In this episode, we interviews retired US Army Sergeant Major Jarvis Rosier, Director of the Colored Troops Education Project and president of the 2nd Infantry Regiment, USCT Living History Association. Sgt. Rosier describes joining the Army at 17 in 1975, serving and completing 34 years active and reserve service before retiring in 2009. He explains his leadership philosophy as soldier-focused, earning trust by leading, and knowing your people. Sgt. Rosier details founding a USCT living history unit in Tallahassee through the Riley House Museum to preserve and teach overlooked Civil War history, including Florida battles involving USCT, and recounts the March 1865 Battle of Natural Bridge and its casualties.

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n this episode of Risky Benefits, Rick and Kyla interview Jordan Epstein, co-founder and CEO of Juno, about a fast-emerging benefit most employers and employees haven’t encountered: child disability insurance—essentially “long-term disability, but for kids.” Jordan shares his family’s personal experience navigating serious childhood medical issues and explains the massive financial and career impact families face when a child has a severe illness, injury, or lifelong condition.

The conversation breaks down how the coverage works (including triggers, payouts, and support resources), why this protection is common in places like Sweden but historically absent in the U.S., and how brokers and employers can offer it on an employer-paid or voluntary basis.

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In this episode of Risky Benefits, Rick and Kyla sit down with Eleanor Joseph, VP of the Public Sector at Spring Health, to unpack why traditional EAPs often fail to meet the real needs of today’s workforce—especially caregivers, frontline workers, and public sector employees. Eleanor explains how Spring Health is redefining mental health benefits with faster access to care, culturally competent support, continuous check-ins, and measurement-based outcomes that show whether people are actually getting better.

The conversation explores the impact of high-exposure roles, the persistent stigma around mental health (particularly for men), and the importance of treating mental well-being as preventative care—not a crisis-only response. Employers and HR leaders will walk away with practical insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and a clearer picture of what modern, effective mental health support can look like.

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