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Published November 25, 2025 · 28:40
Guest: Lee Allen
In this episode of Helping The Brave, host Ed Parcaut sits down with Lee Allen to talk about Lee's journey through military service, business, and writing. From growing up in an Army family and joining the 82nd Airborne, to his advice on navigating real estate and his successful transition into entrepreneurship, Lee shares insights and stories that show how military experiences shape life after service.
Lee also opens up about his work as an author, including the inspiration behind his heartwarming Christmas books, and discusses the value of forgiveness and faith—both in literature and in life. The conversation touches on timely topics, from challenges veterans face to how the pandemic affected service members, and even the importance of resilience in tough times.
Whether you're a veteran, a business-minded listener, or someone looking for uplifting holiday stories, this episode has something for everyone. Don't miss Lee Allen's inspiring perspective on helping the brave and living a meaningful life beyond the uniform.
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Tune in for a mix of military wisdom, entrepreneurial advice, and heartfelt storytelling!
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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
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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
April 14, 2026 · 46:24
Guest: Randy Bridge
Welcome to Helping the Brave with host Ed Parcaut, the show dedicated to supporting veterans as they navigate life after service. In this episode, Ed sits down with Randy Bridge, Army veteran and author of Hard Hat Philosophy. Together, they discuss the challenges veterans face in accessing VA benefits, overcoming the stigma around seeking help for PTSD and service-connected injuries, and practica
