Resource Monday: Blue Skies Foundation

Natasha McCann on Healing Trauma and Empowering Native Women Through War Party Ranch | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 434

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new]       Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help.  Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ [https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/] Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ [https://purelibertylabs.com/] PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25  Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]   War Party Ranch is more than a nonprofit—it’s a movement focused on healing, resilience, and building stronger communities. Natasha discusses the realities of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and cultural trauma while also highlighting the importance of education, accountability, and positive male role models. This conversation dives deep into healing through purpose, the power of community support, and how outdoor skills and ranching can help restore confidence, identity, and independence. Resources & Links *  War Party Ranch → https://warpartyranch.org [https://warpartyranch.org] *  Instagram → https://instagram.com/warpartyranch [https://instagram.com/warpartyranch] Listen, share, and help amplify organizations creating meaningful change in underserved communities. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 The Mission of War Party Ranch 05:49 Understanding Domestic Violence and Its Impact 09:03 Challenges Faced by Native Women 12:10 The Role of Education and Awareness 15:05 The Importance of Strong Male Role Models 17:46 Breaking the Cycle of Abuse 25:53 The Impact of Emotional Abuse 28:50 Redefining Traditional Roles 30:46 Navigating Relationships and Expectations 33:31 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome 36:49 Empowerment Through Skill Development 39:30 Building Community and Support 43:11 Transformative Stories of Change Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Resource Monday: Blue Skies Foundation

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new]    The Blue Skies Foundation is supporting Army Aviation families through scholarships, memorial programs, and long-term community care for families of the fallen. In this Resource Monday episode, Security Halt Media highlights the mission and impact of the Blue Skies Foundation, a veteran-led nonprofit founded by Army aviators. The conversation covers the foundation’s origin, support programs, transparency, and how they’re preserving the legacy of fallen service members while helping Gold Star families navigate life after loss. If you care about veteran support, military family advocacy, and organizations making a measurable impact, this episode is for you. Learn More & Support: * Blue Skies Foundation → https://flybbsf.org [https://flybbsf.org]   * Brotallion Apparel → https://brotallion.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Resource Monday and Blue Skies Foundation 01:29 The Mission and Origin of Blue Skies Foundation 05:35 Understanding the Importance of Aviation Support 06:50 Programs and Pillars of Blue Skies Foundation 11:27 Transparency and Trust in Nonprofit Operations 12:47 How to Support Blue Skies Foundation 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes. Sponsored by:  Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] Dr. Mark Gordon & Millennium Health Centers  Get the book Peptides for Health Vol.1 Medical Edition today.   Use code Phase2P for 10% off Millennium products   Available only at MillenniumHealthStore.com PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25 Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/]     Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/]   Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/]     Looking for custom handmade items, military memorabilia, or laser engraving? Contact Eric Gilgenast. Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/ [https://www.instagram.com/haus_gilgenast_woodworks_main/] Website: https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/ [https://www.hausgilgenastwoodworks.com/] SOF Heritage Designs Custom belt Buckles. Of the Regiment for the Regiment SOF-HD.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/ [https://www.instagram.com/sofhdesigns/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Chad Spivack on Veteran Transition, Mental Health, and Finding Purpose After Service | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 433

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new]     Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help. What happens after the uniform comes off? In this powerful episode of the Security Halt! Podcast, Chad Spivack—military veteran, author, and mental health advocate—opens up about the realities of combat, the weight of transition, and the internal battles that follow service. This conversation dives deep into veteran mental health, identity loss, and the path toward healing. Chad shares how storytelling, vulnerability, and intentional self-work became the foundation for rebuilding his life—and how other veterans can do the same. If you’re navigating transition, struggling with purpose, or supporting someone who is, this episode delivers real, actionable insight grounded in lived experience. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Why veteran stories matter and the power of shared experience  01:17 – Chad’s background and why he wrote Now What 02:18 – Early life, military service, and defining moments 05:08 – From enlistment to pursuing psychology 06:58 – Airborne school challenges and training experiences 09:18 – Deployment to Afghanistan during COVID and transition insights 10:39 – Depression, suicidal thoughts, and mental health awareness 12:33 – Post-military life and the struggle with identity loss 14:02 – Inspiration behind the book and storytelling approach 15:24 – Themes of purpose, struggle, and resilience 17:41 – Vulnerability as a tool for healing 20:18 – Why sharing stories matters in the veteran community 22:34 – Fear, honesty, and writing authentically 24:21 – Opening up to family and loved ones 26:49 – Journaling as therapy and reflection 30:29 – Identity, purpose, and resilience after service 32:17 – Transitioning during COVID and life changes 35:47 – Reintegration struggles and redefining goals 39:24 – Community, fitness, and mental health strategies 43:32 – Goal setting and avoiding external distractions 45:41 – Practical transition and mental health advice 50:36 – The importance of self-care and support systems 56:00 – Where to find Chad and his book 57:31 – Final thoughts on storytelling, healing, and growth Sponsored by: Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ [https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/] Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ [https://purelibertylabs.com/] PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25  Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]   Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Resource Monday: The Special Forces Foundation

