30 October 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 43 - Caitlin Retterer - Marine Corps Spouse - Behind Closed Doors Podcast This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Caitlin Retterer, U.S. Marine Corps Spouse and fellow podcast host sharing an inside look at the lives of military spouses - Behind Closed Do…

23 October 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 42 - Maya Arevalo - Army BRAT - Bloom Military Teens This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Maya Arevalo, U.S. Army B.R.A.T.! Maya shares how the life of a military child has had positive impacts on her life, but has also posed some challenging times whe…

16 October 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 41 - Taylor Whitson - Marine Corps Spouse - Military Mom Collective This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Taylor Whitson, U.S. Marine Corps spouse and Military Mom Collective Owner. Taylor talks about what it is like being a military spouse and how Mili…

9 October 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 40 - Season 3 Episode 40 - Bryana Allen - Air Force BRAT - Team RWB This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Bryana Allen, U.S. Air Force B.R.A.T.! Her parent’s and step-parent’s service comes to over 100 years combined! Bryana shares the incredible journey…

2 October 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 39 - Sharmilla Fassbender - Army Spouse - Books for Growing Minds This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Sharmilla Fassbender, U.S. Army Spouse. Sharmilla shares how she moved from Australia, becoming a U.S. Army Spouse and how her views changed. She also…

25 September 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life September 25 - Season 3 Episode 38 - Hayley Boswell - Australian Military BRAT - Australian Spouse - Defence Kidz Founder This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Hayley Boswell, Australian Army B.R.A.T. and Australian Navy Spouse. Hayley speaks on how the Australian mil…

18 September 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 37 - Samantha Mans - Army Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Samantha Mans, U.S. Army Spouse. Samantha joins the podcast and shares how military life has impacted her and how she enjoys spreading happiness to those around her, even in this, …

4 September 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 36 - Melissa Anne - Military Child - Gold Star Spouse - Army Veteran This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Melissa Anne, military child, Gold Star Spouse, and U.S. Army veteran. Melissa has experienced the highs and lows of military life and has gained…

28 August 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 35 - Brittany Willis - Army Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Brittany Willis, U.S. Army Spouse. Brittany shares about her struggles of finding community as her and her husband started military life later than most. She shares how she has over…

21 August 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 34 - Arriana Stigerwalt - Army BRAT This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes 11 year old Arriana Stigerwalt, U.S. Army BRAT. Arianna talks about her mom’s service to this country and some of the fun, but also challenging times it has brought her. Thank you …

14 August 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 33 - Rachel Salley - Army Spouse - Pink and Greens Travel This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Rachel Salley, U.S. Army Spouse and Travel Planner. Rachel shares about her life as a military spouse and how she is able to help other families travel with e…

7 August 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 32 - John Barber - Coast Guard Child - Coast Guard Service Member This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes John Barber, U.S. Coast Guard Child and Coast Guard Service Member. John shares about his experience with the Coast Guard life and how he and his dad w…

31 July 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 31 - Kirstie Semler - Navy Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Kirstie Semler, U.S. Navy Spouse. Kirstie shares what her experiences as a Navy Spouse have been like! Thank you to Kirstie and her family for their service to this country. Follow us …

24 July 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 30 - Ruben Gutierrez - Navy BRAT This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Ruben Gutierrez, U.S. Navy B.R.A.T. Ruben shares what it was like for him to grow up as a military child and how he was able to find himself through military life. Thank you to Ruben an…

17 July 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 29 - Andrea Singsaas - Air Force Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Andrea Singsaas, former U.S. Air Force Spouse. Andrea shares what it is like to be a mom to Air Force B.R.A.T.s and help them understand the life of a military child. Thank you t…

10 July 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 28 - Riley Adams - Army BRAT This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Riley Adams, U.S. Army B.R.A.T. Riley shares her life growing up as a military child and how she has continued to help military children cope with the sometimes difficult life. Thank you to…

3 July 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 27 - Miranda Zwawa - Air Force Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Miranda Zwawa, U.S. Army Spouse. Miranda shares a look at her life as a military spouse and how important it is to foster a community within the life of a military family. Thank you…

