Living Philosophy
What is your second-life? Living Philosophy is dedicated to exploring the inspiring second lives of people who have successfully made significant changes to their careers and lives through self-reflection, insight, and practice. Listen also to our Public Philosophy podcasts, which you can find by topic and the bespoke logo artwork. Hosted by Dr Todd S. Mei, former Head of Philosophy at the University of Kent (UK), and founder, consultant, and freelance author at Philosophy2u.com.
Living Philosophy
Susie Belanger on Perseverance and Getting Justice for Military Veterans
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Todd Mei / Susie Belanger
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Season 1
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Episode 5
Susie Belanger is on the Board of Directors for the Military Veterans Advocacy organization. In this inspiring podcast, Susie shares what the virtue of perseverance has taught her and how it enabled her to succeed in getting the US government to change its policy on naval veterans from the Vietnam War who were being excluded from benefits owing to exposure to Agent Orange.
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Host:
Dr Todd Mei
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Photo: Military Veterans Advocacy Garden Flag
Links Related to this Episode:
- Military Veterans Advocacy (https://www.militaryveteransadvocacy.org)
- Attorney John B. Wells (https://www.johnwellslaw.com/about.html)
- Blue Water Navy (https://benefits.va.gov/benefits/blue-water-navy.asp)
- Sen. Kristen Gillibrand and Burn Pits (https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/us-senator-kirsten-gillibrand-discusses-landmark-legislation-to-help-veterans-with-diseases-linked-to-burn-pits-and-other-toxic-exposures-obtain-benefits-from-va)
Living Philosophy is brought to you by Philosophy2u.com.