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The Morning Formation Podcast

The Morning Formation Podcast

Written by: KP
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Hosted by KP Phillips—a U.S. Army combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, and seasoned instructor in tactics, firearms, and combatives—The Formation Podcast is built on the core pillars of Survivability, Situational Awareness, and the mindset to Adapt & Overcome.


Drawing from over two decades of real-world experience in combat zones and high-risk environments, KP leads authentic conversations with warriors, protectors, and everyday individuals who’ve faced adversity head-on. This podcast is more than content—it's a movement for those who understand that the fight begins before the event.


Through storytelling, lived experience, and expert insight, The Formation Podcast equips its listeners with the mindset, tools, and awareness to remain vigilant and prepared—whether on the battlefield, in the streets, or in everyday life.

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  • From Toy Drives To Scholarships: How Ella’s Angels Mobilizes Youth To Serve The Community!
    Feb 9 2026

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    A 16-year-old founder walks us through the rise of Ella’s Angels, from beach cleanups to feeding 237 families and launching scholarships. We explore youth leadership, time management, and a new veterans initiative shaped by her family’s service.

    • origin of Ella’s Angels and youth-led mission
    • early projects from cleanups to toy drives
    • the Thanksgiving pivot to 237 families served
    • building partnerships with local churches and donors
    • scholarships for trade school and college pathways
    • recruiting and empowering teen volunteers
    • overcoming age bias and learning to ask for help
    • balancing school, sports, and nonprofit work
    • veterans support and family service legacy
    • published books on teen finance and rights
    • goals for 1,000 Thanksgiving meals
    • ways to volunteer and get involved

    “Check out her work online and consider how you can be a part of the movement as well.”

    Check out Ella's Main Website: https://ellasangels.org/



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    29 mins
  • How A Former Federal Agent Rebuilt His Life, Income, And Brotherhood After Burnout with George T. Gammon
    Jan 22 2026

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    We trace a path from Federal Air Marshal to entrepreneur, exploring faith, brotherhood and the hard work of rebuilding identity and income after burnout. We talk about men’s mental health, multiple streams of income, and why mentorship and family are the real wealth.

    • early lessons from being bullied, football captaincy and work ethic
    • air marshal service as purpose, training and community
    • corporate shock, backstabbing cultures and remote burnout
    • faith-driven surrender and finding tribe beyond the badge
    • Caveman Combine as team grit, vulnerability and prayer
    • why residual income matters more than a title
    • mentorship as strategy, network and service
    • reframing self-worth, failure and daily discipline
    • veterans, stigma, the VA and real intervention
    • legacy as raising strong, compassionate daughters

    Stay tuned, stay focused, and stay motivated. Warriors, fall out


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Veteran Turned Social Worker Helps Find Resources and Resilience with Eleni Veneris-Whitehead
    Jan 6 2026

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    We welcome Elaine Venez Whitehead, a veteran, spouse, Guard behavioral health officer, and LCSW, for a clear-eyed look at military families, hidden stress, and the resource map that too often stays invisible. We talk resilience without clichés, practical help for spouses and kids, and what growth looks like after hard truths.

    • veteran-to-social-worker journey and mission
    • what an LCSW does and why it matters
    • Guard behavioral health and readiness roles
    • realities behind the curtain for spouses and kids
    • the tribe model for support and access to care
    • unseen stressors in relationships and reintegration
    • abuse, stigma, and how to seek safe help
    • school-based supports and USO community resources
    • special education insights on behavior and emotion
    • education, translation of MOS, and transition gaps
    • concrete programs like Zero 800 and Operation Purple
    • owning mistakes, building structure, and consistent growth

    For everyone else out there, Formation Nation, remember survivability starts with awareness, and sometimes the strongest warriors are the ones holding the home front together

    Links for Eleni:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleni-venieris-whitehead-429890aa?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownecho?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

    Veteran Resources:

    http://www.va.gov/

    https://211la.org/

    https://211sandiego.org/

    https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/services/outreach/vrc

    https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/community/veterans.html

    https://www.campcorral.org/

    https://www.militaryfamily.org/state-of-the-military-family-programs/operation-purple/operation-purple-camp/

    https://www.uso.org/

    Support the show

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    Please Support & Donate to the Podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themorningform

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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