Hidden Battles Radio

Substance Abuse Program Exclusively for First Responders

We had the honor of having Anthony " Tony" Jones Air Force Vet, (R) Corrections Officer and Firefighter  talk to us about the First Responder exclusive substance abuse program at Banyan Treatment Centers. Tony explains the importance of the program and establishing trust and having a quality program to help our first responders get back to best they can be. 

Dr Jon Schnauber MSW

Dr Schnauber visited the studio and spoke with Chris and Mike about mental health, social work, veteran and first responder culture and co-responder issues. 

Dr Schnauber  is a provider established in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and his medical specialization is Social Worker with a focus in clinical . 

Dr Schnauber is highly respected not only for his work in the public sector but also for his military service. (both Air Force and Army)

Ricky Johnson Jr USMC Veteran

In this episode Chris flies solo and gets HB friend Ricky Johnson Jr on the Hidden Battles Radio show live. Ricky is a USMC Veteran, 3 time Felon, Motivational Speaker and father who lost his son Landon to suicide. Listen to Ricky's story as he speaks about his fall and rise from the ashes. 

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Thank you to our partners SWAM.org JDCU.org Plannedperfectly.net 

Vet Center (lowell) Tiffany Lever and VNEOC Billy Kelly

In this episode we had Tiffany Lever Army Vet and LCSW explain the amazing programs that the Lowell Vet Center provides, Then Exe Director of the Veterans North East Outreach Center Billy Kelly (ret Coast Guard Captain)  joined via telephone to talk about what VNEOC does for our Vets

mPEAK Coach YevetteTrapani

Mike and Scott spoke wit mPEAK coach Yevette Trapani about mindfulness and wellness

Mental Health Awareness Month

In this episode Brian Harkins Army Vet and Fire Fighter (EMS) a peer to peer support guy joins us in the studio and HB resident Clinician Karen D. joins in via remote location to talk about breaking the stigma and getting help. 

Climbing Mental Mountains

Heather Sweeney joins us as and talks about mental mindset, wellness, meditation and climbing mountains. 

thank you to our partners at JDCU.org, SWAM.org and Plannedperfectly.net

heathersweeney.com

When its on your front door step, Police Capt David Betz and the loss of is son

We had the honor of having Police Captain David Betz come on the show and talk about his loss of his son David (III) a young police officer struggling in silence.  Capt. Betz talks about staying mentally strong, seeking help and rebuilding in the name of his son . Captain Betz is a huge advocate for police and first responder mental health and the new suicide crisis line 988. 

Thank you to our partners 

www.SWAM.org

www.JDCU.org

Listen live Weds nights at 8 pm on WCAP 890 Lowell, Ma

 

Mindfulness, Resilience and Struggling Well

This episode Chris, Scott and Ice Mike sit and talk about Mindfulness, Wellness and Resilience. Don't sweat the little stuff and other methods of reprograming your mindset 

Thanks to our partners 

SWAM.org

JDCU.org

22 Mohawks w/ David Campisano

We had 22 Mohawks founder and Army Ranger David Campisano call into Hidden Battles Radio and discusses the 22 Mohawk Mission.

www.22mohawks.com 

Thank you to our partners Swim With A Misson www.SWAM.org

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union

www.JDCU.org

listen live Weds nights @ 8Pm www.wcap.com