The Corie Weathers Podcast

Corie Weathers, LPC
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Corie Weathers is a licensed counselor who has spent two decades sitting with people in the middle of hard things. Marriages under strain. Families carrying more than anyone outside the house can see. This podcast is that same conversation, opened up. Corie talks with guests, and sometimes straight to you, about marriage and connection, parenting through change, faith, mental health, and the culture we are all trying to live in right now. You get clinical insight without the clinical distance, and you leave with something you can use this week. Corie is the author of Military Culture Shift and Sacred Spaces, and a licensed professional counselor and board certified coach. She was one of the Mighty25 Influencers of 2024 and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for her work with service members, families, and military academia. Each season takes its own shape. This one is simple and conversational, closer to how these talks actually happen at a kitchen table.

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  1. Episode 1

    Finding Peace in Impossible Choices. Joe Byerly & Clint Boling

    What do you do when two things you love pull you in opposite directions? In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers sits down with Joe Byerly, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and founder of From the Green Notebook, and Clint Boling, a former NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals. Both men faced defining crossroads in their careers — moments where they could push for one more tour, one more play, one more shot at glory. But each realized the cost was too high. Joe’s decision came after 20 years in uniform, leading through wars, deployments, and the heavy responsibility of command. Clint’s came in the form of a life-threatening blood clot that forced him to consider whether football was worth risking his future. Their stories reveal a universal truth: the hardest battles are often inside us. Choosing between ambition and family, career and health, identity and transformation can feel impossible. Yet, as Joe and Clint show, choosing peace is not surrender. It’s courage. It’s the decision to align your values with your life and to finish one story well enough to begin another. Join us for a conversation about conflict within ourselves, the cost of relentless striving, and the grit it takes to pivot toward what matters most. If you have a story of your own about reconciliation, transition, or choosing peace, record a short voice memo and send it to corie@corieweathers.com or find all links here: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

  2. Episode 2

    Healing After Nuclear War

    In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers speaks with author and filmmaker Victoria Kelly, and producer/director Beatrice "B" Becette, the creators of the documentary Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II. Their journey began when Karin Tanabe and Victoria discovered that their families were connected by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — one as an American medic sent into the ruins, the other as a Japanese educator helping rebuild after the war. Together with producer Beatrice Becette, they set out to uncover the forgotten voices of the Japanese atomic bomb survivors and the American atomic veterans who lived in the aftermath. This conversation reminds us that peace isn’t just the absence of war — it’s the hard, human work of facing history, honoring grief, and choosing hope. 💡 In This Episode: The surprising connection that brought Karin and Victoria togetherWhat it means to reconcile personal and national historiesThe unseen legacy of America’s atomic veteransHow Beatrice helped translate pain into purpose through filmmakingWhy remembering is an act of peaceClick HERE for "Atomic Echoes" TrailerClick HERE to WATCH "Atomic Echoes" Click HERE for Victoria Kelly and Karin Tanabe’s Bios Click HERE for a Photo of Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly with the Flag worn by a Japanese Soldier, courtesy of Beatrice Becette for Blue Chalk Media Click HERE for Karin Tanabe's Website Click HERE for Victoria Kelly's Website

  3. Episode 3

    When Community Reaches Its Breaking Point with Evie King

    What happens when a community is stretched past its limits? Military spouses live in a unique tension: deeply tied to the institution, yet often left without a voice in its decisions. Their wellness reflects not just individual resilience, but the health of the entire military community. In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers speaks with Evie King, president of InDependent, about groundbreaking research she co-led with the University of Texas on military spouse wellness. Their findings reveal the cost of compounding stress, the reality of isolation, and the essential role of community in healing. But this conversation doesn’t stop at the data. Evie later came back to re-answer two questions — more honestly, more vulnerably — and issued a sobering warning: if cultural dynamics don’t change, the system risks collapse. Together, Corie and Evie explore what it takes for individuals, families, and institutions to find peace in the midst of ongoing conflict. And why community is not optional — it is the key to survival and restoration. Find out more about. Independent, their research, and programming here: https://in-dependent.org/ If you have a story of your own about reconciliation, transition, or choosing peace, record a short voice memo and send it to corie@corieweathers.com or find all links here: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

