SANDRA

Empowerment, this is the through line through all of Sandra Beck’s work. Whether she is coaching a company owner to a million dollar commission goal, training a stay at home mom to perform SEO on websites or speaking to a group of women who are in recovery, her message is about what is possible and how to create the circumstances of your choosing.

In a time when technology has the ability to transcend physical limitations, Sandra Beck teaches all of her clients how to maximize their lives by using the power of the internet coupled with the drive of their passions to create the lifestyle of their dreams. Sandra Beck is the president of Motherhood Incorporated.

As an Author, Coach, Speaker, Radio Host, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Sandra Beck is as successful as she is busy. The single mother of two has created a virtual empire of successful companies entirely staffed, managed and implemented using a host of virtual assistants and on-line resources.

Author of Motherhood Incorporated, The Smart Woman’s Guide to Working From Home with Just a Computer and an Internet Connection and Blogphoria – How To Reach Millions of People without Spending a Dime, Sandra Beck is a powerful voice in the Social Media Arena as a popular Internet Brand Strategist.

Sandra Beck is the host of two Radio Shows: Military Mom Talk Radio and Motherhood Talk Radio. An active contributor and participant in many charities, Sandra Beck strives to make the world a better place for today’s and our future’s children. Near to her heart are Toys for Tots, World of Children and Children Uniting Nations.

Sandra Beck was born in a small town outside of Buffalo, New York. She attended Northwestern University and earned both her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and her Master’s Degree in Advertising. Contact Sandra at sandra@militarymomtalkradio.com

ROBIN

Robin Boyd adds her graphic skills to Military Mom Talk Radio as Marketing Manager and lends Sandra a hand as co-host. With her need to be home to care for an elder, Robin joined the Motherhood Incorporated team in 2008. This was the perfect match for Robin to utilize her commercial art background as well as other credentials such as small business ownership, group management, and years of administrative work in the corporate realm.

Community service is a very important part of Robin’s life, having served with the Girl Scouts of the USA for 34 years, 17 of those years in adult volunteer management. Her support of the Lions Club International, her local church, and service as a director for a local historic landmark, earned recognition by her community in 2009.

Robin and her husband of 35 years Stephen, veteran US Army SF, reside in New Hampshire. They are proud parents of two grown children, and recently adding a son-in-law to the family, veteran US Marine Corps.

Contact Robin at robin@militarymomtalkradio.com

Military Mom Talk Radio provides a powerful platform for women to discuss their ideas, issues, and concerns with respect to the military lifestyle. Military Mom Talk Radio encourages women to share their experiences of being a military wife and mother. This show educates military families on the resources that are available in both the public and private sector and shares helpful information from women around the world.

Topics range from helping a family member cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, navigating government programs, dealing with family issues, to the struggles of deployment along with being a working mother both in and out of the home.

Military Mom Talk Radio podcasts can be downloaded free from Itunes as well as live stream through our sponsor Toginet Radio.

Dr. Jody Bremer, family therapist, visits again to continue her discussion about being comfortable seeking out a therapist, the benefits of visiting a therapist, and why it may be the best choice for you!

Today we will address the family dynamic when their military loved one is being deployed.

Jody appreciates all she has in life: "I have experienced a vast array of life's challenges, including a life-threatening childhood illness, a stint as a Marine Corps wife, mother to two fabulous children who, thankfully, are well into and almost past their teen years, and completing my Master's Degree a full 20 years after graduating from high school.

For more about Dr. Bremer, visit www.jodybremer.com

Stephen Boyd served on active duty in the US Army from 1967 to 1970. He served in Korea in 1968 and Viet Nam from 1969 to 1970.  He has numerous awards and decorations for his military service.

Steve received his Associates degree in Biology, recently returned to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in 2007 and is currently is finalizing his PMP certification. You're never too old for education, he says.

His new experience dealing with the VA came about because of a layoff in 2010. Being without medical coverage, Steve's wife prompted him into investigating the benefits the VA could offer. What a pleasant surprise he had in discovering a wealth of support at the Manchester, NH VA facility.

He will be featured on Military Mom Talk Radio periodically to discuss veteran resources and VA benefits.

