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Published December 3, 2024 · 50:37

Darlene Greene's Journey from Navy Commander to Veteran Advocate on Helping the Brave Podcast

Guest: Commander Darlene

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  • Transition to civilian life
  • Mental health and healing
  • Business and career
  • Family and caregivers
  • Benefits and VA process
  • Service stories
  • Health and wellness

Show notes

In this riveting episode, host Ed Parcaut sits down with retired Navy Commander Darlene Green to explore her remarkable 20-year military career and her journey of helping veterans lead fulfilling lives after service. Darlene, influenced by her father's 30-year Air Force career, shares her heartfelt story and the challenges she faced in balancing a demanding Navy career with family life.

Darlene opens up about her transition from aiming to be an Air Force pilot to embracing a successful career with the Navy, despite initial plans to fulfill only a tuition payback. Hear about her swift rise in rank, her role in managing large teams and budgets, and the impact of postgraduate opportunities that fueled her love for the Navy.

As a mother of children who followed military paths, Darlene delves into the unique challenges of being a military spouse and her decision to stay in the Navy after her second daughter's complicated birth. Her candid discussion on the inadequate support for transitioning veterans highlights the urgent need for holistic approaches in addressing their reintegration challenges.

Discover the inspirational story behind Darlene's "Returning Warrior Weekend" program, which she initiated in 2006 to help service members and their families navigate the complexities of returning home. Learn about the success and expansion of this program, aimed at fostering open discussions on PTSD and transformational growth.

Darlene also shares her current endeavors in health improvement and her discovery of a revolutionary patch technology that has shown promising results, including cognitive and physical benefits for her husband diagnosed with early Alzheimer's. Her passion for these patches underscores her commitment to enhancing veterans' quality of life.

Join us for an episode packed with powerful insights, personal stories, and hope for veterans and their families. Whether you're a veteran, a military family member, or someone interested in resilience and recovery, this episode of "Helping The Brave" with Darlene Green is sure to inspire and inform.

Tune in now and be part of the journey toward understanding, healing, and helping the brave.

For more information, visit Darlene's website IAmReverseAging.com. Connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook for personalized guidance on health improvement products.

**Contact Ed Parcaut:** - 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com) - 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com)

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