Episode 62 I had the honor of interviewing our first Marine Corps Veteran. This episode shares an emotional, deeply human story about service, identity, guilt, and rebuilding life after unimaginable loss. In this episode, he opens up about serving right before 9/11 — carrying the weight of not deploying with his brothers — and the heartbreak of losing his young child while working out of state. His journey through grief, transition, injury, and rediscovering purpose fuels the mission behind the Chat 62 Podcast: A Veteran-focused storytelling platform centered on honest conversations about service, identity, mental health, and life after the uniform. He brings a grounded, relatable approach to interviewing fellow Veterans—creating space for stories that often go untold., mental health conversations, and reminders that none of us walk this road alone.

-Erik’s daughter lived with a courage that didn’t need words. She faced diabetes with a quiet strength, and even in her hardest moments, she brought joy into her family’s world. Her passing left a space that can never be filled, but her love remains, shaping the man Erik is today. This episode stands as a tribute to her life, her bravery, and the bond that continues beyond loss.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from Diabetes and you want to educate them or support them better Please refer to the International Diabetes Federation here or The American Diabetes Association.

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Episode 61.5

In this episode of Coaching The Brave, we’re breaking down one of the most confusing parts of modern health: why sugar shows up in almost everything, how it impacts your body, and what it really means when your doctor starts talking about A1C, insulin, and blood sugar levels.

Iovanna Chase, Holistic Life Coach and creator of a 12‑week A1C‑support program, shares how mindset, awareness, and daily habits play a powerful role in your health journey. She’s helped clients become more confident, more assertive, and more educated about their bodies — with many seeing meaningful improvements in their A1C within weeks.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed after a doctor’s visit, confused by labels, or scared about the possibility of pre‑diabetes or Type 2, this episode will help you understand the basics, calm the fear, and start building a healthier relationship with your body.

This is your reminder: your mindset matters, your habits matter, and you’re capable of change.

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Episode 61

In this episode of Coaching The Brave, we’re sitting down with a guest whose journey speaks directly to military spouses, women seeking identity, and anyone trying to stay grounded through constant change.

She’s a former Air Force member and an Army military spouse of ten years, currently stationed at JBLM with her husband and their two children — and preparing for a big move to Germany at the end of the year. After years of PCS moves, Dual Military in Different Branches, new duty stations, and the emotional weight of military life, she discovered the importance of having a passion and identity that belongs to her, not just the uniform or the lifestyle.

For her, that passion was always books, but evolved in the influence of what books could offer others. Reading them, loving them, and creating content that brings joy, creativity, and connection into her world. What started as a simple hobby has grown into a meaningful anchor — a reminder that military spouses deserve their own voice, their own interests, and their own space to thrive.

Which is why on this episode of all episodes I'd love for you to join us as she shares her story, her heart, and the empowering message that you can build a life you love, even in a world that’s always moving.

Her story encompasses the mission of why I created this podcast and so my hopes is that you find a spark in your soul to do find the thing you love the most and just take a small action towards that passion.

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