Healing Connection Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/healing-connection A place where we can come together and learn something from each other or just may be looking for some help, giddiness or maybe some advice. We are all hear to learn from one another. This is a safe family setting. © 2026 Joey McBride 4e3abeb4-fcfb-5cbe-a42b-949b8da20191 no en Tue, 12 May 2026 00:56:55 -0500 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:57:02 -0500 http://www.heroobjective.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/HtvoWt2yhpkrFYjpbJS-ZbZVXr_ETJ10h3VIPLS4G0U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMjZk/MjNjYmQ4ZDhiYzA5/YmZmMjJmMDk5NmVm/YTBlMS5wbmc.jpg Healing Connection http://www.heroobjective.org episodic Joey McBride A place where we can come together and learn something from each other or just may be looking for some help, giddiness or maybe some advice. We are all hear to learn from one another. This is a safe family setting. A place where we can come together and learn something from each other or just may be looking for some help, giddiness or maybe some advice. healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest Joey McBride cooljoe77@heroobjective.org No No episode 46 The Power of Animal Compassion 46 46 episode 46 The Power of Animal Compassion full 68fa4973-c198-4886-bac4-6257b13f6e96 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/46 Today's episode is dedicated to exploring the incredible healing power animals can bring into our lives. 

The artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=p8rjlsTiQgKgosPXtJtaKg

]]> Today's episode is dedicated to exploring the incredible healing power animals can bring into our lives. 

The artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=p8rjlsTiQgKgosPXtJtaKg

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 11:01:27 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1677 Today's episode is dedicated to exploring the incredible healing power animals can bring into our lives. 

The artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=p8rjlsTiQgKgosPXtJtaKg

]]> Healing, Connection, Veteran, First Responder, Caregivers, Spouses, Children, Mental Health, Family, Self Help, Meditation, No Episode 45 What Your Kids need to Know 45 45 Episode 45 What Your Kids need to Know full fcad743d-07fa-4b8d-b4e9-c47d12801a86 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/45 Because a lot of adults are doing everything they can to protect, provide, and hold life together for their children. But many still carry the question:
Am I really giving my kids what they need most?
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=1UoeFTHhQgSpR_WZrnFHEg

]]> Because a lot of adults are doing everything they can to protect, provide, and hold life together for their children. But many still carry the question:
Am I really giving my kids what they need most?
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=1UoeFTHhQgSpR_WZrnFHEg

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 10:57:49 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1994 Because a lot of adults are doing everything they can to protect, provide, and hold life together for their children. But many still carry the question:
Am I really giving my kids what they need most?
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=1UoeFTHhQgSpR_WZrnFHEg

]]> Healing Connection, connection, healing, first responder, caregiver, spouse, mental health, self -help, compassion, family No Episode 44 Amplify Your Resilience: Finding Your North Star 44 44 Episode 44 Amplify Your Resilience: Finding Your North Star full 0822048b-6710-48e3-85e6-3469049f5c28 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/44 Some of you have served by holding a family together while someone you love was trying to hold themselves together.
And some of you have served quietly, faithfully, without applause, without recognition, and without a break.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=AER-hUnZSQmNnMYnURGwKA

]]> Some of you have served by holding a family together while someone you love was trying to hold themselves together.
And some of you have served quietly, faithfully, without applause, without recognition, and without a break.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=AER-hUnZSQmNnMYnURGwKA

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2632 Some of you have served by holding a family together while someone you love was trying to hold themselves together.
And some of you have served quietly, faithfully, without applause, without recognition, and without a break.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=AER-hUnZSQmNnMYnURGwKA

]]> Healing, Connection, veteran, first responder, caregiver, spouse, mental health, family, support No Episode 43 Staying Steady when Life is Moving 43 43 Episode 43 Staying Steady when Life is Moving full eef8464b-545a-425b-af49-eadbb0c8cb74 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/43 How many of you have ever been asked, ‘So… where are you from?’ and your honest answer felt more complicated than people expected?

Artist is Samuel Woods
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=gMogkYTmR6WrOUzPI7dzug

]]> How many of you have ever been asked, ‘So… where are you from?’ and your honest answer felt more complicated than people expected?

