other organizations to create a supportive community.
Ep.60 - From Vietnam Vet to The No White Flags Project: How Art Brownstein Builds Dignity With Adaptive Bathrooms
Q: What fuels your fundraising efforts and how do you handle funding?
I personally funded the early work and rely on donations and partnerships; I'd love a bigger donor to sustain growth and eventually pay the team.
Ep.60 - From Vietnam Vet to The No White Flags Project: How Art Brownstein Builds Dignity With Adaptive Bathrooms
Q: What inspired you to start the No White Flags Project?
Seeing amputees and other disabled veterans struggle with basic daily tasks, I wanted to create practical, scalable solutions to restore dignity and independence in the home and bathroom.

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A veteran-focused interview show that centers on nonprofit work, veteran services, and programs supported by government and charitable organizations. Recent episodes showcase personal veteran journeys, the role of nonprofits in housing, wellness, and career transitions, and innovations in mobility and assistive tech for those who served. A notable thread across episodes is how cross-sector collaboration—between VA programs, nonprofit networks, and private foundations—amplifies reach and sustains impact for veterans and their families. The program frequently features guests who are frontline advocates, founders, and program leaders shaping practical support, recovery, and community reintegration, often through storytelling that emphasizes re... more

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1. Paula Kemp
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3. Logan West
4. Jamie Meadows-Valley
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6. Rick Sherak
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