{"podcast":{"title":"Hope For The Warriors Podcast","slug":"hope-for-the-warriors-podcast-6410984","podcast_index_feed_id":6410984,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6442de6bc9ba5a0011eee004","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6442de6bc9ba5a0011eee004/1741194145447-f7dfaab9-7628-4dec-ab14-d1d9c00f694b.jpeg","author":"Kate Dudley","episode_count":40,"summary":"HOPE. It's what military families need today. Join Hope For The Warriors monthly as we talk with America's heroes and those that support them. Through open conversations and honest dialogue, learn more about the topics most impacting the military community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast-6410984"},"episode":{"title":"Victory Beyond Medals","slug":"victory-beyond-medals","published_at":"2025-08-05T21:09:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast-6410984/victory-beyond-medals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast-6410984","url":"https://shows.acast.com/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast/episodes/victory-beyond-medals","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6442de6bc9ba5a0011eee004/e/68927317d741d9fdcf840773/media.mp3","summary":"Join host Kate Dudley for a powerful, on-the-ground episode recorded “ live”  from Colorado Springs at the  Department of Defense Warrior Games.  This special edition captures the energy, emotion, and inspiration of the event as Kate sits down with Team HOPE athlete Brandon Duenas   and Jenna McDonald, HOPE’s Director of Sports & Recreation, Physical Health, and Wellness. Together, they dive into the heart of the Warrior Games, unpacking what it means to compete, heal, and thrive through adaptive sports. Brandon shares his personal story of resilience, recovery, and the life-changing impact of rediscovering purpose through athletics. Jenna sheds light on the broader mission of HOPE, the healing power of camaraderie, and how these games uplift not only the athletes but their families and the entire military community. This is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of strength, spirit, and second chances. 🎖️🏅 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:30 Experiences at the Warrior Games 01:19 The Power of Camaraderie and Competition 03:08 Sports and Personal Growth 06:30 Family Involvement and Support 10:17 Adaptive Sports and Healing 11:38 Getting Involved in Adaptive Sports 18:36 The Importance of Routine and Consistency 21:29 Conclusion and Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Join host Kate Dudley for a powerful, on-the-ground episode recorded “ live” from Colorado Springs at the Department of De…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1360,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast-6410984/episodes/victory-beyond-medals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hope-for-the-warriors-podcast-6410984/victory-beyond-medals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}