Homefront Harmony Podcast

Stevie Dahl
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Homefront Harmony is the go-to podcast for military families—whether active duty, retired, or in between. Hosted by the daughter of a 21-year Navy veteran and military spouse, this show provides practical guidance on financial best practices, mental health support, and navigating everyday life. With a casual, relatable tone, Homefront Harmony serves service members, spouses, partners, and children, creating a community where everyone in the military family can find advice and encouragement tailored just for them. We’re here to help you thrive at home, no matter where in the world your service

  1. 6d ago

    Vet Talks 2026: An Event For Veterans | David Lonergan On Why Telling Your Story Matters

    What happens after you tell your story?David Lonergan returns to the Homefront Harmony Podcast to talk with host Stevie Dahl about the power of veterans sharing their experiences—and why telling the story is only the beginning.At the center of their conversation is Vet Talks 2026, an event bringing together eight veteran speakers to share real stories from their lives, the challenges they've faced, what came next, and most importantly, a call to action for others who may see themselves in those experiences.David believes you never know who needs to hear your story. Someone could be sitting in the audience—or watching years later—hearing another veteran describe something they've quietly been carrying themselves.David and Stevie also dive into the connection between mental health, physical health, movement, and community. David shares how speaking became part of his own healing journey, why "movement saved my life," and how he now uses fitness and conversation to help other veterans begin taking small steps forward.They also discuss the work David is doing with veterans through U.S.VETS, the importance of creating spaces where people feel comfortable opening up, and why progress doesn't have to happen overnight.Sometimes it starts with a workout.Sometimes it's a conversation.Sometimes it's simply hearing someone else's story and realizing you're not the only one.🎙️ In this episode:• The mission behind Vet Talks 2026• Why veteran stories can create real change• Turning a story into a call to action• David's own journey with mental and physical health• Why movement became a turning point in his life• Fitness, nutrition, mindset, and the connection between them• Creating safe spaces for veterans to open up• David's work supporting veterans through U.S.VETS• Breaking shame and stigma around personal struggles• Why small steps can lead to major changes📍 Vet Talks 2026August 17, 20265:00 PM – 9:30 PMLeatherneck Club | Las Vegas, NevadaTICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vettalks-2026-veteran-expansion-transformation-talks-tickets-1991836516640?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio DAVID'S SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dafwx-7zgwR/You don't have to be a veteran to attend. The event is an opportunity to listen to real stories, connect with others, and perhaps hear the one message you—or someone you know—needed.If this conversation resonates with you, share it. You never know who may need to hear it.Like, subscribe, and follow Homefront Harmony for more conversations, stories, and resources supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and military families.#HomefrontHarmony #VeteranStories #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryCommunity

  2. Jul 31

    From Marine To Police Officer | Bobby Barajas on Service, Trauma, & Finding Purpose

    Bobby Barajas has dedicated his life to serving others. After growing up in East Los Angeles, Bobby answered the call to serve following the events of 9/11, joining the United States Marine Corps. His journey took him from a challenging childhood to deployment in Iraq, where he experienced the realities of war, combat injuries, and the lasting impact military service can have long after returning home. Following his military service, Bobby pursued a career in law enforcement, where he faced a new challenge—learning how to transition from a combat mindset to serving a civilian community. Throughout this conversation, Bobby opens up about PTSD, survivor's guilt, asking for help, losing fellow Marines, and the difficult balance between continuing to serve and taking care of yourself. He also shares how faith, family, counseling, and a renewed sense of purpose helped him build a fulfilling life dedicated to helping others, including veterans and people in crisis. In this episode, Stevie Dahl and Bobby discuss: • Growing up in East Los Angeles and finding purpose through service• Joining the Marine Corps after 9/11• Deploying to Iraq and experiencing indirect combat• Combat injuries and the long-term effects of military service• Transitioning into law enforcement after the Marines• PTSD, survivor's guilt, and learning to seek help• The similarities between military service and first responder trauma• Veteran mental health and suicide prevention• Why having a plan after military service matters• How serving others became Bobby's path to healing Whether you're an active-duty service member, veteran, first responder, military spouse, or someone who simply wants to better understand the transition home, Bobby's story offers an honest look at resilience, recovery, and the lifelong commitment to serving others. 🎧 If this conversation resonates with you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Every episode helps us reach more veterans, military families, and first responders who may need encouragement, resources, or simply the reminder that they are not alone. #HomefrontHarmony #BobbyBarajas #MarineCorps #Veterans #MilitaryTransition #LawEnforcement #FirstResponders #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryFamilies #IraqVeteran #ServiceBeforeSelf

