The Strategic Veteran
Adam Peters
Justin Williams
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Welcome to The Strategic Veteran, a raw and unfiltered journey into military transition. Host Adam Peters challenges the status quo by sharing authentic stories of veterans navigating life after service while advocating for real systemic change in how our military prepares service members for civilian life.
Each episode dives deep into the human transition experience - from the struggles that many face but few discuss to the transformative moments that shape new paths forward. Through honest conversations with fellow veterans, Adam explores the challenges of identity, purpose, and belonging that come with hanging up the uniform.
More than just a podcast, The Strategic Veteran is a movement. It's about proving that meaningful change is possible, even in systems others claim can't be changed. Whether you're a veteran seeking connection, a service member preparing for transition, or someone passionate about supporting our military community, these stories will inspire, challenge, and empower you to be part of the solution.
Join us as we work to bridge the gap between military and civilian life, one story at a time.
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- Justin Williams · 1 sa 3 dkJustin Williams spent 20 years and 26 days in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Master Sergeant, including a decade as a K-9 handler. He retired in August 2024 and…
- Lyubim Kogan · 57 dkSome people talk about helping veterans. Others dedicate their lives to it. In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Lyubim Kogan, the founder of…
- Rachel Spekman · 41 dkWhat happens when the life you worked so hard to build suddenly stops making sense? In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Rachel Speckman to talk…
- Susan Aimes · 1 sa 1 dkWhat does it mean to become a Gold Star family? In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Susan Aimes, a Gold Star mother whose son gave his life in…
- JJ Hardy · 1 sa 1 dkWhat actually makes someone a leader? In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Army veteran JJ Hardy to talk about the leadership lessons that only…
- Anthony Potter · 1 sa 0 dkWhat happens when the Army sends you home before you're ready? In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, Adam Peters sits down with Army veteran Anthony Potter to talk about the…
- Athena Ives · 1 sa 3 dkAthena Ives' journey is one of incredible resilience, transformation, and a fierce dedication to making a difference. From a childhood in a cult to serving as a Marine Corps…
- William Holsten · 47 dkIn this empowering conversation on The Strategic Veteran, host Adam Peters welcomes William Holston, a leading expert in Business Mistake Prevention. William draws upon his…
- Joshua Palassis · 1 sa 0 dkIn this episode, Joshua Palassis shares what it feels like when your entire plan collapses overnight. After failing aircrew selection, Joshua lost his military path, his income…
- Peter Pollock · 1 sa 7 dkIn this episode, Peter Pollock, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, shares what really happens after a senior officer retires and the structure disappears. After 24 years of…
- Rand Timmerman · 1 sa 0 dkIn this episode, Rand Timmerman, a Vietnam War Marine, former mustang officer, JAG attorney, and lifelong alcoholic in recovery, shares one of the most honest stories ever told…
- Kenneth Webb · 1 sa 2 dkIn this episode, Kenneth Webb shares what happens when a 33-year Army career, a second career at American Airlines, and every familiar identity finally fall away. After retiring…
- Cory Brown · 58 dkIn this episode, Cory Brown opens up about losing a brother-in-arms to suicide and how that loss forced him to confront everything the uniform never prepared him for. After 16…
- Ron Beckner · 48 dkIn this episode, Ron Beckner shares how a career spanning the Navy, Coast Guard, Naval Reserves, and union pipe trades shaped his understanding of discipline, leadership, and…
- Tommy Kilpatrick · 51 dkIn this episode, Tommy Kilpatrick shares how he deliberately burned his life to the ground. After decades of marriage, running medical clinics, and building financial stability…
- Russell Torgerson · 1 sa 8 dkIn this episode, Russ Torgerson shares how a 31-year Coast Guard career as a rescue swimmer and pilot shaped his identity, and how losing that identity nearly destroyed him after…
- Robert Novotny · 59 dkIn this episode, Robert Novotny shares how he went from a Marine navigating loss, NJP, and suicide inside the ranks to building a life of purpose through financial planning and…
- Kenny Dupar · 1 sa 3 dkAfter 30 years in the Army, Kenny Dupar learned the hard way that transition isn’t about resumes or programs. It’s about identity. In this episode, Kenny breaks down combat…
- Rex Enriquez · 1 sa 1 dkAfter eighteen years in Air Force intelligence, Rex Enriquez faced the hardest mission of his life — rebuilding after the military. From divorce to a near-death heart attack, his…
- Tom Sauer · 1 sa 5 dkNavy EOD officer turned addiction-treatment founder, Tom Sauer has seen both sides of the fight. After losing his father to addiction, he spent years defusing bombs overseas…
