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    <title>Tango Alpha Lima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Vet Center”</title>
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    <description>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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    <itunes:subtitle>A podcast for and by military veterans and service members, brought to you by The American Legion</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Three Global War on Terrorism veterans interview military veterans and other influencers in the military community who share stories related to transitioning, valor and heroism, mental wellness and overcoming PTSD, accessing VA benefits and much more. Join us each week for vibrant camaraderie, playful joking and hot takes on current events, interesting trends and quirky stories of interest to the military and veteran community.
This weekly podcast is produced by The American Legion. For more stories and videos please visit www.legion.org/tangoalphalima
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  <title>Tango Alpha Lima Be The One EP03: Neuroscientist and Trauma Response Expert Dr. Ruth Moore</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:duration>47:26</itunes:duration>
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  <description>U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine.  She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine.  She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropriate healthcare from VA.  
Dr. Moore shares her own journey from experiencing MST, surviving suicide and homelessness to receiving her doctorate and the work she does now to help veterans in crisis. Special Guest: Dr. Ruth Moore.
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    <![CDATA[<p>U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine.  She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine.  She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropriate healthcare from VA.  </p>

<p>Dr. Moore shares her own journey from experiencing MST, surviving suicide and homelessness to receiving her doctorate and the work she does now to help veterans in crisis.</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Ruth Moore.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/yhrThrgl5Gs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Complementary and Holistic Health | Downeast Wellness | United States" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.downeastwellness.com/">Complementary and Holistic Health | Downeast Wellness | United States</a></li><li><a title="Internity Online" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.internityonline.org/">Internity Online</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/154">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher</a></li><li><a title="Building Resiliency: 32 Days To A Better You!: Moore, Dr Ruth: 9798451913086: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Building-Resiliency-Days-Better-You/dp/B09PRZ4QDM">Building Resiliency: 32 Days To A Better You!: Moore, Dr Ruth: 9798451913086: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/11-8-2022-lifetime-pass.htm">New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>U.S. Navy veteran, Dr. Ruth Moore is an Integrative Health Practitioner in Functional Medicine in Ellsworth, Maine.  She is trauma-response expert who treats stress-based health conditions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine.  She is also a published author, neuroscientist and clinical aromatherapist who has testified before Congress and played a role in creating health policy that helps her fellow veterans get access to appropriate healthcare from VA.  </p>

<p>Dr. Moore shares her own journey from experiencing MST, surviving suicide and homelessness to receiving her doctorate and the work she does now to help veterans in crisis.</p><p>Special Guest: Dr. Ruth Moore.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/yhrThrgl5Gs">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Complementary and Holistic Health | Downeast Wellness | United States" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.downeastwellness.com/">Complementary and Holistic Health | Downeast Wellness | United States</a></li><li><a title="Internity Online" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.internityonline.org/">Internity Online</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/154">Tango Alpha Lima Podcast Episode 154: Tango Alpha Lima: VA Vet Center Chief Readjustment Counseling Officer Mike Fisher</a></li><li><a title="Building Resiliency: 32 Days To A Better You!: Moore, Dr Ruth: 9798451913086: Amazon.com: Books" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Building-Resiliency-Days-Better-You/dp/B09PRZ4QDM">Building Resiliency: 32 Days To A Better You!: Moore, Dr Ruth: 9798451913086: Amazon.com: Books</a></li><li><a title="New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/11-8-2022-lifetime-pass.htm">New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands - Office of Communications (U.S. National Park Service)</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 145: Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>4</itunes:season>
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  <itunes:duration>47:48</itunes:duration>
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  <description>IN THE NEWS
A “Stars &amp;amp; Stripes" story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.
THIS WEEK'S GUEST
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among  veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.
RAPID FIRE
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture  Special Guest: Brianna Renner.
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
A “Stars &amp; Stripes&quot; story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among  veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics<br>
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture </p><p>Special Guest: Brianna Renner.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/6weCJ5tTbZc">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Military families not having enough food is a national security issue, report says | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2022-06-03/food-insecurity-military-families-6225877.html">Military families not having enough food is a national security issue, report says | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Yoga Project - Veterans Yoga Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteransyogaproject.org/#">Veterans Yoga Project - Veterans Yoga Project</a></li><li><a title="Local VYP - Veterans Yoga Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteransyogaproject.org/regions/">Local VYP - Veterans Yoga Project</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/honor/258003/legionnaire-finally-receives-navy-cross-1952-heroics">Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/01/24/why-top-gun-maverick-should-win-the-oscar-for-best-picture/">Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>IN THE NEWS<br>
A “Stars &amp; Stripes&quot; story that calls food insecurity for military families a national security issue, leads Ashley to share her passion for this issue facing military families and what she and others are doing to help in their local communities.</p>

