VET'ed. with Jen M. Wagman

VET'ed. with Jen M. Wagman
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The podcast focuses on themes related to veterans' issues, healthcare innovations, and advocacy within the military community. Specific topics include personalized medicine advancements like the TAI blood test, political challenges surrounding veterans' benefits, and grassroots advocacy efforts. Episodes delve into the mechanics of health diagnostics and the impact of systemic issues on veterans.

Welcome to VET’ed. where we spotlight the issues that matter to the Veteran and military communities and their families and voices behind real change — from the battlefield to the frontlines of advocacy.
This podcast exists to shine a light on the misperceptions, misconceptions, and misunderstandings that persist within and around the Veteran and military communities and their families.
This is accomplished by inviting trusted, vetted guests—experts, advocates, professionals, and those with lived experience—who specialize in areas that matter most to service members, Veterans, and their loved ones. From navigating benefits and healthcare to understanding legal rights, mental health resources, transition support, and beyond, we bring facts and real talk to the table.
This podcast is not just about delivering information—it’s about creating a forum for honest, respectful, and sometimes difficult conversations. It’s a place where veterans, service members, and their families can ask questions, share their stories, express their frustrations, and engage directly with the topics raised by our subject matter guests.
Trust is everything in these communities. That’s why every resource shared and every guest featured is carefully vetted—for accurate, reliable, relevant and useful information
At its core, this podcast is here to bridge the gaps, cut through the red tape, and amplify the voices of those who have served, are serving, and stand beside those who do. This is about serving the people who served us—and making sure they know they’re not alone.
In this powerful episode of VET'ed. host Jen M. Wagman is joined by Timothy Sheppard and Dr. Julie Elledge for an inspiring conversation ahead of the 2025 Veterans Talking to Veterans Fair in Dubois, Wyoming. Together, they explore how trauma-informed coaching, faith-based leadership, and community engagement are transforming veteran care and mental health support—especially in rural America.
Dr. Elledge, founder of Mentor Agility, highlights how her team of certified coaches is addressing veteran suicide by promoting resilience, motivation, and healing outside of traditional clinical settings. She emphasizes suicide as a social issue, not just a mental health problem—and shares how veterans are thriving when reconnected with purpose and community.
Timothy Sheppard shares the mission of the VA Center for Faith, including suicide prevention webinars, Veteran Service Groups, and outreach initiatives to build trust and spiritual support for veterans across all belief systems.
📌 Topics include:
Veteran suicide prevention through non-clinical community care
Coaching veterans and families to thrive
Rebuilding trust in the VA system
Faith, healing, and connection in veteran support
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