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Veteran’s PATH

Veteran’s PATH

Written by: Jon Macaskill
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 Veteran’s PATH - helping veterans find Peace, Acceptance, Transformation and Honor through practical tools like meditation and mindfulness, physical and outdoor experiences, and a community of camaraderie. Here on the Veteran’s PATH podcast, we interview veterans, athletes, corporate leaders and many others who’ve overcome obstacles or adversity and found peace through the practices of meditation and mindfulness - breaking down the stigma of pursuing mental health and making it a priority - improving and saving lives!Jon Macaskill Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • Army Special Forces Captain who lost both legs and three fingers in an IED Explosion, Ben Harrow

    Army Special Forces Captain who lost both legs and three fingers in an IED Explosion, Ben Harrow
    Jan 29 2021

    Ben (@bharrow37 on IG) reminds us to "take a knee" - take some time to assess where you are, what's going on in life, and what you need.  And his story is incredible.  

    Want to know about mental toughness - Ben's story will help you get some perspective!  


    Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ben Harrow grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. After graduating from the Woodberry Forest School in Virginia, he attended the United States Military Academy, where he was a 4-year letterman on the Lacrosse team that made NCAA appearances in 2003,2004, 2005. His senior year on the lacrosse team he was awarded the “Unsung Hero” Award for his selfless contributions to the team. 

    He commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Infantry, attended Airborne School, Infantry Officer Basic Course, and Ranger School. He was an Infantry Platoon leader with 1st CAV division, and deployed to Iraq for 15 months with his platoon. Upon return from Iraq he immediately attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection, was selected and began the Special Forces Qualification Course. 

    In 2010, CPT Ben Harrow earned the coveted “green beret” and Special Forces tab. He was a Special Forces Detachment Commander, and led two separate Operational Detachment Alphas on deployments to Afghanistan supporting Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan. 

    On 15May2012 CPT Harrow stepped on an IED resulting in the amputation of both legs above the knee, two fingers on his right hand, as well as other injuries. During his recovery, he refused to give into his circumstances, and by his own ingenuity discovered a medical procedure to not only get himself up and walking but other wounded service members as well. He resides with his wife, and two children in Bethesda, MD and is the VP of Business Operations at PAM JETS. CPT Harrow was awarded three bronze stars, and a purple heart, amongst other awards.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Marine Corps infantry officer veteran and former FBI special agent Killian Hemmy

    Marine Corps infantry officer veteran and former FBI special agent Killian Hemmy
    Jan 28 2021

    Killian had a life changing moment... literally dying and being brought back to life... which changed him forever after.

    Check out Killian on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/killian-hemmy

    Contact him to share your story of resilience - killian@reflectionsonresilience.com
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    56 mins
  • Marine Officer Veteran Turned Boxing Gym Owner and Entrepreneur, “Iron Mike” Steadman

    Marine Officer Veteran Turned Boxing Gym Owner and Entrepreneur, “Iron Mike” Steadman
    Jan 27 2021
    Mike Steadman is the Founder & CEO of​ ​IRONBOUND Boxing & Education, a nonprofit organization based in Newark, NJ that provides free amateur boxing training, entrepreneur education, and employment opportunities for Newark youth & young adults. Mike and his partner Keith Colon, oversee the IRONBOUND Boxing Academy, their free boxing gym for youth in Newark, NJ. Mike is also a three-time National Collegiate Boxing Champion from the United States Naval Academy and Marine Corps Infantry Officer, with deployments to Afghanistan and Japan/Philippines. Mike trains CEOs and nationally ranked boxers. Outside of boxing, Mike’s provided consulting services to a billion-dollar corporation around veteran entrepreneurship. He also serves as an advisor and brand strategist to Dope Coffee Company, an Atlanta based e-commerce brand. In conjunction with Dope Coffee, he hosts a weekly podcast entitled “Confessions of a Native Son,” where he shares his perspectives on race, culture, and business. Through his efforts growing IRONBOUND Boxing, Mike has established himself as a high profile veteran advocate, and the new face of social entrepreneurship. To learn about IRONBOUND Boxing and their efforts in Newark, please visit www.Ironboundboxing.org
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    42 mins
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