S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work
From the little league coach to the former addict helping those still struggling, hear from people from all walks of life how they show up as a vessel for service and drive for transformational change. Hosted by Theresa Carpenter, a 29-year active duty U.S. naval officer who found service was the path to unlocking trauma and unleashing your inner potential.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 232
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
From Navy Corpsman to MARSOC 3 | Eric Gilmet - S.O.S. #222
A decorated Navy corpsman's career derails when military justice turns against him. Eric Gilmette served 21 honorable years, deploying as a medic with Marine infantry and special operations forces, o…
The Legendary Ron Deanne | S.O.S. #221
The most meaningful connections in military service often come from those who guide us through our most challenging moments. Ron Dean represents this kind of transformative mentorship—a Vietnam-era N…
Damo Unfiltered: Giving Sailors a Voice the Navy Can’t Ignore | S.O.S. #220
What happens when a sailor takes his leadership philosophy beyond the quarterdeck and into the podcast studio? Command Master Chief Damo McCullough's story illuminates how authentic conversations can…
From Soldier to Whistleblower | Welcoming back Mandy Feindt - S.O.S. #219
What happens when a decorated Army officer discovers her family is being poisoned by contaminated water on a military base – and then faces retaliation for speaking out? Major Mandy Feindt takes us i…
Hots&Cots: The App Giving Military a Voice with Rob Evans | S.O.S. #218
When you're a young service member preparing for your first PCS, finding honest information about where you'll live and eat can be nearly impossible. Military barracks and dining facilities remain on…
From Bobsled to Baghdad: Active Duty Marine Riley Tejcek | S.O.S. #217
What happens when you refuse to let the world put you in a box? Marine Corps officer Riley Compton reveals the extraordinary journey that unfolded when she decided to pursue every passion without lim…
Inside the Mind of a Military Psychiatrist with Dr. Robert Marietta | S.O.S. #216
Military psychiatrist Dr. Robert Moretta exposes the hidden flaws in our armed forces’ mental healthcare system—where administrative convenience often trumps genuine healing. From the overuse of adju…
Battlefield to Brotherhood | Aaron Love - S.O.S. #215
What happens when a warrior who's dedicated to never leaving anyone behind is forced to witness a fellow airman lost at sea? Aaron Love's journey from elite Air Force Pararescueman to outspoken veter…
When The System Turns On Its Own | Doug James - S.O.S. #214
What happens when a system designed to protect our warriors becomes their greatest threat? In this powerful conversation, retired Air Force Colonel Doug James exposes the devastating impact of false …
From Shadowland to Freedom: Frank Soonius | S.O.S. #212
In this powerful episode, Frank Sunius takes us on a remarkable journey—from a difficult childhood in Amsterdam to wrongful imprisonment in Australia, and ultimately, to his rebirth as an inspiration…
Inside 500 Military Cases of False Allegations with Investigator Mike Conzachi | S.O.S #213
The military justice system is failing our warriors through a perfect storm of bias, incompetence, and political pressure. In this eye-opening episode, Mike Konzachi—Army veteran, retired homicide de…
The DeRito Act and the Fight for Military Justice | Adam DeRito- S.O.S #211
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, decorated veteran and military justice reform advocate Adam DeRito takes us through his remarkable journey from Air Force Academy cadet to the frontline…
From Battlefield to Policy | Troy D. Carico - S.O.S #210
The remarkable journey from combat Infantry officer to veteran advocate unfolds as Troy Carrico shares his extraordinary path of service beyond the battlefield. A highly decorated, service-connected …
The Silent Warriors: How False Accusations Destroy Military Careers | Darin Lopez - S.O.S. #209
What happens when political pressure infiltrates military justice? Navy veteran Darin Lopez and retired Navy SEAL Keith Barry pull back the curtain on one of the most troubling chapters in modern mil…
Lauren Palladini’s Fight for Justice in Military Medicine | S.O.S. #208
“It doesn’t matter, you can’t sue anyway.”
From Battlefield to Birth Trauma: Lauren Palladini’s Fight for Justice in Military Medicine
This week’s guest, Lauren Palladini, is a former paratrooper with …
From Combat to Corporate: Dr. Michael Hackney on Leadership, Change & Service Beyond the Uniform | S.O.S. #207
In this powerful episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter sits down with Dr. Michael Hackney—Army veteran, business leader, coach, and author—to explore the dynamic intersections of mili…
A Navy SEAL’s Battle for Justice in Big Law | Bill Brown - S.O.S. #206
In this episode, Stories of Service host Theresa Carpenter talks with Navy SEAL veteran Bill Brown and his attorney Chris D’Alessandro about Bill’s firing from McCarter & English. What began with a L…
Guilty Until Proven Innocent | Arvis Owens - S.O.S. #205
The U.S. military justice system was designed to uphold discipline and integrity—but what happens when it becomes a tool for political agendas instead of truth?
In this powerful and eye-opening episod…
Flagged and Forgotten | Ricki Laahs - S.O.S. #204
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ricki Laahs, a United States Marine Corps veteran whose career journey spans from military network administration to critical care nursing—and whose persona…
From whistleblower to cyber advocate | Paul Pearson - S.O.S. #203
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Paul Pearson, a seasoned IT professional and mission-driven leader whose journey took a life-altering turn after he unintentionally blew the whistle while c…