<p>THIS WEEK&#39;S GUEST<br>
Veterans Yoga Project CEO Brianna Renner talks about the mission to support recovery and resilience among  veterans, military families, and communities using mindful resilience.</p>

<p>RAPID FIRE<br>
Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics<br>
Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture </p><p>Special Guest: Brianna Renner.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/6weCJ5tTbZc">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion " rel="nofollow" href="http://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion </a></li><li><a title="Military families not having enough food is a national security issue, report says | Stars and Stripes" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2022-06-03/food-insecurity-military-families-6225877.html">Military families not having enough food is a national security issue, report says | Stars and Stripes</a></li><li><a title="Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss" rel="nofollow" href="https://heroeswithhearingloss.org/">Home - Heroes With Hearing Loss</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Yoga Project - Veterans Yoga Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteransyogaproject.org/#">Veterans Yoga Project - Veterans Yoga Project</a></li><li><a title="Local VYP - Veterans Yoga Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://veteransyogaproject.org/regions/">Local VYP - Veterans Yoga Project</a></li><li><a title="Be the One | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/betheone">Be the One | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/honor/258003/legionnaire-finally-receives-navy-cross-1952-heroics">Legionnaire finally receives Navy Cross for 1952 heroics | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2023/01/24/why-top-gun-maverick-should-win-the-oscar-for-best-picture/">Why ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ should win the Oscar for Best Picture</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="Suggest a Guest" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/tangoalphalima/nominate-guest">Suggest a Guest</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 86: Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>The American Legion</author>
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  <itunes:episode>86</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Tango Alpha Lima: Veteran Suicide Part 4: The Soldier's Guide to PTSD with Virginia Cruse</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
  <itunes:author>The American Legion</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Tango Alpha Lima is a podcast from The American Legion hosted by post-9/11 veterans. Learn more at www.legion.org/tangoalphalima.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>54:57</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Jeff and Ashley are joined by Virginia Cruse, a licensed professional and nationally certified counselor specializing in military issues and combat-related trauma. Virginia shares her personal path to becoming a therapist and her quest to explain PTSD to service members in a way that makes sense. 
Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD.  Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.
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<p>Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD. </p><p>Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/m8fLIQ13xl0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Guide to PTSD" rel="nofollow" href="https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/456d9b6e-6b68-11eb-a236-fb31385d7c14">The Soldier's Guide to PTSD</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Blog" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thesoldiersblog.com/">The Soldier's Blog</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour" rel="nofollow" href="https://giveanhour.org/">Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour</a></li><li><a title="Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/">Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Jeff and Ashley are joined by Virginia Cruse, a licensed professional and nationally certified counselor specializing in military issues and combat-related trauma. Virginia shares her personal path to becoming a therapist and her quest to explain PTSD to service members in a way that makes sense. </p>

<p>Virginia also talks about how American Legion members and posts can help veterans struggling with PTSD. </p><p>Special Guest: Virginia Cruse.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Watch video of this episode on YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/m8fLIQ13xl0">Watch video of this episode on YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Send us your feedback!" rel="nofollow" href="https://tangoalphalima.fireside.fm/contact">Send us your feedback!</a></li><li><a title="The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program" rel="nofollow" href="https://legion.careasy.org/home">The American Legion Vehicle Donation Program</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Guide to PTSD" rel="nofollow" href="https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/456d9b6e-6b68-11eb-a236-fb31385d7c14">The Soldier's Guide to PTSD</a></li><li><a title="Join The American Legion | The American Legion" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.legion.org/join">Join The American Legion | The American Legion</a></li><li><a title="The Soldier&#39;s Blog" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thesoldiersblog.com/">The Soldier's Blog</a></li><li><a title="Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/">Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling) Home</a></li><li><a title="Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour" rel="nofollow" href="https://giveanhour.org/">Home - Landing Page - Give an Hour</a></li><li><a title="Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/">Cohen Veterans Network | Veteran and Military Family Mental Health Care</a></li><li><a title="Find a Service Officer" rel="nofollow" href="https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Find-a-Service-Officer">Find a Service Officer</a></li><li><a title="Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">Veterans Crisis Line: Suicide Prevention Hotline, Text &amp; Chat</a></li></ul>]]>
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