Season 2024
Dec. 28, 2024
From Bear Suits to Drift Cars: Embracing True Self with Tia May
Join Tia as she reveals her journey of self-discovery through wearing a bear costume and transitioning from masking her true self to finding authentic happiness. The conversation looks into her past experiences with bullying…
Dec. 8, 2024
Supporting Wounded Veterans: The Mission of Dunham House
In this conversation, John discusses the mission of the Dunham House, a 27,000 square foot facility designed to house 30 combat-wounded veterans whose aging parents can no longer care for them. The initiative was inspired by…
Nov. 15, 2024
A Lifeline for Veterans: Insights from Michael Carmichael
It's a Veteran’s Life, host Mike Turbyfill engages with Michael Carmichael, the driving force behind Check A Vet, to explore how this nonprofit aims to combat this crisis. Founded by Carmichael, a retired special forces chie…
Nov. 15, 2024
Understanding Moral Injury: A Conversation with Major Freedman
In our latest episode, host Mike Turbyfill sits down with Marine Corps Veteran Major Jake Freedman to discuss the concept of moral injury. Unlike physical wounds, moral injury is rooted in the psychological and emotional sca…
Aug. 23, 2024
Mead, Mental Health, and Military Service: Viko's Story
In this powerful episode, JT, also known as 'Viko,' shares his inspiring story of transformation from a Marine Corps veteran to an Army National Guard serviceman, and eventually, a successful entrepreneur. Motivated by the e…
Aug. 1, 2024
Combat to Civilian Life: The Hard Road Home
In this episode of It's A Veteran's Life, hosted by Mike Turbyfill, a veteran guest details their experience before, during, and after their military service. Inspired to join the military after 9/11, the guest shares the mo…
July 11, 2024
US Navy Veteran "Star"
Navy Vet "star" discuss her time in the navy aboard the "U.S.S Career Killer and U.S.S Suicide ship" we talk about why she decided to join the navy and how her service impacted her then and now. She tells what advice she has…
June 18, 2024
WTH am I doing?
Just a disgruntled vet rambling about life, and choosing a new career.