Artist is Samuel Woods
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=gMogkYTmR6WrOUzPI7dzug

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2268 How many of you have ever been asked, ‘So… where are you from?’ and your honest answer felt more complicated than people expected?

Artist is Samuel Woods
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=gMogkYTmR6WrOUzPI7dzug

]]> Healing connection, healing, connection. family, veterans, spouses, caregivers, young adult, teens, mental health No Episode 42 Part 2: Breaking Free, Tools and Strategies to Reconnect 42 42 Episode 42 Part 2: Breaking Free, Tools and Strategies to Reconnect full a0f44577-1ae9-4575-bc4f-74cc4be3ba7f https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/42 Today, we’ll explore practical tools and strategies to reconnect, rebuild support networks, and answer the question: Is isolation permanent? 
Artist of the song is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=Zh6ju9MCQPmbFg3mmNRxcQ

]]> Today, we’ll explore practical tools and strategies to reconnect, rebuild support networks, and answer the question: Is isolation permanent? 
Artist of the song is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=Zh6ju9MCQPmbFg3mmNRxcQ

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2609 Today, we’ll explore practical tools and strategies to reconnect, rebuild support networks, and answer the question: Is isolation permanent? 
Artist of the song is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3wtFVaGIHGGNoo1kvlEP59?si=Zh6ju9MCQPmbFg3mmNRxcQ

]]> Healin connection, healing, connection, veterans, first responders, spouses, caregivers, family, mental health No Episode 42 Breaking Down the Walls of Isolation 42 42 Episode 42 Breaking Down the Walls of Isolation full fa8a5ca3-9257-4b4a-ab4a-cdac15eb1535 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/42 Today we begin “Breaking the Walls of Isolation.” Over the next short time, we’ll explore what isolation looks and feels like, why it happens, and how to recognize the warning signs in ourselves and those we care about. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=dccefa65f88f4638

]]> Today we begin “Breaking the Walls of Isolation.” Over the next short time, we’ll explore what isolation looks and feels like, why it happens, and how to recognize the warning signs in ourselves and those we care about. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=dccefa65f88f4638

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1673 Today we begin “Breaking the Walls of Isolation.” Over the next short time, we’ll explore what isolation looks and feels like, why it happens, and how to recognize the warning signs in ourselves and those we care about. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=dccefa65f88f4638

]]> Healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responder, mental health, family, support No Episode 41 After the Badge come Off: leaving the Uniform behind 41 41 Episode 41 After the Badge come Off: leaving the Uniform behind full 94ad3f08-6ad4-49de-bbaf-bed5d785a340 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/41 Whether retirement was your choice, or an injury forced you out of the force, stepping away from that identity can be disorienting.
Artist is Samuel Woods. 
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=UxcwA9zoTues391pcQ1FAg

]]> Whether retirement was your choice, or an injury forced you out of the force, stepping away from that identity can be disorienting.
Artist is Samuel Woods. 
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=UxcwA9zoTues391pcQ1FAg

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:53:29 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1560 Whether retirement was your choice, or an injury forced you out of the force, stepping away from that identity can be disorienting.
Artist is Samuel Woods. 
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=UxcwA9zoTues391pcQ1FAg

]]> Healing, connection, veteran, first responder, mental health, family No Episode 40 Love Under Fire: Relationships in Crisis 40 40 Episode 40 Love Under Fire: Relationships in Crisis full e7928877-9d04-4e64-ab57-0170ac438b9c https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/40 “Love Under Fire: Relationships in Crisis.” Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, caregiver, or spouse, the intense demands of our roles can strain even the strongest bonds.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=xCR-kuKHTmuV3zJB3ixoxw

]]> “Love Under Fire: Relationships in Crisis.” Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, caregiver, or spouse, the intense demands of our roles can strain even the strongest bonds.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=xCR-kuKHTmuV3zJB3ixoxw

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1470 “Love Under Fire: Relationships in Crisis.” Whether you’re a veteran, first responder, caregiver, or spouse, the intense demands of our roles can strain even the strongest bonds.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=xCR-kuKHTmuV3zJB3ixoxw

