{"podcast":{"title":"Boots 2 Books","slug":"boots-2-books-7034368","podcast_index_feed_id":7034368,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/boots-2-books/","website_url":"https://boots-2-books.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fbca3f9a-899c-444b-a84d-1bc7814bd40d/B2B-Avatar-1400x1400.jpg","author":"LCC Connect","episode_count":25,"summary":"Boots 2 Books (B2B) is a podcast dedicated to exploring the experiences of veteran and military-connected students. Hosted by Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego, B2B delves into the diverse paths and careers of those who have served their country and how they have got to where they are today. Covering topics such as transitioning to civilian life, physical and mental health, and the impact of veterans in our communities, B2B offers valuable insights for both veterans and civilians alike into the world's most diverse workforce.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T08:17:46.001518+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368"},"episode":{"title":"Empowering Veterans: Creating Inclusive College Environments","slug":"empowering-veterans-creating-inclusive-college-environments","published_at":"2024-11-26T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368/empowering-veterans-creating-inclusive-college-environments","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368","url":"https://boots-2-books.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fd585704-ff10-46e9-b64b-2cad94540086/Boots-2-Books-Ep-007-Campus-Environments-PODCAST-EDIT.mp3","summary":"This podcast episode delves into the unique challenges faced by military-connected students in higher education, highlighting the importance of creating welcoming college environments. Hosts, Dustin Abrego and Kyle Jakob, discuss the stigmas that civilians often hold about veterans and how these misconceptions can impact students' experiences. They emphasize that veterans typically outperform their peers academically, yet face significant hurdles in social integration and acceptance on campus. The conversation covers the need for better training for faculty and staff to understand and support veteran students, as well as the importance of fostering a sense of community through consistent engagement opportunities. Ultimately, the episode advocates for treating veterans as individuals beyond their service, encouraging deeper connections and understanding. ________________________________ Website: Lansing Community College Center for Veteran and Family Support","meta_description":"This podcast episode delves into the unique challenges faced by military-connected students in higher education, highlighting the importance of creating w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1964,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/boots-2-books-7034368/episodes/empowering-veterans-creating-inclusive-college-environments/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/boots-2-books-7034368/empowering-veterans-creating-inclusive-college-environments.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}