Best Rachel Oswalt Podcasts (2024)

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Amanda's Journey of Strength And Resilience After Harassment 56:16

4h ago56:16

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👤 About Our Episode: In this powerful episode of The Female Veterans Podcast, we sit down with Amanda, a former Marine who served from 1994 to 2002. Amanda chose the Marine Corps for their polished appearance and prestige, and she shares her profound and often harrowing experiences during her service. Join us as Amanda opens up about her journey, f…

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From watching Cadet Kelly to serving in the Air Force 44:39

12h ago44:39

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Connect with Brittinie: www.brittiniewick.com FB: Brittinie Wick Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/Brittiniewickfitness/) IG: @Brittiniewick_fitness (https://www.instagram.com/brittiniewick_fitness/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittiniewick Mentioned in this episode: Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Resour…

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Ending Veteran Suicide: How One Organization Achieved a 25% Reduction Through Community Engagement 42:24

3h ago42:24

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This episode features Nick Howland of Firewatch Florida discussing how their organization is achieving significant reductions in veteran suicide rates through community prevention training and a data-driven approach. Key Insights: Firewatch trains "watchstanders" through a brief online course to recognize signs of crisis in veterans Using location …

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Kurtz, the story of a female Marine - John Lawson III 45:31

3h ago45:31

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/05/novel-highlighting-a-female-marine/ Get your copy of Kurtz today Amazon Barnes and Noble John's website Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the …

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Herostock: Using Music to Heal Veterans 43:05

4h ago43:05

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Guest, Jason Steiner shares how he founded Herostock to provide healing events for veterans after struggling to find community support himself. He discusses how organizing these music festivals has helped address his own feelings of guilt and given him a way to serve others. Key Insights: Jason's experience leaving the military in 2000 without tran…

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Mentorship - Why it matters 40:27

3h ago40:27

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Want to learn more about Military Mentors and the work they do? https://linktr.ee/milmentors See full summary of the podcast here: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/05/value-of-mentorship/ Connect with Sabrina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-dalton-074457175/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service a…

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Toxic Leadership and The Stanford Prison Experiment 36:08

3h ago36:08

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Host, Rachel discusses the Stanford Prison Experiment and its implications for understanding power dynamics and human behavior in high-stress environments like the military. She shares personal experiences with abuse of power, lack of accountability, and mental health challenges. Key Insights: - Situational and dispositional factors both influence …

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Serving in the Army National Guard 41:07

14d ago41:07

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See full show notes here: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/05/army-national-guard/ Connect with Silver: @SilverBeaty on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SilverBeaty @SkepticalGinger on X: https://twitter.com/SkepticalGinger Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed c…

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Tyler H. - Boot Camp Nightmares 1:11:37

13d ago1:11:37

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of traumatic experiences including violence, abuse, and mental health struggles that some listeners may find upsetting or triggering. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Rachel interviews Tyler about his experience serving in the military and transitioning to entrepreneurship. Tyler sh…

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Dawn's Courage Amidst Chaos: One Female Army Veteran's Shocking Experiences 1:19:35

1M ago1:19:35

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You've got to listen until the end for this one! In this episode of the Female Veterans Podcast, I chat with Dawn, a former United States Army soldier with a decade of service under her belt. From her military upbringing to navigating the trials of bootcamp while injured, Dawn shares her harrowing journey through the ranks, shedding light on the ch…

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How Moral Injury Can Lead to Burnout 55:54

21d ago55:54

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/04/moral-injury/ Learn more about Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen (www.MISNS.org) Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military Se…

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Chris L. - Parenting and Post Trauma Healing 53:53

1M ago53:53

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Trigger Warnings: Discussion of PTSD, anxiety, alcohol use, suicidal ideation. Chris Littrell, retired law enforcement leader from Washington state with almost 25 years of public service. He discusses his experiences with PTSD from his career and seeking treatment and recovery. Key Points: - Chris describes joining the military out of high school a…

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From military to millionaire 41:11

22d ago41:11

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Connect with Erin: Book a Call with Me Apply for a Loan Veterans for Financial Freedom Coaching Episode with Veterans For Financial Freedom: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/veterans-for-financial-freedom-2/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Gir…