]]> Healing, connection, veteran, first responder, caregiver, spouse, mental health, connection No Episode 39 Seen and Steady 39 39 Episode 39 Seen and Steady full 7c294296-caaf-4011-a432-8288ceff0051 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/39 Caregivers and spouses do not get enough credit, and I want to impower them as well. They have worked for it and still work at it today.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=p4Kp4W8uRfSaXLxw_8sEfg

]]> Caregivers and spouses do not get enough credit, and I want to impower them as well. They have worked for it and still work at it today.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=p4Kp4W8uRfSaXLxw_8sEfg

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1560 Caregivers and spouses do not get enough credit, and I want to impower them as well. They have worked for it and still work at it today.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=p4Kp4W8uRfSaXLxw_8sEfg

]]> healing, connection, caregiver, spouses, mental health, veteran, first responder No Episode 38 Laughing While We Heal: Staying Grounded, Growing Strong, and Keeping Moving 38 38 Episode 38 Laughing While We Heal: Staying Grounded, Growing Strong, and Keeping Moving full 1376b38d-4221-464a-acd8-5c9b1ce8d65e https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/38 This is the space where we show up as we are—whether you’re running on caffeine, grit, and stubbornness… or you’re running on fumes and a prayer.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=oBcQUrWYSxmhGnkktPFHSQ

]]> This is the space where we show up as we are—whether you’re running on caffeine, grit, and stubbornness… or you’re running on fumes and a prayer.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=oBcQUrWYSxmhGnkktPFHSQ

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:37:07 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1272 This is the space where we show up as we are—whether you’re running on caffeine, grit, and stubbornness… or you’re running on fumes and a prayer.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=oBcQUrWYSxmhGnkktPFHSQ

]]> Healing, connection, veteran, first responder, caregiver, spouse, mental health, healing,family No Episode 37 Feeling Broken is part of the Fight 37 37 Episode 37 Feeling Broken is part of the Fight full 0e8d85e1-1741-45be-8853-cc1396b6c151 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/37 If you’re listening today and you’re running on fumes… if you feel like something inside you is cracked, worn down, or straight-up broken—this episode is for you.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=QLd5nghVSWO6hfphmxH8EQ

]]> If you’re listening today and you’re running on fumes… if you feel like something inside you is cracked, worn down, or straight-up broken—this episode is for you.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=QLd5nghVSWO6hfphmxH8EQ

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1336 If you’re listening today and you’re running on fumes… if you feel like something inside you is cracked, worn down, or straight-up broken—this episode is for you.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=QLd5nghVSWO6hfphmxH8EQ

]]> Healing, connection, veteran, first responder, spouse, caregiver, mental health, hope No Episode 36 Start and End your day with a Purpose 36 36 Episode 36 Start and End your day with a Purpose full aafe4374-508b-46bf-9c3a-b4f9105e9eee https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/36 Today we’re going to explore how you can transform both ends of your day into some powerful anchors for growth.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=oSPIC3vcQ2WNBW7pe5Pkxg 

]]> Today we’re going to explore how you can transform both ends of your day into some powerful anchors for growth.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=oSPIC3vcQ2WNBW7pe5Pkxg 

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1494 Today we’re going to explore how you can transform both ends of your day into some powerful anchors for growth.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=oSPIC3vcQ2WNBW7pe5Pkxg 

]]> healing, connection, veterans, first responder, caregiver, spouses, mental health No Episode 35 Gratitude When Life hits You Hard 35 35 Episode 35 Gratitude When Life hits You Hard full b250a6d5-38c8-48f1-a609-e18f27107f51 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/35 If you came in here carrying something heavy—
if you’re running on fumes—
if you’ve been smiling for everybody else while your insides are a mess—
you’re in the right room.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=UpqOnFK6QdGV1Syl91LYeg

]]> If you came in here carrying something heavy—
if you’re running on fumes—
if you’ve been smiling for everybody else while your insides are a mess—
you’re in the right room.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=UpqOnFK6QdGV1Syl91LYeg

