Donna delves into the challenging topic of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) with special guest Stephanie Gattas, founder and CEO of The Pink Berets. Discover Stephanie's inspiring journey from Navy corpsman to leading a transformative organization dedicated to supporting women veterans through holistic healing approaches. Learn about the unique programs offered by The Pink Berets, including equine therapy, culinary arts, and more, designed to provide a safe space for healing and empowerment. This episode highlights the importance of addressing MST, advocating for change, and fostering resilience among women veterans. Don't miss this powerful conversation that sheds light on the path to healing and the ongoing fight for awareness and support.
Beyond The Frontline
Beyond the Frontline tackles topics relating to transitioning from the Frontline to the Homefront. 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.
Donna 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.