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Sarah M. - Finding Yourself After the Military 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

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TW: Abuse/domestic violence, divorce Overview: - Sarah and host served together in the Navy at Whidbey Island - Sarah was a single parent for much of her time in the military - Sarah had a difficult childhood and past abusive relationship that led her to join the military Key Events: - Got married quickly after meeting husband in the Navy - Has two…

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From Military Child to Military Member 53:19

22d ago53:19

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See full summary at https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/04/from-military-child-to-military-member/ Episode mentioned: Loading a Navy Ship - Episode 192 Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military Ser…

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Facing Self-Doubt and Finding Purpose: My Reflections on Personal Development 25:25

2M ago25:25

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Host, Rachel Oswalt discusses her personal journey with the 75 Hard challenge and how it is helping her improve self-discipline. She reflects on struggles with self-doubt and finding purpose after the military. Updates are also provided on ongoing work in the Oak Harbor community to establish resources for veterans and increase support for military…

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Serving as a Nurse During Desert Storm 36:13

2M ago36:13

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See full show notes here: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/janet-hudson/ Related podcast episodes: Episode 247: VA Health Care and Disability Episode 206: What does the PACT Act mean for you? Connect with Janet: janethudsonforhealth@gmail.com 865.604.0895 https://lifewave.com/janethudson https://startx39now.com https://calendly.com/janethudson R…

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Almost Kicked Out My First Year in the Navy 41:23

29d ago41:23

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Host, Rachel, deep dives into her story of getting in trouble and going through the non-judicial punishment process her first year in the Navy at her training command. She traces that situation back to feelings rooted deep into childhood of questioning whether or not she is a "good person". ________________________________________________ If you ar…

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How Values Effect Service - Rachel Oswalt 45:15

1M ago45:15

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/how-culture-affects-the-military/ Mentioned in this episode: Women of the Military Episode 208: What Veterans Day Means to Me Your Story Doesn't End Here Your Story Doesn't End Here Episode with Amanda Huffman Your Story Doesn't End Here Episode on Transition out of the Military Resources: Wo…

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Victoria H. - Harassment and Hazing to Helping and Healing 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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TW: Discussions of harassment, hazing, bullying, mental health struggles including anxiety, PTSD, depression, suicide ideation, physical intimidation, workplace hostility, relationship abuse, and illness. Today's guest, Victoria shares her experience of facing harassment, hazing and bullying as a young Sailor, which caused panic attacks and suicida…

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A Female Veteran's Journey To Self Love After A Chaotic Military Experience 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

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On this best podcast episode of 2024, Victoria shares her story. We discuss her military experience, assualts, trauma of a very challenging deployment and the impact it had on her family. She shares how her military experience changed her into a monster, and her long journey to heal herself and her family. I learn how gardening transformed her, and…

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Veterans for Financial Freedom 30:14

1M ago30:14

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See the full show notes here: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/veterans-for-financial-freedom-2/ Check out VFF's website to learn more: https://veteransforfinancialfreedom.org Check out the next event here: https://veteransforfinancialfreedom.org/events/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service availab…

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Helping Heroes: One Veteran's Mission to End Homelessness in His Community 36:58

2M ago36:58

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Trigger Warnings: Discussions of mental health issues including PTSD, substance abuse, suicide, homelessness. Dale Mullin, founder of Warrior Homes of Collier, shares his passion for helping veterans in need. Learn how his transitional housing model has an 86% success rate in getting veterans off the streets and back on their feet. Key topics: vete…

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Veterans History Project through the Library of Congress 35:07

2M ago35:07

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/recording-veterans-history/ Head to loc.gov/vets to learn more about the Veterans History Project Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Milita…

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Chris Hunt - What the Royal Marines do Different 51:37

2M ago51:37

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Trigger Warnings: Discussion of military experiences may include details of combat and trauma. Today's guest, Chris Hunt, is a former Royal Marines Commando and mental performance psychologist. Serving in the Royal Marines from 2006-2013, he spent two tours in Afghanistan. His current work is in mental performance psychology. In this episode we tal…

