https://roadhomeprogram.org/enMental HealthCopyright Road Home Program at Rushhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5305aba8610fd4d01cfd84118cbc0683.jpghttps://roadhomeprogram.org/Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:19:21 +0000Road Home Program at RushRoad Home Program at Rushoutreach@roadhomeprogram.orgVeterans have served our country, now it’s our turn to serve them. Road Home's Will Beiersdorf talks with veterans and their families about their journeys transitioning to civilian life. During every episode you’ll hear from subject matter experts,...cleanserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/origin-story-road-home-s-mission-to-help-veterans-ep-1--41858657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41858657Sun, 08 Nov 2020 16:36:37 +0000Road Home Program at RushWhat makes the Road Home Program at Rush unique among organizations helping veterans? Road Home’s Executive Director Will Beiersdorf and Outreach Coordinator Chris Miller discuss the mission to care for veterans and family members dealing with the...1986health,mental,mst,ptsd,tbi,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-baseball-boston-sparked-a-vision-ep-3--41861831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41861831Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:17:44 +0000Road Home Program at RushDr. Mark Pollack, former Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, helped establish the Road Home Program. He shares with Will Beiersdorf, Road Home’s Executive Director, how a visit by the...2130care,health,mental,mst,network,project,ptsd,tbi,veteran,warrior,wcn,wounded,wwpclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-with-veterans-in-need-ep-4--42389660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42389660Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:00:13 +0000Road Home Program at RushVeteran and Road Home Program Outreach Coordinator Ashton Kroner shares why the Marines' classic 'lava monster' commercial sparked her interest in joining the Marines, and how the skills she picked up on recruiting duty help her today in finding...1664health,marines,ptsd,veteran,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-veterans-heal-from-moral-injury-ep-5--42908084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42908084Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:00:18 +0000Road Home Program at RushVeterans can experience damage to mind, body and spirit. Mark "Chaps" Schimmelpfennig was a soldier before he went to seminary. He relates how his military service and his current role as Staff Chaplain of the Road Home Program directly helps with...1929health,injury,mental,moral,ptsd,spiritual,traumarecovery,veteran,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bridge-builders-working-to-reduce-the-civilian-military-divide-ep-6--43388097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43388097Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:03:15 +0000Road Home Program at RushOutreach Coordinator Ramon Prieto, a 26-year Army career veteran, shares why he's actively working in his community to build relationships and close the gap between the veteran-military community and our fellow citizens.1593health,ptsd,veteranclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/operations-desert-shield-desert-storm-30-years-later-ep-7--44105495
Road Home team members Will Beiersdorf (Executive Director), Chris Miller (Community Outreach Coordinator), Ramon Prieto (Outreach Coordinator) and Mark Schimmelpfennig (Chaplain) share their deployment experiences during that time and what’s happened since.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44105495Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:08:50 +0000Road Home Program at RushIt’s been 30 years since Operation Desert Shield (the operations leading to the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia) and Operation Desert Storm (the combat phase). The brief conflict played a role in the dissolution of the former Soviet...
Road Home team members Will Beiersdorf (Executive Director), Chris Miller (Community Outreach Coordinator), Ramon Prieto (Outreach Coordinator) and Mark Schimmelpfennig (Chaplain) share their deployment experiences during that time and what’s happened since.]]>2736desert,operation,shield,storm,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-for-military-sexual-trauma-mst-ep-8--44567222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44567222Fri, 30 Apr 2021 03:16:43 +0000Road Home Program at RushWhat is Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and how does it impact my life? In this episode, Outreach Coordinator Ashton Kroner leads a discussion with Dr. Vanessa Tirone, Dr. Jocelyn Kressler, and MeeSoh Bossard, LCSW, to better understand sexual assault,...2318assault,military,mst,ptsd,sexual,trauma,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remember-and-honor-memorial-day-2021-ep-9--45103639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45103639Mon, 31 May 2021 02:51:35 +0000Road Home Program at RushOn this Memorial Day 2021, Modie Lavin (Sr Outreach Coordinator at Road Home and a Gold Star Mother) shares the story of service and sacrifice made by her son, Marine Cpl. Conner T. Lowry. She encourages families to make Memorial Day a teachable...1727battling,community,day,families,freedom,honor,memorial,services,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-9-11-road-home-remembers-ep-10--46469688
The Road Home Program team comes together to share their individual stories of how the events of 9/11 impacted their lives and the lives of all Americans.

Do you remember where you were on 9/11? How was your life impacted? Share your story in the comments below.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46469688Sat, 11 Sep 2021 02:47:52 +0000Road Home Program at Rush"We united, we came together, and we found ways to help." The Road Home Program team comes together to share their individual stories of how the events of 9/11 impacted their lives and the lives of all Americans. Do you remember where you were on...
The Road Home Program team comes together to share their individual stories of how the events of 9/11 impacted their lives and the lives of all Americans.