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1553 If you came in here carrying something heavy—
if you’re running on fumes—
if you’ve been smiling for everybody else while your insides are a mess—
you’re in the right room.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=UpqOnFK6QdGV1Syl91LYeg

]]> Healing, Connection, Veteran, First Responder. Caregiver, mental health, Military No Episode 34 It's Ok to be Yourself 34 34 Episode 34 It's Ok to be Yourself full 9db9e5a5-c400-4701-854f-07cbbc52530d https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/34 But today? We’re going to change that. Today, we’re going to practice being proud—not arrogant, not showy—just proud.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=A38aGx7YQtyo-p3CSmG59A

]]> But today? We’re going to change that. Today, we’re going to practice being proud—not arrogant, not showy—just proud.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=A38aGx7YQtyo-p3CSmG59A

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1055 But today? We’re going to change that. Today, we’re going to practice being proud—not arrogant, not showy—just proud.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=A38aGx7YQtyo-p3CSmG59A

]]> healing, connection, veterans, first responder, caregiver, spouses, mental health No Episode 33Resilient Growth 33 33 Episode 33Resilient Growth full 8ce902ab-aea6-4400-a152-bc1319227ad4 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/33 This are straight shooting, honest and upfront. I do not try and hide things from you. I give it to you straight. Not toxic positivity—earned optimism with practical steps.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=9jbd0SrvSieFIQcbalF6Qw

]]> This are straight shooting, honest and upfront. I do not try and hide things from you. I give it to you straight. Not toxic positivity—earned optimism with practical steps.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=9jbd0SrvSieFIQcbalF6Qw

]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:27:13 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 924 This are straight shooting, honest and upfront. I do not try and hide things from you. I give it to you straight. Not toxic positivity—earned optimism with practical steps.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=9jbd0SrvSieFIQcbalF6Qw

]]> healing, connection, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses No Episode 32 Part 2 Resilient Healing 32 32 Episode 32 Part 2 Resilient Healing full 3d2e7b45-feca-4030-a13d-5fad9d595df3 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/32 Resilient Healing—evidence-based tools, community supports, and faith friendly practices to help the body and mind repair.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JWK7PW3TSQ2fi2GQqOd12Q

]]> Resilient Healing—evidence-based tools, community supports, and faith friendly practices to help the body and mind repair.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JWK7PW3TSQ2fi2GQqOd12Q

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:26:09 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1196 Resilient Healing—evidence-based tools, community supports, and faith friendly practices to help the body and mind repair.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JWK7PW3TSQ2fi2GQqOd12Q

]]> Healing connection, healing, connection, veteran, first responder, caregiver, spouse No Episode 31 Resilient Heart 31 31 Episode 31 Resilient Heart full 396978d6-0b3a-4fe0-8755-731edccdbe55 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/31 Today we begin our three-part Resilient Series starting with Resilient Heart—how to steady emotions, honor loss, and keep love alive without burning out. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=Iv7njCxATB6EhsfNk8AZ1w

]]> Today we begin our three-part Resilient Series starting with Resilient Heart—how to steady emotions, honor loss, and keep love alive without burning out. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=Iv7njCxATB6EhsfNk8AZ1w

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:36:19 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1413 Today we begin our three-part Resilient Series starting with Resilient Heart—how to steady emotions, honor loss, and keep love alive without burning out. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=Iv7njCxATB6EhsfNk8AZ1w

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 30 You’ve Survived 100% of Your Hardest Days 30 30 Episode 30 You’ve Survived 100% of Your Hardest Days full 73f4b0b4-f35f-4aa2-adf8-3468f1e75106 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/30 So today’s episode is episode is titled: ‘You’ve Survived 100% of Your Hardest Days.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JBTvtHTtQLKeA35_DFMJmQ

]]> So today’s episode is episode is titled: ‘You’ve Survived 100% of Your Hardest Days.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JBTvtHTtQLKeA35_DFMJmQ

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 22:55:13 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 984 So today’s episode is episode is titled: ‘You’ve Survived 100% of Your Hardest Days.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JBTvtHTtQLKeA35_DFMJmQ

