Homefront Harmony Podcast

Military life doesn't always give you a plan—and sometimes the biggest adjustment is learning how to live without one. On this episode of Homefront Harmony, we welcome back Molly Gomez as her husband, Johnny, nears the end of his Army training and their family prepares for whatever comes next. The catch? They still don't know exactly what “next” looks like. Molly shares the reality of wait...

What does it really take to help someone move from homelessness and addiction toward long-term stability? On this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Rob Banghart from Shine a Light, a Las Vegas nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness and substance use disorder rebuild their lives through connection, peer support, and continuity case management. Rob knows that journ...

After hearing Bobby Barajas share his military story, Homefront Harmony welcomes his wife, Darcy Barajas, to share the other side of that journey. Darcy joins Stevie Dahl for an honest conversation about nearly 20 years together—from young love and deployment to Bobby returning home changed by war. She opens up about PTSD’s impact on their marriage, resentment, counseling, raising their two boys,...

What happens after you tell your story? David Lonergan returns to the Homefront Harmony Podcast to talk with host Stevie Dahl about the power of veterans sharing their experiences—and why telling the story is only the beginning. At the center of their conversation is Vet Talks 2026, an event bringing together eight veteran speakers to share real stories from their lives, the challenges they've...

Bobby Barajas has dedicated his life to serving others. After growing up in East Los Angeles, Bobby answered the call to serve following the events of 9/11, joining the United States Marine Corps. His journey took him from a challenging childhood to deployment in Iraq, where he experienced the realities of war, combat injuries, and the lasting impact military service can have long after returning...

Jimmy Pew Pew spent more than 20 years serving his country in the United States Air Force, deploying five times across Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. But as he shares in this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, some of the hardest battles didn't begin until he came home. Today, Jimmy serves as the Volunteer & Veteran Activities Coordinator for US Vets, the nation's largest...

Every veteran's journey looks different—and that's exactly why conversations like this matter. In this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Army veteran and entrepreneur Luis Barraza, founder of G Media, to discuss his unconventional path through military service and into business ownership. Luis shares why he originally joined the military to pursue aviation, why Army...

What if healing from PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and trauma didn't always require medication? In this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Dr. Don Posson, Navy veteran, educator, addiction specialist, and founder of Brain Health Warriors, to discuss a groundbreaking approach to mental health and recovery through neurofeedback brain training. After serving 23 years in...

Military life doesn’t come with a blueprint — and neither do the people living it. On this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie sits down with Kristen Ruttley for a conversation that proves every military family journey looks different. From becoming a military spouse unexpectedly, navigating deployments, raising three boys, co-parenting through unique circumstances, and later finding love again w...

In this episode of Homefront Harmony, we sit down with Molly Gomez — entrepreneur, speaker, and now a brand new military spouse — as she shares the real, unfiltered experience of what it’s like when your husband suddenly enlists in the Army. From building businesses together to navigating boot camp separation, Molly opens up about faith, marriage, uncertainty, and what it truly means to support so...

What does it actually take to support military families beyond the uniform? In this episode of Homefront Harmony, we sit down with David Ratcliffe, President of the Nellis Support Team, to uncover the powerful work happening behind the scenes for airmen and their families. From raising over six figures annually to fund critical needs, to advocating at the city, state, and federal level—this conver...

In this episode of Homefront Harmony, host Steve Dahl sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Zach Singer to share a powerful, honest look into military life—from the moment that changed his path forever to 17 years of service in the Air Force. Zach opens up about growing up in a small town, losing a close friend in Iraq, and how that experience ultimately led him to pursue a career in the military. Wha...

In this episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Jonathan Gomez for an honest conversation about purpose, faith, and the call to serve. After building a successful career in media, Jonathan shares why he felt pulled toward Army service, how that decision impacted his marriage and future, and what it means to leave one path behind in order to step fully into another. If you or someo...

Welcome back to Homefront Harmony! In this high-octane yet deeply heartfelt episode, host Stevie Dahl welcomes back friends Scott and Lisa Kartvedt for a conversation that spans from the cockpit of a Blue Angel jet to the movie sets of Top Gun: Maverick and Mission Impossible. While Scott’s Hollywood stories are legendary (yes, he’s the one flying the plane in that final Maverick dogfight!), the h...

Welcome back to Homefront Harmony! This episode is extra special. Stevie sits down with friends Scott and Lisa Kartvedt for a candid conversation about military marriage, big career pivots, and the behind-the-scenes reality of building a life through constant change. From meeting in college to navigating naval aviation, the Blue Angels, deployments, and eventually transitioning to civilian life, S...

🎧 What really happens behind the mic at Homefront Harmony? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Robert Condol of Creative Collective Media to reflect on a full year of conversations with veterans, military spouses, and military families — and the powerful themes that continue to surface. Together, they unpack what life after service actually looks like, inclu...

Welcome back to Homefront Harmony! In this episode, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Andi Singer for a refreshing military spouse perspective—especially for anyone who’s new to military life and trying to understand the culture, the community, and the conversations you didn’t even know you needed to have. Andi is a pediatrician with an already-established career and roots in Las Vegas, and she shar...

What happens when a U.S. Army veteran who started as a wheeled vehicle mechanic (and HR!) turns her transition story into a mission of mentorship, financial literacy, and servant leadership? In this episode, Stevie Dahl sits down with Brianna Augustin to talk about the real side of leaving the military—loss of identity, learning civilian life during COVID, rebuilding confidence, and finding the ri...

In this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Dave Crete, a U.S. Air Force veteran, real estate broker, and the founder of The Invisible Enemy — an advocacy organization fighting for recognition, accountability, and support for veterans and families impacted by toxic exposure connected to service on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR).Dave shares his journey from...

On this episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Dahl sits down with David Lonergan, a Marine Corps veteran whose journey from Iraq to Las Vegas, from burnout and alcohol dependence to purpose-driven fitness coach, is as real as it gets. 🇺🇸David shares what eight years in the Marines taught him about leadership, identity, and brotherhood—and what happened when the uniform came off and civilian li...

Retirement isn’t the finish line—it’s the next mission. 💫In this episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Dahl welcomes back one of our all-time favorite guests, Purple Heart recipient and Army veteran Brian Jenson, to talk about what life looks like after more than two decades in uniform. From combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to executive protection, DJing, and figuring out “what’s ne...

In this inspiring episode, Stevie Dahl welcomes D’Kota Brodie, an Army National Guard service member (nearly 11 years and counting) and Las Vegas real estate pro, to talk about purpose, transition, and building wealth the smart way. D’Kota shares how a family setback and a love for basketball led her to the Guard, how she navigated active-duty life, toxic leadership, and a tough financial/mental-h...

In this powerful episode, host Stevie Dahl sits down with the incredible team behind QRFup — Ram, Amelia, Cynthia, and James — for a raw and inspiring conversation about mental health, suicide prevention, and the power of peer support among veterans and first responders. Together, they share deeply personal stories of loss, healing, and purpose. Ram opens up about the tragedy that inspired him to...

In this episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Ali Borja, a U.S. Air Force veteran and reservist on the verge of retirement, to talk about her inspiring journey from military life to the world of filmmaking. After serving 14 years on active duty and years in law enforcement, Ali found her new purpose in creativity, eventually launching the Desert Waves Film Festival in Las V...

In this powerful conversation, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Army veteran Josh Miller to share his journey from service to civilian life. Josh opens up about his six years in the Army, including two deployments to Iraq as a bridge crew member, and the unique challenges of transitioning back home. From the discipline and structure the military instilled in him, to the struggles of family life, ad...