Military OneSource Podcast

Understanding Military Child Care with Expert Advice

Military child care can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to it. In this episode, host Bruce Moody sits down with Air Force and Marine Corps child and youth progr

Recognizing and Managing Good and Bad Stress

“Stress is everywhere and everyone encounters it, and a lot of times it can be a good thing. It means we care about something. But we don't want those small stressors to

Executive and Military Spouse Shares Her Career Journey

From part-time teller to leading executive, Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Operating Officer Kara Cardona shares how a chance visit to an NFCU branch in Puerto Rico laun

How Courage and Compassion Shaped the Military Youth of the Year

Some stories feel too heavy to say out loud until you realize they might be the exact words another teen needs to hear. In this episode, Jacob R., the 2025–26 National Mi

How 4-H Empowers Military-Connected Youth

How can finding a “spark” shape a young person’s future? In this episode, host Bruce Moody speaks with lifelong 4-H advocate Vanessa Tranel about how 4-H transforms the l

Why School Lunch Programs Matter for Military Families

Between deployments, PCS moves and everyday life, military families carry a lot. The National School Lunch Program helps lighten that load, giving your kids healthy meals

How MFLCs Support Children in School

What if your child had someone at school who just “gets it” — the moves, the deployments, the stress? In this episode, host Bruce Moody sits down with military and fami

Innovative Paths for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

What if your next PCS move didn’t derail your career but launched your business? Starting a business can be daunting, but for military spouses it can also be a game-chan

Support for Military Parents Without Judgment, Part 2

This episode continues our deep dive into the New Parent Support Program, featuring insights from a Marine Corps spouse and her home visitor. Discover how playgroups and

Support for Military Parents Without Judgment, Part 1

This episode explores the New Parent Support Program through the eyes of a Navy spouse and her home visitor. Learn how the NPSP helps parents navigate early parenthood, w

Helping Families Navigate Geo-Baching

Few decisions weigh heavier on a military family than choosing to live apart during an assignment. In this episode, Leslie Gould – a seasoned military spouse who has geo-

Connected Through Change: Military Youth Stories

From moving to Italy from Japan to starting college in the U.S., these military-connected youth have navigated big transitions and found steady ground through their insta

Supporting Military Spouse Business Goals

Entrepreneurship offers military spouses a flexible and portable career path to follow wherever military life takes them. Learn how the Spouse Education and Career Opport

Easy Nutrition Tips for Military Life

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. In this episode, you’ll hear simple, practical ways to make meals better for you and your family. Whether you’re cooking for one o

3 Issues Explained by Joint Service Teen Council, Part 2

In part two of this conversation, host Bruce Moody talks with military-connected teens who recently presented three priorities and real solutions to Defense Department le

Voices From the Joint Service Teen Council, Part 1

Military-connected teens are stepping up, speaking out, building connections and making a difference. In the first episode of this two-part conversation, host Bruce Moody

Meet the New Leader for Military Family Readiness Policy

Strong families are the foundation of a mission-ready force. In this powerful conversation, host Bruce Moody speaks with Stephen Simmons — Marine veteran, military spouse

7 Real Career Scenarios Military Spouses Can Relate To

In this episode, a career coach from the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program walks through seven real-life career scenarios, offering expert guidance and pr

A Warfighter’s Guide to Performance Nutrition

What you eat matters — especially when the demands are high. In this episode, host Bruce Moody speaks with Army Capt. Tina Sergi, assistant chief of Nutrition Education a

Bringing Programs and People Together at Fort Hood

What if every military installation could deliver support that’s not just reactive but truly transformative? At Fort Hood, the newly established People Directorate is res