{"podcast":{"title":"Helping The Brave Podcast","slug":"helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324","podcast_index_feed_id":7106324,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6413915/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast--6413915","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/256a016fd4721f7f35a0b382655344e0.jpg","author":"Ed Parcaut","episode_count":175,"summary":"\"Helping the Brave\" streams on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, encompassing both a podcast and a movement. Our mission is clear: veterans supporting veterans in achieving success after they hang up their uniforms. Whether navigating the transition from military to civilian life or embarking on a new chapter altogether, \"Helping the Brave\" stands ready to provide invaluable guidance and resources. Join us as we empower our fellow veterans with the information and support they need to thrive beyond their service. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast--6413915/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-08T06:19:59.184089+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324"},"episode":{"title":"Combat, Recovery and Corporate America: The Omar Ritter Story","slug":"combat-recovery-and-corporate-america-the-omar-ritter-story","published_at":"2026-02-03T17:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324/combat-recovery-and-corporate-america-the-omar-ritter-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/combat-recovery-and-corporate-america-the-omar-ritter-story--69764597","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69764597/htb_omar_ritter_2_3_25.mp3","summary":"In this episode, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient Omar Ritter to share his powerful story of service, transformation, and resilience. Omar Ritter opens up about following in his family's footsteps as a Cavalry Scout, his combat experiences in Iraq, and the battle he faced after returning home—a life-altering brain tumor that led to his medical retirement. Together, Ed Parcaut and Omar Ritter dive into the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, the importance of seeking help for mental health, and how pride or lack of awareness can prevent vets from accessing critical disability benefits. Omar Ritter talks about his journey through Columbia Business School, his career on Wall Street, and the mental struggles that continued beyond the battlefield. They also discuss veteran advocacy, why every veteran deserves benefits regardless of role or branch, and how to navigate the VA's often confusing disability process—with practical advice listeners can act on. The episode wraps up with Omar Ritter's current work helping businesses as a fractional CFO, and his ongoing passion for supporting fellow veterans through financial and mental wellness. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of support, listen in for tools, inspiration, and a reminder—asking for help is a sign of strength. Find Omar Ritter's book, \"West Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness,\" on Amazon or at OmarRitter.com. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com) - 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com) For more resources and support, visit HelpingTheBrave.com. #HelpingTheBrave #VeteranStories #MilitaryTransition #MentalWellness #PTSDawareness #BrainTumorSurvivor #BronzeStar #WestPoint #ArmyVeteran #Fracti…","meta_description":"In this episode, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient Omar Ritter to share his powerful story of service, transformation, and r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3501,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324/episodes/combat-recovery-and-corporate-america-the-omar-ritter-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324/combat-recovery-and-corporate-america-the-omar-ritter-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}