The Rainbow Veteran Podcast

I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday season. Returning with a new episode in 2026 with a deep dive into the systemic attacks on the transgender community by the federal government. This episode is a hard one but I felt like I had to get the information out there to show what is being done against our community. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to co...

On this episode Rayven talks about the uproar around a video involving 6 Democrats reminding service members and the intelligence agencies that they have a duty to disobey unlawful orders. This video seems to have gotten the attention of Trump and Maga, who gave them the nickname Seditious Six. I rather like the name Righteous Six honestly. Also what do you think of the changes?? Common Defense |...

On this episode Rayven talks about four historical figures from the US that are/were transgender. Not a bad way to wrap up Transgender Awareness Month. Sisters PGH is at Sisters PGH Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Recorded on the second to last day of LGBT History Month just to get released in Transgender Awareness Month. It is the final part of the LGBT Slang series. I had a lot of fun with this series. I may come back to it at another time. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagr...

Happy LGBT History Month and Halloween. A little delayed thanks to some tech issues but another episode of the LGBT Slang series is here. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode Rayven begins to describe the history and context of LGBT slang as well as sharing some general slang terms. This is the first a series of LGBT slang for LGBT History Month. Unfortunately there was some technical issues with recording but the show must go on. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at therainbowv...

On this episode Rayven talks about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Massive Trigger Warning for this episode. If this is too much for you please just read the resources down below. If you find yourself having thoughts of suicide, reach out to someone.  Call 988, vet hit 1. If you are lgbt and are looking for specific help from someone who understands the Trevor Project number is 18664887386 For...

No real show notes this week, just the link to the comment line. https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/VA-2025-VHA-0073-0002 Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode Rayven talks about the Supreme Court being formally asked by Kim Davis and Liberty Council to overturn Obergefell v Hodges. She talks about the background of what got Kim national attention and how it got to the Supreme Court. Under the Desk News youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOhIHdmnBM0 The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her'...

On this episode of The Rainbow Veteran Podcast, Rayven talks about the potential and science of psychedelic therapy for veterans. Researched referenced: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10801413/ https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/psychedelics_assisted_therapy.asp https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/psychedelics-as-medicine Doc Loco Tiktok Hippie and a Veteran T roy Ul...

The Rainbow Veteran is back with some upgrades in the works ya'll. And to celebrate the first new upgrade we have our first guest, Asmodeus Greer, co-host of Smoking Out the Closet. In this episode Rayven and Asmodeus talk about why we have Pride still all these years after Stonewall and why it is so important. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alo...

All I can say is that June 14th, 2025 will be day that goes down in history for one reason or another. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode Rayven reflects on the recent Unite4Vets rally she went to. As she prepares for the No Kings Protests happening across the country. https://www.unite4veterans.org/ The livestream The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from tran...

This week Rayven talks about the ins and outs of the Transgender Military Ban. It is back with a big push from a hateful administration. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email her at...

This week Rayven talks about her recent week of advocacy and meeting with multiple politicians and their teams in DC. As well as sitting in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on 5/6/25 with Sec. Doug Collins. Collins Testimony and Hearing Common Defense Main Page and Donation Page The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect...

On this episode Rayven takes a deep dive on a military.com article ( here ) that talks about privatizing parts of the military. As well as the talks about privatizing the VA are coming around again. Report that was referenced https://veteranspolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Red-Team-Executive-Roundtable-Report.pdf The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's...

In this episode Rayven talks about the horrible bill that is about to become law in Utah HB77. She specifically talks about how in the name of targeting the lgbtqia+ community this bill is going to hurt every American in Utah. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transito...

On this episode Rayven talks about the trend of Vet Bros that slowly getting bigger and bigger. These are just some trends she has noticed and again it isn't all veterans. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Wa...

On this episode Rayven talks about the retention and recruitment issues that has been causing issues for the military over the last few years. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect with Rayven? Email...

In this episode Rayven talks about the veteran benefits that all veterans should have access to. Or at least most veterans. Links Referenced in the episode: National Park Services Veteran Compensation Rates VRE The Crayola Experience for the Marines The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program....

In this episode Rayven talks about the VHA program Pride in All Who Served. She provides a break down of what the program is and her thoughts of what it does. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: Southside from transitor.fm Outro: Lights Out from transitro.fm Want to connect wit...

In this episode Rayven talks about the Trump administration's first week since the inauguration. She breaks down the different Executive Orders and Memos that are affecting the lgbtqia+ community and veterans. Rayven here, I know I said platoon when I meant company I didn't catch it in editing. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do n...

In this episode I talk about the basics of the LGBT community. I go over the different terms that a person may find interreacting with the LGBT community. Also go out and read the ABC's of LGBT and Gay BC's of LGBT by Ashley Mardell The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program. Intro: S...

In this episode I talk about the LGBTQIA+ history in the US Military. This is a long and complex history with a lot of dark sides to it. But after years of denial LGBTQIA+ people can serve openly in the US Military like their cis hetero counterparts. Tigger Warning for this episode as I do talk about the anti-lgbt rules and Don't Ask Don't Tell. You can connect with me on Tiktok, Instagram, Spotif...

Welcome to the first episode of the Rainbow Veteran Podcast. In this episode I talk about the Trump election results and the his cabinet picks. I specifically talk about what their qualifications, what they want to do or have said they will do, and what it means for my fellow veterans and lgbtqia+ community. You can connect with me on Tiktok, Instagram, Spotify, and Youtube under the name The Rain...