Tracer Burnout is a platform for military veterans to share their stories of service in order to: 1) Help civilians better understand life in the service; 2) Assist veterans in reconnecting with old friends; 3) Preserve each veteran’s service memories for future generations; 4) Help veterans feel heard and that their service matters.
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In a world that often feels disconnected and anxious, is there a way to find connection and greater meaning in life? The Kindness and Compassion Podcast is a podcast about helping people find emotional and spiritual intelligence for greater meaning and peace in their lives. Drawing from the science of psychology, psychotherapy, along with the voices of spirituality and religion, this podcast explores how people can, and have, transformed their lives by finding deeper meaning in knowing thems ...
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Episode 0017 - Dan "Cookie" Cook
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“I really didn’t expect to come back to my wife and kids.” In this episode, we speak with Airman Mr. Dan “Cookie” Cook. We discuss his rocky early years and struggles with mental health, how the Air Force was a perfect fit for him, the importance of faith in his life, and the time he took advice from a mustachioed man called “Mouse.” In the Free Fi…
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Episode 0016 - Theresa Carpenter
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“I was with my people.” In this episode, we speak with Navy Public Affairs Officer Mrs. Theresa Carpenter. We discuss her time as an enlisted Aviation Electrician’s Mate, her rocky transition to becoming an officer, the inspiration for starting her SOS Podcast, and Soylent Green? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss family-friendly Halloween/spooky mo…
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“You're too much of an asset to let go.” In this episode, we speak with former Army heavy equipment operator, Mr. Lucas Velmer. We discuss life as a Yooper, his career as an Engineer before and after changing to Civil Affairs, his rocky transition into retirement, and how the Top Gun volleyball scene made him the man he is today. In the Free Fire A…
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“If you can fly in one thing, you can jump in the other one.” In this episode, we speak with Army veteran and aviator Mr. Josh Martin. We discuss life at West Point, how to conduct an autorotation, his medical journey leading to an amputation, and how water polo saved him from drill and ceremony. In the Free Fire Area, we determine which words to r…
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“He took me to an air show, and that day I called a recruiter.” In this episode, we speak with Air Force veteran and in-flight refueler Mrs. Alecia Judd. We discuss life as a dual-military and special needs family, the easiest planes to refuel, a rabbit named Stewie, and... cooties? In the Free Fire Area, we discuss warfare in antiquity. We need yo…
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Episode 0012 - Enrique “Ranger Rick” Murillo
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“Nope… pretty sure I’ve been shot.” In this episode, we speak with Army Ranger and Special Forces veteran Mr. Enrique “Ranger Rick” Murillo. We discuss life in both Ranger and Special Forces Regiments, what’s its like to be shot, how tragedy can lead to redemption, and to never touch Rick’s hat (even if you’re a prince). In the Free Fire Area, we d…
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Seven generations of military service and counting! In this episode, we speak with Navy Logistics Specialist (LS) veteran Mrs. Shae Gragg. We discuss her rich family history, the rigors of being a logistician in a naval aviation unit, that LS (surprisingly) does not stand for longshoreman, and... rabbits? In the Free Fire Area, we try to make sense…
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“Your entire life is a story.” In this episode, we speak with Army Special Operations Forces and Civil Affairs veteran Mrs. Ivy Krueger. She went from making maps to making a strategic impact. We discuss the early days in the new Active Duty Civil Affairs units, how living overseas gives one an appreciation for life in America, and the abundance of…
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“Everything happens for a reason.” In this episode, we speak with former paratrooper and author Mr. Will Yeske. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and wrote about his company’s harrowing experience in his book Damn the Valley. We discuss the book, why veteran-focused bureaucracies need more combat veterans, and how the US A…
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Episode 0008 - Mike "M2" McCusker
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“The whole nine yards.” In this episode, we speak with Marine Corps veteran Mr. Mike “M2” McCusker. He is a veteran of the Lebanese Civil War peace keeping mission, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and he played a critical role in writing the strategic documents of the early Global War on Terror. In the Free Fire Area, Roger confesses his…
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Join the Air Force and see the world! In this episode, we speak with Gen-X Air Force veteran Mr. John Collins. We discuss why he joined, dooby-ous care packages, his service during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and the importance of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). In the Free Fire Area, we finally decide who was the best - and wors…
