Chaplain Justin Cohen: A Journey of Faith and Redemption (Part 1)
Today, we're going to be talking with Chaplain Justin Cohen, who has an amazing personal story, first of all, but has also dedicated his life to helping others, especially when it comes to the role of spiritual gifts and leading people as a chaplain. We're also recording today's episode in the month of September, which...
Overcoming Pain Pill Addiction Through Alternative Therapies with Mike Jeffers
Life after the military is a time when so many veterans struggle. Trying to manage the physical and emotional pain can feel overwhelming, and many veterans turn to medication and pills to help ease the problems. But that can lead to even deeper issues like addiction and depression. Navy veteran Mike Jeffers was in that...
Finding Companionship & Support as a Veteran with Rob Yannuzzi
For many veterans, transitioning from military to civilian life can be challenging. It is often an experience filled with mental health issues, feelings of isolation, and difficulty adapting to societal norms. Today, we delve into these struggles and more with Rob Yennuzzi, a U.S. submarine service veteran, CompeerCORPS program coordinator, and mayor of Eddystone Borough. ...
Seeking Mental Health and Community Support with Ryan Allman
We are excited to be joined by Ryan Allman in today’s episode. After 21 years of service in the U.S. military, Ryan is passionate about serving in various military and Veteran affiliated organizations. Today, he is the Operations Manager at Compeer of Lebanon County. In this episode, Ryan provides an inside look into his life...
Post-Service Reintegration and Community Building with Kyle Hanlan
Today we are excited to be joined by Kyle Hanlan, the vice president of LLMC Partners. Kyle has served in the Army and Navy and talks with us about his diverse military experience, academic pursuits, and challenging transition from military service to civilian life. In this episode, we shed light on the struggles that many...
The Veterans Advocacy Project: An Inside Look with Richard A.J. Prebil Esq.
Today we are joined by Richard A.J. Prebil, Esq., a Supervising Attorney of the Veterans Advocacy Project at Legal Aid of Southeastern PA. This project offers multi-faceted services to veterans in Pennsylvania, helping them navigate VA benefits, discharge upgrades, and Social Security matters. With their unwavering dedication, the Veterans Advocacy Project has successfully helped numerous...
Navigating VA Benefits with John S. Berry, Jr.
Today we are back with John S. Berry, Jr., a veteran, and CEO of Berry Law, which has helped over 10,000 veterans nationwide, recovering over $500 million in backpay. John joins us to discuss some barriers veterans can encounter with filing claims and shares valuable insights on navigating the system to get the support they...
Life After Combat: Finding Purpose after Serving with John S. Berry, Jr.
In this episode, we are joined by John S. Berry, Jr., who served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. He is here to share his experience with us, from his time at Airborne and Ranger School to his deployments in Bosnia and Iraq. As an attorney and former soldier, John offers a unique...
From Adversity to Advocacy with Darcy Rideout
Welcome to season 2 of Untold Valor! We are thrilled to be joined by a returning guest, Darcel (Darcy) Rideout, an 11-year PA Army National Guard veteran. We had the privilege of learning more about her story in season 1, and today she is back to talk with us about her inspiring journey from adversity...
Ep 20: Trauma, Faith & Recovery: Cheryl Gricoski’s Experience Navigating Life’s Challenges As A Veteran & Spouse
On Episode 20 of Untold Valor, we’re joined by Air Force veteran Cheryl Gricoski. Cheryl has the unique experience of being both a military veteran and the wife of a veteran. She candidly shares how her first marriage was affected by her husband's trauma and his reluctance to seek therapy. This took a toll on...