26 June 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 26 - Margaret Britten - Army BRAT - Army Spouse - Team RWB This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Margaret Britten, U.S. Army BRAT, U.S. Army Spouse, and Team RWB Director of Marketing and Communications. Margaret shares how she has always been part of a mi…

19 June 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 25 - Jillian Phillips - Army Spouse - Jillian Phillips Art This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Jillian Phillips, U.S. Army Spouse. Jillian is an artist who finds joy in painting aviation and other military machinery - and has had the opportunity to do it…

12 June 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 24 - Kelly McHugh Stewart - Army BRAT - Gold Star Child - Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Kelly McHugh Stewart, U.S. Army BRAT and Gold Star Child. Kelly’s dad, Colonel John McHugh, was Killed in Action while serving in Opera…

5 June 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 23 - Christina Kieler - Army Spouse - Intentionally Healed This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Christina Kieler, U.S. Army Spouse. Christina’s husband was injured while serving overseas, giving her the experiences of being a Military Caregiver. Christina …

29 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 22 - Kristen Moore - Army BRAT - Gold Star Child - Air Force Spouse - Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Kristen Moore, U.S. Army BRAT, Gold Star Child, and U.S. Air Force Spouse. Kristen’s dad, Colonel John McHugh, was Killed in…

22 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 21 - Leah Stiles - Navy Spouse - Navy Veteran - Sea Waves This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Leah Stiles, U.S. Navy Spouse and Veteran. Leah is also the CEO and Founder of Sea Waves Inc., an organization dedicated to removing the stigma of eating disorde…

15 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 20 - Jalyn Smith - Army BRAT - Gold Star Child This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Jalyn Smith, U.S. Army BRAT and Gold Star Child. Jalyn shares the struggles she faced with the loss of her father, but how it has molded her into the woman she is today. Th…

8 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 19 - Michelle Elliot - Army National Guard Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Michelle Elliot, U.S. Army National Guard Spouse. Michelle shares some of the struggles of being a military spouse and raising a family almost as a solo parent, but how t…

1 May 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 18 - Mary Kauffman - Air Force BRAT This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Mary Kauffman, U.S. Air Force BRAT. Mary shares the highs and lows of being a military BRAT and some of the fun experiences she had of being a BRAT. Thank you to Mary and her family fo…

24 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 17 - Victoria Kelly - Marine Spouse - Author This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Victoria Kelly, U.S. Marine Corps Spouse. Victoria shares what it is like being a military wife along with the challenges and highlights she faced. She also shares what it …

17 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 16 - Dawn Laundrup - Air Force BRAT, Air Force Veteran, Veteran Spouse This week’s episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Dawn Laundrup, U.S. Air Force BRAT, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and U.S. Air Force Spouse. Dawn shares stories from her childhood and time in service …

10 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 15 - Laura Longmire - Air Force Spouse The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Laura Longmire, U.S. Air Force spouse. On this week’s episode, Laura shares how being an Air Force family has had an impact on her, her husband, and their family’s lives! Thank you …

3 April 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 14 - Michaela Telford - Army BRAT The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Michaela Telford, U.S. Army BRAT. On this week’s episode, Michaela shares about her life growing up as a military BRAT and how that has made a lasting impact on her adulthood. Thank you t…

27 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 13 - Melissa Purnell - Navy Spouse - Sweet Blooms Confectionery The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Melissa Purnell, U.S. Navy spouse. On this week’s episode, Melissa shares some of the experiences she has had as a Navy wife along with starting her own bus…

20 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 12 - Madison Gentry - Army BRAT The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Madison Gentry, U.S. Army BRAT. On this week’s episode, Madison shares her experiences of being a military BRAT and how they has shaped her life - including her love for travel. Madison al…

13 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 11 - Vimbo Watson - Navy Spouse The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Vimbo Watson, U.S. Navy spouse. On this week’s episode, Vimbo shares her experiences of being a Navy spouse - along with some of the struggles she faced working as a Principle in the educa…

