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Published April 8, 2025 · 35:54
Guest: Julian Chapman
On this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut is joined by guest Julian Chapman, a seasoned veteran from the Canadian Army with 34 years of service. Julian shares his journey from a private soldier to a brigadier general, detailing his unique experience in Canada's primary reserve forces, which allowed him to balance a civilian career alongside his military service.
The conversation delves into the nuances of military life in Canada compared to the U.S., discussing deployments, political roles, and the reserve system. Julian sheds light on the personal and emotional challenges faced by veterans, particularly those transitioning out of service, highlighting the importance of having purpose and the difficulties surrounding PTSD. The episode also touches on Julian's work with Wounded Warriors Canada, supporting veterans and first responders dealing with PTSD.
Listeners will also hear about Julian's civilian endeavors, including his business in managerial leadership development and his book, "The Managerial Leadership Journey," which combines insights from military and civilian experiences to guide leaders of leaders. The episode concludes with discussions on societal perspectives on veterans, the importance of mental health care, and navigating the challenges of leadership in today's world.
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July 21, 2026 · 48:58
Guest: Josh Brinson
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Josh Brinson for a wide-ranging conversation about military service, transition, fitness, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose after the uniform. Josh shares how he joined the Navy, became a helicopter aircrew rescue swimmer, and found himself learning nearly every job around the aircraft. He talks about deployments, humanita
June 16, 2026 · 49:48
Guest: Aaron Crippen
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Aaron Crippen for a real conversation about military service, hidden trauma, transition, reinvention, and purpose. Aaron shares why he joined the Army, what life looked like in infantry service, and how injuries and experiences from that time followed him long after he got out. He talks openly about not fully understanding PTS
April 28, 2026 · 1:11:29
Guest: Chris Miles
In this episode of "Helping the Brave," host Ed Parcaut sits down with guests Chris Miles and Lee Ettinger for an engaging conversation about military service, transition to civilian life, and entrepreneurship. Chris Miles shares candid stories from his time in the Marine Corps, including challenging boot camp experiences and lessons learned from amphibious assault training. He and Ed Parcaut dive
