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Published January 27, 2026 · 42:10
Guest: John Verrico
In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Navy veteran and master communicator John Verrico. Listen in as John Verrico shares his inspiring journey from undisciplined young man to becoming the last master chief journalist in the Navy Reserve, and how his decades of service and unique experiences shaped his career in government public affairs and leadership coaching.
John Verrico opens up about navigating independent duty on ships, handling everything from shipboard newspapers to media relations, his passion for amplifying the stories of everyday sailors, and the leadership lessons he learned from both supportive and challenging commanders. He and Ed Parcaut discuss the transition from military to civilian careers, finding your purpose, effective communication, and the importance of championing the underdog.
If you're a veteran, aspiring leader, business owner, or anyone passionate about personal growth and service, you'll walk away with actionable insights on resilience, servant leadership, and discovering your own fire.
Learn more about John Verrico, his coaching, books, and how he helps others ignite their passion at johnverrico.com.
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Guest: Jason Sharon
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Jason Sharon for a practical conversation about Navy service, veteran transition, mortgage brokerage, and helping veterans use their VA loan benefit the right way. Jason shares how he joined the Navy in 1993, went through the nuclear program, served twenty years, and spent time on the USS Nimitz, USS Enterprise, and USS Anzio.
September 1, 2026 · 32:05
Guest: Jared Maxwell
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Jared Maxwell for a raw conversation about Army service, combat deployments, PTSD, law enforcement, and writing as a way to process the aftermath of war. Jared shares why he joined the Army after 9/11, how he became an Airborne infantryman, and what it was like deploying with the 82nd Airborne to Iraq in the early days of the
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Guest: Sean Adelman
In this episode of Helping The Brave Podcast, Ed Parcaut sits down with Sean Adelman for a thoughtful conversation about Air Force service, military medicine, transition, family, and what it means to keep growing after the uniform comes off. Sean shares why he chose the Air Force, how military service helped make medical school possible, and what it was like serving as a physician during a period
