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- Mar 13, 20261h 25m
Dr. Lori James | The Science of Remembering... And Forgetting
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lori James, a cognitive psychologist whose research explores the intricate relationship between memory, language, and aging. Drawing on decades of scholarship, Dr. James guides us through the fascinating science behind how new memories are formed and why some experiences remain vivid while others fade. Our conversation also explores reframing stress, and how it can act as a powerful tool that sharpens learning and strengthens memory. Finally, we examine the profound influence of language on thought through the lens of the Sapir–Whorf hypothesis, discussing how the words we use shape not only how we communicate but how we perceive and interpret the world around us.
- Mar 13, 20261h 14m
Jay Maloney | The Cost of Service
In this episode, Vietnam veteran and former combat medic Jay Maloney reflects on the unseen weight carried by those who step into humanity’s darkest moments. But this episode is not only about trauma—it is about transformation. Jay speaks candidly about the lingering imprint of his experiences and the quiet reckoning that follows service. More importantly, he shares how he has refined that cost into clarity, developing a philosophical lens through which suffering refines clarity and deepens wisdom.
- Feb 25, 20261h 57m
Ted Severn | Surviving Vietnam: From Battlefield to Reflection
Inspired by a family legacy of service, Ted Severn entered the Army during one of the most turbulent periods in American history—the Vietnam War. As an infantry officer, he led young soldiers through unforgiving terrain, impossible decisions, and conditions that tested both the body and the conscience. In this powerful conversation, we explore what persevering truly means when survival is the reward for doing so. Ted reflects on leadership under fire, the moral weight carried long after the battlefield, and the kind of resilience that is not learned from books—but forged in necessity. This is not simply a story of endurance, but of perspective earned at great cost—an honest look at what remains after war, and how hardship can shape a deeper understanding of life itself. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 2:09 Tell Us About This Jeep 4:06 Life Before The Military 8:32 Family Legacy of Service 18:02 Preparing For War 25:53 A Warm Welcome to Vietnam 36:47 Operation Bach Ma 46:20 Hot LZ 54:51 Enemy Contact 1:08:35 Psalm 23 1:18:11 Evacuation 1:28:19 Controlling Fear 1:45:42 Family 1:47:42 Three Lessons From Vietnam 1:53:10 Advice For Young Men Thank you to our sponsors: Optum Medical - https://www.optum.com/en/ USAA - https://www.usaa.com/ Colorado Computer Support - https://www.coloradosupport.com/ Medicare Mentors - https://medicarementorsllc.com/ Visit https://www.veteranscenter.org/ to show your support. #PhilosophyOfLife #PsychologyMatters #Mindfulness #Belonging #VeteranMentalHealth #ptsd #ptsdawareness #USArmy #USMC #USNavy #USAF #CoastGuard #MilitaryLife #Veterans #VetTalk #VeteranVoices #HonoringHeroes #VeteranStories #RealTalk #MilitaryMinds #motivation #motivationalvideo #supportourtroops #wisdom #wisdomquotes #leadership #psychology #education #socialism #capitalism #vietnam #vietnamveterans #vietnamwar #TheVeteransVoicePodcast #TheVantagePointPodcast
- Jan 4, 20261h 30m
Dr. Janice Thorpe | The Art of Conversing
Dr. Janice Thorpe, communications professor and researcher from the University of Colorado, joins us to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence in higher education and the architecture of effective communication. In this episode she talks about how to overcome public speaking fears, online vs. traditional classes, as well as AI guardrails in college, policy and society. As a professor, her career has been devoted to understanding how meaning is created, transmitted, and sustained through conversation, body language, cultural understanding and much more.
- Nov 17, 20251h 3m
Major General Chuck Anderson | The Man in the Arena
Charles “Chuck” Anderson is a man who has spent his life in the arena. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Chuck carries over 43 years of leadership experience directing organizations from 400 to over 21,000 personnel. As an Air Defense Artillery officer who served across six Army divisions, he became the first and only officer from that branch to command a U.S. Army division and retired as a Major General. His career embodies the spirit of Roosevelt’s words: “the credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.” Chuck’s leadership extends far beyond the military. In the private sector, he has coordinated global operations in training, security, engineering, enterprise IT, aviation, medical services, and logistics. With more than a decade of P&L leadership, he ultimately served as President of PAE—overseeing 21,000 employees across 72 countries and supporting clients such as the DoD, NASA, FEMA, and the Department of Commerce. Today, Chuck brings his combined military and business experience to Bernhard Capital Partners, where he is helping build a government services platform capable of solving some of the nation’s most complex challenges. From Afghanistan to Iraq, from Wall Street to the federal government, his leadership has been marked by humility, moral courage, and a consistent truth: his “audio matches his video.” Chuck Anderson is not a man who speaks of effort—he is the one who puts himself on the line, again and again, daring greatly. And in our conversation, he reflects on a life spent in the arena and the lessons forged through devotion, discipline, and the unrelenting pursuit of a worthy cause. Chapters: 0:00 The Man In The Arena 2:05 The Arena 4:03 Inflection Points 13:39 Squint With Your Ears 20:02 Effort vs. Outcome 24:31Humility 30:41 Preparation 33:09 The Role Of A Parent 41:57 Life Or Death Situation 46:35 Life Changing Conversation 50:32 Am I In The Arena? 