  3. Jul 17

    From Air Force Veteran to Veteran Advocate: Jimmy Pew Pew's Mission to End Veteran Homelessness

    Jimmy Pew Pew spent more than 20 years serving his country in the United States Air Force, deploying five times across Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. But as he shares in this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, some of the hardest battles didn't begin until he came home.Today, Jimmy serves as the Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator for US Vets, the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to ending veteran homelessness. Every day, he helps veterans transition off the streets, build community, find purpose, and reconnect with hope.In this honest conversation with Stevie Dahl, Jimmy opens up about:• Growing up in Las Vegas and joining the Air Force before 9/11• Five deployments and the realities of military service• Living with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and recovery• Why vulnerability can save lives• His sobriety journey and the importance of asking for help• How community became the foundation of his healing• The incredible work US Vets is doing to combat veteran homelessness• Why organizations working together can change—and save—livesThis episode is a reminder that the mission doesn't always end when the uniform comes off. For many veterans, the next mission becomes helping those who come after them.If you or someone you know is struggling after military service, know that you are not alone. Conversations like these help break the stigma around mental health, recovery, PTSD, and asking for help.🎧 If this episode resonates with you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share. Every share helps us reach another military member, veteran, or family who may need to hear this conversation.#HomefrontHarmony #JimmyPewPew #USVets #Veterans #MilitaryTransition #VeteranSupport #PTSDAwareness #MentalHealth #VeteranHomelessness #AirForce #Recovery #MilitaryFamilies #LasVegas

  4. Jul 3

    From Soldier to Entrepreneur: Luis Barraza's Unconventional Military Journey

    Every veteran's journey looks different—and that's exactly why conversations like this matter.In this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Army veteran and entrepreneur Luis Barraza, founder of G Media, to discuss his unconventional path through military service and into business ownership.Luis shares why he originally joined the military to pursue aviation, why Army life ultimately wasn't the right fit for him, and how discovering entrepreneurship while still serving completely changed the trajectory of his life. From building successful e-commerce businesses to launching a thriving media company and podcast studio in Las Vegas, Luis offers an honest look at taking risks, learning through failure, and creating your own opportunities.Along the way, Stevie and Luis dive into topics like military transition, financial education, entrepreneurship, parenting, social media, purpose, and the importance of finding the path that's right for you—even if it looks different from everyone else's.Whether you're preparing to leave the military, considering entrepreneurship, or simply enjoy authentic conversations about life after service, this episode is full of perspective, humor, and real-world lessons.🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with veterans, military spouses, and professionals sharing stories that support the military community.

  5. Jun 5

    A Different Way to Heal Your Brain: Dr. Don Posson on Neurofeedback & Veteran Mental Health

    What if healing from PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and trauma didn't always require medication?In this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Dr. Don Posson, Navy veteran, educator, addiction specialist, and founder of Brain Health Warriors, to discuss a groundbreaking approach to mental health and recovery through neurofeedback brain training.After serving 23 years in the United States Navy and spending decades working in addiction treatment, Dr. Posson became passionate about finding better solutions for veterans and families struggling with PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety, sleep issues, and other invisible wounds. His search led him to neurofeedback—a non-invasive form of brain training that helps individuals regulate brain activity and improve mental wellness.Together, Stevie and Dr. Posson explore:• Dr. Posson's military journey and transition to mental health advocacy• The connection between PTSD, addiction, anxiety, and brain function• What neurofeedback is and how it works• Why so many veterans never hear about available treatment options• The role of brain health in recovery and peak performance• Resources available for veterans and military families• How Brain Health Warriors is helping service members nationwideThis episode offers hope, education, and practical resources for veterans, active-duty service members, first responders, and military families looking for new paths toward healing.If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD, anxiety, addiction, or other mental health challenges, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear.Learn more about Brain Health Warriors and the resources discussed in this episode through the links available at HomefrontHarmony.org, or visit Dr. Possson's sites:https://healthybrainresort.com/https://lvneurofeedback.com/🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.#HomefrontHarmony #VeteranMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery #Neurofeedback #MilitaryFamilies #BrainHealth #Veterans #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #BrainHealthWarriors

