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Send us Fan Mail On this episode we interview Lesslie Severns, a Coast Guard Veteran who is on a new mission to support other veterans.  Check out her company here: www.veteranssop.com https://medium.com/@lesslie_67334/to-the-surfmen-of-the-united-states-coast-guard-aa00cc45fb9f?sharedUserId=lesslie_67334 To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Listen as we discuss the career of Drew Sinclair, prior AST (rescue swimmer) who graduated OCS and ultimately retired as a Lieutenant Commander.  His story of service, sobriety, and work as a retiree is truly inspiring.  If you’re looking for help passing your upcoming military PT test or optimizing your fitness, check out his website http://thedrewmethod.com/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Heather and Travis discuss current Coast Guard issues that are impacting the workforce. Including Masks being worn at Cape May, AI, and the MCPOCG selection To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail OS1 Chris Harkins is the named plaintiff and victor of the lawsuit against the USCG after being discharged from service at 19 years for not taking the COVID Jab.   Listen to his story  Join the lawsuit here https://militarybackpay.com/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Heather shares her story of service from Active duty, to Kuwait, and her experience with COVID-19 before she retired as a Master Chief Join the Lawsuit https://militarybackpay.com/ Judgement against USCG https://defendingtherepublic.org/harkins-v-united-states-opinion-and-order-press-release-january-27-2025/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Meghan has been hard at work since she was on the show last time. Download this amazing episode to hear a success story from a survivor of failed USCG support systems who has teamed up with 3 other SA survivors to start a peer support group called Safe Waters. Safe Waters https://www.safewatersunited.org/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Join Matt, Heather, Brian, and Travis as they discuss the podcast in 2024, and where they want to see it go in 2025.  To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Gina Slusher, a prior BM1 in the USCG who left the service after being refused an exemption from the C19 jab as a lactating mother. She was a top performer in the service, and continues to serve the CG community as a top notch real estate agent in Charleston SC. If you’re moving to or from Charleston, give her a shout! https://gina.findcharlestonhomesforsale.com/? To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail A father, husband, leader, and retired BMCS - Mike Carola, Surfman #377 and Officer in Charge of station Quillayute River tells his story of service and makes a solid recommendation for change.  Tune in to hear a few stories of service from one of the real ones. To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS 2 of 2 Join us for the second of a two part episode with Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience. Siepka Ludus Strength and Conditioning [email protected] To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail Andrew M. Siepka, CSCS Prior Coastguardsmen, Iraq War Veteran, Andrew is a highly experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach, Business owner, and Veteran with a distinguished background in tactical operations and physical training. With over 12 years of coaching and instructing tactical populations, Andrew is currently the lead strength and conditioning coach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and has dedicated his career to helping individuals develop both physical and mental resilience. Siepka Ludus Strength and Conditioning [email protected] To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail On this episode the team Meets with Dan Reppen, co-founder of Breakwater Alliance who shares his personal story of mental health challenges and recovery.  https://www.bwafoundation.org/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we interview Dan “Skip” Noel. Dan is a prior Marine who later served in the Coast Guard and decided to help form an incredible non-profit of peers supporting peers called Breakwater Alliance Foundation.   Download to hear his story of service that continues to this day Website: https://bwafoundation.org  Ph: 430-777-2923  To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail September is suicide prevention month. On this episode John Kopp returns to discuss mental health and suicide awareness.  John is a former BM1 in the Coast Guard, and mental health provider in Washington State. He is also the founder of Fierce Heart Development http://www.fierceheartdev.com , a coaching service geared to help you navigate your CG career.  If you need immediate mental health assistance dial 911. If you’re having thoughts of suicide dial #988 The CDC Suicide Resource list has a ton of excellent options to help anyone navigate challenging times https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/general-resources.html To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode the E9 Mafia j reviews Marshall Griffin - a retired USCG Commander, JAG Defense Attorney, and founder of Griffin Law Firm.   https://www.griffinlawdefense.com/about/marshall-griffin/ To contact the E9 Mafia email: [email protected] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/the_real_exit_interview Sponsors Fierce Heart Development: https://fierceheartdev.com/ Astoria Scuba https://astoriascuba.com/   Discount code:exit10 (503)325-2502