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On this Memorial Day edition, we honor Gold Star Spouse Mrs. Jessica Hess and her late husband, US Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Hess. We thank her for sharing her story and hope everyone learns something. “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” - Isaiah 6:8 Theme song by…
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Here at TB, we tackle the serious issues: Do you call them Coast Guardsmen? Coast Guardians? Can they all swim? What is the street value of cocaine? And most importantly, what is the Coast Guard? Helping us answer these questions is Millennial serviceman Mr. Cody Bumpus. In the Free Fire Area, we reach common ground on the best pizza topping, what …
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Do you have purpose and direction? On our fourth episode, we talk with Mr. Sid Byrne, a Gen-X Soldier who served as an infantry paratrooper and crossed over into the officer corps as a Special Operations logistician. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss being flies on-the-wall at pivotal (or whimsical) times in history. Theme song by The Mountain via …
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Episode 0003 - Charles "Digger" Davis
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Weapons away! On our third episode, we talk with Mr. Charles "Digger" Davis, a Gen-X fighter pilot who served in the Balkans and Iraq. In the Free Fire Area, Dan demonstrates a shameful lack of knowledge on America's longest running sitcom. D'oh! Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay. https://tracerburnout.com/…
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Corpsman up! On our second episode, we talk with Mr. Bill Vurnakes, a Navy Corpsman who served in Vietnam. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss the Die Hard movie series. Yippie kay yay! Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay. https://tracerburnout.com/بقلم Dan & Roger
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In our inaugural episode, we have a discussion with Roger's father-in-law about his time as a Green Beret in Vietnam. In the Free Fire Area, we discuss what we're currently reading. Theme song by The Mountain via Pixabay. https://tracerburnout.com/بقلم Dan & Roger
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Hi, we're Dan and Roger. We're lifelong best friends, both retired veterans, and we started a new show! We have a kitchen table-style discussion with other veterans about their military service. Pretty simple and always interesting. Please check out our trailer for details, subscribe, and give us a top rating. Thanks! https://www.TracerBurnout.com …
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Ed Cohen | Exploring the Path to Healing and Transformation | K&C 25
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Are you looking for a fresh perspective on healthcare and healing? In this episode, we delve into the historical shift in medicine's focus from healing as the primary goal to the modern emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and billing. Dr. Cohen argues that true healing is a biological phenomenon inherent in all living organisms, emphasizin…
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Blake Roberts | Curiosity Over Criticism In Our Lives | K&C 26
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In this episode Gordon is joined by a fellow therapist, Blake Roberts, LMFT, as he shares his insights on mental health, overcoming fear, and cultivating curiosity and compassion. Blake shares his vision of building a community for men struggling with internal issues. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space where men can share their e…
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Pavel Ythjall | The Power of Kindness Through Being Present | K&C 23
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In this episode, host Gordon has a conversation with Pavel Ythjall as he tells his story about the miraculous survival of a tragic car accident with his wife. Pavel shares the challenges he and his wife have faced in the seven years since the accident, including his recovery from a broken neck and his wife's paralysis from the neck down. Pavel's st…
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Ann Purcell | The Power of Vulnerability and Kindness | K&C 23
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Author and songwriter Ann Purcell joins Gordon in this episode to discuss how vulnerability and kindness can give us strength. Ann shares her experience of being alone as an 18-year-old in a new environment and her song "Be Kind" that it inspired. Gordon and Ann explore how the power of kindness and strength can be a powerful combination, and this …
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Teresa Williams | Finding Kindness and Compassion In The Midst Of Broken Relationships | K&C 22
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Love and compassion in divorce is an often misunderstood concept. Divorce is often seen as a negative thing, and there is a stigma attached to it that can be hard to overcome. In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with Teresa Williams, MA, MS, LPC about how love and compassion can be found even in the midst of a divorce. When Teresa Williams, …
