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January 8, 2026 Blog Post Featured Post PTG

Why You Can’t Ignore Trauma

Learning to live again takes time, intention, and courage—but it is possible. The hard work you’ve already done matters. Every step you take toward presence, connection, and purpose is a step toward the life you deserve. You’re not starting over—you’re building forward. And you don’t have to settle for surviving when thriving is within reach.

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July 30, 2025 Events Events

2025 Friends of SOF Golf Scramble

VIEW OUR EVENT PHOTOS HERE Thank You! The Warriors’ Ascent annual Friends of SOF Golf Event was a tremendous success having raised over $30,000! To everyone who attended, sponsored, and volunteered: thank you! Your presence made the …

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October 28, 2023 Podcast Podcast

The Warrior’s Path: A Holistic Recap from Warriors’ Ascent

“If you don’t work the system, the system won’t work for you.” Mike Kenny That’s the unapologetic truth echoed in the final episode of Season 1 of the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast, hosted by retired military veterans …

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PODCAST EPISODES

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Veterans and supporters wearing Warriors’ Ascent gear participate in an endurance race, moving together through a mountain town during a long-distance event.

The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: S1 E7

In Episode 7 of the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast, Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings focus on why movement and nutrition are essential foundations for mental health, energy, and emotional stability. They explain how daily movement acts …

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A woman veteran sits outdoors in a park, practicing mindful breathing with eyes closed and hands resting on their chests.

The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: S1 E6

In Episode 6 of the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast, Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings focus on the foundational role of sleep and breathing in healing the body and regulating the mind. They explain why no amount …

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Veteran sits outdoors with eyes closed, practicing mindful breathing and meditation in a natural setting.

The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: S1 E5

In Episode 5 of the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast, Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings introduce the CBT Triangle—a practical framework that shows how thoughts, emotions, and actions are always connected. They explain how unexamined thoughts can …

28 min

Veterans participate in an outdoor yoga session, standing with arms extended in a balanced pose beneath an open sky.

The Warrior's Ascent Podcast: S1 E4

In this episode of The Warriors’ Ascent Podcast, Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings explore how healing begins in the mind. They explain how our brains operate using two systems—automatic, reactive thinking and slower, deliberate thinking—and …

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The Warrior’s Ascent Podcast: S1 E3

Live the Warrior Ethos: From Archetype to Action From Warriors’ Ascent Podcast – Season 1, Episode 3 Welcome back to the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast blog. If Episode 1 introduced the warrior archetype and Episode 2 explained why it matters …

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The Warriors' Ascent Podcast: S1 E2

Welcome back to the Warriors’ Ascent Podcast—where we explore what it means to live with courage, intention, and strength in the face of life’s adversities. In this two-part discussion, hosts Mike Kenny and Matt Hastings take a deep dive into …

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The Warriors' Ascent Podcast: S1 E1

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

“How do I stay on track after I finish the program?” It’s a common question for WA graduates, and it’s maybe the most important question you can ask. We’ve compiled a list of resources you can use to keep doing the work when you go home.

THE WARRIORS’ ASCENT DIGITAL COURSE

Keep learning after graduation! This course is designed to help you use the tools you’ve gained in the program to continue to grow.

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Did you know Warriors’ Ascent graduates are ALL eligible for 90 days of FREE therapy, thanks to our friends at BetterHelp? Even if you graduated a long time ago, this is for you! Call or text Tammy Brown at (515) 419-4200, or email via the link below.

GET 90 DAYS OF FREE THERAPY

Owned and founded by Kerry Steuart, a long time friend and provider of Warriors’ Ascent, Live Bliss offers many resources for Warriors’ Ascent grads—INCLUDING a virtual yoga course you can use from anywhere in the world.

VISIT THE LIVE BLISS WEBSITE

Led and founded by Anna Saviano, MA, LPC-S, LCPC-S, Heartland Therapy Connection offers compassionate, trauma-informed care to help individuals and families in Kansas or Missouri heal, grow, and reconnect.

VISIT THE HEARTLAND THERAPY CONNECTION WEBSITE

Amy Zoe Schonhoff, owner of Mindfulness in the Heartland, offers trauma‑sensitive, evidence‑based mindfulness practices—including MBSR programs and workshops—to support healing, presence and emotional resilience.

VISIT THE MINDFULNESS IN THE HEARTLAND WEBSITE

Jeff Miner, LPC, M.Ed. offers mental‑performance coaching that equips athletes, professionals and teams to overcome limiting beliefs, manage pressure and perform at their highest level.

VISIT TRIUMPH PERFORMANCE INSTITUTE’S WEBSITE

A yoga instructor leads a group class beneath a mural featuring a tiger, representing Easy Tiger Yoga.

An outstanding Kansas City resource for local grads, Easy Tiger Yoga offers inclusive classes that combine movement, breath, and mindfulness to foster strength and connection. If you’re a graduate—your first class is free!

VISIT EASY TIGER YOGA’S WEBSITE

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Warriors’ Ascent cohort yoga provider Josh Johnson is a Warriors’ Ascent alum, mountaineer, and yoga instructor. Find Josh on Instagram @itsyogajosh, and read his incredible story right here on our website.

FOLLOW JOSH ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Dave Bellis, WA alum, owns Asset Performance Institute. API builds resilient, fit, and reliable professionals through health and resiliency programs tailored for tactical and essential roles like police, fire, EMTs, nurses, and corrections.

VISIT THE API TRAINING WEBSITE

EVENTS

A photo of a mid-30's white male veteran sitting on the back og a truck with an older african american vietnam veteran smiling in work clothes and winter coats.

Jan 17th

SHEEPDOG Showtimes Near Me

A film about a veteran who does the difficult work of overcoming the symptoms of post-traumatic stress—and grows beyond them—SHEEPDOG is the first film to explore the psychological impact of trauma after coming home from war. As one critic wrote:

“SHEEPDOG is poised to do for veterans what films like Good Will Hunting did to help normalize therapy in America.”

At Warriors’ Ascent, a movie like this is the greatest gift imaginable for the millions of veterans we exist to serve—moms and dads, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, and grandparents—who deserve to have their stories normalized, and who deserve to discover just how universal hope for growth after trauma truly is. ONLY IN THEATRES January 16

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2026-03-23

Cohort 73

Our week-long program has helped hundreds of military veterans and first responders like you, helping participants find healing post-trauma and take control of their lives. Learn more about what you’re experiencing in your mind and body, and what to do about it.

A group of women wearing Warriors’ Ascent shirts stand together smiling in front of a rustic cabin fireplace during their 2025 Warriors’ Ascent graduation.

2026-04-13

Cohort 74

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2026-05-04

Cohort 75

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Graduate stories are powerful tools. Need a lift? Listen to other WA grads talk about their journey. Want to help someone get help? Share your story today!

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