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 29 After the Lights go Down 29 29 Episode 29 After the Lights go Down full 62d9bb3e-e778-4690-9283-5ada43df22c7 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/29 It’s bright lights and darker feelings.
It’s family, food, memories, and pressure.
It’s joy…and the strange emotional hangover afterward.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JC-BC5v9Q0OaGrx1r1MQhQ

]]> It’s bright lights and darker feelings.
It’s family, food, memories, and pressure.
It’s joy…and the strange emotional hangover afterward.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JC-BC5v9Q0OaGrx1r1MQhQ

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:43:51 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1050 It’s bright lights and darker feelings.
It’s family, food, memories, and pressure.
It’s joy…and the strange emotional hangover afterward.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=JC-BC5v9Q0OaGrx1r1MQhQ

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 28 The Christmas Call, Showing up with Love 28 28 Episode 28 The Christmas Call, Showing up with Love full 4fd18ca4-18f0-4e2b-ad5e-757c0ad3af23 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/28 So, if you walked in feeling joyful, awesome.
If you walked in feeling numb, that’s real too.
If you walked in feeling “I’m okay… I’m just one weird comment away from losing it,” welcome to the club—grab a chair.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=eH6nOLZSRl-q7UPkgjy41Q

]]> So, if you walked in feeling joyful, awesome.
If you walked in feeling numb, that’s real too.
If you walked in feeling “I’m okay… I’m just one weird comment away from losing it,” welcome to the club—grab a chair.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=eH6nOLZSRl-q7UPkgjy41Q

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1294 So, if you walked in feeling joyful, awesome.
If you walked in feeling numb, that’s real too.
If you walked in feeling “I’m okay… I’m just one weird comment away from losing it,” welcome to the club—grab a chair.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=eH6nOLZSRl-q7UPkgjy41Q

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 27 Rapid Fire Wins 27 27 Episode 27 Rapid Fire Wins full cdc3c247-af47-4144-bbaf-e1cb7f6583e0 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/27 Fast-paced, fun, energizing episode focused on micro-solutions for everyday stressors. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=MP4D01AaT36_MdH1WIhvOA

]]> Fast-paced, fun, energizing episode focused on micro-solutions for everyday stressors. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=MP4D01AaT36_MdH1WIhvOA

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1129 Fast-paced, fun, energizing episode focused on micro-solutions for everyday stressors. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=MP4D01AaT36_MdH1WIhvOA

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 26 Letter to Future Self 25 25 Episode 26 Letter to Future Self full e0c960f0-41ce-4380-8482-5915431d430a https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/25 We’re going to write a letter to our future selves.
Artis is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=7cMORGrJQM-IBDhP3Oj54g

]]> We’re going to write a letter to our future selves.
Artis is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=7cMORGrJQM-IBDhP3Oj54g

]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:29:23 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1753 We’re going to write a letter to our future selves.
Artis is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=7cMORGrJQM-IBDhP3Oj54g

]]> Healing Connection, Healing, Connection, Self Help, Veterans, First Responders, Caregiver, Spouses No Episode 25 Making It Through the Holidays & New Year Family, Stress, and Finding Your Own Peace 25 25 Episode 25 Making It Through the Holidays & New Year Family, Stress, and Finding Your Own Peace full 286b5d95-906a-4fb7-b19b-6b0688df8063 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/25 Today we’re talking about something that can bring out the best and the worst in us:
The holidays.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=VFzm4i6bSIiFLyr0JJfnXQ

]]> Today we’re talking about something that can bring out the best and the worst in us:
The holidays.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=VFzm4i6bSIiFLyr0JJfnXQ

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1950 Today we’re talking about something that can bring out the best and the worst in us:
The holidays.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=VFzm4i6bSIiFLyr0JJfnXQ

]]> Healing Connection, Healing, Connection, Veterans, First responder, Spouses, Caregiver No Episode 24 “What If?” ... Magic Episode | Nov 24, 2025 24 24 Episode 24 “What If?” ... Magic Episode | Nov 24, 2025 full 87856856-12d4-4dfd-b8bd-186c9e75004a https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/24 Today we’re doing something a little different, a little looser—and a lot more fun. This episode is called: What If?’ Improv.