  4. Episode 4

    What Heals the Deepest Hurts with Dr. Mike Sytsma

    What does healing actually require — in a marriage, in a community, or in a culture stretched thin by conflict? We’re living in a time when tension feels everywhere — in our homes, online, within institutions, and across the nation. The emotional strain we feel collectively often mirrors what happens inside relationships: disconnection, mistrust, stuck narratives, and the fear that things may never return to peace. That’s why today’s conversation with Dr. Mike Sytsma is so compelling. For more than 30 years, Mike has worked with couples facing some of the most painful relational fractures imaginable — and he’s learned something stunningly consistent: two things must be present for healing to even begin: 1. A contrite, humble heart —a genuine willingness to acknowledge harm and soften defensiveness. 2. Grace —creating space for change without erasing boundaries, truth, or accountability. These two human capacities, he says, are just as essential for restoring marriages as they are for healing communities and cultures under strain. In this episode, Mike and Corie explore: Why deep conflict (personal or societal) emerges when pain goes unaddressed What makes a contrite heart so transformative — and so rare How grace functions as an active force in reconciliation, not passive acceptance The difference between forgiveness, safety, and rebuilding trust Why some relationships — and some communities — recover while others fracture How humility, grit, and emotional regulation allow peace to take root again What healing looks like when it’s slow, nonlinear, and imperfect The inner work required of both individuals before reconciliation can occur Corie reflects on how these insights reach far beyond intimate relationships: To heal a divided culture, individuals must first examine the inner conflicts that shape how they show up in the world. The principles that restore a marriage — truth, humility, accountability, and compassion — are the same principles that restore communities. Listener Invitation Do you have a story of conflict, healing, or peace? We’d love to hear it. Record a short voice memo on your phone and send it to: 📩 https://intimatemarriage.org/. Past Episodes with Dr. Mike: Secrets of Sex with Dr. Michael Sytsma: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-xc6gm-13cde55 Sexual Intimacy & Post-Affair: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-yettc-97de7e Restoring Trust:  https://vimeo.com/117354250?fl=pl&fe=sh

  5. Episode 5

    What Conflict and Tension Teach Us

    What if the discomfort we’re trying to escape is actually trying to teach us? In this solo episode of Restored, Corie Weathers explores cognitive dissonance—the inner tension we feel when our beliefs, values, and lived experiences no longer align. Rather than rushing to certainty or easy answers, this episode invites listeners to slow down and learn how to listen to inner conflict as a source of wisdom. Drawing on insights from Viktor Frankl, psychology, history, and cultural observation, Corie examines why we struggle to sit with the “messy middle,” how individuals and cultures often resolve tension by avoiding responsibility, and what becomes possible when we stay present long enough for meaning to emerge. This episode includes a guided reflective practice, helping listeners notice where inner conflict is showing up in their own lives—and how to engage it without fear, rigidity, or avoidance. This is not an episode about having the right answers. It’s about learning how to remain human in the questions. If this episode stirred something in you, you’re invited to share your story. You can record a short voice memo and email it to: 📩 https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

  6. Episode 6

    Can A Community Break with Dr. Seth Abrutyn

    What happens when stress doesn’t just affect individuals—but entire communities? In this episode of Restored, I sit down with sociologist Dr. Seth Abrutyn, whose research explores how collective stress, cultural trauma, and social pain shape mental health, belonging, and the survival of communities over time. Drawing from his book Life Under Pressure and his work on collective and cultural trauma, Seth helps us understand why communities under prolonged pressure—whether schools, neighborhoods, minority groups, or institutions—can begin to fracture, lose trust, and struggle to care for their people. Seth's article that inspired this episode: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21568693231213088 More about Seth: https://sethabrutyn.com/ If this episode stirred something in you, you’re invited to share your story. You can record a short voice memo and email it to: 📩 https://linktr.ee/corieweathers Music: $50 to Breathe & I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie

