The Grounding Force: LUNCH & LEARN - Harnessing Horsepower

Join local Vets & First Responders for lunch! Business owners & civilians—learn how to support your team & co-workers. Reserve a spot! Harnessing Horsepower (For Civilians): Understanding Hypervigilance Date & Time: Tuesday, October 13th | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Headwaters on the Comal Who Should Attend: Civilians, Business Owners, Employers, Co-Workers, and Community Supporters Admission: $25 (Civilians / Business Owners) | Donation-based (Veterans, First Responders, and Spouse) About This Event Ever wonder why the veterans or first responders in your life, workplace, or community seem wired differently? The same intense focus, drive, and hypervigilance that make them exceptional under pressure can make day-to-day civilian life feel exhausting. Harnessing Horsepower is an interactive educational lunch and learn designed specifically for business owners, managers, co-workers, and civilian allies. Join us to learn what hypervigilance actually is, how high-stress operational environments rewire the nervous system, and how you can create an environment that offers meaningful, effective support. What You’ll Gain • Understand Hypervigilance: Break down the science behind the "always-on" state of mind in military and first responder culture. • Practical Support Tools: Discover actionable ways to support veteran and first responder employees, co-workers, friends, and family members. • Live Panel & Q&A: Hear directly from experienced veterans, coaches, and practitioners who have navigated the transition from frontline stress to daily resilience. • Community Networking: Enjoy lunch, connect with local business owners, and network alongside members of our hero community. Featured Speakers & Experts • Tim Thomas | Former Aussie Special Forces Commando, Author, Founder of Breathwork in Bed • Orion Mata | Army Veteran, Retired Police Sniper, Author (Bad Karma) • Dr. Marcos Rubio | Marine Veteran, Fire Fighter, Nurse, Neuroscience Sponsor a Hero With Your Ticket • Civilians & Business Owners ($25): Your $25 ticket includes your lunch and directly underwrites the cost of hosting a local veteran or first responder for free. • Veterans, First Responders & Spouses (Donation-based): All events during The Grounding Force week are donation-based for service members and their families. Give what you can to put skin in the game and lock in your spot!