Beyond The Frontline

De: Donna Hoffmeyer & Jay Johnson
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  • Beyond the Frontline is a podcast of Coming Home Well Tune in as your hosts, Donna Hoffmeyer and Jay Johnson, both U.S. Air Force veterans, tackle topics relating to transitioning from the Frontline to the Homefront. Get to know your host, Donna Hoffmeyer is a 21-year retired Air Force nurse; with a career that spanned from nursing, flight nursing, education, training, readiness, and policy. Donna has a master’s degree in Sport Science and has co-authored her first book, Warrior to Patriot Citizen; focusing on ensuring service members are prepared for transition well before transition occurs. She also has her own blog, Taking Off The Armor, focused on all issues before, during and after transition and after retirement, as well as, a multifaceted business, REBel LLC, focused on veteran transition mentorship, consulting, and publishing her own work. Get to know your host, Jay Johnson is the owner and CEO of J2 Servant Leadership, LLC, a consulting company just outside of San Antonio, TX. He is a certified coach, trainer, and motivational speaker. Jay is a retired United States Air Force veteran with 21 plus years of service. During his time in uniform, he had the pleasure of serving 10.8 years enlisted and an additional 11 years commissioned. Jay retired from active duty in 2010 and worked for five years as a government civil service employee before assuming his current duties. Over the course of his professional life, he has served as a weapons instructor, EMT, Commandant of Cadets and Assistant Professor (Auburn University), change manager, and strategic planner. Jay serves on two Boards of Directors, is President of his BNI chapter, and is active in Kiwanis, Rotary, and local chambers of commerce. He holds a BAAS in Behavior Analysis and Sociology from the University of North Texas, and an M.Ed. from the University of Oklahoma.
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  • Making Your Voice Matter ~ Legislative Advocacy
    Apr 29 2025

    In this powerful episode of Beyond the Frontline, Donna sits down with Stephanie Gattas, a founding member of the Pink Berets and a passionate advocate for women veterans. Together, they tackle some of the most urgent issues facing the veteran community today, including military sexual trauma, veteran suicide, and the crucial role of legislative advocacy in creating systemic change.

    Stephanie shares her deeply informed perspective, drawing from her experience serving on military committees aimed at preventing sexual misconduct. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots action and how individual voices can drive meaningful reform. This episode is a call to awareness and more importantly, a call to action.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • The mission and impact of the Pink Berets organization
    • The current landscape of military sexual trauma and how it’s being addressed
    • How veteran suicide is affecting the community, particularly women
    • Why legislative advocacy and community engagement are key to change
    • Steps you can take to support women veterans and get involved

    👉 Share this episode to spread awareness and support!

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    50 m
  • Homes for Heroes: Tackling Veteran Homelessness with Dale Mullins
    Apr 28 2025

    In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Beyond the Frontline, host Donna Hoffmeyer sits down with Dale Mullin, a devoted veteran and the visionary founder behind Warrior Homes of Collier. Together, they shine a light on one of the most urgent issues facing our veteran community today: homelessness.

    Dale opens up about his personal journey, transitioning from a successful logistics career to launching a nonprofit driven by purpose. With raw honesty and hope, he shares how Warrior Homes of Collier is transforming lives by offering housing, stability, and healing to veterans, particularly those coping with PTSD and the challenges of reintegration into civilian life.

    From touching personal stories to impactful community efforts, this episode is a testament to the power of grassroots action and the deep respect owed to those who’ve served.

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Racing towards Healing - CWR Warriors with Chris Carroll
    Apr 14 2025

    In this episode, Donna sits down with Chris Carroll, the inspiring founder of CWR Warriors, a nonprofit organization that’s changing the game for veterans—one race at a time.

    Chris shares the powerful story behind CWR Warriors and how his own journey led him to create a space where veterans can find purpose, camaraderie, and healing through the adrenaline-filled world of racing. From the challenges of transitioning to civilian life to the unexpected ways car racing can be therapeutic, this conversation dives deep into how CWR Warriors is building community and transforming lives.

    Whether you're a veteran, know someone who is, or just love stories of hope and horsepower—this episode will leave you inspired.

    https://cwrwarriors.org/


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    1 h y 14 m
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