6 March 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 10 - Aubree Trotter - Army BRAT The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes 9 year old, U.S. Army BRAT, Aubree Trotter. On this week’s episode, Aubree shares what her experiences as a military BRAT are, and how they have shaped her as such a young child. She also t…

28 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 9 - Katie Hamlin-Pacheco - Coast Guard Spouse - Occupational Therapist - Author The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Katie Hamlin-Pacheco, U.S. Coast Guard Spouse, Occupational Therapist, and author of “My Flight Suit Pocket.” Using her family’s military…

21 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 8 - Sarah Doran - Army BRAT - Army Veteran - Army Spouse - Author The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes back Sarah Doran, U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Army BRAT, U.S. Army Veteran Spouse. Sarah is the author to “The Peppered Sky” and upcoming book “Sleeping Gi…

14 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 7 - Alyssa Jackson - Army Veteran - Air Force Wife - Homefront Chronicles Podcast The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Alyssa Jackson, U.S. Army Veteran, U.S. Air Force wife, and fellow podcast host. Alyssa hosts the Homefront Chronicles Podcast where sh…

7 February 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 6 - Dr. Marguerite Barnett - Army Child, Air Force Child, Army Veteran The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Dr. Marguerite Barnett, U.S. Army and Air Force child. Marguerite was inspired by both her bio and adopted father’s service, wanted to attend medic…

31 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 5 - Ami Bakken - Army Spouse The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Ami Bakken, U.S. Army Spouse. Ami and her husband have five sweet children and have moved around the country seven different times. Thank you to Ami and her family for their service to this…

24 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 4 - Jan Lasley - Navy Child - Air Force Spouse The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Jan Lasley, U.S. Navy Child and U.S. Air Force Wife. Jan has been moving as part of the military life since she was 6 months old. After marrying in the Air Force, her son …

17 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 3 - Marina Callahan - Army Spouse The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Marina Callahan, U.S. Army Spouse. Marina’s husband served in the U.S. Army - giving her the opportunity to move from the west coast of Florida, to Alaska. Not coming from a military b…

10 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 2 - Marna Randall - Army BRAT The next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Marna Randall, U.S. Army BRAT. Marna’s father served during the World War II era and after. Being so connected to military life as a child, Marna began teaching military children at DoD sc…

3 January 2024 Grace of a Military Child and Life Season 3 Episode 1 - Barbara Secor - Army Spouse - SOWF Director of Programs In the first episode of 2024, Grace of a Military Child and Life welcomes Barbara Secor, Military Spouse and Special Operations Warrior Foundation Director of Programs to the podcast! Barbara’s husband is currently serving …

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Delaney! Delaney is a U.S. Army spouse and her husband is currently a Chaplain Candidate. She shares her journey on Instagram. Tune in to hear more about Delaney and her journey as a military spouse!Von Gracie Burgess

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Dustin! Dustin is a U.S. Navy BRAT. Tune in to hear more about Dustin and the many experiences he had as a military BRAT!Von Gracie Burgess

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Vianca! Vianca is a U.S. Marine veteran and U.S. Navy spouse. She is also a published author and is working to advocate for mental health disorders in the military. Tune in to hear more about Vianca’s journey as a veteran and spouse!…

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Kiara! She is both a military BRAT and a military spouse. Kiara is a licensed esthetician and plans to finish her college degree. Tune in to hear more about Kiara’s journey as both a military child and spouse!Von Gracie Burgess

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Christine! Christine is a U.S. Army spouse and while she did not meet her spouse until after his service, she is still experiencing the aftermath to this date. Her husband was injured while on deployment and she has since learned how to navigate the aspects of combat veteran…

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Nazeraeh! Her dad served in the U.S. Army and was killed in action when she was just 6 years old. She turned her struggles into strength - especially after losing her mom. Tune in to hear more about Nazeraeh’s incredible journey!…

On the next episode of Grace of a Military Child and Life, Gracie welcomes Ashlee! She began as a U.S. Coast Guard Reserve wife before her husband chose to join the U.S. Army. Ashlee is also an entrepreneur running her business - The Woman and Warrior Co. Turn in to hear more about Ashlee’s journey!Von Gracie Burgess