Join host Ed Parcaut in this compelling episode of the "Helping The Brave" podcast as he sits down with Barbara (Barb) Thompson, an exceptional individual whose journey through courage, vulnerability, and dedication will leave you inspired.
🎙 Key Highlights:
- **Courage and Vulnerability**: Barbara discusses the immense courage and vulnerability required to take risks, comparing it to her rich life experiences.
- **SEER School**: Discover Barbara's unique experience as the only female in a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SEER) class of 60 men in the Army Special Forces qualification course.
- **Deployment to Gitmo**: Insights into her role in Guantanamo Bay as part of the Behavioral Science Consultation Team.
- **Balancing Career and Family**: Learn how Barbara balanced her professional contributions with family responsibilities while working as a contractor for the Air Force and Army.
- **Relationship Importance**: Barbara underscores the significance of forming and maintaining relationships for both mission success and personal fulfillment.
- **Supporting Veterans**: Barbara's dedication to helping retired military personnel transition into civilian roles, and her work with nonprofit organizations like Shields and Stripes.
- **Operation Firewalk**: Delve into Ed Parcaut’s initiative in Modesto, California, which uses motivational talks and firewalks to help veterans overcome limiting beliefs.
- **Transition Challenges and Solutions**: A deep dive into the struggles veterans face while transitioning to civilian life and the programs designed to support them.
👉 Connect with Barbara Thompson on LinkedIn for organizational health, professional development, or consultation needs.
Ed Parcaut and Barbara Thompson bring to light the critical need for structured support systems to aid veterans in their transition to civilian life and emphasize the unique strengths veterans bring to the table.
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- 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com)
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