HeroFront
HeroFront is a veteran owned podcast. We listen to inspiring stories from some of the greatest "heroes" around the world to include leaders in business, inspiring authors, innovative entrepreneurs, and motivational speakers. They all share stories of resilience and hope to inspire those struggling with their mental health. Some of these heroes you have never heard of until now.
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June 18, 2026
Ayahuasca Showed This Veteran the Trauma He Buried
Adam Peters is a 13-year Army veteran, founder of The Strategic Veteran, speaker, AI educator, podcast host, and partner at Amakaya, a plant medicine retreat in the Peruvian Amazon. In this episode, Adam opens up about the brutal reality of military to civilian transition, PTSD, identity loss, entrepreneurship, and how ayahuasca helped him uncover trauma he didn’t even realize he had buried. We talk about the “false transition” many veterans experience after leaving the military, why civilian
Feb. 4, 2026
Who Cassie Donegan Is When The Miss America Crown Comes Off
“If service is below you, then leadership is above you.” Cassie Donegan is not your typical Miss America. Raised in a military family and shaped by real adversity, she grew up navigating financial stress, family illness, and the quiet weight of feeling different. But instead of allowing those challenges to harden her, they became the foundation for her purpose. A lifelong artist, performer, and advocate, Cassie now uses her platform to champion access to arts education and remind people that vi
Jan. 21, 2026
Packing Up the Uniform — Unpacking the Truth
Scott Stalker led at the highest levels of U.S. national security for more than 30 years. Then one day, his career ended with a call. He didn’t ask to retire, and he wasn’t ready for what came next. In this episode, Scott talks openly about what it felt like to leave the uniform behind, how he processed the emotional weight of transition, and how he began rebuilding his purpose. We dig into identity, resilience, the quiet moments that followed retirement, and the lessons he’s learned along the
Dec. 2, 2025
This Marine Went From Paralyzed To Fighting For Military Families
There are moments where the mission chooses you. Marine Corps Radio Operator SgtMaj Ted Painter was stationed in Okinawa when everything changed. A sudden illness left him paralyzed, intubated, and fighting his way out of an ICU with no windows and no clear answers. In this episode, Ted walks through how he went from that hospital bed to Iraq, then into Fortune 500 work, and finally into his role at CareSource Military and Veterans. He now focuses on improving how military families get care an
Nov. 21, 2025
Jessie G: Why You’re Not Failing, You’re Transforming
What happens when the life you’re proud of starts to feel like the one that’s breaking you? In this deeply honest conversation, Jessie G opens up about motherhood, military life, identity loss, and the quiet pressure of always being the strong one. From “babies raising babies” to learning how to turn anger into purpose, she shares the emotional truth behind what strength really costs. Jessie reflects on holding a family together through deployment, supporting a partner navigating identity loss
Oct. 22, 2025
“The Military Trained Me for War — Not for What Came After” | The Hood Motivator & Fly Recruiter Keem
The Military trained me for war — not for what came after. In this raw and powerful episode of the HeroFront Podcast, recorded live at the Military Influencer Conference 2025 (MIC Atlanta), host Josh White sits down with Dr. J.R. “The Hood Motivator” McIntyre and SFC Akeem “Fly Recruiter” Daily to talk about what happens after the uniform comes off. This conversation dives deep into veteran mental health, PTSD recovery, faith, and finding purpose beyond the military. Both guests share how they
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Recent Blog Posts
June 4, 2026
The best leader I ever had in the military taught me the power of a second chance.
My first duty station was Andersen Air Force Base, Guam in 2005. I was a brand-new maintainer who barely knew what I was doing, still trying to figure out life, the Air Force, and how much trouble a young Airman could realistically get into before…
April 3, 2025
5 Powerful Leadership Lessons from Dale Marks
5 Powerful Leadership Lessons from Dale Marks In a compelling episode of the HeroFront Podcast, Dale Marks—a seasoned military veteran, leader, and inspiration—shared a treasure trove of insights gained from decades of service, personal challeng…
April 3, 2025
Unpacking the Key Themes from the Jason Weiss Episode
This blog post will identify and analyze the most important themes and takeaways from the episode. It will provide a structured overview of the key topics discussed, making it easier for listeners to understand and retain the information. In this ep…