55 episodes
She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans Veterans Health Administration
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She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group—professionals, mothers, retirees—of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. In this podcast we highlight how the VA partners with women Veterans in their health by interviewing experts from the VA on numerous topics representing a broad range of VA programs. New podcast episodes come out regularly, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Please email comments and questions to: Podcastintakerequests@va.gov.
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Care Coordination Services for Pregnant and Postpartum Veterans
In this episode we hear from Sophia Hill-Smith, the lead for the Maternity Care Coordination Program at the Veterans Health Administration. She discusses maternity care resources and services provided by the VA, including care coordination, lactation support, and postpartum follow-up.
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Contraception
In this episode you will hear about contraception from a VA Women's Health Primary Care Provider, Dr. Dana Glenn. She explains the types of contraception options available to Veterans at VA, benefits and common side effects of birth control, and how to get more information about access and availability at your VA.
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MOVE! Weight Management Program for Veterans
Dr. Susan Raffa, the VA’s national program director for weight management, talks about what Veterans can expect and the benefits of participating in the MOVE! program. Veterans can also learn in this episode how to get connected to MOVE! at your local VA.
Please check out these links to resources discussed by Dr. Raffa in this episode.
MOVE! www.move.va.gov
Access the MOVE! Veteran Workbook https://www.move.va.gov/MOVE/vetworkbook.asp
Download the MOVE! Coach app https://www.move.va.gov/MOVE/MoveCoach.asp -
Veterans Justice Programs
Sean Clark, the Director of the Veterans Justice Programs in the Veterans Health Administration, talks about programs available to justice involved Veterans. He also discusses the pathway to access these programs and what a Veteran can expect if they engage in these programs. For more information please visit the website for the Veterans Justice Outreach Program at https://www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp.
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Peer Support Services in the VA
In this episode we talk to Marine Corps Veteran and certified lead peer specialist, Ms. Sonya Ebhotemen about the role of the peer specialist in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). She also discusses peer support services that are designed specifically for women Veterans and the benefits to working with VHA peer specialists.
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Supporting Veterans Who Have Experienced Trauma
Dr. Lynette Adams, with the VHA Office of Women’s Health, talks about how traumatic life experiences can affect health and well-being. She also discusses how the VA supports Veterans who have experienced trauma and what to do if you are concerned that a past history of trauma may be impacting your health.
If you are looking for more information about the types of trauma discussed in this episode, please consider these resources.
Resources from the VHA
PTSDMilitary Sexual TraumaIntimate Partner ViolenceRacial TraumaAssault and Harassment
Resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Adverse Childhood Experiences