1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 On this episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, I sit down with actor, writer, and advocate Lisa Regina—founder of&amp;nbsp; A Write To Heal and creator of the veteran-driven TV project Heroic Episodes (EP: Joe Mantegna). Lisa opens up about surviving domestic violence, healing through writing, and how working with veterans reshaped her mission to employ vets on set, mentor at-risk youth, and tell authentic stories about trauma, resilience, and community. &amp;nbsp; We get into: Lisa’s assault in 2005 and the road back through therapy, faith, and the page How a blind Army captain and amputee crushed an acting workshop and sparked A Write To Heal Why Heroic Episodes will hire veterans, bring teens in as apprentices, and spotlight VFWs/Legions and veteran-owned brands Funding realities, distribution hurdles, and a simple ask: “five bucks” from the community to move the series forward Practical pathways for veterans: Part 107 drone training, set work, writing rooms, and authentic consulting &amp;nbsp; If you’ve lived through trauma, support veterans and first responders, or care about rebuilding community with real mentorship, this conversation is for you. &amp;nbsp; Support &amp;amp; Learn More A Write To Heal (nonprofit): https://awritetoheal.com/ Heroic Episodes (series + donate): heroicepisodes.org/donate &amp;nbsp; About Lisa Regina NYU-trained actor/screenwriter; former faculty at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts Founder of A Write to Heal (writing as a pathway to recovery) Creator of Heroic Episodes, an ensemble drama that employs veterans and mentors at-risk teens &amp;nbsp; About the Host VinnyRoc Podcast—real conversations with veterans, creators, first responders, and leaders building things that matter. &amp;nbsp; Timestamps 00:00 — Opening: Lisa’s story and speaking publicly about domestic violence 01:18 — How we likely first met (Range 15 era) and the Hollywood dominoes 04:59 — Lisa’s path to film: NYU, coaching, and early breaks 07:02 — The veteran connection begins: Capt. Leslie Nicole Smith enters the class 09:50 — Set life with veterans: camaraderie, competence, and healing 12:31 — The assault: April 2, 2005—what happened and what followed 15:47 — Aftermath, shock, the stranger who stayed, and the long week missing 21:28 — PTSD common ground: civilian survivor meets combat vets 24:42 — A Write to Heal: why writing works when nothing else does 30:05 — “Heroic Episodes”: premise, Joe Mantegna, and employing veterans 42:17 — The five-dollar campaign, VFWs/Legions, and sustaining the mission The VinnyRoc Podcast http://vinnyrocpodcast.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38610765/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38610765