🎙️ VET S.O.S. Podcast: Matt Watkins & Operation Headshot

In this episode, we talk with Matt Watkins, Marine veteran and founder of Operation Headshot, about his transition from active duty, career setbacks, and how he is now empowering veterans and military spouses through professional branding, headshots, and networking.

Key Takeaways:
✅ The emotional and financial struggles of transitioning from active duty
✅ How a $48K job offer changed his career trajectory
✅ The power of networking & personal branding
✅ Why professional headshots matter for job seekers
✅ How Operation Headshot provides free photography training for veterans & spouses

💡 Connect with Matt Watkins & Operation Headshot:
🔗 Website: OperationHeadshot.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Matt Watkins
📧 Email: Matt@OperationHeadshot.com

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🎙️ VET S.O.S. Podcast – Featuring Gavin Naples, Tunnels to Towers Foundation 🎙️

In this episode, we’re joined by Gavin Naples, Vice President for Homeless Veteran Programs at the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, to discuss their groundbreaking work in permanent supportive housing, veterans' villages, and national case management.

Since 2023, the foundation has provided housing and services to over 10,000 veterans and 5,000 children, with plans to develop 1,500 housing units across 15 major cities. Learn how they’re making rapid, community-driven impact to end veteran homelessness while also supporting first responders and their families.

🔹 Key Takeaways:
✅ How Tunnels to Towers is changing the landscape of veteran housing
✅ The growth of veterans’ villages and nationwide case management
✅ Why financial literacy and employment support are critical for veterans
✅ Upcoming projects in major U.S. cities
✅ How YOU can support their mission and get involved

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🌐 Tunnels to Towers Foundation – t2t.org
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Welcome to another powerful episode of VET S.O.S.! Today, we sit down with Jonathan Sheridan, a former EOD tech in the U.S. Air Force and the host of the Normalized PTSD podcast. Jonathan shares his deeply personal journey with PTSD, mental health struggles, and the coping mechanisms that have helped him reclaim his life.
From his difficult transition out of the military to exploring therapy, meditation, psychedelics, and other healing methods, Jonathan dives into the importance of normalizing conversations about PTSD and breaking the stigma around mental health, especially in the veteran and first responder communities.
This is an episode you don’t want to miss, filled with actionable advice, personal stories, and valuable insights that can help veterans, first responders, and anyone struggling with trauma. If you or someone you know is dealing with PTSD or mental health challenges, this episode is for you.
💡 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ Jonathan’s tough transition from the military and its challenges
✅ The stigma surrounding PTSD in the military and first responder communities
✅ Effective therapy and coping mechanisms for trauma recovery
✅ How avoiding mental health struggles can lead to destructive behaviors
✅ The power of self-improvement and resilience
✅ The importance of seeking help and breaking the cycle of avoidance
✅ How the Normalized PTSD podcast is helping veterans and first responders
✅ Resources for veterans struggling with PTSD and suicide prevention
🚨 If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7: Dial 988, then Press 1. You are NOT alone! 🚨
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🌐 Website: www.normalizePTSD.com
📷 Instagram: @normalizePTSD
📧 Email: normalizePTSD@gmail.com
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