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. 5D AGO

    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.

    50 min

  2. APR 8

    From Flying Missions to Raising a Family: Zach Singer on Serving, Moving & Starting Over

    In this episode of Homefront Harmony, host Steve Dahl sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Zach Singer to share a powerful, honest look into military life—from the moment that changed his path forever to 17 years of service in the Air Force.Zach opens up about growing up in a small town, losing a close friend in Iraq, and how that experience ultimately led him to pursue a career in the military. What started as curiosity turned into a life of purpose, leadership, and sacrifice.They dive into the realities behind the uniform—deployments, long hours, family challenges, and how military life evolves over time. Zach also shares insights into flying both manned aircraft and drones, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at modern warfare and operations.Beyond service, this episode explores relationships, second chances, and building a meaningful life outside of the military. From career shifts to becoming a husband and father, Zach’s story is one of growth, perspective, and finding what truly matters.If you’ve ever wondered what military life is really like—this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 20

    From Media Entrepreneur To Army Recruit: Jonathan Gomez on Faith, Purpose, and Joining the Army

    In this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Jonathan Gomez for an honest conversation about purpose, faith, and the call to serve. After building a successful career in media, Jonathan shares why he felt pulled toward Army service, how that decision impacted his marriage and future, and what it means to leave one path behind in order to step fully into another.If you or someone you love is considering military service, navigating a major life transition, or searching for a deeper sense of meaning, this conversation is one you will not want to miss.In this episode:• Jonathan Gomez’s journey from media entrepreneur to Army recruit• Why purpose can outweigh comfort and success• The role of family support in major life decisions• Honest insight into talking with recruiters and researching military pathways• Faith, identity, service, and personal responsibility• Why military community and camaraderie still matter so deeplyLike, share, and subscribe to Homefront Harmony for more real conversations about military life, transition, resilience, mental health, family, and purpose.

    49 min

  4. MAR 6

    The Power of Trust: Supporting Veterans with the Blue Angels Foundation | Scott and Lisa Kartvedt Part 2

    Welcome back to Homefront Harmony! In this high-octane yet deeply heartfelt episode, host Stevie Dahl welcomes back friends Scott and Lisa Kartvedt for a conversation that spans from the cockpit of a Blue Angel jet to the movie sets of Top Gun: Maverick and Mission Impossible.While Scott’s Hollywood stories are legendary (yes, he’s the one flying the plane in that final Maverick dogfight!), the heart of this episode is about the "everyday" transition—the loss of identity when the uniform comes off, the struggle for spouses to find a new community, and why veterans often hesitate to ask for help.They talk about:•The Identity Gap: Why moving from "George to Justin" (or Commander to Civilian) is a hurdle that requires a year of grace.•The "Spoon-Fed" Community: How military life hands you a social circle, and the sudden shift to being your own "social director" in the civilian world.•The Blue Angels Foundation: Scott’s mission as President to fund transitional housing and intensive PTSD treatment that actually works.•Hollywood Calling: Behind-the-scenes of training actors for Top Gun: Maverick and serving as the Aviation Safety Supervisor for Tom Cruise.•The Power of "The Ask": Why raising your hand for mental health support is an act of courage, not weakness.Whether you are a fan of aviation, a military family navigating a move, or someone looking for resources on veteran mental health, this episode is full of inspiration and "real talk."If This Episode Helped You👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs to hear that they aren’t alone in the transition.💬 Drop a comment: What was the hardest part about finding your "tribe" after leaving the military?Resources Mentioned:•Blue Angels Foundation: blueangelsfoundation.org•Warrior Foundation Freedom Station: warriorfoundation.org•Home Base (PTSD Treatment): homebase.orgFollow Homefront Harmony on social and find more resources at homefrontharmony.org.#HomefrontHarmony #StevieDahl #BlueAngels #TopGunMaverick #VeteranMentalHealth #MilitaryTransition #BlueAngelsFoundation #MilitarySpouse #PTSDAwareness #Aviation

    41 min

  5. FEB 20

    The Real Side of Military Marriage: Mentorship & Community with Scott and Lisa Kartvedt

    Welcome back to Homefront Harmony! This episode is extra special. Stevie sits down with friends Scott and Lisa Kartvedt for a candid conversation about military marriage, big career pivots, and the behind-the-scenes reality of building a life through constant change.From meeting in college to navigating naval aviation, the Blue Angels, deployments, and eventually transitioning to civilian life, Scott and Lisa share what helped them stay grounded: teamwork, community, mentorship, and a whole lot of trust in the process.If you’re a service member, spouse, veteran, or someone trying to understand “the homefront” side of service — this episode is packed with perspective, real talk, and the kind of stories that remind you you’re not doing it alone.If This Episode Helped You👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend on the homefront.💬 Drop a comment: What part of military transition feels the hardest to explain to civilians?Resources Mentioned in the Conversation• Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP): https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil• RecruitMilitary: https://recruitmilitary.com• Blue Star Families: https://bluestarfam.org• Navy Federal Credit Union: https://navyfederal.org• Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC): https://www.militaryonesource.mil

