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S.O.S. (Stories of Service) - Ordinary people who do extraordinary work - Podcast

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. 

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
55 minutes
Episodes
233
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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The story of a 40 million dollar fraud | Chris Bentley - S.O.S. Podcast #66

The story of a 40 million dollar fraud | Chris Bentley - S.O.S. Podcast #66

This next story is unlike any previous episode on my podcast. I’m going to bring you what accountability looks like. My next guest broke the law, betrayed the trust of so many he loved, and lost mill…

01:00:13  |   Sun 25 Dec 2022
Community builder and storyteller | Heather Parady - S.O.S. Podcast #65

Community builder and storyteller | Heather Parady - S.O.S. Podcast #65

Once again, I have the honor of interviewing a fellow online community builder, creative, and storyteller! I have been a fan of Heather for years and her content always give me so much inspiration an…

00:56:25  |   Tue 13 Dec 2022
Army vet & mental health advocate| Major (Ret.) Annette Whittenberger - S.O.S. Podcast #64

Army vet & mental health advocate| Major (Ret.) Annette Whittenberger - S.O.S. Podcast #64

I have been talking a lot about mental health this week and erasing the stigma in seeking care, so could not think of a better time to bring Annette on the show. Her work has inspired countless other…

00:50:39  |   Mon 05 Dec 2022
Army vet & comedian | Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robin

Army vet & comedian | Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - S.O.S. Podcast #63

Robin and I have known each other for years. I met her a few years back as she was initially transitioning out of the Army. At that time, Robin was just starting her comedy career, but it was clear i…

00:59:49  |   Thu 01 Dec 2022
Veteran & leadership consultant | Tim Dickey - S.O.S. Podcast #62

Veteran & leadership consultant | Tim Dickey - S.O.S. Podcast #62

Hello everyone! Once again, I have the pleasure to speak to a fellow Sailor who is using his leadership insights to help the masses. I always love when I connect with a like-minded human and one who …

01:03:29  |   Mon 21 Nov 2022
What I'm up to and my latest insight

What I'm up to and my latest insight

In this broadcast, I'm joined by Harry as we reveal what we’re up to, and at the end, I touch upon a revealing insight that happened this week which I consider a major breakthrough. Life is our great…

00:06:46  |   Sun 20 Nov 2022
Navy veteran & motivational speaker | Jeff Bayless - S.O.S. Podcast #61

Navy veteran & motivational speaker | Jeff Bayless - S.O.S. Podcast #61

Right before I departed Norfolk, Virginia, and moved across the pond, I had a chance to listen to Jeff's story. He was speaking to a Navy command of mostly enlisted Sailors in Little Creek. As I was …

00:58:38  |   Mon 07 Nov 2022
Veteran, executive & influencer | Olivia Nunn - S.O.S. Podcast #60

Veteran, executive & influencer | Olivia Nunn - S.O.S. Podcast #60

This is another episode that I call "a long one coming!" I've been such a fan of Olivia Nunn ever since I got to know her at a military women's symposium four years ago. Since that time, she has blos…

01:03:58  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
Professional communicator turned diplomat | Suzanna Brugler - S.O.S. Podcast #59

Professional communicator turned diplomat | Suzanna Brugler - S.O.S. Podcast #59

Ever wonder what it's like to work directly with the U.S. State Department and have the tenacity to fight for what you do best? Hear from Capt. Suzanna Brugler, a U.S. Navy Captain who after five tri…

00:53:37  |   Mon 24 Oct 2022
Small business entrepreneur + veteran | Michelle

Small business entrepreneur + veteran | Michelle "G-I" Gardner-Ince - S.O.S. Podcast #58

Today's episode will go deep into what it means to branch out and start a small business after devoting a lifetime to serving one's country. We will also discuss how Michelle took her skills honed fr…

01:10:51  |   Mon 17 Oct 2022
Child sexual abuse survivor and writer | Kelly Wallace - S.O.S. Podcast #57

Child sexual abuse survivor and writer | Kelly Wallace - S.O.S. Podcast #57

Ever wonder what it's like to be sexually abused at the hands of a family member and NOT be believed?

