Suede Against the Grain

All of us in the Military are well aware that service members commit suicide. In this episode I have a tough discussion with a Sailor that has come face to face with suicide as well as had friends that committed suicide. This conversation is one that is difficult to have but could not be more pertinent to the Military organization. Teach me to be my brothers keeper, focuses on personal stories and methods of handling our mental health by becoming stronger, more compassionate leaders and mentors in our Military family. #TilValhalla #SlipAway #JasonWiens #BrandonCaserta #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #MilitaryFamily #22aday #Army #Navy #MentalHealth --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support

In this episode I speak to a dual military navy couple. We discuss the battles of being dual military and the boxing match that ensues not only for their marriage but also for their individual careers. Join in as we talk about some of the difficulties, depression and issues that come along with being a dual military couple. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support

In this episode Hannah and I travel back in time to understand the obstacles, nuances and reality of being a woman in the Military. Hannah served in the 82nd Airborne Division where she was a Squad leader, a Non-Commissioned Officer and a wonderful example of a woman in the Military. Join us as we delve deep into some of the issues that Hannah experienced as well as the things that she learned along the way. Our take on femininity, masculinity and Military is just one perspective on women in the Military. In this podcast we ask questions about traditional femininity and being a team player. #armystrong, #armygirl, #soldier, #women, #womenempowerment, #strongwoman, #82ndAirborneDivision, #girls --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support

What does a park ranger, a preschool teacher and an active duty service member have in common? MASCULINITY! In this episode three very different men express what masculinity means to them and why it is important to uplift each other. In the midst of a culture that tells men they are toxic for their innate masculinity, we have decided to embrace, empower and love our fellow man and woman. Join us as we dive into the discussion of who we are as men, what our struggles are and how we are determined to be better than what is expected of us. In this podcast you will be hearing from a male preschool teacher, a male Girl Scout's Park Ranger and a male transgender active duty service member. #ActiveDuty, #GirlScouts, #TransMilitary, #Masculinity, #MaleEmpowerment, #ToxicMasculinity, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support

Welcome to Suede Against the Grain! In this podcast I talk to Meron Solomon about her personal journey regarding sexual assault in the United States Military. Listen in as we talk about the pain, emotion and healing that needed to take place for Meron to live true to her fullest authentic self. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support