{"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":"Serving, Leading, and Sharing Your Fire: Veteran Insights","slug":"serving-leading-and-sharing-your-fire-veteran-insights","published_at":"2026-01-27T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324/serving-leading-and-sharing-your-fire-veteran-insights","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-leading-and-sharing-your-fire-veteran-insights--69623487","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69623487/htb_john_verrico_1_27_25.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Navy veteran and master communicator John Verrico. Listen in as John Verrico shares his inspiring journey from undisciplined young man to becoming the last master chief journalist in the Navy Reserve, and how his decades of service and unique experiences shaped his career in government public affairs and leadership coaching. John Verrico opens up about navigating independent duty on ships, handling everything from shipboard newspapers to media relations, his passion for amplifying the stories of everyday sailors, and the leadership lessons he learned from both supportive and challenging commanders. He and Ed Parcaut discuss the transition from military to civilian careers, finding your purpose, effective communication, and the importance of championing the underdog. If you're a veteran, aspiring leader, business owner, or anyone passionate about personal growth and service, you'll walk away with actionable insights on resilience, servant leadership, and discovering your own fire. Learn more about John Verrico, his coaching, books, and how he helps others ignite their passion at johnverrico.com. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - 🌍 Website: [edparcaut.com](http://edparcaut.com) - 📱 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https://twitter.com) For more resources and support, visit HelpingTheBrave.com. #HelpingTheBrave #EdParcaut #JohnVerrico #NavyVeteran #Veterans #Leadership #Communication #PublicAffairs #MilitaryTransition #VeteranStories #ShareYourFire #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #AuthorLife #Coaching #Entrepreneurship #Motivation #Resilience #Podcast #VeteranSupport Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/helping-the-brave-podcast--6413915/support .","meta_description":"In this episode of Helping the Brave, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Navy veteran and master communicator John Verrico. Listen in as John Verrico shares his ins…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2602,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/helping-the-brave-podcast-7106324/episodes/serving-leading-and-sharing-your-fire-veteran-insights/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/serving-leading-and-sharing-your-fire-veteran-insights.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}