Are You Even a MILSPO?

This episode is about Meghan Santiago, a wife, a mother, and a member of the military community whose life was taken by her husband, Joseph Santiago.We talk about what it means when violence happens inside a community that prides itself on strength, resilience, and looking out for one another, and why telling these stories matters. This tragedy took place while both our families were stationed at Fort Campbell, KY and it's a st...

In episode 3, I sit down with Samantha — a Gold Star Spouse whose honesty, warmth, and strength will stay with you long after the episode ends.

Samantha opens up about the moments after losing her husband, the support she received from her squadron, and the painful shift that happened when new leadership arrived. She shares what it felt like to lose her husband… and then lose her place in the military community too.

We talk about wha...

In this episode, I sit down with Devin — a calm, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest male military spouse. His perspective is one we don’t hear nearly enough. We talk about what it was like becoming a MILSPO, following his wife overseas, and the unique challenges of building a community as a male spouse in a world largely shaped by women. From identity shifts to friendship struggles, Devin shares a side of military life that’s rare...

In this powerful first episode, I sit down with Jordan, a military spouse and the mother of Caleb, a vibrant two-year-old boy whose life was tragically cut short by meningitis. Jordan opens up about the days leading up to Caleb’s illness, the moment everything changed, and how she’s navigated life, grief, and healing since his passing.

Jordan shares what she wishes more parents knew and what it means to keep Caleb’s light present in...