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My next guest is a walking embodiment of triumph through pain. He exemplifies how it’s by playing life hard and doing things that suck we can get that sweet payoff.

He now not only shares his story as part of newsbreaking takedowns of our most notorious terrorists but also the devastating toll this lifestyle had on his physical and mental health.

Join us this week as we learn how Dave found hope and healing through the darkness and what advice he offers others to come out okay on the other side.

Dave Fielding is a U.S. Army Green Beret turned spy. He has worked for every US intelligence agency, relentlessly pursuing threats to national security.

He is also an Eagle Scout, avid CrossFit athlete, ultramarathon runner, and Norwich University Military College of Vermont graduate.

A lifetime pursuer of hard things, he grew up as a blue-collar kid north of Boston. He is a Bronze Star recipient, Operation Inherent Resolve, and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran.

In his book “Into The Darkness: A Journey of Love, War, and Emotional Freedom” he takes the reader on a gripping journey through his battle with suicide.

In his fight every day for healing, he unlocks hyper self-awareness by asking “why” and finds peace with his demons by “owning his shit.”

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What happens when tragedy and loss repeatedly impact you, but you suppress it all? How do you work past this pain and live the best life possible? Believe it or not, there are ways to move through it and embrace a rewarding future.

Daniel has seen it all as a police officer in and out of the military. Through his personal experiences coping with the loss of loved ones, rescuing his daughter from abuse, and working in the criminal justice system connecting families with their abusers, he now shares his story to help others understand how they can help themselves and move forward through life’s most significant challenges.

Daniel Torrez is a Deputy Director of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Before this, while with the Department of Corrections, he helped establish Arizona's first Victim Offender Dialogue (VOD) program. The VOD program brings violent crime survivors face-to-face with the offender of their crime.

Daniel conducted several dialogues, experiencing firsthand the healing effect on all participants. Daniel served 21 years as a military police officer in the US Army and participated in humanitarian/disaster relief, United Nations Peacekeeping, and combat operations. He served as a patrol supervisor, victims advocate, SRT (SWAT) member, non-lethal weapons instructor, master trainer, and member of the 3rd US Infantry, The Old Guard.

Daniel has also served as a federal law enforcement officer and university director of public safety. He holds a master’s degree from Webster University, a bachelor’s degree, and certified public manager designation from Arizona State University.

He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his lovely wife, Melissa, their cat Sadie, and their dog Ares (the Dog of War).

Daniel’s story, along with 28 other authors, will be highlighted in the upcoming book, Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives, available in August.

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We have outstanding military leaders, including Zarina. Rising through the Marines' enlisted ranks, she exemplifies resilience and a sense of duty.

Join us as we discuss what it was like immigrating to the United States, joining the Marine Corps, mentoring others within the non-profit space, and now sharing the stories of fellow women Marines (and men, too) through her podcast The Green Logbook.

Zarina Flemming was born on 24 December 1986 in Ndola, Zambia. She enlisted in the Marine Corps in December 2007.

After graduating from recruit training, she attended Personnel Administrative School. Later, she reported to the Combined Arms Training Center in Camp Fuji, Japan, and served as a unit diary clerk.

In November 2009, she reported to Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Lee, Virginia, where she served as an administrative clerk.

In December 2010, she reported to Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, where she served as a manpower clerk.

In July 2012, Flemming reported to 2d Marine Logistics Group Headquarters, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where she served as a manpower and adjutant clerk. In July 2013, she deployed as the S-1 Non-commissioned officer in charge of Combat Logistics Battalion 6 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

In March 2014, she volunteered for the Marine Corps experimental unit, transitioning women to combat arms MOS.

In July 2015, Flemming reported to the Installation Personnel Administrative Center, New River, North Carolina, where she served as the Quality Control and Inbound Chief. In August 2016, Flemming reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, New River, North Carolina, where she served as the S-1/Adjutant Chief.

In August 2023, she reported to 3d Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan, to serve as the Adjutant Chief. On 2 April 2024, she reported to 3d Sustainment Group (Experimental), Okinawa, Japan, where she currently serves as the Unit Senior Enlisted Advisor for Supply Company.

Zarina hosts the Green Logbook Podcast, where she shares stories and experiences of female Marines. She is involved with several organizations focused on mentoring and educating service members.

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Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER
Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/
Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com
Watch episodes of my podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76