Suede Against the Grain

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Welcome to Suede Against the Grain. This podcast is dedicated to discussing difficult topics that servicemembers and veterans deal with everyday. This podcast will cover trauma, leadership, masculinity and all the things we wished we knew before joining. Join me as I dive into dicey topics with active duty servicemembers and veterans. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suede-grain/support

Suede Perez


    • Feb 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 2h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Teach Me To Be My Brother's Keeper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 84:10


    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

    The boxing match of dual military marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 76:23


    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

    Femininity, Masculinity, Military

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 156:25


    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

    Why is my masculinity important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 175:38


    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

    It's their shame not mine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 209:56


    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

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