In this very special episode of the Warriors & Quiet Waters Podcast, we are joined by three amazing members of our community who have made a tremendous impact on our mission: Lynn Weidinger, Tom Stiffler, and Lee Rimkus.

Lynn, Tom, and Lee were selected this year as our inaugural WQW Champions, an honor established by the Board of Directors to recognize those who have had the greatest impact on our mission. We hope that you will listen to this episode and enjoy the story of their outstanding impact.

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We’re joined by Eeland Stribling, stand-up comedian, former wildlife biologist, and environmental educator whose work lives at the intersection of humor, storytelling, and the outdoors.

In this conversation, we talk about how nature brings people together, the experiences outside that stay with us, and why connection to wild places so often grows into a desire to protect them.

It’s a thoughtful conversation on belonging, stewardship, and the power of the outdoors, made even more timely by Eeland’s upcoming appearance on Netflix’s Funny AF, premiering April 20.

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In this episode, John discusses the growing body of research surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapies and their potential role in addressing mental health challenges that many veterans continue to face. He explains how organizations like VETS work to expand awareness, advocate for continued research, and help veterans navigate access to emerging treatments, often outside the United States.

The conversation explores both the promise of these therapies and the legal, logistical, and ethical complexities involved, offering a grounded look at a rapidly evolving area of veteran care.

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