Veterans Talking to Veterans

10/11/2025

We are incredibly grateful for the support of Tim Sheppard and the Wyoming Veterans Commission to improve the wellbeing of veterans throughout the state of Wyoming. Thank you!

We are so grateful for all of the supportive work that Tim Sheppard and his team from the Wyoming Veterans Commission do to support the lives of veterans and their families! Tim has been a huge advocate of health & wellness coaching through the years and he has truly helped move the needle in a positive direction for the wellbeing of veterans! Thank you, Tim.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day and we want to make you aware of free su***de awareness training through The American Legion National Headquarters. “Be the one” and utilize this free training soon!

Through our program, we're seeking to destigmatize asking for support, creating opportunity for those with mental health issues to speak freely and get the support they need.
Learn more: betheone.org.

10/10/2025

Are you a veteran who is interested in becoming a health and wellness coach from an accredited program? If you are, please reach out to us to apply to become a VTTV Coach in your community. Our program is accredited by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation!

Learn more at https://www.mentoragility.com/vttv-coach-training-program-copy-1.

10/08/2025

We are proud of our founder, Dr. Julie Elledge for all she does to advance veteran well-being and the profession of trauma informed health & wellness coaching!

Yesterday, Dr. Julie Elledge, founder of Mentor Agility and Veterans Talking to Veterans, had the honor of attending the 2025 Women of Influence Entrepreneur Award luncheon in Cheyenne, Wyoming, sponsored by the Wyoming Women's Foundation.

"It was a truly inspiring gathering of leaders, advocates, and changemakers. To be nominated alongside so many incredible women is humbling and energizing." - Dr. Julie Ellledge

Thank you to the Wyoming Women’s Foundation for this recognition, and to everyone who supports the work we do in resilience, storytelling, trauma informed health & wellness coaching, and veteran well-being.

10/08/2025

We know people like to plan ahead so we want to be sure this event makes it onto your 2026 calendar! VTTV leaders, nonprofit organizations, government officials and veterans and their families will gather to celebrate Veterans Talking To Veterans from July 31 - August 2 at the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois, Wyoming. Save the date and plan to join us.

10/08/2025

The whole family serves when you're in the military! Check out this opportunity for teens who are standing alongside their military parents.

Do you know a military teen that demonstrates resilience, strength of character, and shows the ability to thrive in the face of the challenges of Military life? If so, scan the QR code in the photo, and nominate that young man or woman to be Military Child of the Year.

10/04/2025

This is a helpful guide for veterans regarding what is currently open or closed during the Government Shutdown.

Veterans Field Guide to Government Shutdown

10/02/2025

For veterans navigating transition, shifting your self talk to being "coach-like" can be a powerful tool.

Negative self talk can erode confidence and make obstacles feel larger than they are. Positive self talk, on the other hand, creates steady ground, resilience, and the ability to move forward, even when life feels overwhelming.

At Veterans Talking to Veterans, our trauma informed coaches use positive self talk as a daily practice. It helps us stay present, grounded, and connected, and it is a skill we can all strengthen.

Read the latest blog from Mentor Agility to learn more!

September 2025 blog post: Sometimes that self-talk voice takes the form of an inner critic who is harsh, doubtful, or discouraging, however with practice, we can shift that voice into an inner coach who is steady, supportive, and encouraging.

09/30/2025

At Veterans Talking to Veterans, we spend a lot of time connecting with each other and sharing stories in a group coaching environment. This shared connection, the conversations, and willingness to share can lead to post traumatic growth.

If post traumatic growth is a topic that you'd like to learn more about, we invite you to read this article from Psychology Today. Our program is making a positive impact with veterans and their families in several states and we're excited about the momentum.

Learn more about post traumatic growth at: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/post-traumatic-growth