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 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:46:17 -0500 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:47:15 -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, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, mental health, self-help, self-connection, self-comforting, Joey McBride cooljoe77@heroobjective.org No No Episode 59 You Can't Heal what You Keep 1 1 59 59 Episode 59 You Can't Heal what You Keep full b3e72bb1-cd49-41a1-9e9b-c526235f3f5f https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/59 Many people are not truly okay.
They have simply learned to act like they are.
They know how to smile.
They know how to stay useful.
They know how to get the job done.
They know how to say, “I’m good.”

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/01cVOwJ8LejG7SDFZeeNzK?si=92e1b2004b874b86

]]> Many people are not truly okay.
They have simply learned to act like they are.
They know how to smile.
They know how to stay useful.
They know how to get the job done.
They know how to say, “I’m good.”

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/01cVOwJ8LejG7SDFZeeNzK?si=92e1b2004b874b86

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1477 Many people are not truly okay.
They have simply learned to act like they are.
They know how to smile.
They know how to stay useful.
They know how to get the job done.
They know how to say, “I’m good.”

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/01cVOwJ8LejG7SDFZeeNzK?si=92e1b2004b874b86

]]> Healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responders, caregiver, spouses, children, mental health, self-help, self-healing, coping, self-coping No Episode 58 What's in Your Rucksack 1 1 58 58 Episode 58 What's in Your Rucksack full f070dd3a-452f-4c7a-b3ea-e67f39d82010 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/58 But a lot of the heaviest things people carry are invisible. Guilt. Grief. Anger. Shame. Fear. Disappointment. Silence. Old memories. Regret. Pressure. The feeling that everybody needs something from you. The feeling that there is never space for you to breathe.

That is the rucksack I want to talk about today.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5bpekO3r3G9NeRXDoPMD4O?si=f0e7a8be67394d49

]]> But a lot of the heaviest things people carry are invisible. Guilt. Grief. Anger. Shame. Fear. Disappointment. Silence. Old memories. Regret. Pressure. The feeling that everybody needs something from you. The feeling that there is never space for you to breathe.

That is the rucksack I want to talk about today.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5bpekO3r3G9NeRXDoPMD4O?si=f0e7a8be67394d49

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1394 But a lot of the heaviest things people carry are invisible. Guilt. Grief. Anger. Shame. Fear. Disappointment. Silence. Old memories. Regret. Pressure. The feeling that everybody needs something from you. The feeling that there is never space for you to breathe.

That is the rucksack I want to talk about today.

Artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/5bpekO3r3G9NeRXDoPMD4O?si=f0e7a8be67394d49

]]> healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, self-help, self-coping, military, mental health, comfort No Episode 57 Hold the Line 1 1 57 57 Episode 57 Hold the Line full e648eae4-0536-44e1-b2cd-572956784243 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/57 And this one is for the people who are tired. For the people who are overwhelmed. For the people who feel like they’ve been carrying too much for too long. For the people who feel like life has been hitting from every direction, but they still get up, still show up, still put one foot in front of the other.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wjRhBVnWjaExAm4p4hei5?si=04163165c2574012

]]> And this one is for the people who are tired. For the people who are overwhelmed. For the people who feel like they’ve been carrying too much for too long. For the people who feel like life has been hitting from every direction, but they still get up, still show up, still put one foot in front of the other.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wjRhBVnWjaExAm4p4hei5?si=04163165c2574012

]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1122 And this one is for the people who are tired. For the people who are overwhelmed. For the people who feel like they’ve been carrying too much for too long. For the people who feel like life has been hitting from every direction, but they still get up, still show up, still put one foot in front of the other.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wjRhBVnWjaExAm4p4hei5?si=04163165c2574012

]]> healing, connection, healing connection, veterns, first responder, caregiver, spouses, self-help, self- coping, mental health, family, military No Episode 56 When Rest feels Unsafe 1 1 56 56 Episode 56 When Rest feels Unsafe full bdaec2ae-7a64-4a22-85a4-c2b693acba5e https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/56 And when your body, your mind, and your emotions get used to pressure, chaos, urgency, hyper-awareness, high alert, and always being ready, then rest can start to feel unfamiliar.

And what feels unfamiliar can start to feel unsafe.

That is what we are talking about today.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qz4dDeQvlAvdWyZ9aeZTy?si=666bc1f07dd041f8

]]> And when your body, your mind, and your emotions get used to pressure, chaos, urgency, hyper-awareness, high alert, and always being ready, then rest can start to feel unfamiliar.

And what feels unfamiliar can start to feel unsafe.

That is what we are talking about today.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qz4dDeQvlAvdWyZ9aeZTy?si=666bc1f07dd041f8

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1989 And when your body, your mind, and your emotions get used to pressure, chaos, urgency, hyper-awareness, high alert, and always being ready, then rest can start to feel unfamiliar.