  6. May 22

    From Military Spouse to Starting Over: Kristen Ruttley's Unexpected Journey

    Military life doesn’t come with a blueprint — and neither do the people living it.On this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie sits down with Kristen Ruttley for a conversation that proves every military family journey looks different. From becoming a military spouse unexpectedly, navigating deployments, raising three boys, co-parenting through unique circumstances, and later finding love again with another service member, Kristen’s story is filled with transitions, resilience, and second chances. They dive into the realities of military spouse life, career sacrifices, parenting through deployments, military transitions, retirement, identity shifts, and the challenges families face after service ends. They also talk about rebuilding careers, VA loans, moving to Las Vegas, and how sometimes the path you never planned turns out to be exactly where you're meant to be. This episode is a reminder that there isn’t one “right” military story. Every journey is different. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and HomefrontHarmony.org #HomefrontHarmony #MilitarySpouse #MilitaryLife #VeteranLife

  7. May 1

    From Comfort To Calling: Molly Gomez on Supporting Her Husband’s Military Path

    In this episode of Homefront Harmony, we sit down with Molly Gomez — entrepreneur, speaker, and now a brand new military spouse — as she shares the real, unfiltered experience of what it’s like when your husband suddenly enlists in the Army.From building businesses together to navigating boot camp separation, Molly opens up about faith, marriage, uncertainty, and what it truly means to support someone chasing a calling.We talk about:• What it feels like when your partner joins the military later in life• The emotional reality of boot camp separation (including no contact)• Supporting your spouse while holding it together at home• Entrepreneurship, identity, and adapting to massive life changes• The power of storytelling, purpose, and resilienceThis episode is for military spouses, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating a major life transition. If you’ve ever had to support someone through a big decision — or make one yourself — this conversation will hit home.🎧 Follow Homefront Harmony for real stories, real support, and real conversations for military families.#MilitarySpouse #ArmyLife #Entrepreneurship #LifeTransitions #HomefrontHarmony

  8. Apr 17

    From Fundraising to Policy: Supporting Airmen at Nellis AFB with David Radcliffe

    What does it actually take to support military families beyond the uniform?In this episode of Homefront Harmony, we sit down with David Ratcliffe, President of the Nellis Support Team, to uncover the powerful work happening behind the scenes for airmen and their families. From raising over six figures annually to fund critical needs, to advocating at the city, state, and federal level—this conversation reveals the impact of community-driven support.We dive into real challenges military families face, including long commutes between Creech and Nellis, employment struggles for spouses, and the ongoing need to normalize mental health care. David also shares how organizations like Shields & Stripes and Headstrong are helping veterans access PTSD treatment quickly and effectively.This episode is a reminder that support doesn’t stop at service—it takes a network.🎧 Listen now and discover how you can get involved.

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Homefront Harmony is the go-to podcast for military families—whether active duty, retired, or in between. Hosted by the daughter of a 21-year Navy veteran and military spouse, this show provides practical guidance on financial best practices, mental health support, and navigating everyday life. With a casual, relatable tone, Homefront Harmony serves service members, spouses, partners, and children, creating a community where everyone in the military family can find advice and encouragement tailored just for them. We’re here to help you thrive at home, no matter where in the world your service

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  • Creator
    Stevie Dahl
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Stevie Dahl
  • Show Website
    Homefront Harmony Podcast