Do you remember where you were on 9/11? How was your life impacted? Share your story in the comments below.]]>14179/11,patriot,september,veteransclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partner-appreciation-week-dog-tag-inc-ep-11--47485924
Dog Tag Inc.’s Chicago Program Manager and Army veteran, Justin Miller, shares how the organization cooks up ways for military members to enter the workforce and learn entrepreneurial skills.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47485924Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:01:00 +0000Road Home Program at Rush“We're giving them those fundamental tools to kind of redefine who they are, find that purpose in life again…then use those tools to move forward in their careers.“ Dog Tag Inc.’s Chicago Program Manager and Army veteran, Justin Miller, shares how...
Dog Tag Inc.’s Chicago Program Manager and Army veteran, Justin Miller, shares how the organization cooks up ways for military members to enter the workforce and learn entrepreneurial skills.]]>2165alumni,bakery,business,chicago,cohort,dog,eligibility,fellows,fellowship,folks,home,justin,miller,months,organization,people,program,tag,veterans,wellnessclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partner-appreciation-week-veterans-path-to-hope-ep-12--47476949
Veterans Path To Hope’s Executive Director, Laura Franz, shares how they effectively collaborate with community partners to serve veterans with a variety of resources.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47476949Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:44:00 +0000Road Home Program at Rush“We really have a whatever-it-takes kind of approach.” Veterans Path To Hope’s Executive Director, Laura Franz, shares how they effectively collaborate with community partners to serve veterans with a variety of resources.
Veterans Path To Hope’s Executive Director, Laura Franz, shares how they effectively collaborate with community partners to serve veterans with a variety of resources.]]>1564community,crystal,folks,grateful,home,laura,listening,living,path,people,program,programs,road,serving,staff,started,tls,transitional,veteran,veteransclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partner-appreciation-week-merging-vets-and-players-ep-13--47476953
Merging Vets and Players (MVP)’s Program Director and former MMA fighter, Oscar Kush, shares how combat veterans and past professional athletes can grow together through physical fitness and peer-to-peer support.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47476953Mon, 15 Nov 2021 04:42:00 +0000Road Home Program at Rush“You know, you play football, you fight for a long time. But then when you're done, just like the military, that transition is, is rough.” Merging Vets and Players (MVP)’s Program Director and former MMA fighter, Oscar Kush, shares how combat...
Merging Vets and Players (MVP)’s Program Director and former MMA fighter, Oscar Kush, shares how combat veterans and past professional athletes can grow together through physical fitness and peer-to-peer support.]]>1152chicago,community,folks,huddle,medical,met,mvp,oscar,peer,people,players,program,road,rush,serving,talking,university,veterans,vets,workoutclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partner-appreciation-week-harper-college-ep-14--47476952
Harper College’s Veterans Center Coordinator, Jesus Molina,
shares how his team helps veterans and military-connected students understand the available benefits they’ve earned and how to use them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47476952Tue, 16 Nov 2021 04:40:00 +0000Road Home Program at Rush“Whether it's education, whether it's health care, just making sure that they are aware of all those benefits that are out there for them.” Harper College’s Veterans Center Coordinator, Jesus Molina, shares how his team helps veterans and...
Harper College’s Veterans Center Coordinator, Jesus Molina,
shares how his team helps veterans and military-connected students understand the available benefits they’ve earned and how to use them.]]>1285benefits,center,college,connection,folks,harper,home,military,organizations,pandemic,program,provide,road,served,service,spouse,student,students,veteran,veteransclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partner-appreciation-week-illinois-joining-forces-ep-15--47476951
Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)’s Senior Director of Development, Jim Dolan, shares how IJF coordinates and connects veterans to helpful organizations in communities of all sizes throughout the state.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47476951Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:41:00 +0000Road Home Program at Rush“We go in humbly to ask them, "How can we assist you?" instead of going in like a big shot and trying to tell them what they should be doing.” Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)’s Senior Director of Development, Jim Dolan, shares how IJF coordinates and...
Illinois Joining Forces (IJF)’s Senior Director of Development, Jim Dolan, shares how IJF coordinates and connects veterans to helpful organizations in communities of all sizes throughout the state.]]>1864care,center,chicago,community,connect,coordination,dolan,families,folks,forces,home,illinois,jim,joining,organization,road,served,services,support,veteransclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partner-appreciation-week-college-of-dupage-ep-16--47476950
College of DuPage Veterans Services Manager, Sheri Gross, shares the ways her team assists with education and financial benefits for the veteran-military community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47476950Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:38:00 +0000Road Home Program at Rush“Veterans need more than just their benefits processed. They need camaraderie. They need community. They need support and resources.” College of DuPage Veterans Services Manager, Sheri Gross, shares the ways her team assists with education and...
