USNA MidMoms and More Podcast

The USNA Journey can be difficult but friendships, courage, and vision help us and our Mids to overcome obstacles and navigate the journey. Join me for my last Episode of 2021: "Together We Are Stronger: On Friendship, Courage, and the USNA Journey | Episode 12", with my three very special guests from the Class of 2022, Heather, Stacy, and Betty.

What are Service Assignments? How do assignments work? What are the different communities? What happens when the first choice is not an option? Join me and my very special guest MCPO Jeff Kirby, (USN, Ret.) as he shares his opinion and his 30+ years of experience as we talk about: "The Moment They Have been Waiting for - Service Assignments | Episode 13".

A candid conversation about being a USNA parent and riding the roller coaster of shifting and evolving relationships and emotions during the four years at USNA and beyond. This episode will tie together various aspects from Episodes 1, 2, 5, 7, and 9, with special guest, my husband Jeff.

Join me for a great conversation with my Dad and his "Band of 11th Co Brothers", the Club Eleven Class of 1959, that include his roommates and BFFs from his time at the Naval Academy. Funny memories, full disclosures, and some advice for today's Plebes and Mids.

As the Brigade approaches six week exams, join me for a candid conversation with special guest Julie Haller, "Making the Grade and Things to Think about: AC Year Highlights | Episode 9",  as we talk about setting the right expectations, AC Year challenges, communication glitches, things to celebrate, and remaining Semper Gumby as CoVid continues, and things to consider while supporting your Plebe,...

Photographer and USNA sponsor Bob Peterson shares his photographic perspectives as he talks about the Yard, Mids, and his breathtaking pictures of USNA. https://www.bob-peterson-photography.com/

Join me and my special guest Elaine Brye, one of my biggest mentors during Plebe Year, as we talk about many topics from my book, A USNA Mom's Journal.  From Plebe Summer through Commissioning and the Fleet, you will not want to miss Elaine's words of wisdom and her invaluable advice. She is the author of "Be Safe, Love Mom" available at https://besafelovemom.com

What goes on behind the walls at Bancroft Hall? I this episode we will get insight into the world of Bancroft Hall, Midshipmen, and the mice that have lived there since the beginning, with special guest Susan Weisberg, USNA Mom and author of the beloved book Chester Midshipmouse.  We discuss life, writing, our journey, Mother B, and being a USNA Mom.

In this episode, you will hear all about Sponsors and PPW with special guest, Kathleen Rohrs, USNA Mom (2011), spouse (USNA '79), and Mid Sponsor for 30+ years. She offers her varied and invaluable perspectives on being a MidMom, a Sponsor, and indispensable advice for PPW and the journey.

Karl Smith, Dad of USNA 2020 and USAFA 2025, author, and blogger joins me as we discuss life on the Yard, being a USNA author, his blog, and his story as a USNA and USAFA Dad.

USNA trailblazer Janie Mines (USNA '80), a member of the first class of women and also the first Black female to Commission from the U.S. Naval Academy joined me for a candid conversation in spring of 2020, to talk about her experience, grit, courage, faith, and determination. Her autobiography,  No Coincidences, is available at https://nocoincidencesbook.com . You can also read my blog post on my...

Join me, An Shine, with special guest Julie Haller, USAFA '88 and USNA Mom (‘14, ‘16, ‘19, and ‘23), as she offers her seasoned perspectives and insights on I-Day, Plebe Summer, preparing for the journey, supporting your Plebes, and more. A "must listen" for new parents!

Inaugural episode with me, AN Shine, author of A USNA Mom's Journal, and husband Jeff as my special guest, in a candid conversation about our Mids, surviving Plebe Summer, Aha! moments, advice received and given, things we learned, and some memorable moments as USNA parents.