So There I Was...

A place where military veterans can come together and share stories of their careers. In hopes of continuing the connection, bond and brotherhood and prevent further veteran suicide.

So There I Was... is a comedy podcast hosted by Womack Career Coaching & Consulting, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Womack Career Coaching & Consulting hosts So There I Was..., a comedy show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode 47: Jaime Martinez – What Do You Do With the Gift of Life? A Story of Service, Cancer, and Resilience

  Jun 2, 20261h 6mS0

  <p>Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Martinez has lived enough experiences for several lifetimes.</p> <p>A first-generation Peruvian-American, Jaime enlisted as an infantryman, served in the 82nd Airborne Division, fought in Panama and the Gulf War, earned a direct commission, served at the Pentagon and White House, deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, commanded at every level, and ultimately took battalion command while battling two aggressive cancers. </p> <p>But this conversation goes far beyond military service.</p> <p>Jaime shares the realities of transitioning from enlisted soldier to officer, the leadership lessons he learned from elite NCOs, and the...

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  Episode 46: Kelley Jensen &#8211; TMS, Autism, and PTSD Recovery

  May 11, 20261h 14m

  In this episode of So There I Was, Travis sits down with Kelley Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer of Brain Performance Technologies, to explore the growing use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for autism, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep issues, and traumatic brain injuries. Kelley shares the deeply personal story that led her into the field after searching for help for her autistic son, whose severe anxiety, OCD behaviors, and communication struggles dramatically improved following treatment. The conversation expands into how TMS and newer brain stimulation therapies are being used to help veterans dealing with PTSD, insomnia, suicidal ideation, and the long-term effects of military service. Travis and Kelley also dive into the realities of raising autistic children, the emotional exhaustion parents face, medication dependency, sleep deprivation, and the resistance many people have toward trying alternative treatments. The episode is honest, practical, and focused on one central message: people need more tools, more awareness, and more options. The post Episode 46: Kelley Jensen – TMS, Autism, and PTSD Recovery first appeared on Womack Career Coaching & Consulting .

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  Episode 46: Kelley Jensen – TMS, Autism, and PTSD Recovery

  May 11, 20261h 14mS0

  <p>In this episode of So There I Was, Travis sits down with Kelley Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer of Brain Performance Technologies, to explore the growing use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for autism, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, sleep issues, and traumatic brain injuries. </p> <p>Kelley shares the deeply personal story that led her into the field after searching for help for her autistic son, whose severe anxiety, OCD behaviors, and communication struggles dramatically improved following treatment. The conversation expands into how TMS and newer brain stimulation therapies are being used to help veterans dealing with PTSD, insomnia, suicidal...

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  Episode 45: Devin Smith &#8211; Suicidal Thoughts, Army Life, and Rebuilding Identity

  May 11, 20261h 6m

  In this episode, Devin Fish shares the raw story behind his book Answering the Hard Questions: Let It Be the End of the Chapter, Not the End of the Book. From poverty, addiction in his family, repeated instability, and losing his mother while serving in the Army, Devin walks through the mental and emotional battles that nearly ended his life. He opens up about military life, depression, online scams, suicidal ideation, resilience training, and the difficult process of rebuilding identity and purpose. Devin explains how vulnerability, storytelling, and refusing to stay silent became the foundation for both healing and leadership. This conversation is honest, uncomfortable at times, and deeply human. https://www.amazon.com/Answering-Hard-Questions-Chapter-Book-ebook/dp/B0GR1LSNBQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HC3HS8QSGLNA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RB0K0IY3z0VvvOV9GFsblw.RIMWf6nY7gB-jAL_BSznZ_GzE2TRgA6Xzr1PDQBNmQM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Answering+the+hard+questions+-+Let+it+be+the+end+of+the+chapter%2C+not+the+end+of+the+book&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1778172561&sprefix=answering+the+hard+questions+-+let+it+be+the+end+of+the+chapter%2C+not+the+end+of+th%2Caps%2C869&sr=8-1 The post Episode 45: Devin Smith – Suicidal Thoughts, Army Life, and Rebuilding Identity first appeared on Womack Career Coaching & Consulting .

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  Episode 45: Devin Smith – Suicidal Thoughts, Army Life, and Rebuilding Identity

  May 11, 20261h 6mS0

  <p>In this episode, Devin Fish shares the raw story behind his book Answering the Hard Questions: Let It Be the End of the Chapter, Not the End of the Book. From poverty, addiction in his family, repeated instability, and losing his mother while serving in the Army, Devin walks through the mental and emotional battles that nearly ended his life. </p> <p>He opens up about military life, depression, online scams, suicidal ideation, resilience training, and the difficult process of rebuilding identity and purpose. Devin explains how vulnerability, storytelling, and refusing to stay silent became the foundation for both...

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