Military Mom Talk Radio is co-hosted by Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd, hosted by Toginet Radio and powered by Motherhood Incorporated. Military Mom Talk Radio supports and helps bring information to the families, moms and wives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard and is dedicated to serving our friends and family in the Armed Service. We are proud supporters and members of the Military Writers Society of America as well as proud supporters of Operation Gratitude, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Shining Service Worldwide, Fisher House and the Girl Scouts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America.

There is more to death than simply ceasing to live. In Glimpses of Heaven, retired hospice nurse Trudy Harris offered an intimate look at the final days and moments of terminally ill and dying people. Now she shares more of her stories and also stories from other medical and hospice professionals, allowing the veil to be drawn back on God's handiwork, while we are both living and dying. If you have lost a loved one, are facing a terminal illness, or are simply curious about what happens when we pass from life to death, More Glimpses of Heaven offers you an even deeper insight into God's plan for our lives every day.

Trudy Harris, RN, was a Hospice nurse for more than 22 years and former president of the Hospice Foundation for Caring. During those years she was responsible for all public relations, marketing, fund raising and development, raising more than 45 million dollars for her local Hospice program.

Trudy's first book, " Glimpses of Heaven " has sold over 300,000 copies and is currently published in 9 languages. She remains active in connecting the needs of terminally ill and dying patients in her community with the Hospice program she knows can best meet their needs.  Her latest book, " More Glimpses of Heaven " was published in November 2010 and is already enjoying a wide readership.

She and her husband live in Jacksonville, Florida and enjoy the love and friendship of their 4 sons and 7 grandchildren.

Find Trudy's books at www.glimpsesofheavenbook.com

Caitlin McCleary Horn and Jason Strickland join us from TroopSwap. 

Founded by two Army Rangers, the company developed technology to validate military affiliation online in order to empower brands to honor military service through online discounts without fear of fraud. The site has attracted over 80,000 users in five markets since commencing operations in May 2011.

Caitlin McCleary Horn is a proud military spouse to an active duty US Naval Aviator as well as the Director of Sales for TroopSwap.com. As the first female (and 4th overall) employee of the company, Caitlin has seen the startup through each stage of the company's life cycle and, in

turn, has had the incredible opportunity to work hand in hand with each of the 12 military spouses and veterans on the ground in each of the local markets as they work to build relationships with local and national military-friendly businesses.

Caitlin graduated from the College of Charleston in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting and Legal Studies. Prior to coming on board at TroopSwap, Caitlin resided in the DC area and garnered professional experience working for top corporate law firm Cooley LLP as a Business Development Associate as well as with Deloitte & Touche, LLP's Audit and Enterprise Risk Services sector.

Caitlin currently resides in Virginia Beach, VA with her husband, LT Ben "Ex-Lax" Horn, and their two year old yellow labrador, Hampton :)

Jason Strickland is a Partner Development Executive for TroopSwap and a retired U.S. Army Officer.  He's been married for nearly 20 years and has twins that are seven years old.

  Based in Colorado Springs, Jason recently launched the first new market for TroopSwap since 2011.  He's grown the membership base in Colorado from just over 300 in May 2012, to over 2,000 in March 2013.  He's listed over 50 businesses offering either a TroopSwap discount or daily deal.

Jason graduated with a BA in Government (International Relations) from California State University, Sacramento, in 1991, where he was also a Distinguished Military Graduate.  He later earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of South Florida in 2003.  

Jason served as a Military Intelligence Officer during his career in the U.S. Army and had several deployments to the Middle East for Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He earned the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star during his service.  He commanded a unit of over 125 Soldiers during a humanitarian assistance mission in Central America in the late 90s.  He has also written five articles for various Department of Defense journals / periodicals highlighting geospatial intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, and force protection issues.

Jason also serves with his wife as a Director of Awana within his church and he helps facilitate mentorship programs at the Center of Leadership and Character Development at the United States Air Force Academy.

For more information, visit www.troopswap.com.

Military Mom Talk Radio is co-hosted by Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd, hosted by Toginet Radio and powered by Motherhood Incorporated. Military Mom Talk Radio supports and helps bring information to the families, moms and wives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard and is dedicated to serving our friends and family in the Armed Service. We are proud supporters and members of the Military Writers Society of America as well as proud supporters of Operation Gratitude, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Shining Service Worldwide, Fisher House and the Girl Scouts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America.

An accomplished writer in both fiction and non-fiction; nominated by the MWSA for Historical Fiction 2012, Leland Shanle has also written screenplays for major motion pictures as well as television.  He is a member of The Society of Authors in the United Kingdom and the Military Writers Association in the United States.

