{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Combat, Recovery and Corporate America: The Omar Ritter Story","description":"In this episode, host Ed Parcaut welcomes Army veteran and Bronze Star recipient Omar Ritter to share his powerful story of service, transformation, and resilience. Omar Ritter opens up about following in his family\u2019s footsteps as a Cavalry Scout, his combat experiences in Iraq, and the battle he faced after returning home\u2014a life-altering brain tumor that led to his medical retirement. Together, Ed Parcaut and Omar Ritter dive into the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian life, the importance of seeking help for mental health, and how pride or lack of awareness can prevent vets from accessing critical disability benefits. Omar Ritter talks about his journey through Columbia Business School, his career on Wall Street, and the mental struggles that continued beyond the battlefield. They also discuss veteran advocacy, why every veteran deserves benefits regardless of role or branch, and how to navigate the VA\u2019s often confusing disability process\u2014with practical advice listeners can act on. The episode wraps up with Omar Ritter\u2019s current work helping businesses as a fractional CFO, and his ongoing passion for supporting fellow veterans through financial and mental wellness. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of support, listen in for tools, inspiration, and a reminder\u2014asking for help is a sign of strength. Find Omar Ritter\u2019s book, \u201cWest Point to Wall Street: My Journey to Mental Wellness,\u201d on Amazon or at OmarRitter.com. *Contact Ed Parcaut:** - \ud83c\udf0d Website: [edparcaut.com](http:\/\/edparcaut.com) - \ud83d\udcf1 Twitter: [@edparcaut](https:\/\/twitter.com) For more resources and support, visit HelpingTheBrave.com.  #HelpingTheBrave #VeteranStories #MilitaryTransition #MentalWellness #PTSDawareness #BrainTumorSurvivor #BronzeStar #WestPoint #ArmyVeteran #FractionalCFO #BusinessFinance #VeteranBenefits #VAHelp #VeteranSupport #VeteranAdvocacy #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranSuccess #CombatVeteran #OmarRitter #EdParcaut #PodcastClip #VeteransInBusiness ","author_name":"Helping The Brave Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/HelpingTheBravePodcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39979450\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198186165"}