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Scars and Stripes, Inc. : Unfiltered

Scars and Stripes, Inc. : Unfiltered

Written by: Jared Eakin
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Welcome to Scars and Stripes Inc: Unfiltered - The podcast where a veteran leads the conversation to speak truth, raw and real. We're cutting through the silence and stigma to talk openly about what happens after the uniform comes off. No scripts, no sugarcoating, just honest conversations about the realities of coming home, reintegrating into civilian life, and navigating a system that too often falls short. We tackle the hard stuff: the invisible wounds of war, the struggle to find purpose again, mental health, suicide, gaps in care, navigating benefits, and what it really means to be part of the veteran community today. If you’re looking for patriotic fluff or polished soundbites, this isn’t the place. If you want truth, connection, and a voice that reflects your experience, you’ve found your home. Whether you're a veteran, a loved one, or someone trying to understand, this is where we get real about the struggles and remind each other that we’re not alone.

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Episodes
  • I Was Ready to Take My Own Life — Now I Save Others | Scars and Stripes Unfiltered

    I Was Ready to Take My Own Life — Now I Save Others | Scars and Stripes Unfiltered
    Sep 9 2026

    In this raw and unfiltered short, Jared Eakin — Executive Director and veteran advocate — opens up about his own darkest moment: hitting rock bottom and feeling like there was no one there to help. Now, he's become the person he wishes he'd had.

    "I want to be that person or organization or program that I didn't have or feel like I had when I was going through."

    If you or a veteran you know is struggling, you're not alone. Reach out. There is help. There is hope.

    📞 Veterans Crisis Line: 988, then press 1

    📞 Or text 838255

    #ScarsAndStripesUnfiltered #VeteranMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #VeteranSupport #RealStoriesRealStruggles #MentalHealthAwareness
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    1 min
  • The REAL Unfiltered Truth behind Scars and Stripes: Unfiltered

    The REAL Unfiltered Truth behind Scars and Stripes: Unfiltered
    Sep 5 2026

    Jared & Tayler sit down at Suite P Studios to share the story behind Scars & Stripes: Unfiltered and why they felt it was time to create a platform where veterans and their families can have real, honest conversations.

    Bringing two different but deeply connected perspectives—Jared as a veteran and veteran advocate, and Tayler as a therapist and military spouse—they discuss the purpose behind the podcast and the conversations they believe need to be heard.

    Scars & Stripes: Unfiltered is about more than telling stories. It's about breaking down stigma, talking openly about mental health, transition, relationships, recovery, struggles and successes, and reminding veterans and their families that there are multiple pathways forward.

    No scripts. No sugarcoating. Just real conversations about the scars we carry, the strength we find, and everything in between.

    🇺🇸 Scars & Stripes: Unfiltered — Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Strength.

    #ScarsAndStripesUnfiltered #Veterans #VeteranPodcast #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryFamilies #VeteranSuicidePrevention #PTSD #VeteranSupport #MilitarySpouse #VeteransHelpingVeterans #TurningScarsIntoStrength
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    16 mins
  • Why We Started Scars and Stripes Unfiltered | Upstream Veteran Suicide Prevention

    Why We Started Scars and Stripes Unfiltered | Upstream Veteran Suicide Prevention
    Sep 1 2026

    Jared and Tayler Eakin introduce their new studio and explain why they created Scars and Stripes Unfiltered alongside their nonprofit, Scars and Stripes (founded in 2023). Jared shares the conversation at the VA that led him to focus on upstream suicide prevention by addressing veterans’ life stressors and helping them navigate complex VA systems for needs like rent, utilities, prescriptions, job search, and gas. Tayler, an LCSW and emergency services coordinator at Ouachita Behavioral Health and Wellness, discusses isolation and hopes the podcast’s storytelling and education can reach people who are struggling. They describe the loss of identity and teamwork after leaving the military, the importance of putting veterans first in service work, and their goal to feature veterans, spouses, clinicians, and organizations in unfiltered conversations.

    00:00 Welcome to the Studio
    00:35 Why This Podcast Exists
    01:22 Scars and Stripes Mission
    02:31 The VA Cigar Conversation
    04:55 Unfiltered Podcast Vision
    06:13 Meet Taylor the Clinician
    07:33 Isolation and Healing
    10:16 Purpose After Starting Nonprofit
    14:16 Navigating VA and Upstream Help
    18:42 Spouse Perspective on Service
    22:15 What to Expect Next
    22:50 Contact Info and Closing
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    24 mins
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