Episodes

  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 13: Looking Inward

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 13: Looking Inward
    Oct 22 2024
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, 509th Bomb Wing commander, shares his personal experience as a father of special needs child and how he balances family and the Air Force.
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    30 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 23: “Share Your Story”

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 23: “Share Your Story”
    Mar 18 2021
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, Tech. Sgt. Guy Colburn, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, talks about owning his narrative and moving his life forward. (U.S. Air Force courtesy audio)
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    10 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 22: “The Experience Of Living Through Suicide” (WARNING – Sensitive Subject Matter)

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 22: “The Experience Of Living Through Suicide” (WARNING – Sensitive Subject Matter)
    Mar 5 2021
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Rutherford, honor guard training director, talks about the thoughts and journey of a hurting brother. (U.S. Air Force courtesy audio)
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    35 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 21: “Want Revenge? Just Live Your Best Life”

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 21: “Want Revenge? Just Live Your Best Life”
    Feb 19 2021
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Walters, 509th Force Support Squadron honor guard program manager, talks about his story of growing into his resiliency and how you can get through anything if you know who you are. (U.S. Air Force courtesy audio)
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    46 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 20: No is NOT an option

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 20: No is NOT an option
    Nov 2 2020
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, 2nd Lt. Wayne Levan speaks about his early career and how an Article 15 could have been the end of it, yet he overcame that challenge to excel and push harder through the hard times and continue on to OTS and beyond. (U.S. Air Force courtesy audio.)
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    52 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 19: Shedding Light on a common story

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 19: Shedding Light on a common story
    Oct 9 2020
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, SMSgt. Cordell Roberson of the 509th Medical Group talks about facing diversity challenges within a community he calls home, overcoming those challenges and forging a new path where inclusion is a way of life, not just a goal. (U.S. Air Force courtesy audio.)
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    30 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 18: Being you

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 18: Being you
    Aug 18 2020
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of Tech Sgt. April Tover discusses her struggles as a religious affairs airman that also identifies as a LGBTQ member. She addresses her resilience in facing the views and opinions of others, the conflicts people believe it has based on her job and her experiences in helping Airmen struggle with their sexuality and owning who they are.
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    38 mins
  • Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 17: Lean on Me

    Practicing the Pillars Podcast - Episode 17: Lean on Me
    Aug 5 2020
    Practicing the Pillars Podcast provides a unique opportunity for Team Whiteman service members to discuss their stories of resiliency and how they used the Pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness to overcome obstacles. The four pillars, which include: mental health, spiritual wellness, physical fitness and healthy social networks, form the foundations of Comprehensive Airman Fitness and lead to a healthier, more fulfilled life. In this episode of PTP, Lt. Col. Stephanie Forsythe, 509th Operations Medical Readiness Squadron commander, shares her story of resilience in overcoming a sexual assault that occurred in adolescence and how it eventually led to an attempt of suicide early in her career.(U.S. Air Force courtesy audio)
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    51 mins