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Invisible No More: Lady Veterans' Stories of Military Sexual Trauma
Join Shield of Sisters as we delve into the personal narratives of Lady Veterans who suffered Military Sexual Trauma during their service to our country. These courageous women shall be INVISIBLE NO MORE.
The mission of Shield of Sisters is to support and empower Lady Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma by providing a sisterhood focused on healing and restoration. We create safe spaces where these courageous women can share their stories, access vital resources, and transform from surviving to thriving. We strive to foster resilience, strength, and hope, ensuring that every woman can reclaim her voice.
Shield of Sisters (SOS) will one day be the premier nonprofit organization for Lady Veterans who endured Military Sexual Trauma during their service to the United States. We will lead the way by raising awareness of this pervasive issue, collaborating with like-minded organizations, and advocating for policy changes within the Department of Defense to eliminate sexual assault in the military. Our Restoration Retreats will occur all across the United States and its territories with the assistance of regional and local SOS chapters. To learn more about our organization please go to https://www.shieldofsisters.com/
Episodes
25 episodes
They Want Us To Kill Ourselves
In this raw and unflinching episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Kristin, a brave veteran whose service came with an unbearable cost. Kristin shares her harrowing experience of being sexually assaulted by both men and wo...
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Wings Clipped, Voice Found Part 2
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Meghann Trapp, an Air Force veteran whose promising career was tragically cut short. Meghann was medically retired from the military after enduring a sexual assault, ...
Wings Clipped Voice Found
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Meghann Trapp, an Air Force veteran whose promising career was tragically cut short. Meghann was medically retired from the military after enduring a sexual assault, ...
Women On Fire
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with singer-songwriter duo Johnny and Heidi, the creative forces behind the emotional anthem Women on Fire. Written for the Journey to Restoration retreat in partnersh...
From Silence To Story
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Jasmine—a U.S. Navy veteran and published author—who shares her deeply personal journey from military service to healing through writing. Jasmine opens up about the invisi...
Your Body Holds The Trauma
In this powerful episode of the Shield of Sister podcast, we sit down with Tauyna — a courageous survivor of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) whose story of strength, survival, and transformation will move you deeply. Tauyna opens up about...
Be Who You Are part 2
In this unapologetically real episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with the fierce and fearless Kaila Fain—a woman who refuses to shrink for anyone. Kaila opens up about what it means to build strong boundaries, protect your peace, and cha...
Be Who You Are part 1
In this unapologetically real episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with the fierce and fearless Kaila Fain—a woman who refuses to shrink for anyone. Kaila opens up about what it means to build strong boundaries, protect your peace...
Surviving the Unthinkable Part 2
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Heather, an Army veteran whose life was forever changed by an unthinkable betrayal. She bravely shares her story of surviving sexual assault at the hands of someone she trusted—her...
Surviving the Unthinkable
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Heather, an Army veteran whose life was forever changed by an unthinkable betrayal. She bravely shares her story of surviving sexual assault at the hands of someone she tr...
Double Betrayal
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a devastating reality for many, but when the perpetrator is a spouse, the betrayal cuts even deeper. In this episode of Invisible No More, Wendy courageously shares her story of enduring MST at the hands...
“I’m A Work in Progress”
* TRIGGER WARNINGS – incest, suicide, intimate partner violence, rape *Shield of Sisters founder Shannon Hough is joined via Zoom by Jane Giampaolo, a U.S. Army Veteran who attended one of our Restoration Retreats in the fall of 2024. At...
“Are You Sure That’s What Happened?” (part 2 of 2)
SUMMARY: *trigger warning*In this raw episode that is part 2 with U.S. Air Force Veteran Angela Pope, she shares why she used to feel like her voice didn’t “deserve” to be heard, that her occurrences weren’t “as bad as” others’. Listen a...
Are You Sure That’s What Happened?”
Join Shield of Sisters founder Shannon Hough and her guest, U.S. Air Force veteran Angela, for episode 10 of Invisible No More. Angela was one of the first 15 in the Air Force to be selected for a specific MOS (military occupational sp...
Dont Be Afraid of The Awareness Part 2
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Bethany, a compassionate therapist who bravely navigated her own journey of healing from military sexual trauma. Through deep introspection and personal growth, Bethany not only fo...
Update
"In this solo episode of Invisible No More, host Shannon Hough brings you the latest updates from Shield of Sisters, including exciting news about the upcoming Journey to Restoration Conference. Learn more about the mission, the...
Do Not Be Afraid of the Awareness
In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Bethany, a compassionate therapist who bravely navigated her own journey of healing from military sexual trauma. Through deep introspection and personal growth, Bethany not only fo...
"'Normal' is Something We Just Make Up"
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 re...
"We Lose Our Identities" Part 2 of 2
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 ...
We Lose Our Identities" Part 1 of 2
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 ...
"I Was Struggling Pretty Bad"
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 advi...
"Someone I Thought I Could Trust" Part 2
GUEST: Nicole Hanson, Army VeteranPart 2 of 2Navigating 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 t...
"Someone I Thought I Could Trust" Part 1
GUEST: Nicole Hanson, Army VeteranPart 1 of 2Navigating 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 t...
