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.

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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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Episode 60 As an AGR Army spouse, Candice has lived at Ft. Leavenworth, JBLM, Ft. Belvoir, and now March Airfield in Southern California. Along the way, she’s experienced the challenges so many military families face: housing uncertainty, career transitions, identity shifts, and the constant rebuilding that comes with every new duty station.

Her passion for healing began long before her coaching career — shaped by her own life experiences, her work in gyms and yoga studios, and her journey into energy work. Today, Candice empowers women to reconnect with themselves, rebuild their inner foundations, and step into confidence, alignment, and self‑love. Her intuitive approach helps clients break cycles, release old patterns, and rise into the life they truly want to live.

In this episode of Coaching The Brave, Candice opens up about military Girlfriend/Spouse life, healing through transition, and the power of intuitive coaching. If you’re a military spouse, a woman seeking deeper alignment, or someone craving emotional clarity and empowerment — this conversation will speak directly to your heart.

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In this episode (59) of Coaching The Brave Podcast, Niurka shares her incredible journey from Cuban immigrant to U.S. Army Veteran to multi-potentialite entrepreneur. After serving her adopted country, she transformed her military discipline and creative roots into Amor Umbrella Media Co., a mission‑driven company bridging the gap between the Veteran and civilian worlds.

Niurka is a filmmaker, author, photographer, producer, and founder of projects like Founders Time Podcast, Umbrellas of Hope docu‑series, and Umbrella Splash magazine. Her story is a powerful blend of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. A reminder that identity can evolve and purpose can be rebuilt with courage and heart.

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In this episode 58 I have a powerful guest whose story will resonate deeply with every veteran, spouse, and military family listening.

Ira is a 20‑year Air Force Veteran, a Master Sergeant who served from 1997 to 2017. He completed nine duty assignments, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and spent two decades leading with strength, discipline, and heart.

But when the uniform came off… the transition wasn’t easy. For eight years, Ira wrestled with the identity shift so many veterans face — the quiet battles, the loss of structure, the search for purpose on the civilian side. And instead of staying stuck, he turned that struggle into a mission.

He created BravoMission Radio and BravoMission: Personal Recon — platforms dedicated to highlighting the real challenges of Veteran transition and the stories that often go unheard.

Today, Ira joins us to talk about resilience, rediscovery, and what it truly means to rebuild your life after service. If you’re navigating your own transition, or you love someone who is, this conversation will feel like a lifeline. You’re seen. You’re supported. And you’re in the right place.

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Ever hear that faint whisper - it's not your inner voice it's the other whisper that maybe sounds like something possibly nudging you to do something or say something kind?

I'm not talking about your inner voice that says "go on, you've got this, say hi" I'm talking about the one you feel in your soul, it's something but the brain only defines it as a whisper... I call this the Holy Spirit. To me, it's God speaking right at me. I know when I have to obey. It's when I see someone crying - and see them, but don't do anything literally 5 seconds later I get this overwhelming sense and feeling that I just need to offer a hug... Well I ran into one of those moments today. Let's talk about it. Enjoy, Listen and as always share with someone you feel this sense for.

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