Mar 22, 2022 · 50 min
RYAN AND CHAD INTERVIEW RETIRED U.S. MARINE CORPS COMPANY COMMANDER AND PUBLISHED AUTHOR, CHARLES "CHIP" HEMCHER III. CHIPS DISCUSSES HIS HUMBLE AND CHALLENGING BEGINNINGS THEN THROUGH HIS MARINE CORPS DAYS AND THE FALLOUT OF RETURNING HOME FROM WAR WITH UNRESOLVED TRAUMA. IN THE END, CHIP OVERCAME AND IS THRIVING. WE ARE NOT DEFINED BY OUR EXPERIENCES; WE ARE FORGED BY THEM! ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Chip Hemcher was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania as the youngest of four, and a twin. Raised in nearby King of Prussia, Chip left for service in the U.S. Marine Corps and served for just over 20 years, having deployed several times and to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He currently resides in Virginia and is married with four kids and a Labrador retriever. Chip enjoys writing about his military experiences and recently published his first book: Signal Hill Warrior, A Boy from King of Prussia. He plans to publish a self-help book for veterans separating from the military. You can connect with Chip on LinkedIn and Instagram. Chip’s book can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Signal-Hill-Warrior ABOUT YOUR BRO-HOSTS: Ryan Chartrand is a former police officer having served 18 years between two municipalities in Massachusetts. He left the profession to pursue bigger goals, dreams, and opportunities, after losing his passion for policing due to several different factors. Ryan now works as a financial advisor, working with police officers and other first responders to identify and create solutions to their biggest financial challenges. His passion is to help police officers reduce as many stressors as possible, create a life they love living, and become the best versions of themselves, be it in the policing profession, or moving on to the private sector or entrepreneurship. You can connect with Ryan across multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Linkedin, and on Instagram @financially.fit.cop. Reach out to Ryan via text at (508)415-3411 or email, rchartrand13@gmail.com. Chad M. Bruckner spent 13 years in Law Enforcement in multiple roles such as Detective, Undercover Officer, Patrolman and Patrol Leader. Chad is also a trained volunteer with the local Critical Incident Stress Management team. Chad served 8 years in the U.S. Army Infantry and supervised over 300 combat missions in Iraq. Chad is a husband and father of 3 kids. Chad is governed by Core Values and dedicated to a life of serving others. Chad has one purpose with this show: to connect with people in a meaningful way and help people survive and thrive. Chad staunchly believes in a 360-degree approach to life...having balance in our professional and personal lives allows us to truly flourish. Connect with Chad on Twitter (@ChadBruckner), LinkedIn (Chad M. Bruckner), e-mail at detbruck@gmail.com or text him at (484) 680-7095. SUICIDE HOTLINE: If you or someone you know is in crisis or distress, please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255.