Defeating the Voldemort Stigma: Confronting Suicide Prevention and Mental Health

From CO to CEO to Podcast Historian

Retired Navy Captain Bill Toti, former CEO and current co-host of Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast, shares his journey through serving in the Navy to entering the civilian work field. He shares many of these experiences in his book, From CO to CEO: A Practical Guide for Transitioning from Military to Industry Leadership [https://www.amazon.com/CO-CEO-Practical-Transitioning-Leadership/dp/1637630638]. Thank you for all the wonderful support as we build this podcast. Our goal is to tell your stories about the sea service men, women, and their families. If you would like to reach out to VoS, please email us at voicesofthesea@navyleague.org [voicesofthesea@navyleague.org].

Serving with the Sea Cadets

Inspired by his own youth, Zach Shrove decided the best way for him to make a difference in America's sea service stability was to foster the future generation of Sailors. He now volunteers with his local Sea Cadet unit, teaching practical skills to aspiring leaders and sea service members. Thank you for all the wonderful support as we build this new podcast. Our goal is to tell your stories about the sea service men, women, and their families. If you would like to reach out to VoS, please email us at ⁠voicesofthesea@navyleague.org⁠ [voicesofthesea@navyleague.org].

Farewell to 4th Recruit Training Battalion

Earlier this summer, the Marine Corps deactivated the 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Parris Island. 4th Battalion has historically been the only battalion to train female enlisted recruits from all over the United States.  In memory of the battalion, Ann sits down with two fellow Marine veterans, Tracye Thompson and Jolene Edwards to reminisce about their training days and discover the differences between three generations of Parris Island recruits. Thank you for all the wonderful support as we build this new podcast. Our goal is to tell your stories about the sea service men, women, and their families. If you would like to reach out to VoS, please email us at ⁠voicesofthesea@navyleague.org⁠ [voicesofthesea@navyleague.org].

Defeating the Voldemort Stigma: Confronting Suicide Prevention and Mental Health

It can be uncomfortable to talk about suicide or mental health issues. But is our fear of just talking about suicide preventing us from helping those who need comfort? In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we sit down with Dr. Nick Polizzi, senior program analyst with the Department of the Navy Office of Force Resiliency; Suicide Prevention Pillar Lead, to erase the Voldemort stigma around suicide prevention and mental health. Thank you for all the wonderful support as we build this new podcast. Our goal is to tell your stories about the sea service men, women, and their families. If you would like to reach out to VoS, please email us at voicesofthesea@navyleague.org [voicesofthesea@navyleague.org].

From Dancer to Sailor

With a background in dance and musical theatre, Maharlika Peetoom decided the next step in her career was to follow the example of her family members and join the sea services. Now a petty officer 3rd class in the Navy, Maharlika talks with us on the latest episode of VoS about her journey and feelings leading up to her first ship assignment. Thank you for all the wonderful support as we build this new podcast. Our goal is to tell your stories about the sea service men, women, and their families. If you would like to reach out to VoS, please email us at voicesofthesea@navyleague.org [voicesofthesea@navyleague.org].