Caity is standing up and speaking about her rapist, who is now fighting for an appeal for his ONLY 3 year sentence after sexually assaulting 6 women. She’s calling on those to start standing up for ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s all we want, is accountability for those who do wrong. To give the victims/survivors some sort of relief, because there’s a bigger after math than most realize. Here’s the link for her petition! https://www.change.org/p/u-s-army-court-of-criminal-appeals-deter-the-appeal-of-conv...
Sep 08, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 15
If there’s an organization I love to talk about, it’s Irreverent Warriors. They’re doing the damn thing, and organizations like this are so important, ESPECIALLY given the times. It’s all about camaraderie, meeting new people, and enjoying each other’s company. Forgetting the negativity in the world, and yourself. Hiking and just surrounding each other with positivity. I’ve had the privilege to go on 2 silkie hikes so far, and was able to catch some testimonials. There’s so much more to be said ...
Sep 01, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We’re continuing to bring awareness that it is okay to get help. Mental health matters and it does not discriminate, no matter the branch, gender or what your experience is. It is not dedicate to one set thing. We brought on Ernie Mariscal, who is a 21 year combat Army vet, and motivational speaker who speaks on mental health. How it’s okay to not be okay, but it’s up to you “whether you’re a victim or a victor,” as he says. He’s shedding more light that even as a man, it’s okay to get help.
Aug 25, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 13
I can’t believe we made it this far already, but we couldn’t have done it without our listeners and followers! Y’all are so amazing and helping us grow and do the damn thing! We’re just getting started and even announced a new step we’re taking soon 😉 so here’s to you all for letting us be your voice, a part of your healing and sending the message out!
Aug 21, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week we talk to Jasmine, another female Marine, who stood up and said.. “I need to do this for ME,” after experiencing MST. She helps shine the light on ending the stigma on getting the proper help you need. You won’t wear the uniform forever, so you have to peal the layers to know YOU. If we stand up together to end the highlighted, terrible stigma of mental health, we can encourage more and more to get other service members the help they need.
Aug 17, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 11
FIRST EDITION ROUND TABLE! With my favorites, Lani from Kruse Corner Podcast and Six from Cancelled For Maintenance Podcast. Exposing the truth of BroVet culture and how they just suck. The mental health stigma as well. So we ask… what’re you ACTUALLY doing to help change the culture?
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min
Lauren was a Sgt in the Army who knew that for her sake mentally and physically, med board was the best route. Even though one of the worst feelings is grief, and watching you career and goals just crumble with no control. She’s an MST Survivor, who’s raising her voice to ruffle feathers for change!
Aug 11, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Effed Up Friday brought the fumes of bs that Friday entails and bad leadership… mainly just ranting and b*tching, sorry not sorry. This is a coping mechanisms.
Aug 06, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Not only is Kara a Marine sister, but she was also Ms Veteran America Finalist in 2020, that help homeless women, even with dependents. Sharing her story with many resources with it as well. Kara is such a strong, genuine person, who turned dark times into light, surviving from child abuse, MST Survivor, to help others and to continue giving back. Check it out!
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Effed Up Friday brings you another glorious and just effed up story. It’s different than most, but that’s what we’re here for. To give a platform to share your story & experience within the effed up system of our US Military. Autumn shares her story of an illegal discharge from the Navy. Received an Other Than Honorable for drug usage that was never tested or found. Instead they went off an old roommates statement of a suspicion. Crazy right?
Jul 30, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
We brought on a fellow Marine sister, Shannon. Who not only has made history for women in the Artillery field of the Corps, but she’s now helping those that need help when battling mental health and homeless by coffee! Her non-profit, Happy Bean Project is doing the d*mn thing. Also thanks to Shannon we were able to find WorthTen20, create a partnership with them among many other organizations by the amount of resources she shares!
Jul 28, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
If it wasn’t for this woman, we don’t know if Women With an Effed Up Mind would even be a thing. Dalina was a huge push for us to kick it and do what we do. We were angry for her and needed to speak, which later turned into doing what we do. Her viral TikTok crying, because justice wasn’t served, turned into another nightmare. She’s finally speaking on what she can, to tell her story and we’re extremely grateful she gave us the opportunity to be a part of her healing. Letting us be a platform to...
Jul 23, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Rambling on to summarize the subcommittee meeting (07/20) in regards of the findings and recommendations of the Independent Review Committee on Sexual Assault in the military. We’re quite impressed with the IRC and that Congress is recognizing that Domestic Violence is an issue as well. We ramble, rant, and give our opinion as well.
Jul 21, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week we brought light to an organization, founded by Smiles called, Vigilant Valkyrie. That bring women together, to show the camaraderie to each other as active duty women and veterans. She also brought a different perspective as an MP (Military Police) and having a first look of how flaw the system truly is, even as proper authority trying to handle it! Being told she’s “too motivated” or have too much initiative, SAY WHAT?! She stands up to the problem, as all should, so thank you Smiles...
Jul 14, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Service members have it hard enough when they encounter domestic violence, but what about military spouses? Nobody cares about them, because they don’t wear the uniform. To kick of Season 2, we brought on Operation Foxhole, who’s doing the d*mn thing to help military spouse domestic violence survivors. They provide MANY resources to help them leave and get on their own feet. We’re officially selling tshirts to give back to them as well! We look forward to working with them and helping them conti...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 1
That’s a wrap for Season 1! Take this weekend to remind yourself, that at the end of the day, We. Are. All. Humans. We’re Americans. We all have different views, different experiences, it just boils down to be a decent effing human. Happy 4th of July weekend! Enjoy it and be safe.
