Healing ❤️‍🩹 the hidden wounds | The Restored Heart Collective - S.O.S. #264

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of reintegration for military families, focusing on the emotional struggles faced by spouses.

Let us know what you think of the show and what we can do better! The biggest military homecoming videos end with hugs and banners, but a lot of families know the harder chapter starts after the uniforms are folded and the photos stop. We sit down with Cathy Turner and Jackie Voytak, founders of the Restored Heart Collective, to talk about what reintegration really looks like when the spouse is quietly carrying anxiety, loneliness, and the constant pressure to keep everything functioning.&nb...

People in this episode

Host: Theresa Carpenter

Guests: Cathy Turner, Jackie Voytak

Topics covered

• military reintegration
• mental health
• family dynamics
• anxiety
• support systems

Keywords

• military homecoming
• reintegration
• anxiety
• loneliness
• family support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Restored Heart Collective

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