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Levi Lamberjack Speaking with Cliff Terry, a Vietnam Special Forces Veteran. Warning; Graphic Language.

My interview was over FaceTime I asked my grandpa about his experience in the Vietnam war he talked about how it affected his life going into it and after it he said that it didn’t have much of a big...

Susan “Sue” Ellerman [no age given] interviews her acquaintance and StoryCorps partner, Robert Tegart (68), about his past experiences as a houseless veteran, traveling, empathy, and time at the Poverello Center.

Kenneth Werden’s experience in the military including his service in Vietnam.

Amy Weinstein (64) interviews new friend Joe Montalvo (60) about his experience responding to the September 11th attacks as a construction worker and how his life changed since then, including his employment, health, and financial standing.

This interview focuses on the dynamic field of psychotherapy, specifically examining the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness in the treatment of PTSD/Anxiety.

My father is a first generation immigrant from Mexico that grew up between the bustling city of Los Angeles and the small farm town of Reedley in Central California. After graduating high school he enlisted in the US Navy as...

Joseph Howe, a Vietnam War veteran, explains the every day challenges faced by veterans once they come home. For him, health issues resulting form Agent Orange exposure continue to affect him to this day. He also talks about the hypervigilence...

One Small Step partners Tammy Conley (60) and Amanda Day (38) discuss family, relationships, and careers.

This is an interview with someone that was in the IDF special forces and was a councilor of mine at camp. He grew up on a kibitz which is a community farm in Israel. Like most Israeli citizens, they are...

Christopher John Yarsawich (37) talks with his friend Charles Reyes-Little Eagle (75) about his Native American heritage, his military service, and his role as an instructor at Aiken County Career and Technology Center.

Hazel Diaz (36) interviews her conversation partner Ronald Lo Porto (71) about his experiences in the military, his relationship to his wife, and the lasting impact of his service.

Learning I had MST C-PTSD and how it affected my best friend. What she learned about how to deal with MST C-PTSD.

This is me talking to my dad about what it was like growing up a military brat, and what he did after he left home at 17.

A discussion between two mothers about our children and gun violence.

One Small Step Partners Amanda [No Name Given] (49) and Jax Ward (51) talk about their upbringings, how their personal and professional experiences have shaped their world-views, and how to celebrate diversity in the city of Fresno, California.

George served in Vietnam 1967-68 as a Marine. He is the Veteran Services Administrator for Cornerstone Hospice in Central Florida.

Cummins Kameeiamoku Mahoe III (72) speaks with his wife, Karen Monika Mahoe (53), about growing up in Hawaii, serving in the US Army, and honoring the life of his cousin. He speaks about the many changes the islands of Hawaii...

Friends Leonardo Juarez (31) and DeAndra Edwards (30) discuss their relationship to LGBTQ+ identity, the idea of "coming out," and finding queer community.

Stephanie Bentheimer (48) talks with her friend Angela "Angie" Meyers (42) about experiencing, surviving, and healing from sexual abuse.

Marcia Franklin (60) interviews friend and veteran Ellie Kennedy (65) about her experiences during the Gulf War. They also talk about life after the war, athleticism, and Gulf War Syndrome.

One Small Step conversation partners Larry King (39) and Taylor Stevenson (33) discuss growing up "privileged" versus "dirt floor poor," the role of the U.S. military, and struggles with substance abuse and depression.

Research and connections are discussed between the two books.

Melva "Denise" Estrada (51) speaks with her friend Christina Juarez (41) about her experiences in the Army and as a veteran.

Alexandria Suthard (52) speaks with new friend Bella Gonzalez (26) about how she is currently working through and processing her past military experience. She talks about dealing with PTSD symptoms, her worries about expenses, seeking a new job, dating, and...