Military OneSource Podcast

Learn about the importance of mentorship for military spouses, especially those new to military life or who are facing challenges like deployments or relocations. Listeners will discover the value of connecting with experienced military spouses who know where to go, what to do and how to do it for just about anything. Mentors offer guidance, resources and community support, helping spouses better navigate military life.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Traci Ostrander, manager of the Military Spouse Mentorship program, part of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network and Air Force Spouse Mentor and MSAN Leadership Development Program Coordinator Ally Hughes. They discuss how sharing experiences through mentorship can help military spouses feel less isolated and find community.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/relationships/married-domestic-partner/milspouse-support-and-services/ to learn about the resources and support available to military spouses.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Hear from a service member about his journey from battling suicidal thoughts to finding hope through ultra marathons. Listen to him and a peer share tips for setting goals and making progress toward them, as well as how perseverance can provide hope for those battling their mental health. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or ways to uplift those around you, this episode offers a reminder that hope and healing are just a step — or mile — away.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Staff Sgt. Jon Fischer and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Pond, service members at Joint Base San Antonio.

If you or someone you know is in a crisis, there is help — contact the Military Crisis Line. Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255, or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-matters-in-the-military/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members suffering from a mental health disorder.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

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Learn tips to balance stress and mission success. Counseling, support and self-care — which for some might include Dungeons & Dragons — can help service members disconnect, decompress and transition from the mission to life at home.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Frances Martinez, LCSW, the 960th cyberspace wing director of psychological health and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th cyberspace wing command chief at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas. They discuss how they leverage Military OneSource and other resources to help build emotional and spiritual wellness and encourage mindfulness among service members.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Patricia Montes Barron looks back on her four years as deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Office of Military Community and Family Policy and MC&FP’s accomplishments during that time.

Host Bruce Moody and Mrs. Barron have a wide-ranging conversation that touches on a number of subjects, including the early days of Mrs. Barron’s advocacy for military families, how 30 years as a military spouse influenced her priorities as DASD, and ways specific MC&FP programs support military families.

Visit Military OneSource at www.MilitaryOneSource.mil to learn about the resources and support available to service members and their families.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Hear from teens at a youth center who share their unique struggles and joys, from navigating life in a military town to building friendships and finding their voice. Through personal stories and experiences — such as ziplining over alligators or being part of a cooking club — hear how they connect outside of social media and support each other through the challenges of deployments and moves.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with a group of military-connected teens from the youth center at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. The center is a recreational program that provides activities, socialization and opportunities to grow in leadership and community service.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/military-youth-teen-programs/ to learn about programs and centers available to military youth.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

The Deployment cycle can be stressful for service members and spouses, whether it’s their first one or their fifth. Hear about ways to prepare mentally and logistically and how that can ease the stress.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Navy veterans Amanda Romero and Tychera Mayfield. Both are Military OneSource licensed professional peer-to-peer counselors. They discuss common deployment concerns and how to address them, provide tips for mental well-being and describe how peer-to-peer counseling can help.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/deployment/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

A longtime partnership between the Defense Department and Boys & Girls Clubs of America empowers military-connected youth and teens and helps them prepare to become the leaders of tomorrow by providing educational, recreational and leadership opportunities in BGCA-affiliated youth centers at military installations worldwide.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with 2024 National Military Youth of the Year Taylor R., of Naval Support Activity Bahrain, who talks about how youth centers have been a stabilizing force in his life as a “third-culture kid,” keeping him and other military-connected youth and teens who move frequently tied to a community, where they feel comfortable exploring interests and developing independence and responsibility.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/military-youth-teens/ to learn about the resources and support available to military-connected youth and teens.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Learn how financial counselors can assist military spouses and children, both in the short and long term, following their service member’s death. Find out how they help survivors make money management decisions and learn the value of tax-effective, low-risk growth investments, as well as provide guidance on Social Security benefits and educational opportunities. You’ll also discover how they can connect survivors to other resources, such as the Military OneSource online survivor benefits reports.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Mark Dunlop and Christine Murphy, financial counselors for the U.S. Army.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/survivor-finances-legal-affairs/ to learn more about financial counseling resources and support available to surviving military spouses and children.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.

Holidays can be a challenging time if you’re solo parenting and your family is separated from your service member. In this episode, learn about strategies, tips and ideas to help you navigate holidays as a solo parent, including the value of reaching out to find community and resources such as installation libraries, Operation Purple Up, military and family life counselors, your installation Morale, Welfare and Recreation office, and Military and Family Support Centers. You’ll also discover helpful ways your family can adapt by creating your own holiday traditions and memories.

Host Bruce Moody speaks with Air Force MilSpouse Tiffany Joe Kelley.

Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/resources/millife-guides/parenting-children-youth-teens/ to learn about the resources and support available to parents.

Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.

Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.

The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.