51:12 Find Other Spartans 57:19 Future Leaders 59:14 The Big Eight Thank you to our sponsors: Optum Medical - https://www.optum.com/en/ USAA - https://www.usaa.com/ Colorado Computer Support - https://www.coloradosupport.com/ Medicare Mentors - https://medicarementorsllc.com/ #PhilosophyOfLife #PsychologyMatters #Mindfulness #Belonging #CombatVeteran #MilitaryCommunity #VeteranSupport #PatriotTalk #VeteranMentalHealth #LifeAfterService #MilitaryTransition #ptsd #ptsdawareness #VetLife #USArmy #USMC #USNavy #USAF #CoastGuard #MilitaryLife #Veterans #MilitaryPodcast #VetTalk #VeteranVoices #HonoringHeroes #PodcastLife #VeteranStories #RealTalk #MilitaryMinds #vetpodcast #podcast #motivation #supportourtroops #wisdom #wisdomquotes #leadership #psychology #vietnam #education #socialism #capitalism #TheVeteransVoicePodcast #TheVantagePointPodcast
- Nov 15, 20251h 6m
Angela Darling | The Age of Enough
In this episode, we sit with Angela Darling—massage therapist, somatic practitioner, and author of The Age of Enough—to explore a question most people avoid: What if the life we’re chasing isn’t the one we actually need? Specializing in the Trager Approach, Angela works directly with the nervous system, helping people loosen the physical and emotional patterns they’ve carried for years. Her insights move beyond theory and into the body itself—where stress, memory, and identity reside long before we speak them out loud. Together, we dive into her white paper, an sobering examination of modern excess, the quiet poverty of purpose, and the human tendency to seek meaning everywhere except within. What unfolds is part philosophy, part confession, and part invitation to step back from the noise and ask a timeless question: When is enough, enough? Chapters: 0:00 Abstract 3:13 The Trager Approach 5:01 Nervous System Regulation, A Cultural Twist 7:31 The Age of Enough 10:41 Attachment vs. Authenticity 15:41 Wired For Connection 18:03 A New Societal Framework 23:44 Without Purpose... Destruction 27:37 Filing The Void of Connection 41:30 Rewarding The Calm 48:46 A Longing For Authenticity 1:02:52 You're Right On Time Thank you to our sponsors: Optum Medical - https://www.optum.com/en/ USAA - https://www.usaa.com/ Colorado Computer Support - https://www.coloradosupport.com/ Medicare Mentors - https://medicarementorsllc.com/ #PhilosophyOfLife #PsychologyMatters #Mindfulness #Belonging #CombatVeteran #MilitaryCommunity #VeteranSupport #PatriotTalk #VeteranMentalHealth #LifeAfterService #MilitaryTransition #ptsd #ptsdawareness #VetLife #USArmy #USMC #USNavy #USAF #CoastGuard #MilitaryLife #Veterans #MilitaryPodcast #VetTalk #VeteranVoices #HonoringHeroes #PodcastLife #VeteranStories #RealTalk #MilitaryMinds #vetpodcast #podcast #motivation #supportourtroops #wisdom #wisdomquotes #leadership #psychology #vietnam #education #socialism #capitalism #TheVeteransVoicePodcast #TheVantagePointPodcast
- Oct 24, 20251h 14m
Michelle Ruehl | The Future of Childrens Education
Michelle “Sonic” Ruehl, a former U.S. Air Force pilot, Colonel, and White House Fellow with over two decades of leadership experience as an instructor at the Air Force Academy, leadership coach, youth mentor, and nonprofit founder. In this episode she talks about business, education, technology, parenting, equity, and more. She brings an unshakable belief that every child deserves to learn in an environment that challenges them, empowers them, and prepares them for the world ahead.
- Oct 6, 20251h 21m
Dr. Larry Plummer & Blake Schwank | The Grit Behind Entrepreneurship
In this dual-guest episode, we explore the anatomy of entrepreneurship through two lenses—academic expertise and lived experience. Our first guest, Blake Schwank, embodies the resilience and grit it takes to launch a business during uncertain times. After losing his job in the fallout of the dot-com bubble, Blake leaned on his military background and passion for service to build Colorado Computer Support, a nationally recognized IT firm supporting healthcare and defense sectors. He shares the hardships of transitioning out of uniform, the loneliness of starting a business, and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. Joining him is Dr. Larry Plummer, Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at UCCS, whose research and teaching focus on the entrepreneurial mindset, strategy, and the socioeconomic dynamics of business creation. With clarity and precision, Dr. Plummer outlines what entrepreneurship really means—beyond the buzzwords. He helps us reframe it as a discipline, not just a dream, offering insights on risk, motivation, and what separates a great idea from a viable venture. Together, Blake and Larry bridge theory and practice, showing that entrepreneurship isn’t reserved for the fearless or the lucky—it’s a path shaped by reflection and perseverance. Whether you're a veteran contemplating your next chapter, a young professional toying with a business idea, or simply someone craving autonomy and impact, this episode is your invitation to start building. You're not alone.
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