🎙 Healing Through Horses: How Equine Therapy Supports Veterans | VET S.O.S.

In this episode, we’re diving into the healing power of equine-assisted therapy with Katie Fallon, Founder & Executive Director of Bridle Paths.

With over two decades of experience in equine-assisted psychotherapy and therapeutic riding, Katie shares how her journey led to helping veterans, service members, and military families overcome invisible wounds like PTSD, anxiety, depression, and traumatic brain injuries.

💡 Learn how horses, as intuitive, non-judgmental partners, create a safe space for healing and how Bridle Paths’ programs help veterans reconnect, regulate their emotions, and find new purpose post-service.

💬 Episode Highlights:

• How horses sense human emotions and trauma
• The impact of equine therapy on mental health and PTSD
• How veterans can access free equine-assisted programs
• The science behind horse-human connection
• Keith’s first horseback riding experience (and the core workout he didn’t expect!)

📢 If you or someone you know is struggling with transition, this episode is a must-listen!

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🎙️ Bridging the Gap: How Defenders Gateway is Connecting Veterans & First Responders to Critical Resources

In this episode of VET S.O.S., we welcome Cheri Otzenberger, Director of Member Relations at Defender's Gateway. She shares how this innovative community-driven platform is helping military service members, veterans, and first responders navigate the overwhelming number of available resources by bringing them all into one easy-to-use app.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How Defender's Gateway helps veterans and first responders connect with vital support networks
✔️ The importance of mental health, career opportunities, and community resources
✔️ The launch of Version 3 of the Defender's Gateway App and its new features
✔️ How businesses can support defenders and contribute to their well-being
✔️ Why apps like Defender's Gateway and podcasts like VET S.O.S. are crucial for veteran transition and success

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🎙️ VET S.O.S. Podcast – Featuring Kayla Milan from QRF Up

In this episode, we highlight QRF Up, a game-changing nonprofit tackling veteran and first responder suicide with a mobile crisis response app. With the simple push of a big red button, veterans and first responders in crisis get instant support, connecting to a licensed therapist and, if needed, a trained responder who can be on-site within 100 miles.

🚨 Key Takeaways:
✔️ How QRF Up is revolutionizing crisis response for veterans & first responders
✔️ The power of peer-to-peer support in mental health
✔️ The national expansion of QRF Up, launching Memorial Day 2025
✔️ Kayla’s personal journey and why she left federal work for this mission
✔️ The importance of asking for help – and why it takes true courage

💡 Download the QRF Up App: Now available on Google Play, Apple Store, Garmin, & Apple Watch.

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