Military transition does not happen to only the service member—it changes life for the entire family.

Angie DeJarnette is the founder and executive director of The STEPS Foundation and the spouse of a retired Navy SEAL who served 26 years on active duty. During her husband’s career, their family navigated six deployments, ten relocations and two overseas tours. But when the military mission ended, Angie discovered another challenge: very few resources existed to help Special Operations spouses navigate their own transition into civilian life.

In this episode of The Goode Show: Beyond the Uniform, Angie opens up about the realities of life after retirement, including changes in identity, purpose, marriage and family dynamics. She discusses the difficulty of reconnecting as a couple after years of deployments and constant operational demands—and what happens when the spouse who held everything together must finally ask, “Who am I now?”

That gap in support inspired Angie to create The STEPS Foundation—Spouse Transition Enrichment Programs and Support. The national nonprofit provides personalized programs for Special Operations spouses, including wellness resources, coaching, career and educational development, financial readiness, and a supportive community of people who understand this unique journey.

This is an honest conversation about the sacrifices SOF spouses make, the challenges that can surface after the uniform comes off and why military families deserve support long after service ends.

Learn more about The STEPS Foundation, access its programs or support its mission:

https://www.thesteps-foundation.org

Amy Forsythe has dedicated her career to documenting service, sacrifice and the stories that must never be forgotten.

Amy began her military career as an enlisted Marine combat correspondent and later served as a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. An award-winning military journalist, military advocate and speaker, she has spent years capturing the experiences of those who serve—and ensuring their legacies live on.

In this episode of The Goode Show: Beyond the Uniform, Amy discusses her book, Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11. Through powerful photographs, personal reflections and the memorials found across Camp Pendleton, the book honors the Marines and Sailors who served and sacrificed during the post-9/11 era.

Amy shares why preserving these stories matters, what we lose when military history is forgotten and how Camp Pendleton continues to honor those who once stood on its sacred ground.

This is a conversation about service, remembrance and our responsibility to keep the stories of our military community alive for future generations.

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Official website: https://heroeslivehere.net

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Live-Here-Tribute-Pendleton/dp/1737595710

Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel, two-time cancer survivor, bestselling author and CEO of the Mission to Live Foundation, Jay Kopelman knows what it means to fight for his life—but surviving cancer and military service did not mean he had healed from everything he carried.

In this powerful episode of The Goode Show: Beyond the Uniform, Jay shares his personal battle with trauma, why traditional approaches were not enough for him, and how medically supported psychedelic treatment offered him a different path toward healing.

Jay addresses the stigma surrounding psychedelics, the importance of responsible screening and professional guidance, and why these treatments are not appropriate for everyone. Through the Mission to Live Foundation, he now advocates for veterans and first responders who may be candidates for alternative treatments, helping them explore safe and responsible pathways toward healing.

Jay is also the bestselling author of From Baghdad, With Love, his memoir about rescuing a stray dog during the Iraq War. You can purchase his book on Amazon and through other major retailers:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/From-Baghdad-Love-Jay-Kopelman/dp/1555916714

To learn more about Jay’s work, advocacy and the Mission to Live Foundation, visit:

Jay Kopelman’s website: https://jaykopelman.com/
Mission to Live Foundation: https://missiontolive.org/

This is an honest conversation about cancer, trauma, survival—and the difference between simply staying alive and truly learning how to live again.

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After being medically released from military service, Justin Perry went through the VA process and began receiving his benefits.

Then his wife received a letter no military family expects to read: according to the VA, Justin was dead.

There was only one problem — Justin is very much alive.

Now, some of his benefits have stopped, his family has been fighting to correct the record, and the situation gets even more confusing: Justin recently went in for a physical, where another part of the system appeared to recognize him as alive and actively receiving care.

In this episode of The Goode Show, Justin and his wife share what happened, how this administrative nightmare has impacted their family, and what it’s like for a veteran to have to fight the system simply to prove he’s alive.

It’s frustrating. It’s unbelievable. And it raises serious questions about what happens when government records go wrong — and veterans and their families pay the price.

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What happens when corporate volunteers are connected to the communities that need them most?

Teresa Miller, founder of 365 Connect, shares how she identified a gap between companies eager to give back and community organizations needing meaningful support—and created a way to turn good intentions into lasting impact.

We also discuss her newest initiative focused on empowering young people through service, connection and community involvement.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about purpose, partnership and what can happen when corporate meets community.

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Social media can make entrepreneurship look glamorous — the success, the titles, the big announcements and the highlight reel.

But what happens behind the scenes?

On this episode of The Goode Show, I sit down with entrepreneur, CEO and author Jamie Moraga for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a business, lead people and keep going when things don’t go according to plan.

We talk about the sacrifices behind success, the lessons learned from failure, leadership, resilience, and why being a great leader is about far more than having a title.

Jamie also shares the inspiration behind her book, REVERED: The Power of Female Leadership, and what she's learned about earning respect, creating impact and leading with purpose.

Entrepreneurship may look glamorous on social media. The real story is a lot more interesting.

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Because sometimes the best lessons come from what didn't make the highlight reel.

This week on The Goode Show, Surinder sits down with Tony Teravainen of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) for a candid conversation about money, military life, leadership, and the realities many military families face behind closed doors.

We ask the question many of us on the enlisted side have probably wondered: Is it actually true that enlisted families are hit harder financially—and if so, why? Tony’s response may not be what you expect.

We also talk about the families and stories Tony has encountered through STEP, why asking for help can sometimes be one of the hardest things for military families to do, and whether financial hardship is always really about the paycheck.

But this conversation goes beyond STEP. We get to know Tony—the person behind the mission—and talk about his journey, leadership, lessons learned, and what continues to drive his commitment to the military community.

It’s an honest conversation about service, dignity, financial readiness, and some of the assumptions we make about who needs help—and why.

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What if one conversation could change someone's life? Tracy Steele believes community isn't just something we join—it's something we intentionally build. In this episode of The Goode Show, Tracy shares why she founded Community Cultivator, the challenges of starting a purpose-driven business, and how authentic connections can transform lives, careers, and military communities. If you've ever wanted to make a bigger impact, this episode is for you.

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🧁 She signed up to become a Marine… but life had a sweeter plan.

Fatten Saad was ready to earn the title of United States Marine after signing on the dotted line. But when broken hips ended that dream, she refused to let it define her.

Instead, she built something extraordinary.

Today, Fatten is the founder of Frosted & Filled, a booming cake and dessert business that's delighting customers one masterpiece at a time. But she's much more than a talented baker. She's a military spouse, mom, baseball coach, paralegal, and passionate advocate for the military community—a true example of resilience and determination.

In this episode of The Goode Show, Fatten shares how she turned heartbreak into opportunity, rebuilt her career through military moves, grew a thriving business, and why giving up was never an option.

If you've ever wondered how to turn life's biggest setbacks into your greatest success, this episode is for you.

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What do you learn after 13 PCS moves?

In this episode of The Goode Show, Assistant Producer and seasoned military spouse Kim Brinkman shares the invaluable lessons she's learned after moving 13 times during her family's military journey.

From relocating with six children, cats, dogs, and even her mother, Kim has experienced just about every challenge a PCS can throw at a family. Now she's sharing the practical tips, mindset shifts, and real-life advice she wishes every military spouse knew—especially those preparing for their very first move.

Whether you're facing your first PCS or your tenth, this conversation is packed with encouragement, laughter, and honest insight to help make your next move a little less overwhelming.

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