A podcast of real stories that will resonate with the Veteran spouse community. Hosted by Hannah O'Brien of the Veteran Spouse Network and in collaboration with Coming Home Well.
A community of peer support for military and veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support.
The Stories We Carry: War, Family & The Voice Left Untold
When we think of military service, the spotlight is often on the service members themselves. But what about the spouses, children, and families whose lives are shaped by deployments, frequent moves, separations, and loss?
In this episode, host Hannah O'Brien is joined by author Gail Hosking to discuss her forthcoming memoir, No Glory. As the daughter of a career soldier killed in Vietnam and the author of Snake’s Daughter, Gail turns her lens toward her mother's experience as a military spouse and the profound, multigenerational impact of war on military families. Tune in as they explore the untold stories of those in the background, what families carry with them long after service ends, and why these perspectives matter just as much today.
Resources & Mentions
Book Release: Pre-order Gail Hosking's upcoming memoir, No Glory, via the University Press of Kentucky or your favorite independent bookstore (available in December).
Organization Mentioned: Sons and Daughters in Touch – a grassroots organization for adult children whose fathers died in the Vietnam War.
Recommended Viewing: Search YouTube for The Things We Carry: Military Child to hear a powerful modern perspective on growing up in a military family.
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11 Sept 2026
Beyond Borders | Understanding & Supporting Foreign Born Military Spouses
In this episode of the Veteran Spouse Network podcast host Hannah O'Brien welcomes Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh, founder of the Foreign Born Military Spouse Network (FBMSN). Lydiah shares her powerful story as a Kenyan-born immigrant, detailing the unique intersections of military/veteran life and the complex immigrant experience.
FBMSN's Four Pillars:
Immigration Guidance: Helping spouses track fluid legal statuses and avoid critical compliance traps.
Career Services: Assisting with credential evaluations and upskilling pathways.
Transition Education: Shortening the standard 7-year military spouse transition cycle to under a year.
Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate support for acute emergencies, housing, and legal detention.
Foreign Born Military Spouse Network (FBMSN): (https://fbmnetwork.com/)The primary hub for community, peer support, and specialized immigrant military resources.
12 Aug 2026
Navigating Careers, Finances, and Transitions with Sarah Roder
Hannah O'Brien sits down with military spouse and advocate Sarah Roder to break down the realities of military life, career disruption, and financial empowerment. Drawing from her unique journey through active duty, a 10-year transition and divorce, and remarrying into a 23-year military retirement, Sarah shares actionable strategies for military spouses facing the unknowns of service life.
Action Steps & Resources
Find a Career: Use the DoD's MSEP portal (https://spouseworks.militaryonesource.mil/portal/msep/jobs) to connect with employers who actively recruit military spouses.
Get a Mentor: Sign up for American Corporate Partners (ACP) (https://www.acp-usa.org/) for a free, year-long career mentorship.
Master Your Money:
Spousal IRAs: Unemployed or stay-at-home spouses can contribute up to $7,500 per year to an IRA in their own name.
Protect the Family: Don't overlook stay-at-home partner life insurance or VA benefit realities.
Start Small: Overwhelmed? Stop trying to fix everything at once. Write down your fixed monthly budget to get it out of your head and onto paper.
Trusted Guidance: Visit Armed Forces Mutual (https://www.aafmaa.com/) for military-specific financial calculators, transition timelines, and survivor support.
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YouTube views
2,438
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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