And what feels unfamiliar can start to feel unsafe.

That is what we are talking about today.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qz4dDeQvlAvdWyZ9aeZTy?si=666bc1f07dd041f8

]]> Healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, mental health, self-cooping, self-healing, family, self-help No Episode 55 Come Home to Yourself 1 1 55 55 Episode 55 Come Home to Yourself full 0eb338d3-91ac-4d79-af96-f07cf32350b1 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/55 Today’s episode is called Come Home to Yourself.

And this one is for the people who are physically present, but emotionally far away.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qz4dDeQvlAvdWyZ9aeZTy?si=ccac8cf8a87e45c6

]]> Today’s episode is called Come Home to Yourself.

And this one is for the people who are physically present, but emotionally far away.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qz4dDeQvlAvdWyZ9aeZTy?si=ccac8cf8a87e45c6

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2601 Today’s episode is called Come Home to Yourself.

And this one is for the people who are physically present, but emotionally far away.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/2qz4dDeQvlAvdWyZ9aeZTy?si=ccac8cf8a87e45c6

]]> Healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, military children, mental health, self-coping, self-mental health, healing No Episode 54 No Shame in Restarting Over 1 1 54 54 Episode 54 No Shame in Restarting Over full 0c9c649e-2edb-48dd-8b58-91f6caa61dc1 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/54 This one is for the people who feel like they are messed up. The people who had a bad day, a bad week, a setback, a relapse, a blow-up, a shutdown, or a moment they are not proud of.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/01cVOwJ8LejG7SDFZeeNzK?si=30b0d9aa87ea489f

]]> This one is for the people who feel like they are messed up. The people who had a bad day, a bad week, a setback, a relapse, a blow-up, a shutdown, or a moment they are not proud of.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/01cVOwJ8LejG7SDFZeeNzK?si=30b0d9aa87ea489f

]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1511 This one is for the people who feel like they are messed up. The people who had a bad day, a bad week, a setback, a relapse, a blow-up, a shutdown, or a moment they are not proud of.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/01cVOwJ8LejG7SDFZeeNzK?si=30b0d9aa87ea489f

]]> healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, children, mental health, self-coping, self-mental health, family No Episode 53 After the Fireworks 1 1 53 53 Episode 53 After the Fireworks full 97e056bf-23c3-46e7-b83e-9f8b132059db https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/53 Today I want to talk about something that a lot of people don’t always think about: how to recover after the 4th of July.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wjRhBVnWjaExAm4p4hei5?si=956b287b30eb41a1

]]> Today I want to talk about something that a lot of people don’t always think about: how to recover after the 4th of July.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wjRhBVnWjaExAm4p4hei5?si=956b287b30eb41a1

]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 2002 Today I want to talk about something that a lot of people don’t always think about: how to recover after the 4th of July.

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/1wjRhBVnWjaExAm4p4hei5?si=956b287b30eb41a1

]]> healing, connection, healing connection, veteran, first responder, caregiver, spouse, self-help, mental health, self-calming, calming, No Episode 52 Tools for Panic and Overloads 1 1 52 52 Episode 52 Tools for Panic and Overloads full 712df130-50c9-47d9-9791-0c5b6fa6bdf4 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/52 Today’s episode is for anyone who knows what it feels like when your body hits that moment of panic or overload—when your heart is racing, your thoughts are loud, and everything inside you is saying, “I need out.”

Artis is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=e6952bd30cca4663

]]> Today’s episode is for anyone who knows what it feels like when your body hits that moment of panic or overload—when your heart is racing, your thoughts are loud, and everything inside you is saying, “I need out.”

Artis is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=e6952bd30cca4663

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1290 Today’s episode is for anyone who knows what it feels like when your body hits that moment of panic or overload—when your heart is racing, your thoughts are loud, and everything inside you is saying, “I need out.”

Artis is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=e6952bd30cca4663

]]> Healing, Connection, healing connection, mental health, spouses, caregivers, family, self help, self confidence No Episode 51 Choosing Joy without Feeling Guilty 1 1 51 51 Episode 51 Choosing Joy without Feeling Guilty full e1c8b273-38fb-423c-9e04-9ada21787b71 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/51 Today we are talking about something that sounds simple, but for many of us, it can actually feel complicated.

Song writer is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=273d9c1d84624c00

]]> Today we are talking about something that sounds simple, but for many of us, it can actually feel complicated.

Song writer is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=273d9c1d84624c00

]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:53:20 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1438 Today we are talking about something that sounds simple, but for many of us, it can actually feel complicated.

