Navy Veteran Amie Arizmendi talks about her experiences during and after the Shield of Sisters Restoration Retreat she attended (in June 2024). A life coach and counselor herself, Amie speaks at length about the sisterhood she has found as a result of attending that retreat. She gives her thoughts & advice about finding the support a survivor needs in order to begin a healing journey.

Jodi Barnett, a U.S. Navy Veteran and the Veterans Program Specialist & Women Veterans Coordinator with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses the current state of the Veteran community in the state of Wisconsin. She talks about her experiences of being met with surprise when she introduces herself as the Veteran, not the Veteran's spouse. Barnett then speaks at length about recent changes in the process of filing not only for disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for conditions related to Military Sexual Trauma but also how to file an appeal for a previously-denied claim. Finally, she details the numerous VA resources that exist for MST survivors.

Jodi Barnett, a U.S. Navy Veteran and the Veterans Program Specialist & Women Veterans Coordinator with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses the current state of the Veteran community in the state of Wisconsin. She talks about her experiences of being met with surprise when she introduces herself as the Veteran, not the Veteran's spouse. Barnett then speaks at length about recent changes in the process of filing not only for disability compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for conditions related to Military Sexual Trauma but also how to file an appeal for a previously-denied claim. Finally, she details the numerous VA resources that exist for MST survivors.

Wisconsin Air National Guard Veteran Megan Haag, owner of Soil+Soul Farm Co, shares her post-trauma journey from addiction to healing, including the tools she continues to use in her own restoration from surviving to thriving. Megan offers advice learned from her own path about being your own best advocate when in the thick of that healing process as well as setting goals for the future.

GUEST

Megan Haag, Veteran, Wisconsin Air National Guard

GUEST: Nicole Hanson, Army Veteran

Part 2 of 2
Navigating the return to work after being assaulted by a member of your military unit might seem unfathomable, but sometimes you have no choice. The bravery necessary to walk back through that door cannot be quantified. Listen as Army Veteran Nicole Hanson tells us the story of her Military Sexual Assault, how she manages her life now, and her feelings on trust.

GUEST: Nicole Hanson, Army Veteran

Part 1 of 2
Navigating the return to work after being assaulted by a member of your military unit might seem unfathomable, but sometimes you have no choice. The bravery necessary to walk back through that door cannot be quantified. Listen as Army Veteran Nicole Hanson tells us the story of her Military Sexual Assault, how she manages her life now, and her feelings on trust.

Our Pilot Episode!

Listen as Shield of Sisters founder Shannon Hough, a Navy Veteran and Military Sexual Trauma survivor, leads us through her own journey of restoration following her trauma. She also shares the origin of Shield of Sisters and what the vision is for the future.

In this introductory short, we lay the groundwork by defining Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and its profound impact on Lady Veterans who endured it during their service to our country.

We'll hear from experts, survivors, and advocates who are committed to raising awareness and creating a supportive community for those affected.