Veteran Spouse Network

Nov 07 2024 14 ep. 85 mins
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A podcast of real stories that will resonate with the Veteran spouse community. Hosted by Hannah O'Brien of the Veteran Spouse Network and in collaboration with Coming Home Well. 

A community of peer support for military and veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support.

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Bridging Divides

Nov 07 2024 44 mins  
Join Hannah O'Brien for a heartfelt solo episode dedicated to celebrating Military and Veteran Families Month. Discover the importance of honoring unique differences while fostering inclusivity and commonality within the military community. Hannah shares insights from her personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the power of peer support and community connection. Tune in

Finding Your Purpose w_ Pamela Kyel

Oct 10 2024 23 mins  
Your host Hannah O'Brien sits down with Veteran spouse and author, Pamela Kyel. Pamela shares her journey of navigating multiple moves, raising children, and finding her passion as a writer. She discusses the difficulties of maintaining a career as a military spouse, the impact of constant relocations on her family, and the rewarding connections made along the way. Tune in to hear

Tackling Safety Together

Sep 12 2024 68 mins  
In this episode of the Veteran Spouse Network podcast, we delve into the critical topic of safety planning, particularly during Suicide Prevention Month. Host Hannah O’Brien is joined by her husband Cody, a Marine Corps veteran, as they walk through the steps of creating a safety plan. They discuss the importance of safety planning, how to involve family members, and focus on let

Healing Journey After Suicide Loss

Aug 08 2024 104 mins  
In today’s episode, Hannah discusses the profound and emotional journey of coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide with her guest Ashley Craig. Ashley shares her personal story, the challenges she faced, and how she turned her pain into a mission to educate and support others. Join Hannah and Ashley for an intimate and heartfelt discussion on grief, guilt, and the path to

Parenting ~ Active Duty Military and Post Military

Jul 11 2024 96 mins  
Welcome to this month's episode of the Veteran Spouse Network podcast, where we are talking about the unique challenges and experiences of military and Veteran kids. Host Hannah O'Brien is joined by teammates Laurianne Rodriguez and Ashley Craig to discuss their personal stories and insights on raising children in military families. They explore topics such as mental health, the im

Navigating PTSD with Hannah and Cody

Jun 14 2024 133 mins  
Welcome to this month's episode of the Veteran Spouse Network podcast! Host Hannah O'Brien is joined by her husband Cody to discuss PTSD in honor of PTSD Awareness Month. Dive into Cody's military background, his journey with PTSD, and how it has impacted their relationship. From the stigma around PTSD in the early 2000s to Cody's path to seeking help, this episode offers a heartfe

Caregiving & Protecting Your Identity

May 09 2024 88 mins  
Join host Hannah O'Brien on an exploration of the unique challenges and transformative experiences of military and Veteran caregivers. She dives into the complexities of caregiving, identity preservation, and personal growth with Dr. Roxanna Delgado. As a former caregiver to her army Veteran husband and co-founder of the TBI Warrior Foundation, Roxanna shares her personal journey a

Healing through Art with Victoria Kelly

Apr 11 2024 70 mins  
On this episode Hannah is joined by Victoria Kelly, a seasoned author and veteran spouse who masterfully intertwines her personal military life experiences with the art of storytelling . Victoria's journey from a Navy fighter pilot's spouse to a remarried Veteran spouse and mother of five, encapsulates the myriad of emotions and challenges faced by military families. Her latest wor

Traumatic Brain Injuries with Janie Smith

Feb 07 2024 100 mins  
Hannah chats with Janie Smith, military/veteran spouse and mother of career soldiers for over 50 years, about traumatic brain injuries. Professionally, Janie is a Life Coach, specializing in trauma. She has served wounded Vietnam veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and directed programs for active-duty soldiers and military children in Germany. Additionally, Janie has taugh

Moral Injury and Relationships

Feb 08 2024 107 mins  
Send us a Text Message. Hannah is joined by her husband Cody, a Marine Corps Veteran to talk about his struggles with moral injury and how they work together as a unit to manage his symptoms. Moral injury can manifest into feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal and/or anger. To learn more about moral injury visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/moral-injury Tune into