Project Seven Alpha, is his first novel in a Trilogy set in WWII. Vengeance at Midway and Guadalcanal is the second. End Game in the Pacific, the third, is scheduled for release in late 2012. Leland has also been an aviation/military technical adviser on 5 major motion pictures (Pearl Harbor, Behind Enemy Lines, xXx, The Day After Tomorrow and Stealth). His production company, Broken Wing LLC, is featured in an intense documentary for Discovery (Plane Crash).

A rare author that has actually lived the passion he writes about; Leland is a retired Naval Aviator and Test Pilot who continues to fly with American Airlines and as an active Test Pilot. He also flies for fun with his 4 kids, in his 1967 Beech-Craft Musketeer.

Leland was born and raised in St. Louis Missouri. He attended Chaminade College Prep Class of 1977. After High School he joined Naval ROTC at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Upon graduation in December of 1981, he was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy.  A month later he married Laura L Cantrell and they set out on their Navy adventure together.

For more information visit www.project7alpha.com.

There & Back Again is a non-profit reintegration program offered at no cost to veterans of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Because of their combat service abroad, many veterans return home with a myriad of complex emotional issues, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). TABA offers a structured program of yoga, meditation and alternative approaches to healing the whole body to help veterans transition back to their lives stateside.

Our objective is teach veterans how to use breath awareness, meditation and yoga to manage their symptoms of PTSD, to improve their relationships with loved ones, to begin to fully participate in their lives, and to give back to their fellow veterans through TABA's Train the Trainer program. TABA is comprised of respected professionals who are dedicated to the healing of our military men and women, and our program is based on both the latest research on the benefits of alternative therapies and staff and advisory board members' personal successes managing symptoms of PTSD.  For more information, visit www.thereandback-again.org.

Executive Director Sue Lynch is an attorney and an officer in the Judge Advocate General Corp in the US Army Reserve.  A veteran herself having served in the Gulf War and in Kosovo, Sue found practicing yoga to be instrumental in recovering from PTSD, became a certified yoga instructor and has since opened her own yoga practice in Charlestown, MA where she also offers Train The Trainer programs for There And Back Again.  Based on her personal experience, Sue is passionate about offering a comprehensive approach to healing to her fellow veterans now, not 10 years from now, so that they too can find relief. Sue works with the Veterans Administration, Vet Centers, Yellow Ribbon Program, Warrior Transition Program and Department of Veteran Services to educate and train staff and veterans on techniques to facilitate self-care. Being in charge of our own healing paves our journey back to ourselves.

Kelly Bulkeley, Ph.D., is a Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. He earned a doctorate in Religion and Psychological Studies from the University of Chicago Divinity School, an M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School, and a B.A. from Stanford University. A former President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams and a Senior Editor of the APA journal Dreaming, he has written and edited several books on dream research. His recent works include Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative History (New York University Press, 2008), American Dreamers: What Dreams Tell Us about the Political Psychology of Conservatives, Liberals, and Everyone Else (Beacon Press, 2008), and Dreaming in the Classroom: Practices, Methods, and Resources in Dream Education (SUNY Press, 2011). He is the director of the Sleep and Dream Database (SDDb), a digital archive and search engine designed to facilitate empirical dream research.

Patricia M. Bulkley, D.Min., is a former Interfaith Spiritual Services Director at Hospice of Marin and teacher in the Pastoral Counseling Program of San Francisco Theological Seminary. She earned her doctorate of ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. Together with her son Kelly she is co-author of the book "Dreaming Beyond Death: A Guide To Pre-Death Dreams and Visions" (Beacon Press, 2006).

Military Mom Talk Radio is co-hosted by Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd, hosted by Toginet Radio and powered by Motherhood Incorporated. Military Mom Talk Radio supports and helps bring information to the families, moms and wives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard and is dedicated to serving our friends and family in the Armed Service. We are proud supporters and members of the Military Writers Society of America as well as proud supporters of Operation Gratitude, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Shining Service Worldwide, Fisher House and the Girl Scouts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America.

