Homefront Harmony Podcast

About Homefront Harmony Podcast

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

Publisher

Stevie Dahl

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Oct 2024

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   The Power of Veteran Connection | Lester Lumbad on Building Community

   What happens when a veteran realizes that some of the most valuable resources available to former service members are also some of the hardest to find?On this episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Dahl welcomes Lester Lumbad, U.S. Air Force veteran, military spouse, and passionate advocate for the veteran community, to discuss his military journey and the work he's doing to bring veterans, families, businesses, and organizations together.After discovering how difficult it could be to navigate veteran entrepreneurship and community resources, Lester founded the Southern Nevada Veterans Chamber of Commerce, which has since evolved into the Veterans Community and Founders Exchange (VCFX). His mission is to make resources more accessible, strengthen relationships, and help veterans find the support and opportunities they deserve.Lester also shares his work with Merging Vets and Players (MVP), a peer-support community that brings military veterans and former professional athletes together through fitness, honest conversations, and shared experiences.Sometimes the most powerful resource isn't a program or a website. It's finding someone who understands what you're going through.Whether you're a veteran, active-duty service member, military spouse, or someone looking for ways to support the military community, this conversation is a reminder that connection can make all the difference.🎙️ Homefront Harmony: sharing stories, resources, and conversations for veterans, service members, and military families.Learn more about the organizations discussed:Veterans Community and Founders Exchange (VCFX)Merging Vets and Players (MVP): vetsandplayers.orgHomefront Harmony: homefrontharmony.org

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Becoming an Army Wife | Learning to Embrace the Unknown: Molly Gomez Returns

   Military life doesn't always give you a plan—and sometimes the biggest adjustment is learning how to live without one.On this episode of Homefront Harmony, we welcome back Molly Gomez as her husband, Johnny, nears the end of his Army training and their family prepares for whatever comes next.The catch? They still don't know exactly what “next” looks like.Molly shares the reality of waiting for orders, preparing for a possible move, Johnny's application for Ranger assessment, staying connected through letters and limited phone calls, and learning firsthand just how quickly military life can change.But this conversation goes deeper than logistics.Molly opens up about the emotional adjustment of becoming a military spouse, continuing to run her business while Johnny is away, recognizing when her body was telling her to slow down, and making the conscious decision to stop living in hypothetical futures and start appreciating the life happening right now.Stevie and Molly also discuss the strength of the military spouse community, supporting a service member without adding to the weight they're already carrying, creating a safe space within a marriage, mental resilience, faith, positivity, and the importance of having people who understand the unique realities of military life.Because sometimes you don't get to know what's coming next. You simply learn to adapt, support one another, and keep moving forward.🎙️ Homefront Harmony — conversations, stories, and resources for active-duty service members, veterans, military spouses, and their families.#HomefrontHarmony #MilitarySpouse #ArmyWife #MilitaryFamily

3. 

   11 Sept 2026

   From Crisis to Community: Rob Banghart on Recovery, Hope & Shine a Light

   What does it really take to help someone move from homelessness and addiction toward long-term stability?On this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Rob Banghart from Shine a Light, a Las Vegas nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder rebuild their lives through connection, peer support, and continuity case management.Rob knows that journey personally. After experiencing addiction and spending years unhoused—including more than two years living underground in a Las Vegas tunnel—his own recovery ultimately led him back to the same community, this time to help others find a path forward.Rob and Stevie discuss outreach inside the Las Vegas tunnels, homelessness within the veteran community, addiction and recovery, the power of lived experience, and why real change can't come from shame or a one-size-fits-all system.Most importantly, they explore the power of simply showing up, building trust, and reminding someone they aren't alone.🎙️ Homefront Harmony — conversations, information, and resources for active-duty service members, veterans, and military families.#HomefrontHarmony #VeteranCommunity #Homelessness #Recovery

Who has been a guest on Homefront Harmony Podcast

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• Bill Emmel
• Rob Novotny
• Mark McGhie

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

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Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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