Jul 02, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 30
We wrapped up PTSD Awareness Month with… HEALTHY COPING. One big thing we preach is treating trauma in a healthy way. We brought on Amanda, who’s a MST and PTSD Survivor that turned trauma into beautiful jewelry. We showcased her beauty at Bead Priks, to show another outlet of healthy coping. We also call out bs on the 22 a day movement. Sorry not sorry.
Jun 30, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Adam Derito is probably the saltiest of all salt dogs. Air Force Academy, Marine Corps OCS, and now a paratroop in the Colorado National Guard. He’s been fighting his case for YEARS now after being retaliated against for exposing the problem of sexual assault for over 30 people, including sports members. He lost his commission just days of getting it. So we felt his story needed to be shared more. Look up Operation Grid Iron and you’ll see what I mean. He was and is doing the d*mn thing!
Jun 25, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week we welcomed Jessica, who is a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and came on to share her story. We’re trying to make a change here in the states, but we recognize this is a global issue. She suffered through a lot, for the sake of job, just to be rammed roded, and not get the position. So she’s now telling her story of her domestic violence.
Jun 23, 2021•2 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 27
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AND A WHOLE LOT OF KNOWLEDGE ON THIS EPISODE!!! Brought back Army Veteran, Lobbyist, and podcast host of Carry On, Lindsey Rowland! We discuss the Military Justice Improvement & Increasing Prevention Act, as well as, the Military Family Violence Prevention Act. What they entail, what our recommendations are, and what’s the big announcement? Listen closely! We’re on the path to make a difference, and this episode is SUPER important. If there’s one episode you should listen to...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
We recognize sexual assault isn’t just a woman’s issue. It’s a male issue. More like a human issue. So we brought on Army National Guard Veteran, Paul Lloyd, who’s a MST Survivor, Sexual Assault Advocate, founder of Phoenix Project and website owner of Hope After MST. He’s speaking up with his story of being raped during basic, and trying to help others speak up about the effed up system. He’s doing the d*mm thing to make change!
Jun 16, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Bringing back my girl, Lani Hankins, for this weeks Effed Up Friday Segment! Just rambling on and talking domestic violence, and how FAP is a joke! Random episode, with knowledge, stories and whatever. But we’re going to keep screaming about DV, till more bring light to it and make change.
Jun 11, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This episode we had Jai Wu, USMC Vet, MST survivor, and co-owner of Office Wook Clothing. She talks about her story and helping educate. Her story isn’t our usual. She didn’t report hers. She swallowed it like a pill, and it still haunts her, over 10 years later.
Jun 10, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 23
*Bonus Episode* full of education when it comes to Domestic Violence. We talked about the Military Family Violence Prevention Act, Subcommittee conducted on May 25th, 2021, resources and just the run down of educating you.
Jun 07, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 22
CALLING ALL MOVEMENT LOVERS! Welcome to my random af Effed Up Friday segment this week and telling you to just be a good human. Check on your fellow people’s. BE A PART OF ACTUALLY STOPPING THE 22. And we kind of promote a new nonprofit we we’re introduced too, called Operation Foxhole that help military spouses in domestic violence situations. More details coming soon on social media! For now Enjoy my random bull shi*t pe talk.
Jun 04, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Lani, from Kruse Corner podcast, joined me once again to kick off PTSD Awareness Month. The biggest take away from it is, what’re you doing to stop the 22? It’s no longer an awareness thing, it’s about doing the d*mn thing. Even if it’s as simple as texting a buddy. It’s not a competition or pissing contest on who’s problems are worse. PTSD comes in all forms, for many reasons, and handled different by each person. Another take away... Don’t. Be. A. Dick.
Jun 01, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Kind of a random, short, but motivational episode this week. Sorry for the background noise too. Oops. I know, weird. Recapping D.C. with WorthTen20, and just the importance of your voice! Adapt, overcome, that’s what we service members do, right? We stand up, stand tall, and shout from the top of the Empire State Building! Call our your congresswomen, or congressmen. Do what you gotta do, but know we’re here for you.
May 27, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
*WARNING* this episode is a little more vulgar than most, but you can hear the frustration with my case. If you’ve been following along, here’s for spicyness for you. If you haven’t, please refer too, “Screams from Silence,” then “You Should Be P’d Off Too.” You as my listeners are my outlet. So yes it’s a rant episode. So thank you for listening.
May 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We share the stories, talk about how effed up things are, but are you educated? Do you know your resources? Do you know the process? Majority don’t, so today Val and I talk about what lies ahead and what you can do when it comes to being sexually assaulted. Even if you’re not victim, and especially if you’re in leadership, YOU SHOULD ESPECIALLY BE EDUCATED. Be able to help your fellow service member instead of brushing this off, because you don’t care and just uneducated. Yes it’s a lengthy epis...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
CPL THAE OHU IS FINALLY RELEASED! Yes, I said it... our sister is FINALLY FREE, but this isn’t the end. This is a start of a new beginning and another long road ahead. On this weeks ‘Effed Up Friday’ Segment, we discuss her freedom, her story, to show you guys, we’re still in this to fight for her, because Thae and her family deserve that. I also had podcast hosts, Lindsey Rowland from Carry On Podcast, and Kerri from Freedom Sisters Media to join me today. Please check out the GoFundMe account ...
May 14, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