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How the military opened the door to the future 43:54

3M ago43:54

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See full show notes: www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/military-opened-the-door/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military SeriesBy Amanda Huffman

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Alden Mills: Cultivating an Unstoppable Mindset 45:03

2M ago45:03

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Trigger Warnings: Discussion of medical conditions including asthma and blood in the lungs. Brief mention of suicide. Today's guest, Alden Mills, is on a mission to help 100 million people Be Unstoppable. He is a two-time bestselling author, the former Inc. 500 CEO of Perfect Fitness, and the founder of multiple businesses. Throughout his time as a…

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Finding healing and hope 44:46

3M ago44:46

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/03/finding-healing-and-hope/ Connect with Kimberly: https://hihello.me/hi/khenry Warrior's Path to Healing journal series versions are available on Amazon, and autographed copies are available at https://www.thegoldbeacon.com/category/all-products Women Veterans: https://a.co/d/3kOCI1u Survivors…

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Jessica Timmerman - The Final Salute, Honoring Zachary Brown's Legacy 39:31

3M ago39:31

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Trigger Warnings: - Suicide - Alcohol abuse - PTSD - Military trauma - Death of a loved one Today's guest, Jessica Timmerman, is a military mental health advocate and sister of Zachary Brown, a soldier who lost his life to suicide. Jessica shares her story of losing her brother Zachary to suicide while he was stationed in Germany. She discusses the…

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Transmuting Grief: A Special Episode of the Female Veterans Podcast with Lola 27:43

2M ago27:43

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In this very special episode of The Female Veterans Podcast, I am joined by Lola, who is doing some incredible work for the veteran community. Lola shares her experience facilitating veteran women's indigenous healing circles and discusses the upcoming event - a female veterans grief retreat. She highlights the constant presence of grief in the liv…

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The Challenge of Bipolar Disorder 35:17

3M ago35:17

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/02/bipolar-general/ Mentioned in this episode: Get the book, Bipolar General today! https://www.generalgreggmartin.com Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's G…

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Christian Frazier - Reinventing Yourself 51:18

3M ago51:18

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TW: mention of a past suicide attempt, discussion of financial hardship and loss of housing/property Today's guest is Rev. Dr. Christian Frazier who is a renowned author, motivational speaker, mindfulness instructor, mental health educator, and advocate for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) mental health. He is the Former Chair of the …

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Serving in the Army in Alaska 29:49

3M ago29:49

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2023/11/serving-in-alaska/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military Series Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to M…

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JJ Hardy - Someone Believed in Me 42:07

3M ago42:07

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TW: childhood abuse, trauma, combat Leadership coach and combat veteran, JJ Hardy, joins us for todays episode featuring a heartfelt story of navigating the transition from military to civilian life and dealing with the emotional impact of leaving behind a significant part of his identity. Through seeking help and support, mainly through group ther…

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Finding Healing through writing and art 59:17

4M ago59:17

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/02/margert/ Mentioned in this episode: www.maggsvibo.com Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military Series Resources: Women of the Military M…

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Ross R. - The Unexpected Path 36:16

4M ago36:16

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TW: graphic descriptions of suicide In this episode of Your Story Doesn't End Here, guest Ross R. and host Rachel have a candid conversation about Ross's life journey that brought him from being an MP in the USMC to selling life insurance in NY. Join us for a discussion about the struggles of transition, swapping careers, and how PTSD may show up f…

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Family Care Plan Challenges 45:32

4M ago45:32

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/02/family-care-plan-challenges/ Mentioned in this episode: Podcast episode on grief over losing your military service Mourning the loss of my military service Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A G…

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Brandon H. - Reigniting Passion and Confidence After Military Service 34:43

4M ago34:43

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In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel welcomes guest Brandon, a U.S. Marine Corps 0311 infantry veteran and owner of Sustainable Performance. Brandon opens up about his challenging upbringing in a split household, where he found solace in food and struggled to find a stable foundation. However, a turning point eventually mot…

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Military Culture Shift with Corie Weathers 52:33