College of DuPage Veterans Services Manager, Sheri Gross, shares the ways her team assists with education and financial benefits for the veteran-military community.]]>1303benefits,campus,center,classes,county,dupage,folks,hear,home,intensive,iop,military,office,outpatient,road,services,sheri,students,veteran,veteransclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleep-hygiene-what-it-is-why-it-matters-ep-17--49045000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49045000Sun, 13 Mar 2022 13:00:52 +0000Road Home Program at RushObtaining healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health, improving productivity and overall quality of life. Everyone can benefit from better sleep, and sleep hygiene can play a key part in achieving that goal.1556bed,exercise,hygiene,insomnia,ptsd,sleep,veteransclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-hurts-habits-and-hang-ups-ep-18--53170205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53170205Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:23:02 +0000Road Home Program at RushYou can have the tools to heal, yet still need help to put them to effective use. Learn why a veteran, who is also a therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, turned to the Road Home Program to get the support he needed to enable him to...2179health,military,ptsd,trauma,veteransclean318fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/innovation-is-critical-for-treating-ptsd-ep-19--54108950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54108950Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:21:55 +0000Road Home Program at RushGet to know Clinical Psychologist Brooke Long as she shares her thoughts on the value of collaboration and innovation -- and why it makes the Road Home IOP special.1614collaboration,healthcare,iop,ptsdclean319fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-through-service-ep-20--56402361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56402361Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:47:41 +0000Road Home Program at RushDr. Denise Dailey takes us on a journey through her life experiences and the genesis of her profound commitment to veterans' well-being. Tune in as we explore the core values of the Road Home Program — innovation, collaboration, accountability,...1999mentalhealth,ptsd,veteransclean320fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-yourself-from-the-outside-ep-21--56402873
Join us as we explore why art therapy works so effectively within the Road Home program, how it differs from traditional therapies, and how art can offer a unique path to recovery and growth for veterans.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56402873Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:45:01 +0000Road Home Program at RushIn this episode, we delve into the transformative power of art therapy in the lives of veterans. Stephanie Clark shares the remarkable stories of veterans who have embraced art as a means of healing, overcoming self-judgment, and finding renewed...
Join us as we explore why art therapy works so effectively within the Road Home program, how it differs from traditional therapies, and how art can offer a unique path to recovery and growth for veterans.]]>1160art,arttherapy,mentalhealth,ptsd,recovery,veteransclean321fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-patient-centered-innovation-ep-22--56403118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56403118Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:05:01 +0000Road Home Program at RushDr. Jon Murphy shares the pivotal moments that ignited his passion for psychology, his military service, and his role in shaping the innovative approach of the Road Home Program. His story reminds us of the power of resilience and dedication in making...1460mentalhealth,ptsd,veteransclean322fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empathetic-healing-inside-road-home-program-ep-23--56746138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56746138Sat, 09 Sep 2023 15:25:19 +0000Road Home Program at RushIn this episode, Rebecca Risley unveils the unique facets of Road Home Program's community-first approach, diverse team, and what sets them apart in their mission. Discover how Road Home epitomizes genuine care and is revolutionizing veteran support.1002healthcare,ptsd,veteranclean323fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-flexible-approach-to-veteran-care-ep-24--56746423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56746423Sat, 09 Sep 2023 16:19:18 +0000Road Home Program at RushJessica Lopez, a veteran and now a licensed clinical social worker, shares her story of transitioning from the Marine Corps to college and then finding her place at the Road Home Program. She gets real about the day-to-day at the clinic, emphasizing...1451care,ptsd,veteranclean324fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-those-who-ve-served-ep-25--58512839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58512839Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:20:40 +0000Road Home Program at RushIntroducing Joseph Zolper, Road Home Program's new Outreach Manager. Hear Joseph's powerful journey from military service to advocating for veterans' mental health. Discover how his battle with PTSD and passion for supporting his fellow servicemen and...1131community,health,mental,military,outreach,veteransclean425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chaps-chaps-s-chapsi-how-active-duty-chaplains-are-helping-today-s-soldiers-ep-26--61313818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61313818Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:39:36 +0000Road Home Program at RushRoad Home Program's Chaplain Mark Schimmelpfennig interviews two active duty chaplains with rather interesting stories at the Wounded Warrior Project's Chaplain Symposium. Chaplains Brian Koyn of the 18th Airborne Corps and Mike Beck from Joint Base...2698clean526fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-a-back-azimuth-to-find-your-way-ep-27--62133124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62133124Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:14:32 +0000Road Home Program at RushTyler Heisey talks about his journey from being a Marine, to seeking help at The Road Home Program, to finding his calling helping others as a clinical intern working for The Road Home Program. In advance of the 2024 Military Influencer Conference...1679marinecorps,mentalhealth,ptsd,suicideawareness,veteranclean527fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-daily-disciplines-you-ve-gotta-do-the-reps-and-sets-ep-28--63005874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63005874Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:18:09 +0000Road Home Program at RushUSMC Colonel Patty Klop discusses her patriotic journey of self discovery. From joining the Marines to serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, Col. Klop shares how she joined the mortuary affairs team and the struggles in her life that followed. When the...2004clean529full