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Caroline Vogel & Billy Daniel | Living Into Self Kindness and Compassion | K&C 21
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In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with The Rev. Caroline Vogel and The Rev. Dr. Billy Daniel about how we can practice kindness and compassion by reaching out to those around us, offering a helping hand, and showing understanding and empathy. They also talk about ways to build bridges between different communities, cultures, and beliefs by…
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Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewski | When You Wonder; The Enduring Lessons of Mr. Rogers | K&C 20
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In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their book, "When You Wonder You're Learning: Mr. Rogers Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids". They discuss unconventional wisdom of Fred Rogers and what he taught in his PBS program for children (and adults), "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood". They…
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Jay Mills | A Story of Transformation and Finding Peace | K&C 18
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In this episode Gordon talks with The Rev. Jay Mills about his life journey of transformation and how he has changed his mind and values over the years. Jay shares how his life changed through his involvement in a 12-step program and his reconciliation with his past. Gordon has known Jay for close to 20 years. Jay was originally one of Gordon’s pri…
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Wendy Posillico | Unleash Your Talents By Transforming Your Mindset | K&C 17
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In this episode Wendy Posillico joins Gordon in a conversation about how it is important to sometimes challenge our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Our mindset has everything to do with how well we can tap into our talents and unique gifts as people. Hear Wendy’s story of transformation and how she changed her mindset about herself…
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Daniel Fava | Simple Acts Of Kindness & Compassion In Everyday Life | K&C 16
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Where am I being kind and compassionate in my everyday life? Daniel Fava, a web-designer and online marketing strategist, is confronted by this very relatable question as he joins Gordon for the next conversation on the podcast. In this episode, Daniel explores with Gordon what he learned about kindness and compassion 13 years ago on a trip to Indi…
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How To Have Healthy Relationships With Kindness & Compassion | K&C 15
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Sometimes the people we are in close relationships with are the hardest to show kindness and compassion to. In this episode Gordon shares some of the research and science behind relationships. It turns out that the key to healthy relationships is tied to recognizing interaction patterns, self-regulation, and curiosity. We can learn how to heal brok…
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Dawn Gabriel | Finding Deeper Meaning and Redemption Through Soul Care | K&C 14
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In this episode Dawn Gabriel, LPC joins Gordon for a deep dive into redemption and finding your soul through spirituality, the divine, or the universe. Dawn, a licensed professional counselor and the person behind the Faith Fringes Podcast, opens the show by being vulnerable and speaking about the divorce she experienced at the age of twenty-five. …
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Whitney Owens | The Challenge of Caring | K&C 13
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In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with Whitney Owens about being a caregiver and living into kindness and compassion through those challenges. Whitney opens the show by talking about the book, Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life by Henri J. M. Nouwen. Whitney reveals the most significant lesson she learned from that book and how i…
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Jessica Tappana | When Life Gets Heavy... | K&C 12
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In this episode, Gordon talks with Jessica Tappana, LCSW about what we can do when faced with hard and heavy things in life. Jessica opens the show by speaking about how spring can be a heavy time for many of us. In general, the world needs more kindness and compassion; however, we only have so much energy in the day. We can choose to be upset abou…
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Katelyn Printz | When We Change Our Mind About Things | K&C 11
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In this episode, Katlyn Printz joins us to talk about the process she went through in changing her mind about some things. Katelyn shares her story about growing up with some fairly narrow conservative Christian views. As an undergraduate in college, Katlyn’s eyes were opened up to various ways of thinking, allowing her to reconsider some of the op…
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Uriah Gilford | Kindness & Compassion In Practical Ways | K&C 10