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new]    This episode highlights the impactful work of the Special Forces Foundation, focusing on their programs supporting Green Berets and their families, and how listeners can contribute to their mission, especially through the Fighting Season fundraiser and recurring donations. Chapters 00:00  Introduction to the Special Forces Foundation 01:59  Programs and Support Offered by SFF 03:08  Project REACH: Tackling Veteran Suicide 04:58  Fighting Season Fundraiser and Community Engagement 07:13  Call to Action: Support and Get Involved Sponsored By Security Halt's Med Group FREE consultation with the Med Team — see how we can help. Link: https://zcform.com/QA5Qs Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy. Referral: http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero Pure Liberty Labs Promo Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ Precision Wellness Group Promo Code: Security Halt Podcast 25 Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ Special Forces Foundation Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ Security Halt Media Website: https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ Instagram: @securityhalt — https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/ X: @SecurityHalt — https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt TikTok: @security.halt.pod — https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod LinkedIn: Deny Caballero — https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/ Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast Project REACH — Five Moves. One Standard. No One Left Behind. Project REACH is the Foundation's direct response to the veteran suicide epidemic. The call to action is simple: reach out to five friends today, and every day after. R  RECOGNIZE — when something is off. E  ENGAGE — instead of assuming they're fine. A  ACT — before silence becomes crisis. C  CONNECT — them to people and support. H  HOLD — the line until they're back on their feet.   You can't expect what you don't inspect. Reach out to five friends today. Security Halt Monthly Giveaway Every monthly recurring donor, at any tier, who signs up between today and October will be entered into the Security Halt monthly giveaway. Recurring donors stay in the pool the entire drive — the longer you give, the more entries you accumulate. Prize Pool •      Stroup Knives •      Nomadic Research jackets •      Eberlestock bags •      Rogue Fitness equipment •      Concept2 rower •      Whoop straps How to Enter (read carefully — this is required) 1.     Go to https://givebutter.com/donatetoSFF 2.     Select Monthly (not one-time) 3.     Choose your tier (any level qualifies, including the lowest) 4.     In the note / comment field on the donation form, type: Security Halt Gang 5.     Submit your donation Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media

Liam Cogan on AI, Microplastics, and Veteran Activism That Actually Works | Security Halt! Podcast Ep. 432

Let us know what you think! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1113407/fan_mail/new]   Security Halt’s Med Group - https://zcform.com/QA5Qs [https://zcform.com/QA5Qs] Click the link for a FREE consultation with My Med Team to see how we can help. Most veterans leave service ready for the next mission but unsure where to point it. Liam Cogan, Navy SEAL and founder of 3Bravo, lays out a clearer path: use AI as a force multiplier, take your health seriously (starting with what's leaching into your body), and channel your fight into community work that actually moves the needle. About the Episode This conversation moves fast and covers ground most podcasts skip. Liam and host Deny Caballero get into how AI tools are changing the game for content creators and small business owners, the growing health concerns around plastics and what to do about it, the real work of veteran advocacy, and why activism without follow-through is just noise. Stories, specifics, and zero filler. Key Topics Covered * How AI is reshaping content creation and business workflows * Microplastics, hidden health risks, and what veterans should know * The veteran transition and finding the next mission * Building a business with purpose after service * Real activism vs. performative activism * Community as the foundation for resilience and change Why This Matters Veterans are leaving service into a world moving faster than ever. The tools, threats, and opportunities are different. This episode gives you working knowledge on three fronts: build smarter, live healthier, and show up where it counts.  Chapters: [00:00] Intro: Cinema, Nostalgia, and What Shapes a Mission Mindset  [05:59] How AI Is Changing Content Creation for Veterans and Entrepreneurs  [20:26] Microplastics, Hidden Health Risks, and What Veterans Need to Know  [34:40] Veteran Advocacy: Finding Purpose and Direction After Service  [54:45] Real Activism vs. Noise: Building Community That Actually Moves    SUPPORT 3BRAVO Sponsored by:  Transcend Use my referral link to book a consultation for Peptide Therapy http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero [http://transcendcompany.com/DenyCaballero] Pure Liberty Labs Use Code: SECURITY_HALT_10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/ [https://www.instagram.com/purelibertylabs/] Website: https://purelibertylabs.com/ [https://purelibertylabs.com/] PRECISION WELLNESS GROUP  Use code: Security Halt Podcast 25 Website: https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/ [https://www.precisionwellnessgroup.com/] SPECIAL FORCES FOUNDATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialforcesfoundation_/] Website: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/] Request Help: https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/ [https://specialforcesfoundation.org/get-support/]   Security Halt Media https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/ [https://www.securityhaltmedia.com/] Instagram: @securityhalt [https://www.instagram.com/securityhalt/] X: @SecurityHalt [https://twitter.com/SecurityHalt] Tik Tok: @security.halt.pod [https://www.tiktok.com/@security.halt.pod] LinkedIn: Deny Caballero [https://www.linkedin.com/in/denycaballero/] Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sechaltpodcast] Produced by Security Halt Media