  7. Episode 7

    Memorial Day Special

    (Watch this interview instead on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qbuAB-_cPEE?si=s16WkXuBCwv9TG-x) Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Kau'ilokoikaika Franklin Guard — known to those who loved him as Nick — is the 2026 TUP Virtual Memorial Mile honoree. Nick died on June 20th, 2022 after struggling with the mental and physical impacts of his military service. He was a soldier, a husband, a father, and a friend whose life continues to inspire all who knew him. In this video, Corie Weathers sits down with Nick's wife, Cydney, for a deeply personal conversation about who Nick was, the weight of loss, and the love that endures. We are #MotivatedByTheirLives 🇺🇸 Honor Nick on Memorial Day — May 25th, 2026. Join the TUP Virtual Memorial Mile by walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming, or doing any activity that brings you joy. Every step is a tribute. Register here: theunquietprofessional.org/tupmemorialmile 📌 About The Unquiet Professional (TUP) TUP is a nonprofit organization committed to recognizing and honoring our nation’s Gold Star & Surviving Families, Veterans, and military families by providing rewarding and purposeful opportunities to heal from the wounds of war. 🌐 Website: theunquietprofessional.org 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/TheUnquietProfessional 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/theunquietprofessional 🆘 If you or someone you know is in crisis: Call or text 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7. You can also text 838255 or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net.

  8. Episode 8

    My Spiritual Mentor: Dr Alice Cullinan

    Almost thirty years ago, a small but mighty professor at Gardner-Webb University taught a generation of students how to search their hearts, hear God's voice, and spot the difference between faith and its counterfeits. Her classes were so transformative that students warned each other: "Take a Cullinan class, but be prepared to change your major." In this episode, Corie sits down with Dr. Alice Cullinan, now in her eighties, still writing, still teaching, to talk about what happens when the marketplace flips your apple cart. They explore what it means when the people who share your faith don't seem changed by it, how to tell the difference between God's voice and your own, and why the spiritual disciplines she taught decades ago might matter more now than ever. Whether you grew up in the church, left the church, or are trying to figure out what to do with the church, this conversation is an invitation to linger. In this episode: The "apple cart" moments that reshape what we believe about the people around us. Dr. Cullinan's origin story of a life-altering decision at her lowest moment to shaping generations of students. Navigating ministry as a woman when institutions weren't ready. "Time for a Checkup": the spiritual inventory practice that changed everything. How to discern God's voice from your own in a noisy marketplace. What Dr. Cullinan thinks about the evolution of the evangelical church Why she says, "I do not trust myself ..." If you'd like to watch the raw, unproduced video of this interview, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/HLCDhcSw2Qk Dr. Cullinan's Resources: 📚 Books on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0a5wfBIy 🎥 Lamplighters Ministries Video Bible Studies: https://www.lamplighters-ministries.org/video-bible-studies/ ✍️ Her blog: https://alicecullinan.blogspot.com/ Share Your Story If this episode stirred something in you, we'd love to hear from you. Record a short voice memo and email it to restored@corieweathers.com — your story may help shape a future episode. Connect with Corie 🔗 https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

  9. Season 10 Trailer

    Trailer for Season 10: Restored

    What does it take to feel whole again — especially after conflict? In a world where conflict feels inescapable — at home, in our culture, and across the globe — Restored invites you to pause and ask: how do we work through it in a way that leads to peace? Hosted by Corie Weathers, author of Military Culture Shift, Restored explores the hard, human work of peace. Each episode weaves together personal stories, expert insights, and cultural perspectives to uncover what it means to heal, reconcile, and grow stronger — as individuals and as communities. From military life to everyday relationships, these are stories that remind us peace isn’t just the absence of conflict — it’s something we build, one choice at a time.

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Corie Weathers is a licensed counselor who has spent two decades sitting with people in the middle of hard things. Marriages under strain. Families carrying more than anyone outside the house can see. This podcast is that same conversation, opened up. Corie talks with guests, and sometimes straight to you, about marriage and connection, parenting through change, faith, mental health, and the culture we are all trying to live in right now. You get clinical insight without the clinical distance, and you leave with something you can use this week. Corie is the author of Military Culture Shift and Sacred Spaces, and a licensed professional counselor and board certified coach. She was one of the Mighty25 Influencers of 2024 and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for her work with service members, families, and military academia. Each season takes its own shape. This one is simple and conversational, closer to how these talks actually happen at a kitchen table.

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  • Creator
    Corie Weathers, LPC
  • Episodes
    184
  • Seasons
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Corie Weathers, LPC
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    The Corie Weathers Podcast