    44 min

  6. FEB 6

    Behind the Scenes of Homefront Harmony: Why Veterans Open Up Here

    🎧 What really happens behind the mic at Homefront Harmony?In this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Robert Condol of Creative Collective Media to reflect on a full year of conversations with veterans, military spouses, and military families — and the powerful themes that continue to surface.Together, they unpack what life after service actually looks like, including:• The loss of identity many veterans face after leaving the military• How transition to civilian life impacts not just the service member, but the entire family• Why finances, purpose, and mental health are common challenges after separation• The role mentorship, planning, and community play in a successful transition• Why serving others often becomes the path back to meaning and fulfillmentStevie shares why guests feel safe opening up on this platform — often talking about fears and struggles they were once taught to keep quiet — and how hearing these stories helps others realize they’re not alone.This episode also highlights trusted resources for:• Career transitions for veterans and military spouses• Financial planning during and after separation• Mental health support and nonprofit organizations serving the military communityHomefront Harmony exists to make sure no veteran or military family feels invisible during the transition to civilian life.If you or someone you love is navigating life after service, this conversation is for you.🎙️ New episodes weekly⭐ Follow the show to stay connected💬 Know a resource we should feature? Reach out — we’re always listening🔗 Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeCareer & Employment Support• Military Spouse Employment Partnershiphttps://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil• RecruitMilitaryhttps://recruitmilitary.comFamily & Community Support• Blue Star Familieshttps://bluestarfam.orgFinancial Guidance• Navy Federal Credit Unionhttps://navyfederal.org• First Commandhttps://firstcommand.comMental Health & Advocacy• One Life Organizationhttps://onelifefoundation.org• 22 Warriors Foundationhttps://22warriorsfoundation.org• Invisible Enemyhttps://invisibleenemy.org

    10 min

  7. JAN 23

    From Civilian Life to Military Family: Andi Singer on Ranks, Culture & Belonging

    Welcome back to Homefront Harmony! In this episode, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Andi Singer for a refreshing military spouse perspective—especially for anyone who’s new to military life and trying to understand the culture, the community, and the conversations you didn’t even know you needed to have. Andi is a pediatrician with an already-established career and roots in Las Vegas, and she shares what it’s like entering the military world “late in the game” after marriage—learning rank culture, navigating acronyms, attending squadron events, and balancing two demanding careers in one home. They talk about: • How Andi met her Air Force pilot husband (yes—Bumble + “the military haircut” intuition 😄) • What surprised her most about rank culture and base events• The real conversations couples should have early (like PCS/moving, careers, kids, and stability) • Why the military community can feel uniquely welcoming—and how it creates instant belonging • Building a life where both partners have intense schedules, late-night calls, and big responsibilities • Andi’s journey becoming Mrs. Nevada, and what it taught her about confidence, service, and community If you’re a new military spouse, a service member, or someone trying to better understand the military family experience, this episode is packed with perspective, laughter, and real-life takeaways. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the mission of Homefront Harmony. 🗣️ Have a resource you think should be featured on our site? Let us know. Follow Homefront Harmony on social and find resources at homefrontharmony.org. #HomefrontHarmony #MilitarySpouse #VeteranCommunity #AirForceFamily #MilitaryLife #LasVegas #Pediatrics #FamilySupport #MilitaryCommunity #MrsNevada

    51 min

  8. JAN 9

    From Service To Stability: Mentorship And Financial Literacy with Brianna Augustin

    What happens when a U.S. Army veteran who started as a wheeled vehicle mechanic (and HR!) turns her transition story into a mission of mentorship, financial literacy, and servant leadership? In this episode, Stevie Dahl sits down with Brianna Augustin to talk about the real side of leaving the military—loss of identity, learning civilian life during COVID, rebuilding confidence, and finding the right mentors to move forward.Brianna shares how she went from real estate investing to financial planning with First Command, why trust is the biggest hurdle for many service members, and how financial education can be life-changing for military families—spouses and kids included. They also dig into the connection between money mindset and mental health, why “baby steps” matter, and how to stop feeling ashamed about not knowing what you weren’t taught.🎧 If you’re active duty, a veteran, or part of a military family—and you want practical encouragement, real talk, and a bigger-picture mindset—this one’s for you.👉 Check out resources and past episodes at HomefrontHarmony.org💬 If there’s a resource you need and don’t see on the site, tell the team and they’ll add it.#HomefrontHarmony #StevieDahl #BriannaAugustin #VeteranPodcast #MilitaryTransition #ArmyVeteran #MilitaryFamilies #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialPlanning #FirstCommand #TSP #ThriftSavingsPlan #SGI #MilitaryBenefits #MentalHealthMatters #ServantLeadership #VeteranResources #MilitaryCommunity #LifeAfterService #VeteranSupport

    48 min
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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
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stevie Dahl
  • Show Website
    Homefront Harmony Podcast