Beyond The Frontline

It is estimated there are 137,000 volunteers throughout the US. Interestingly, the average age is 42, very similar to the average age of those retiring from a full military career. The VA alone has 25,000 volunteers. Volunteering is a win-win and shows that a person is willing to roll up his or her sleeves and engage where there is a need. Volunteering provides personal gratification both to the p...

New experiences, exploring different cultures, creating new connections. Several of the many opportunities while in service. In this episode Jay and Donna lighten up things and talk best of the best! Donna and Jay reminisce about their time in the military and chat about their favorite bases, assignments, jobs, and mentors. What was your best assignment? Unit? Team? Workmates? Reach out to Donna a...

Transitioning to the civilian world? We all have to do it and it is how we choose to transition that can make or break our success.  In this episode Jay and Donna have a personal discussion on their transition. Jay retired 12 years ago and Donna is just over a year into her transiting from service. Both Jay and Donna talk about their retirement, how they handled the process and what they did (or d...

It is not surprising, during an entire lifetime, most people will experience some form of trauma. In the developmental years, trauma can affect the development of the brain and in adulthood it can rewire processing. When trauma is left untreated, it can have a significant impact on us at unexpected times in our lives. Left untreated, trauma can compound and form into complex trauma. Veterans are a...

It is not surprising, during an entire lifetime, most people will experience some form of trauma. In the developmental years, trauma can affect the development of the brain and in adulthood it can rewire processing. When trauma is left untreated, it can have a significant impact on us at unexpected times in our lives. Left untreated, trauma can compound and form into complex trauma. Veterans are a...

Did you know we have three brains? Learn more about the way our different brains work with each other to help us live in the present in Part 2 of Brainwaves and Neurofeedback. Join Donna and Jay as they continue the conversation with Dr. Novian about brain waves, neuropathways, and neurofeedback, and how this non-pharmacological treatment has become a game changer in treating anxiety, depression,...

Brainwaves and changing the pattern from firing and wiring for protection to connecting and learning through neurofeedback. Episode 5: Brain Waves! (Part 1) Donna and Jay have a special guest in this episode of Beyond the Frontline. Their guest is Dr. Allen Novian, a 20+ year family counselor with a focus (and passion) in neurofeedback. Dr. Novian joins Donna and Jay to get down and dirty about br...

The Human Brain - How Subconsciousness Affects Consciousness Did you know an estimated 85% of our day is automated? In this episode Donna and Jay talk about the conscious and subconscious mind. How do they work? Are they separate entities? They’ll discuss the countermodel to the Freudian Theory, as well as ways you can work on optimizing your mindset. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss a show...

Understanding Human Behavior Our behavior is shaped by a combination of nature (hardwire) and nurture (our environment). In this episode, Donna and Jay discuss human behavior in regards to the various personalities we encounter every day; and why it is important to understand the behavior behind the personalities as well as knowing oneself. Be sure to subscribe so you do not miss a show and leave...

Welcome to our brand new podcast Coming Home Well Podcast Beyond the Frontline, available every other Wednesday starting 12/8. Tune in as your hosts, Donna Hoffmeyer and Jay Johnson, both U.S. Air Force veterans, as they tackle topics relating to transitioning from the Frontline to the Homefront. In our first episode get to know a little bit more about your hosts Donna and Jay. Connect with Donna:...

Oftentimes the hardest person to face is the one in the mirror. Donna and Jay discuss introspection. What is introspection? Why is it important for growth? How do you reflect on yourself? Donna and Jay will bring the audience on a journey of learning to quiet the mind. They will reflect and share some of their own journey, as well as give insight on how to start your own journey on introspection t...