Tyler is honored to have special guest CPL Matthew R. Bradford, USMC (RET) on our podcast today. On September 11, 2001, as a freshman in high school, Matthew like so many others watched the terrorist attacks on America’s soil. He knew at that moment he wanted to join the military after graduating and in September 2005 Matthew enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
On January 18, 2007, Matthew was severely injured after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device in Haditha Iraq. This moment put Matthew on a detour and he would learn the true meaning of overcoming and adapting. He did not know the extent of his injuries until he woke up in Bethesda Naval Hospital three weeks later.
Matthew never lets his injuries define who he is or what he can do. Each obstacle is a new challenge. Over the years he has been inspired to share his story to motivate others through their own life challenges with his message of Just Walk. Even without Legs and Vision, you can still have No Problems.
Tune in to hear Matthew's journey in learning to adapt and overcome his adversities so he could move forward to living his best life.
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Coming Home Well
Coming Home Well Directory is a combination of podcasts geared toward educating, supporting and advocating for our veterans and veteran caregiver community.Coming Home Well hosted by Dr. Tyler Pieron is a deep dive into the resources available for veterans and their families that assist with healing the trauma of war. On occasion Tyler is joined by historians as they revisit significant events within our military history to ensure our heroes are not forgotten. Straight To The Point hosted by Dr. Paul Lawrence and Dr. Tyler Pieron shave down to the specifics on veteran benefits and how they can assist with housing, compensation and education. With Paul's expertise as the former Under Secretary of The VBA, he brings knowledge and guidance. Military Aviatrix hosted by Liz Booker is a collaboration with Literary Aviatrix in exploring the amazing women of Military Aviation and opening the doors of the mind for young women to pursue their dream of becoming a pilot. Plug in and listen to stories of overcoming adversities to inspire others to persevere, historians reminding us of the sacrifices that come with war; and the heroic women who paved the way for women to soar with their dreams of flight.
Meet the Host
Dr. Tyler Pieron is an Army veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan (and a few other conflicts). He served in the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command as a Special Agent until he was medically retired. Tyler hosts Coming Home Well’s radio and podcast shows and focuses on TBI research and helping veterans wade through the bureaucracy to obtain benefits, especially education.
Tyler used his GI Bill benefits to earn a Master of Science degree in Cyber Security Policy and then a PhD. in Information Assurance after receiving a sabbatical and scholarship from the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program. Tyler lives with his wife Claire, their 3 children (2 boys and a girl), 3 dogs (Beagle, Boxer and Great Dane), 2 lizards (Bearded Dragon and Leopard Gecko), and many fish, near Charlottesville, VA, where he works with the Department of Defense on cyber intelligence issues.