Female veteran issues are diverse. It isn’t the same as being a male veteran. It is challenging and taxing. Regularly women find themselves misunderstood just by saying, “I am a veteran.” And while everyone’s experience when they leave the military is different. There are certain aspects that make the challenge of being a woman who […]
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Pros and Cons of being a woman in the military
What are the pros and cons of being a woman in the military? Check out the real-life stories of military women on the Women of the Military podcast. In this episode, I have pulled pieces of advice from some of the last 137 episodes with women sharing the advice they would give to young women […]
PTSD: Not Just a Veterans’ or Combat Issue
Written by: Leah Blain, PhD, Clinic Director & Licensed Psychologist As a trauma therapist, I often hear folks say that only veterans – or only people with combat experience – can develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It makes sense that many people may have this impression. Everything from research to media and pop culture frequently […]
Finding Mental Health Services for Veterans
This episode was created in partnership with the Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania. The Cohen Veteran Network seeks to provide mental health services for veterans. They serve post 9/11 veterans, active duty (with a Tricare referral), and their family members. CVN works to help strengthen mental health among the […]
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Children’s Book
Twenty-one Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a beautiful book. My favorite part of this book is that it was able to capture the attention of my boys (5 and 7) with stunning pictures. But also told a story to help them understand the meaning and significance of the Tomb of the […]
Losing a team member while deployed
What is it like to experience losing a team member while deployed? Stacie opened up and shared about the loss of four members on her Panjshir PRT in 2009. We also covered the topics of PTSD, mental health, and moving forward. Thank you to Blue Star Families for supporting the Women of the Military podcast! […]
Military Service to Civilian: Making Peace in the Chasm Between
By: Crystal McFadden, LPC There will never be two identical stories shared by military veterans about any situation. Especially, regarding their transition from military service to civilian life. Each story of service and transition is unique. It can be in the variance of difficulty. Or the momentum of success (or lack thereof), and the level […]
Serving in the Royal Australian Air Force
What is it like to serve in the Royal Australian Air Force? Check out this week’s Women of the Military podcast episode where I talk to Jodi Allen about her experience of serving in the Royal Australian Air Force for fourteen years and what she is doing today to help veterans. Although we are from […]
Exposed to Toxins at Military Bases Tell Their Stories
A silent enemy is invading and poisoning U.S. troops of all ages, ranks, and backgrounds. Troops who fought a number of challenges during perilous deployment to come home safely – or so they thought. Vets have been exposed to toxins at military bases. And toxic exposure is a war wound that starts out largely invisible […]
From Women’s Army Corps to Operation Desert Storm
Pennylee Deere began her military service in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) and served in Desert Storm/Desert Shield. Her career spans 20 years, from 1975 -1995. It was interesting to hear her experience having begun her service as part of the WAC and then transferring over to the US Army in 1978. She also shared […]