Began by the efforts of a group of philanthropic Vietnam Veterans, one residence was opened in 1994. UVBH is proud to say we now operate and support 24 locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties (23 for housing and 1 for our headquarters) and provide services to over 185 men, women and children on any given day. Primarily, UVBH was formed to work with the homeless veteran population of the Tri State area and continues to do so; we work with veterans who come to us with physical disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, mental health issues and/or alcohol addiction. Many years ago we expanded our efforts to include assisting the non-veteran population and the issues they face, including homelessness, drug and/or alcohol addiction and job skill/readiness development.

UVBH places each person or family that comes to us in the home and program that best supports their needs. Along with a safe and structured living environment we provide our residents with a host of supportive services, including Case Management, transportation for medical visits and appointments, education and job placement programs and services as well as coordination of all mental and emotional counseling. We also connect our residents with entitlements.

Of our 23 housing locations, 9 homes are for veterans only, one of which is dedicated to female veterans and one of which is dedicated to Frail & Elderly. Our non-veteran housing includes 2 Congregate Emergency Shelters for homeless families and one home for non-veteran females in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Beyond those, we support 4 homes that house both veteran and non-veteran males and 8 apartments which serve as permanent residences to both populations.

Our efforts reach beyond those that reside with us. We assist Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn returning veterans and their families through a job assistance and placement program called Military and Family Assistance Project. In addition we assist those in our community who are in need by providing vouchers they can use in our Thrift Store and Food Pantry, which are both located at our headquarters.

Within UVBH a community spirit among residents and staff is established. Many of our staff are former residents. Every aspect of life is given attention and residents are provided every opportunity to develop the necessary coping skills for successful return to independent living. With an 85% success rate and an extremely low rated of recidivism, UVBH offers all who come to us an excellent chance of overcoming the dire circumstances which brought them in.

Military Mom Talk Radio welcomes author Janet Rebhan, Brenda Garth of Semper Fi Sisters, and Danny Dubose of Visalus, April 1, 2013 at 2 pm eastern, 5 pm pacific.

Janet Rebhan was born and raised in a west Texas oil and military town, where she also volunteered one summer at the local Veterans Administration hospital. When she was sixteen, her family moved to Los Angeles, where she studied creative writing at UCLA and Moorpark College. She currently resides in Agoura Hills, California. Finding Tranquility Base is her first novel.

You can learn more about Janet Rebhan at www.janetrebhan.com

BrendaGarth is President and Co-Founder of Semper Fi Sisters, a non-profit organization serving women who stand beside and behind our men and women in the uniforms that serve our nation.  Brenda is also President of Forgotten Coast Warrior Weekend, a non-profit honoring combat injured war heroes annually in Gulf County.  Both are 100% volunteer based organizations.

An always faithful sisterhood, open to women who have a family member who has served or is serving in ALL BRANCHES of the U. S. Armed Forces. We offer support to each other and military family members as well as to individuals that are active duty or having served or are now a veteran. Our goal is to promote and provide moral support, assistance and empowerment by promoting communication, exchange of information and resources to help one another and individual military members and veterans.

Annually each October we host a Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast in Gulf Country, FL for our female members. We offer seminars that are educational in nature and support materials. Registration & donations are made by attendees and we receive public donations for shipping the "boxes of love from the home front" care/comfort packages plus purchasing items not received as a contribution to this program. In 2009 our first year, we shipped 36 boxes, in 2010 we packed over 300 boxes & 2011 over 700 and expect to exceed over 1000 boxes this year (Oct 17-21, 2012).

For more information visit www.semperfisisters.com
 

Shelly Sellers and Danny Dubose represent Body by Vi current 90 days Challenge. This program promotes:

Life: A community, building quality relationships and creating memorable experiences.
Health: A platform, combining the right products, programs and support for lasting personal transformation.

Prosperity: A path, delivering freedom and financial independence through the value we bring to others, while doing our part to give back.

Robin Body and Sandra Beck have not been paid to promote this program, nor have they received any incentives for this segment. Military Mom Talk Radio brings this program to the public for informational purposes only.

Military Mom Talk Radio is co-hosted by Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd, hosted by Toginet Radio and powered by Motherhood Incorporated. Military Mom Talk Radio supports and helps bring information to the families, moms and wives of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard and is dedicated to serving our friends and family in the Armed Service. We are proud supporters and members of the Military Writers Society of America as well as proud supporters of Operation Gratitude, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Shining Service Worldwide, Fisher House and the Girl Scouts of the USA and Boy Scouts of America.