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For Veterans, Losing a Dog Is Never “Just Losing a Pet”

This week on The Richard Leonard Show, I’m opening up about something deeply personal the heartbreaking reality of finding out my dog Gus has cancer and preparing for the day I’ll have to say goodbye. But this episode is bigger than just my story. We’re digging into the powerful bond between veterans and their dogs, why these animals become far more than “just pets,” and the emotional toll that comes when the one thing keeping you grounded starts slipping away. For many veterans, these dogs aren’t companions—they’re lifelines. And nobody really talks about what happens when that lifeline is suddenly taken from you. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.

Still Standing: How Veterans Find Peace Beyond the Battlefield

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard steps back from the daily chaos to reflect on veteran life after service—specifically the silent weight of transition, mental strain, and the search for clarity in a world no longer scripted by military structure. Citing new research highlighted by Military.com, he explores how something as simple as access to green space—especially in cities like Minneapolis and Washington, D.C.—may play a powerful role in reducing depression, anxiety, and PTSD among veterans. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.

Why Trump’s Marijuana Move Is a Big Deal for Veterans

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, we break down the push to reclassify marijuana and the political theater surrounding its use in medicine, especially within the VA. While officials debate schedules and statutes, veterans and patients are left navigating pain, mental health, and treatment options on their own. We look at who controls the narrative, who profits from keeping cannabis restricted, and why the truth about its benefits is far less convenient than the headlines. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.

Collateral Damage: The War Our Weapons Waged on Us

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, Richard exposes the hidden danger our troops have been forced to live and fight with. From artillery blasts to tank cannons, our own weapons are frying the brains of America’s warriors while the Pentagon pretends not to notice. He breaks down the truth behind “friendly fire” brain injuries, the misdiagnoses, and the silence that’s killing our heroes long after the battle ends. It’s time to face the facts, hold the brass accountable, and protect the people who protect us. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club! PATRIOT-APPROVED HEMP PRODUCTS. Tired of woke wellness brands? So are we. At AmericanHempHub.com, you’ll find CBD & hemp products made in the USA with no globalist garbage. Pure. Lab-Tested. Freedom-First. Relief without chemicals. Trusted by patriots who think for themselves 👉 Visit: https://AmericanHempHub.com Because your body deserves real health from real Americans.

Breathing Death: How America continues to fail it’s veterans

In this episode of The Richard Leonard Show, we dive deep into the ongoing crisis surrounding military burn pits and their devastating impact on veterans’ health. Richard Leonard reflects on his own deployment experiences in Iraq and Kuwait, describing the toxic mix of waste — from office supplies and vehicle parts to medical waste and even human remains — burned in massive pits near living quarters. He discusses a new NIH and DoD study linking burn pit exposure to increased rates of depression, severe stress, brain trauma, intracranial injuries, and higher suicide risk among troops. Brought to you by Cortez Wealth Management! Proudly supporting America First values 🇺🇸! Looking for retirement and asset growth strategies from someone who shares your values? Check out Cortez Wealth Management, led by a proud Christian husband, father, and patriot. 👉 http://cortezwm.com/ Pet Club 247 is your trusted source for affordable, high-quality pet products delivered to your door. Shop now at https://richardleonard.petclub247.com/ and get Wholesale pricing, Auto-ship convenience, Premium pet nutrition, and wellness. Support your pets and wallet by partnering with us. Join the Club!

A Fight For Healing: The Battle for Psychedelic Healing

This week on the Richard Leonard Show talks about the emerging use of psychedelic treatments, particularly psilocybin, for veterans suffering from conditions like PTSD and depression. It highlights the recent legalization of psilocybin therapy in Colorado, following Oregon’s example, but points out the challenges veterans face in accessing this treatment due to regulatory hurdles. This show is made possible by our friends at Cortez Wealth Management, please consider checking out this America First Patriot and proud Christian father and husband for your retirement and asset growth strategies: http://cortezwm.com/