The Paralympics have started, and this week’s episode features retired Army Col. Patty Collins, who competed as a Team USA Paralympics triathlete in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the elite competition and shares her story of healing after trauma and life as an amputee.

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With all eyes on Afghanistan, a combat veteran and a Gold Star spouse share their connections to the country and what it has been like watching the Taliban take over.

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Many Americans who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are pivoting to entrepreneurship or new career fields. Five military spouses share their encouraging stories and tips for success.

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Virginia has now made military families part of a protected class. Two military spouses who have experienced employment discrimination explain the significance of this law and what it could mean for military spouses everywhere.

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WWE’s Lacey Evans shares how she's reconnecting with her military roots and giving back to the veteran community. Plus, some insight into her celebrity lifestyle and relatable home life.

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Military spouse and entertainer Aj Smit uses her creativity to bring joy to people of all ages. In this episode, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a professional mermaid and also her role in the Red Tent movement, creating safe discussion spaces for both military and civilian women wherever the Air Force takes her. ⁣

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What happens when military PCS season meets America’s hot real estate market? Two industry experts explain the unique challenges facing military home buyers this summer.

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Two Marine Corps spouses share their struggles of building community during military life and what's ultimately helped them make lasting friendships.⁣

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⁣A landmark piece of voting legislation, the "For the People Act," didn't make it past the Senate. Yet a military spouse and advocate breaks down why military families should care that it didn't pass — and what's next for their voting rights.⁣

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In 2018 Brian Alvarado was the first same-sex military spouse to receive the Navy Spouse of the Year Award. Now he's using his national platform — including an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" — to advocate for military spouses and families. In this episode he also shares how the military's transformation since the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" era has shaped his family's service.

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