Real Veterans. Real Conversations. Real Support.
Raw, honest stories from those who’ve served — and what it takes to rebuild purpose after the uniform comes off.
Start Here: 3 Most Impactful Episodes
Empowering Veterans: VA Benefits, Resilience, and Healing with Healey Ikerd
Why it's powerful: Healey Ikerd discusses her journey of finding meaning after service, advocating for veterans' mental health, and rediscovering connection through community support.
Operational Psychology and Veteran Transition Insights with Barbara Thompson
Why it's powerful: Barbara Thompson shares her experiences related to operational psychology and provides insights into the challenges veterans face during transition. Her discussion offers valuable perspectives on mental health and resilience.
Veteran Advocacy and Solutions for Transition Challenges with D. Paul Fleming
Why it's powerful: D. Paul Fleming, a dedicated veteran advocate, discusses solutions for challenges faced during the transition from military to civilian life. His insights bridge the military and civilian worlds, offering wisdom for anyone navigating both.
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Why This Podcast Exists
We started Helping The Brave to give veterans a platform to talk about the things most people avoid — transition, trauma, purpose, and starting over. This is veteran-led conversation at its most human.
What Listeners Say
"This podcast made me feel seen in a way nothing else has.”
USMC Vet, Listener
“I didn’t know I needed this until I found it.”
Army Veteran
Want to Go Beyond the Podcast?
If something in an episode spoke to you, and you're ready to take action on your next step — whether it's a claim, a rating increase, or just talking things out...
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s real help from someone who’s walked the path.
Want to Be a Guest on the Podcast?
Have a story to share? We’re always looking for veterans, spouses, and advocates with powerful experiences, lessons, or insights to join the conversation.
Helping the Brave is veteran-founded
and proudly independent.
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