Song writer is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=273d9c1d84624c00

]]> Healing, Connection, Veteran, First Responder, Caregiver, spouse, Mental Health, Self Help, Family support No Episode 50 The Reset Button 1 1 50 50 Episode 50 The Reset Button full 940defec-3657-4799-afde-e07e60327825 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/50 Today we’re talking about “The Reset Button: What to Do When Life Goes Sideways.”

Artist singing is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=9a49f7c96b414611

]]> Today we’re talking about “The Reset Button: What to Do When Life Goes Sideways.”

Artist singing is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=9a49f7c96b414611

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1810 Today we’re talking about “The Reset Button: What to Do When Life Goes Sideways.”

Artist singing is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=9a49f7c96b414611

]]> healing, connection, healing connection, veteran, first responder, caregiver, spouse, self-help, self-healing, mental health support No Episode 49 Anger is a Bodyguard 1 1 49 49 Episode 49 Anger is a Bodyguard full 62c40e04-9aaf-48fb-b365-e67e147fbbf1 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/49 Today we’re talking about something that hits a lot of us—anger. Not the “I’m mildly annoyed” kind. I’m talking about that anger that shows up fast, feels hot, and sometimes leaves you wondering later, “Where did that even come from?”

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=aa23d24678254b6a

]]> Today we’re talking about something that hits a lot of us—anger. Not the “I’m mildly annoyed” kind. I’m talking about that anger that shows up fast, feels hot, and sometimes leaves you wondering later, “Where did that even come from?”

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=aa23d24678254b6a

]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1349 Today we’re talking about something that hits a lot of us—anger. Not the “I’m mildly annoyed” kind. I’m talking about that anger that shows up fast, feels hot, and sometimes leaves you wondering later, “Where did that even come from?”

Artist is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=aa23d24678254b6a

]]> healing, connection, healing connection, veterans, first responders, spouse, caregivers, mental health, self help, calming, No Episode 48 Triggers Doesn't Mean Weak: Help Prepare, Recover and Reduce Shame 1 1 48 48 Episode 48 Triggers Doesn't Mean Weak: Help Prepare, Recover and Reduce Shame full 7bb4f490-7e0b-458c-a55f-7a52c8b2f039 https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2513970.rss Today we’re talking about triggers—those moments when something small on the outside hits something big on the inside. A sound, a smell, a tone of voice, a crowd, a certain time of year… and suddenly your body reacts like you’re back in it.

Artist for the song is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=df8cb70277c74dc9

]]> Today we’re talking about triggers—those moments when something small on the outside hits something big on the inside. A sound, a smell, a tone of voice, a crowd, a certain time of year… and suddenly your body reacts like you’re back in it.

Artist for the song is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=df8cb70277c74dc9

]]> Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 1363 Today we’re talking about triggers—those moments when something small on the outside hits something big on the inside. A sound, a smell, a tone of voice, a crowd, a certain time of year… and suddenly your body reacts like you’re back in it.

Artist for the song is Samuel Woods.

https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=df8cb70277c74dc9

]]> Healing Connection, Veterans, First Responders, Caregivers, Spouses, Mental Health, Family, Self Help, Togetherness No Episode 47 1 1 47 47 Episode 47 full 321e3f2a-2a49-4651-9409-2e7d8d59d187 https://HealingToolsforWarriorsMidwest.org/s1/47 I want to get straight to the point. A whole lot of strong people are suffering in silence.
They are dependable. They show up. They handle things. They carry people. They lead. They work. They protect. They provide. They keep the wheels turning.
And because they are so used to being the strong one, people assume they are okay. Sometimes they assume that too.
The artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=40091654e7f842b3

]]> I want to get straight to the point. A whole lot of strong people are suffering in silence.
They are dependable. They show up. They handle things. They carry people. They lead. They work. They protect. They provide. They keep the wheels turning.
And because they are so used to being the strong one, people assume they are okay. Sometimes they assume that too.
The artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=40091654e7f842b3

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Joey McBride Joey McBride 946 I want to get straight to the point. A whole lot of strong people are suffering in silence.
They are dependable. They show up. They handle things. They carry people. They lead. They work. They protect. They provide. They keep the wheels turning.
And because they are so used to being the strong one, people assume they are okay. Sometimes they assume that too.
The artist is Samuel Woods.
https://open.spotify.com/track/0xX5HgkUmFUTh0gCQKex2E?si=40091654e7f842b3

]]> Healing, connection, family, veterans, first responder, caregiver, spouse, children, self help, veteran family No episode 46 The Power of Animal Compassion 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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 1 1 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, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, mental health, self-help, self-connection, self-comforting, No Episode 30 You’ve Survived 100% of Your Hardest Days 1 1 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, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, mental health, self-help, self-connection, self-comforting, No Episode 29 After the Lights go Down 1 1 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, veterans, first responders, caregivers, spouses, mental health, self-help, self-connection, self-comforting, No