Warriors & Quiet Waters Podcast

34| Sue Kerver on Healing, Service, and The Starfish Chronicles

In this episode, we sit down with a WQW alum, a former U.S. Coast Guard officer, and the author of The Starfish Chronicles [https://www.suekerver.com/] to explore her journey through service, storytelling, and healing.   She shares what drew her to the Coast Guard, the experiences that shaped her during years of federal service and deployment, and how those experiences eventually became part of her writing and advocacy. We also talk about her work amplifying women’s stories and how that intersects with her own path of recovery and meaning-making Learn more about Sue and preorder The Starfish Chronicles: https://www.suekerver.com/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

33| WQW Champions

In this very special episode of the Warriors & Quiet Waters Podcast, we are joined by three amazing members of our community who have made a tremendous impact on our mission: Lynn Weidinger, Tom Stiffler, and Lee Rimkus.   Lynn, Tom, and Lee were selected this year as our inaugural WQW Champions, an honor established by the Board of Directors to recognize those who have had the greatest impact on our mission. We hope that you will listen to this episode and enjoy the story of their outstanding impact.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

32| Eeland Stribling on Comedy, Conservation, and Connection

We’re joined by Eeland Stribling [https://www.eelandstribling.com/], stand-up comedian, former wildlife biologist, and environmental educator whose work lives at the intersection of humor, storytelling, and the outdoors. In this conversation, we talk about how nature brings people together, the experiences outside that stay with us, and why connection to wild places so often grows into a desire to protect them. It’s a thoughtful conversation on belonging, stewardship, and the power of the outdoors, made even more timely by Eeland’s upcoming appearance on Netflix’s Funny AF, [https://deadline.com/2026/04/kevin-hart-netflix-competition-series-trailer-contestants-1236782924/] premiering April 20. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

31| John Clifton Director of Research & Education, Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS)

In this episode, John discusses the growing body of research surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential role in addressing mental health challenges that many veterans continue to face. He explains how organizations like VETS work to expand awareness, advocate for continued research, and help veterans navigate access to emerging treatments, often outside the United States.   The conversation explores both the promise of these therapies and the legal, logistical, and ethical complexities involved, offering a grounded look at a rapidly evolving area of veteran care. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

30| Javan Bair on Healing Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Former paratrooper Javan Bair of the 82nd Airborne Division, who currently serves as the Community Outreach Specialist for the Marcus Institute for Brain Health, joins the podcast to discuss traumatic brain injuries and the work being done at the Marcus Institute for Brain Health. He shares how TBIs often go undiagnosed, the wide range of symptoms veterans experience, and how the Institute’s intensive three-week program helps veterans recover through interdisciplinary care and strong peer support. The conversation also highlights the importance of seeking help and the resources available to veterans and their families navigating the effects of TBI.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.