Homefront Harmony Podcast

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...

In this heartfelt episode of Homefront Harmony, Stevie Dahl sits down with Dawn Novotny — a devoted military spouse, community leader, and recipient of the 2015 Military Spouse of the Year (Europe). Dawn shares her 32-year journey alongside her husband, fighter pilot Rob Novotny, from their unexpected love story and elopement in Vegas to life stationed across the world. She opens up about breaking...

In this episode, Stevie Dahl chats with Air Force veteran Micah Jerrell about his 20 years of service, life after the military, and how he’s now helping veterans and their families find stability through homeownership. Micah takes us through his journey—from working as a jet engine mechanic and traveling the world, to supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom, and eventually facing the big transition bac...

In this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Dahl sits down with veteran Randy Lloyd—a man who has turned personal adversity into purpose. Randy shares his raw, inspiring journey from enlisting in the Army, deploying to Mosul, battling PTSD and addiction, to transforming his life through fitness, leadership, and service to other veterans. From near-death experiences to founding a new...

In this heartfelt episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Doll welcomes Chef Andrew, the son and grandson of military veterans, for a powerful and inspiring conversation about legacy, resilience, and reinvention. Chef Andrew opens up about growing up in a military family, the generational values that shaped him, and how those lessons carried over into his career in the culinary world. From worki...

In this powerful episode of Homefront Harmony, host Stevie Dahl sits down with Bill, a 22-year Army veteran and founder of the 22 Warriors Foundation. With raw honesty and deep insight, Bill shares his journey from military service to personal loss, mental health struggles, and his ongoing mission to support veterans and their families. Bill opens up about the challenges of transitioning to civili...

Welcome to another powerful episode of Homefront Harmony with Stevie Dahl! In this inspiring and candid conversation, Stevie sits down with a former Thunderbird commander and Air Force fighter pilot, Rob Novotny, who shares his incredible 29-year journey in the military. From growing up around model airplanes to flying combat missions and leading during the COVID-19 pandemic, his story covers the...