4M ago52:33

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/01/military-culture-shift/ Mentioned in this episode: https://www.corieweathers.com/about/ Social media @corielpc Military Culture Shift: https://elvaresa.com/book/military-culture-shift/ Sacred Spaces: https://elvaresa.com/book/sacred-spaces/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program …

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If this Season is Hard, This Episode is For You 13:51

4M ago13:51

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January can be tough, and recent events have weighed heavily on my heart. This episode is dedicated to you, the listeners who might be struggling. Remember, you matter, your story matters. Life is challenging, and it's okay to seek help. Reach out to friends, professionals, or call 988 for immediate assistance. Share this episode with someone who n…

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Know your goals in the Navy with Darlene Greene 52:28

4M ago52:28

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/01/darlene/ Mentioned in this episode: https://iamreverseaging.com Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military Series Resources: Women of the …

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The Freedom of Taking Control 17:12

4M ago17:12

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In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel dives into the topic of taking responsibility for one's life and addresses a comment made by a viewer on YouTube. The comment suggests that taking full responsibility may not always be possible, especially in the face of racism in the workplace. Rachel explores this perspective and discu…

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Serving With Pride And Embracing Challenge: Ketara's Story Founder of The Brave Woman Academy 1:16:16

4M ago1:16:16

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In this episode of The Female Veterans Podcast, I welcome Ketara, a proud National Guard servicemember and the founder of Brave Woman Academy. We explore the often overlooked journey of a guardsman. Ketara shares her multifaceted experiences and the astonishing breadth of skills she acquired, reminding us that the Guard's mission is as critical as …

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Sharing MST Stories - Rachelle Smith 35:39

5M ago35:39

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See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2024/01/sharing-mst-stories/ Mentioned in this episode: Resources: Women of the Military Mentorship Program Girl's Guide to Military Service available where books are sold. Signed copies of A Girl's Guide to Military Service Girl's Guide to the Military Series Resources: Women of the Military Mentors…

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Dr. Kevin Cameron - Understanding the Cultural Identity of Veterans 54:29

5M ago54:29

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In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel welcomes Dr. Kevin Cameron, an accomplished figure blending a distinguished military career with expertise in clinical psychology and canine training. Dr. Cameron, a combat veteran with 14 years in the U.S. Army, shares his experiences and insights. Tune in to hear about his leadership r…

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Financial wellness for military families from GoVA 26:49

5M ago26:49

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Thank you to GoVA for sponsoring this week's episode. See full show notes: https://www.airmantomom.com/2023/12/financial-wellness-military-families/ Resources from GoVA: GoVA Website The Edge Sign up for the Budget Bootcamp Jan 29th - Feb 2nd Connect with Lizann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizann-lightfoot/ Resources: Women of the Military Mentors…

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Vinny H. - More than a Rank 51:35

5M ago51:35

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In this episode of "Your Story Doesn't End Here," host Rachel interviews special guest Vinny about his journey and experiences in the military. They discuss the importance of mental health awareness and support within the military community. Vinny shares his motivation for starting his own podcast and highlights the diverse stories of everyday serv…

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The Comeback Coach: Richard Kaufman's Tale of Triumph Over Adversity 55:42

5M ago55:42

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TW: suicide attempt, physical trauma Today's guest, host of the Vertical Momentum Resiliency podcast, Richard Kaufman, aka the Comeback Coach, a resilient individual who conquered challenges such as drug addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, blindness, and a traumatic brain injury and is now a globally recognized podcaster, a two-time top-selling au…

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The Beauty of Life 9:58

5M ago9:58

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In this episode, host Rachel reflects on her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. She discusses the importance of journaling and intentionally taking action to create positive change in her life. Rachel shares her excitement for the future and the opportunities that have come her way. She also expresses gratitude for the support she has r…

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Rachael M. - The Military Woman Condition 58:27

6M ago58:27

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Soon to be PsyD, Lt. Rachael M, joins us today to discuss her unique journey as a mental health provider entering the military as someone who was prior enlisted in the intelligence space. In this episode, Rachael encourages listeners to persevere in pursuing military aspirations, sharing her own experience of overcoming rejection from a recruiter. …

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