Welcome to The Soldier Fund Podcast, where we bring you the untold stories of the brave men and women of the National Guard Special Forces community. As a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the elite soldiers of the 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups, we are committed to highlighting their extraordinary contributions to the fight for freedom around the globe. Join us as we capture the powerful stories of these warriors, provide vital content tailored to their unique experiences, and document our journey as a nonprofit dedicated to empowering those who risk everything to free the oppressed. Whether you're part of the Special Forces community or an ally of their mission, this podcast is your front-row seat to the lives, challenges, and triumphs of some of America's most elite soldiers.
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Welcome to The Soldier Fund Podcast, where we bring you the untold stories of the brave men and women of the National Guard Special Forces community. As a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the elite soldiers of the 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups, we are committed to highlighting their extraordinary contributions to the fight for freedom around the globe. Join us as we capture the powerful stories of these warriors, provide vital content tailored to their unique experiences, and document our journey as a nonprofit dedicated to empowering those who risk everything to free the oppressed. Whether you're part of the Special Forces community or an ally of their mission, this podcast is your front-row seat to the lives, challenges, and triumphs of some of America's most elite soldiers.
In this episode of The Soldier Fund Podcast, Ben Derrick sits down with Jordan Jones for a candid response to the Netflix documentary In Waves and War and the conversation it has sparked inside the Special Operations community. Together, they explore why the film resonates so deeply with operators—and why awareness alone is not enough.
Drawing from lived experience, the conversation exposes the hidden costs of repeated deployments, combat exposure, and the long transition between war and home. Jordan speaks openly about identity loss, family strain, unresolved trauma, and the internal conflicts many operators carry long after service. The episode challenges civilian assumptions about what “coming home” actually looks like and highlights how linear narratives fail to capture the reality of post-service life.
The discussion also addresses the growing attention around psychedelic-assisted therapies, including ibogaine. While acknowledging their potential, Ben and Jordan caution against viewing them as standalone solutions, emphasizing the need for continued care, community, and sustainable lifestyle change.
Ultimately, this episode calls for a more comprehensive approach to soldier wellness—one that moves beyond symptom management and toward long-term resilience, purpose, and support. It’s an invitation for soldiers to know they’re not alone, and for civilians to engage with deeper understanding and responsibility.
The Soldier Fund Podcast
Welcome to The Soldier Fund Podcast, where we bring you the untold stories of the brave men and women of the National Guard Special Forces community. As a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the elite soldiers of the 19th and 20th Special Forces Groups, we are committed to highlighting their extraordinary contributions to the fight for freedom around the globe. Join us as we capture the powerful stories of these warriors, provide vital content tailored to their unique experiences, and document our journey as a nonprofit dedicated to empowering those who risk everything to free the oppressed. Whether you're part of the Special Forces community or an ally of their mission, this podcast is your front-row seat to the lives, challenges, and triumphs of some of America's most elite soldiers.