Wellness for Vets Podcast with James Conner, USMC (Ret.)

John "Ranger" Dailey: Tough Rugged Bastard

In this episdoe, my friend and former mentor John "Ranger" Dailey talks about his early days in the Marine Corps, failing the Recon indoc, Budapest at the end of the Cold War, being a founding member of Det-One and the birth of MARSOC. After retiring from the Marine Corps Ranger stayed with MARSOC to oversee the growth of the unit, specifically the Marine Raider Training Center (MRTC) where all aspiring MARSOC Marines begin their journey. Ranger also found a second calling in writing and discusses his new book, "Tough Rugged Bastards: A Memoir of Life in Marine Special Operations." You can follow Ranger on instagram @j.a.dailey and on LinkedIn at John Dailey

Irish Army Ranger Wing Veteran Jeffrey Allen

Jeff is a veteran of the elite Irish Army Ranger Wing. In this episode Jeff discusses how he ended up in the elite special operations force, what learned along the way, and how he used this knowledge building his own brand after retirement. Jeff has authored a book and runs a prep-program where he teaches people how to be confident and builds they're leadership skills by overcoming adversity.

Home Field Advantage: A Conversation with Steve Trevelise on Sports, Radio, and Staying Connected

In this episode, I welcome Steve Trevelise from 94.1 WIP and New Jersey 101.5 for a deep dive into the unique world of sports talk radio and its ability to connect people with the essence of home, regardless of their location. Whether you're serving overseas, stationed in distant lands, or a first responder working tirelessly through the night and holidays, this conversation is a reminder of the unifying power of sports talk radio. Join us as Steve, a seasoned voice in sports broadcasting, shares his rich experiences and insights on how sports radio transcends physical boundaries, fostering a sense of community and belonging. This episode isn't just about sports however; it's a journey through laughter, music, and camaraderie, as two guys from the mid-Atlantic region discuss everything from the latest games to rock and roll, and the art of comedy. Tune in as Trev and I aim to transport you back to the comforting chatter around the kitchen table, offering a slice of home and familiarity. It's more than a talk show; it's a bridge connecting you to the places and people you cherish, no matter where duty calls you. For those moments when you can't be home, let us bring a piece of home to you.

Episode #22: Electric Muscle Stimulation with Kalyn Steranko from Amped Advantage in Calgary, Canada

Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is mostly known as a tool used in physical therapy or some form of recovery.  In this episode Kalyn Steranko of Amped Advantage joins me from Calgary, Canada to explain and discuss how how EMS is used in achieving physical fitness as well as overall health and well being. I tried EMS for six weeks when I was living in Romania and now, two years after that experience I get to dive into what EMS is, how it works, what its used for, and what are some of its potential uses. In this episode we discuss the difference between therapeutic EMS and full body EMS, Training to become an EMS provider and how to find a provider in your area, and Success stories from EMS. 5:00 After a bit of an introduction, Kalyn explains some of the training her and her providers went through to become XBody EMS providers. 7:59 We talked briefly about how EMS is still a bit unknown to the greater population so Kalyn offers some guidance on how to locate a provider in your area (XBody or otherwise as sometimes providers go by a name other than EMS). 8:46 We get into the meat and potatoes of what is EMS and how it works. 11:43 Here we Kalyn lays out the difference between therapeutic EMS (what you may receive going to physical therapy) vs full body EMS for health, wellness, and fitness 1410: At this point in the show we get into some special uses for EMS such as working with clients who may have mobility issues or some form of neuromuscular disconnect. 1755: Here we take a deeper look at the actual EMS suit and how it functions. 53:12 I start talking to Kalyn about people such as veterans who may have been sedentary or stagnant for a while and decide to get back into working out, and the role EMS can play in helping to facilitate that lifestyle change. 56:50 Towards the end of the show we encountered a little bit of an echo, but it clears up in time for Kalyn to share some anecdotes of using EMS when working firefighters, police, and military personnel. After listening to this show a few times during the editing process I heard something new each time and this episode is full of great information regarding the use of electric muscle stimulation. https://www.ampedadvantage.com/ https://xbodyworld.com/ https://simplifaster.com/articles/electrical-muscle-stimulation-five-reasons-need-adopt-technology-athletes-now/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311650708_ELECTRO-MUSCLE_STIMULATION_-THE_APPLICATION_IN_PRACTICE https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22158139/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310599614_Electrical_Muscle_Stimulation_and_Its_Use_for_Sports_Training_Programs_A_review

Episode #21: Trauma Release Exercise (TRE) with Leckey Harrison

Leckey is a 16 year veteran firefighter who joins us to discuss the benefits of practicing TRE. In this episode Leckey explains how he was introduced to TRE, what happens to the body during when it is stuck in a cycle of being in a high alert status, the benefits of, and differences in lifting weights vs. TRE for decompression. Leckey was great during this interview and his fun and zany way of explaining TRE kept my attention by keeping me entertained.  To learn more about TRE, see some videos, or connect with Leckey, you can find more here: https://raiseyourresilience.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2_RAeHJO78  (Subscribe to Leckey's YouTube channel). https://www.linkedin.com/in/leckey-harrison-62a392b/ https://www.amazon.com/Revolutionary-Trauma-Release-Process-Transcend/dp/1897238401/  (David Berceli's Book) https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/142956.Peter_A_Levine  (Books by Peter Levine)