Well, that's what happened to my next guest on the S.O.S. podcast. Hear what happened when Kelly …

00:57:18  |   Tue 11 Oct 2022
Cancer survivor and mental health advocate | Mark Meadors - S.O.S. Podcast #56

Cancer survivor and mental health advocate | Mark Meadors - S.O.S. Podcast #56

Hey guys! I'm finally back with another broadcast, and you do not want to miss this one. I'm chatting with my friend Mark Meadors about his near brush with death and how that experience shaped his li…

00:49:29  |   Tue 04 Oct 2022
Solo Podcast #6: The art of authenticity (and as a bonus vulnerability)

Solo Podcast #6: The art of authenticity (and as a bonus vulnerability)

Two buzzwords I have been seeing all over social media are authenticity and vulnerability. In this video, I break down what those terms mean for me and how you can spread a message online simply by b…

00:08:00  |   Sun 21 Aug 2022
Childhood trauma (and other triggers) coach | Nancy Harrity - S.O.S. Podcast #55

Childhood trauma (and other triggers) coach | Nancy Harrity - S.O.S. Podcast #55

My guest for this Wednesday is a dear friend of mine who has helped me make sense of my past and how for years I let that narrative control my present. Nancy helps people unlock what's holding them b…

00:59:18  |   Sat 20 Aug 2022
Former Navy commanding officer, sleep & DEI crusader | Capt. (ret) John Cordle - S.O.S. Podcast #54

Former Navy commanding officer, sleep & DEI crusader | Capt. (ret) John Cordle - S.O.S. Podcast #54

My next guest is at the front lines of making our Navy better by speaking up and speaking out about hard issues, such as how sleep impacts readiness and how important diversity and inclusion are even…

01:06:20  |   Sat 06 Aug 2022
Navy commanding officer and military influencer | Capt. Gervy Alota - S.O.S. Podcast #53

Navy commanding officer and military influencer | Capt. Gervy Alota - S.O.S. Podcast #53

The way society communicates in the age of social media has transformed our lives. There are those rare military leaders among us who get that and have found a way to use innovative approaches to rea…

00:45:57  |   Sat 30 Jul 2022
Inspirational speaker and author | Dave Sanderson - S.O.S. Podcast #52

Inspirational speaker and author | Dave Sanderson - S.O.S. Podcast #52

 It's a busy week for podcasting on Stories of Service as I host two guests this week. My second one here I had the honor of meeting at Capt (ret) Suzanne Lesko's Navy retirement ceremony. I was blow…

00:45:57  |   Sun 10 Jul 2022
Johnny Depp trial YouTuber and prominent lawyer | Larry Forman (the DuI+ guy) - S.O.S. Podcast #51

Johnny Depp trial YouTuber and prominent lawyer | Larry Forman (the DuI+ guy) - S.O.S. Podcast #51

On this episode of S.O.S. I have the pleasure of chatting with someone who attended the most consequential court case in recent history - a prominent lawyer who attended the Johnny Deep - Amber Heard…

01:33:40  |   Sat 09 Jul 2022
Author, advocate and child abuse survivor | Gloria Masters - S.O.S. Podcast #50

Author, advocate and child abuse survivor | Gloria Masters - S.O.S. Podcast #50

For the 50th episode of Stories of Service, I go back to the core of why I started a show, which is how our stories of trauma can not only be a catalyst for helping us heal, but being of service to o…

00:49:28  |   Fri 01 Jul 2022
Defense communicator, business owner and MST survivor | Tia McMillen - S.O.S. Podcast #49

Defense communicator, business owner and MST survivor | Tia McMillen - S.O.S. Podcast #49

I am so happy to bring you this podcast with one of my dearest friends who has literally changed how I see friendships and positive support networks. I love this gal, and you will too once you hear o…

00:51:56  |   Mon 27 Jun 2022
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