The VetsConnection Podcast
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 innovative therapies to highlighting community resources, this podcast sheds light on the myriad of ways veterans can find support and healing thru nonprofit organizations and also to connect nonprofits with each other in hopes of creating a network that will be beneficial to all.
Podcasting since 2024 • 71 episodes
The VetsConnection Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep. 75 - Talking With James Jackson, Co- Founder of Call On Me Foundation. Helping Families After A Veteran’s Sudden Death
We sit down with Marine veteran James Jackson to talk about the “creep up” of stress, stigma, and silence that can follow veterans long after service. We also unpack how Call On Me Foundation responds when the unthinkable happens by delivering ...
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Ep. 74 - (Recorded on location) HERD Foundation Teamed Up With The Delray Beach Elks To Show Appreciation To Veterans And Their Family Members With A Free Barbecue And Also Meet The Real Stars Of HERD Foundation, The Horses!
Once again I record live from Herd Foundation in Delray Beach during a veteran barbecue that shows how grants, community partners, and horses come together to create real healing. We hear why equine assisted services build patience, calm, and c...
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Episode 74
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Ep. 73 - Eric Weaver - From Service To Support: Building Broward Vet Working
I sit with Eric Weaver to trace the road from Gulf War service through hidden trauma, the life-changing role of a service dog, and the rise of Broward Vet Working as a practical, human network for veterans across South Florida. The talk blends ...
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Ep. 72 - Tomas Coles-Reyes, Founder of A Vets Place - How One Vietnam Veteran Turned Homelessness Into A Lifeline For Others
We trace Thomas Coles-Reyes’s path from a draft-day shock and a brutal homecoming to two years on the streets, a life-saving mentor, and the creation of A Vets Place. He explains why permanent housing beats transitional models, how he built a o...
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Ep. 71 - Growing Calm: Veterans, Yoga, And Greens. Talking with NFL Player Turned Urban Gardening Coach Lee Hightower and Army National Guard Veteran and Yoga Instructor Natasha Rector from Points For Patriots
I talk with Natasha and Lee from Points for Patriots to explore Battle Buds, a veteran wellness program that pairs yoga with hydroponic gardening to rebuild structure, lower stress, and deliver fresh food to neighbors in need. Former NFL player...
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