Artist who is singing is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=HYhicLU-SgWOOyOwLeaNMg 

]]> Today we’re doing something a little different, a little looser—and a lot more fun. This episode is called: What If?’ Improv.

Artist who is singing is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=HYhicLU-SgWOOyOwLeaNMg 

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:13:05 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1095 Today we’re doing something a little different, a little looser—and a lot more fun. This episode is called: What If?’ Improv.

Artist who is singing is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=HYhicLU-SgWOOyOwLeaNMg 

]]> Healing Connection, Healing, Veterans, First Responder, caregiver, spouse No Episode 23 Gratitude in Action – Cultivating Joy Through Everyday Thankfulness 23 23 Episode 23 Gratitude in Action – Cultivating Joy Through Everyday Thankfulness full 87a14b83-4231-4060-a239-2a8bab9277c4 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/23 Today we’re diving into a superpower you already possess gratitude.
Artis is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=iHnxDj7iT7-nG1FyjIplCg

]]> Today we’re diving into a superpower you already possess gratitude.
Artis is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=iHnxDj7iT7-nG1FyjIplCg

]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1671 Today we’re diving into a superpower you already possess gratitude.
Artis is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/album/5j4s1qvRN4gWTeGUqLcVvt?si=iHnxDj7iT7-nG1FyjIplCg

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Overcoming Fear & Doubt: A 7-Day Plan 22 22 Overcoming Fear & Doubt: A 7-Day Plan full 849a7c64-c48f-4ea5-a599-a53305d53fca https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/22 Today we’re unpacking two companions, most of us would rather avoid—fear and doubt. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=aef14bb2eeb94c0b

]]> Today we’re unpacking two companions, most of us would rather avoid—fear and doubt. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=aef14bb2eeb94c0b

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1805 Today we’re unpacking two companions, most of us would rather avoid—fear and doubt. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=aef14bb2eeb94c0b

]]> Healing, connection, Healing connection No Finding True Rest: A G... | Oct 12, 2025 001 20 20 Finding True Rest: A G... | Oct 12, 2025 001 full 90c5808b-c727-4723-842c-06a46eecd995 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/20 Today we’re unpacking eight powerful forms of rest—beyond just sleep—that recharge our bodies, minds, and spirits. Whether you’re wrestling with PTSD, anxiety, or simply the grind of everyday life, learning these rest types can help you find calm, clarity, and resilience.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=0c4f1d27b79b4dff

]]> Today we’re unpacking eight powerful forms of rest—beyond just sleep—that recharge our bodies, minds, and spirits. Whether you’re wrestling with PTSD, anxiety, or simply the grind of everyday life, learning these rest types can help you find calm, clarity, and resilience.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=0c4f1d27b79b4dff

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0600 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2461 Today we’re unpacking eight powerful forms of rest—beyond just sleep—that recharge our bodies, minds, and spirits. Whether you’re wrestling with PTSD, anxiety, or simply the grind of everyday life, learning these rest types can help you find calm, clarity, and resilience.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=0c4f1d27b79b4dff

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 19 Joyful Resilience: Playful Tools to Boost Your Mood 19 19 Episode 19 Joyful Resilience: Playful Tools to Boost Your Mood full 07322d8a-964b-4b40-aba9-fe45fb915bbc https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/19 Today, we’re tossing stress out the window and inviting joy back in with some playful, goofy, and surprisingly powerful tools. No couches required—just your willingness to play alone!

The artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=622191dd0d3e4d3a

]]> Today, we’re tossing stress out the window and inviting joy back in with some playful, goofy, and surprisingly powerful tools. No couches required—just your willingness to play alone!

The artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=622191dd0d3e4d3a

]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1603 Today, we’re tossing stress out the window and inviting joy back in with some playful, goofy, and surprisingly powerful tools. No couches required—just your willingness to play alone!

The artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=622191dd0d3e4d3a

]]> healing, connection, healing tools for warriors Midwest No Episode 18 Finding Your Bearings: Tools for when You feel Lost and Overwhelmed 18 18 Episode 18 Finding Your Bearings: Tools for when You feel Lost and Overwhelmed full 941d0a0a-9934-4a7d-9b9a-9786da81ff92 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/18 Have you ever reached a point where you just don’t know which way is up or down—when every decision feels heavy, and stress clouds your mind? Today, we’re going to explore practical tools to ground you, guide you through confusion, and help you find clarity—even in your toughest moments.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=db029c37f9404ec5

]]> Have you ever reached a point where you just don’t know which way is up or down—when every decision feels heavy, and stress clouds your mind? Today, we’re going to explore practical tools to ground you, guide you through confusion, and help you find clarity—even in your toughest moments.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=db029c37f9404ec5

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2856 Have you ever reached a point where you just don’t know which way is up or down—when every decision feels heavy, and stress clouds your mind? Today, we’re going to explore practical tools to ground you, guide you through confusion, and help you find clarity—even in your toughest moments.
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=db029c37f9404ec5

]]> Healing Connection No Navigating the Holiday... | Oct 18, 2025 001 21 21 Navigating the Holiday... | Oct 18, 2025 001 full 97c549c8-e940-42ab-8a88-74f2533f0957 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/21 The holidays can be beautiful—and brutal. If you’re grieving a fallen buddy, a loved one, or a friend, this season can feel like walking through a decorated minefield. Today, we’ll talk about honest ways to carry grief and still make room for light. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=0daa48f232154a40

]]> The holidays can be beautiful—and brutal. If you’re grieving a fallen buddy, a loved one, or a friend, this season can feel like walking through a decorated minefield. Today, we’ll talk about honest ways to carry grief and still make room for light. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=0daa48f232154a40

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2168 The holidays can be beautiful—and brutal. If you’re grieving a fallen buddy, a loved one, or a friend, this season can feel like walking through a decorated minefield. Today, we’ll talk about honest ways to carry grief and still make room for light. 
Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=0daa48f232154a40

]]> Holiday, Loss Loved one, Healing Connection No Episode 17 Spirituality and Personal Growth: Finding Your Way Back 17 17 Episode 17 Spirituality and Personal Growth: Finding Your Way Back full d4bd490c-ebd4-4592-8478-b86fb47d4b3f https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/17 Today we’re talking about spirituality and personal growth—in a way that’s gentle, honest, and yours. We’ll touch on religion without getting pushy, and we’ll focus on simple practices you can do on your own. 
The artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=7b9027e3f83e469e 

]]> Today we’re talking about spirituality and personal growth—in a way that’s gentle, honest, and yours. We’ll touch on religion without getting pushy, and we’ll focus on simple practices you can do on your own. 
The artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=7b9027e3f83e469e 

]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1503 Today we’re talking about spirituality and personal growth—in a way that’s gentle, honest, and yours. We’ll touch on religion without getting pushy, and we’ll focus on simple practices you can do on your own. 
The artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=7b9027e3f83e469e 

]]> Healing Connections. Healing Tools for Warriors Midwest No Episode 16 Recognizing Isolation, Coping and Overcoming 16 16 Episode 16 Recognizing Isolation, Coping and Overcoming full e5ad8a2f-9ac8-4eaa-ac29-33e1ab2373bd https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/16 In this episode, we’ll discuss the signs that you might be isolating too much, share practical tools you can use when those feelings start to creep in, and talk about actionable steps you can take to prevent isolation from taking over your life. 
Artist of the song is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=2284e9bb5d024cb1

]]> In this episode, we’ll discuss the signs that you might be isolating too much, share practical tools you can use when those feelings start to creep in, and talk about actionable steps you can take to prevent isolation from taking over your life. 
Artist of the song is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=2284e9bb5d024cb1

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1709 In this episode, we’ll discuss the signs that you might be isolating too much, share practical tools you can use when those feelings start to creep in, and talk about actionable steps you can take to prevent isolation from taking over your life. 
Artist of the song is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=2284e9bb5d024cb1

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