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Strength From Service

Strength From Service

By: Jack Zimmerman Mike McLaughlin Jake Palmer
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 If you are not careful and you let yourself be captured by the news and all the noise, it can confuse you into believing that there is more wrong in our society than right with it, that there are more selfish people than selfless people. It is easy to fall into this trap, because that’s how traps work, they are designed to bring you in and then keep you there. The antidote to this comes when you realize that world isn’t full of traps, it’s full of world, it’s full of goodness, a goodness that far outweighs the bad. Everyday there are more people that you know, that you meet, that you pass by who focus their efforts and energy into helping others, in service to others, to making their country, their community better. Just as the saying goes Iron sharpens Iron, we draw in strength from service and our service spreads strength to others. The people who spread that strength often blend in with the noise of the world, they are teachers, doctors, nurses, veterans, police officers and many others. We refuse to listen to the noise and we want to spread our common goodness by telling the stories of service of everyday people, from our citizen servants, this is the Strength from Service Podcast.Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin, Jake Palmer Social Sciences
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  • Dr. Staci Born

    Dr. Staci Born
    Aug 25 2025

    Dr. Staci Born — Breaking Down Barriers in Therapy


    Dr. Staci Born joins Strength From Service to talk about real-world therapy—what works, what doesn’t, and how to actually help people. She’s the founder of Blue Couch, a therapy practice based in Mankato, Minnesota, and brings years of experience helping individuals navigate trauma, relationships, and mental health struggles.


    In this episode, we cover:


    • The difference between helpful and harmful therapy

    • When to seek help—and how to find the right fit

    • The power of listening and human connection

    • Therapy myths and common misconceptions

    • Real-life scenarios that show the value of good mental health care


    This conversation is for anyone who’s ever considered therapy, wondered what it’s really like, or wants to better support someone else.


    📍 Learn more about Blue Couch: https://bluecouchmn.com


    #StrengthFromService #MentalHealthMatters #BlueCouchMN #StaciBorn #TherapyWorks #VeteranSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #RealTalk #JackZimmermanUSA
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Rick Martagon

    Rick Martagon
    Aug 18 2025

    Navy veteran Rick Martagon joins Jack, Jake, and Mike on Strength From Service to share his journey from military service to his mission today: helping veterans and civilians alike explore the trades through Building Strong Communities, a nonprofit that partners with all the union trades in the area.


    Rick explains how programs like Helmets to Hardhats create a clear path for veterans to transition from military life into high-demand careers while finding purpose, brotherhood, and stability.


    If you’re a veteran—or anyone considering the trades—this episode is packed with insight, opportunity, and real-world advice.


    🔗 Learn more about Building Strong Communities: www.BuildingStrong.org


    #StrengthFromService #VeteransInTrades #HelmetsToHardhats #NavyVeteran #TransitioningVeterans #BuildingStrongCommunities #PodcastForVeterans
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Tim Murray- Bravo Zulu

    Tim Murray- Bravo Zulu
    Aug 11 2025

    Tim Murray is back on Strength From Service—and if you haven’t heard his first episode, go back and give it a listen before diving into this one. In today’s update, Tim shares powerful progress on the Bravo Zulu House, a project that’s transforming the lives of veterans in need. From the mission to the momentum, this episode is all about what can happen when purpose meets persistence. Whether you’re familiar with Tim’s journey or meeting him for the first time, this one’s worth your time.


    #StrengthFromService #BravoZuluHouse #VeteransHelpingVeterans #TimMurray #JackZimmermanUSA #MilitarySupport #PurposeDriven
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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