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In this episode Gordon talks with Uriah Guilford, MFT, a marriage and family therapist from Northern California, about how kindness and compassion has impacted his life inside the therapy room and outside. They talk about ways in which we can all experience "compassion fatigue" and the need to shift to be more other focused on a bigger scale. Uriah…
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Jane Carter | Kindness & Compassion In The Face Of Anger | K&C 9
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In this episode Gordon talks with Jane Carter, LPC a therapist and private practice business coach about how we handle anger in the context of kindness and compassion. We explore how being “polite” does not always equate to being kind. In fact, sometimes politeness can be a form of anger turned inward. We also explore how expressing our anger in he…
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Jenn Fredette | Showing Kindness & Compassion When We Don't Understand | K&C 8
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In this episode Gordon talks with Jenn Fredette, LPC, MA, MDiv, about being vulnerable, being human and coping with people we just don’t agree with. Jenn shares her experience of having come from a very conservative religious background (“cult”) and the ways in which she has grown and healed since then. Jenn and Gordon also talk about how being pre…
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Jody & Gracie Davis | Growing Kindness and Compassion Through Shared Camp Experiences
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In this episode Gordon talks with Jody and Gracie Davis about the influence of camp experiences for children and youth along with meeting challenging situations in life. Summer camp experiences have, and continue to be, extremely important to helping young people form meaningful relationships. These camp experiences model what it means to live in c…
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Brian Cole | The Work of Reconciliation | Episode 6
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In this episode, Gordon talks with The Right Rev. Brian Cole, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee, about reconciliation and how we can mend broken relationships. We explore what it takes to be able to use the act of reconciliation to create greater kindness and compassion through our interactions with each other in our world. Read…
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Mallory McDuff | Our Last Best Act Of Kindness and Compasstion | Episode 5
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Death is a subject most of us tend to avoid. In particular, thinking about our own death or the death of loved ones. But as most of us know, death is a reality of life and it touches us all at some point. In this episode we tackle this topic with Dr. Mallory McDuff a professor of environmental studies and author of Our Last Best Act; Planning for t…
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Claire Brown| Embracing Our Fear Through Curiosity | Episode 4
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As counterintuitive as it sounds, does embracing our fear help us to show more kindness and compassion? In this episode of the podcast I am joined by The Rev. Claire Brown as we discuss her thoughts on befriending and being curious about our fear as a way to show self-compassion and empower ourselves. Read more... Resources revclairebrown.com kindn…
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Mindfulness As A Practice of Kindness and Compassion | Episode 3
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In this episode Gordon explores the concept and practices of mindfulness. We look at the body brain connection and how practicing mindfulness helps us show kindness and compassion not only to others but to ourselves. It is the first step in being able to better manage our emotions. It is all about learning how to be present focused and in the momen…
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Kayla Tapia | Gratitude As A Practice In Ending Anxiety | Episode 2
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In this episode Kayla Tapia joins the podcast, who is a colleague of Gordon’s in the mental health field. Gordon and Kayla talk about using gratitude as a practice to show kindness and compassion in the world. They also talk about how there are parts of our brains that have a way of looking for danger. But when we practice gratitude it helps calm t…
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Why Kindness and Compassion | Episode 1
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In this first episode of the Kindness and Compassion Podcast, Gordon talks about his “why” behind the podcast and why he is passionate about the topic of Kindness and Compassion. He tells his story about an encounter in the grocery store that made a lasting impact in his life. He also talks about his own journey and struggles through the COVID pand…
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Kindness and Compassion Podcast -Trailer
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New Podcast Coming in 2022! In a world that often feels disconnected and anxious, is there a way to find connection and greater meaning in life? The Kindness and Compassion Podcast is a podcast about helping people find emotional and spiritual intelligence for greater meaning and peace in their lives. Drawing from the science of psychology, psychot…
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