She Wears the Boots: A Podcast for Women Veterans

By: Veterans Health Administration
  • Summary

  • She Wears the Boots is a VA podcast sponsored by the Office of Women’s Health in the Veterans Health Administration. Women Veterans are a growing and diverse group—professionals, mothers, retirees—of varying ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. In this podcast we highlight how the VA partners with women Veterans in their health by interviewing experts from the VA on numerous topics representing a broad range of VA programs. New podcast episodes come out regularly, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Please email comments and questions to: Podcastintakerequests@va.gov.
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Episodes
  • Suicide Prevention
    Dec 1 2024
    In this episode we hear from Dr. Lindsey Monteith, a psychologist and researcher who examines ways to prevent suicide among Veterans and Ms. Laura Caisse, the Women Veterans Program Manager at the Manchester VA Medical Center. Our guests examine what we know about risks for suicide in the women Veteran population as well as ways to prevent suicide and what the VA is doing to support women Veterans who may be at increased risk for suicide.

    We would like to remind our Veteran listeners that if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1, or through online chat and text at 828255. Family members concerned about a loved one can also reach out for support.

    If you would like to get resources on suicide prevention, please visit these sites:

    Veteran Suicide Prevention | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)

    Suicide Prevention - Women Veterans Health Care (va.gov)

    Suicide Prevention Annual Report (va.gov)
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    25 mins
  • Food Insecurity
    Oct 1 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Christine Going, the Senior Advisor for the VHA Food Security Office, describes the VA's process for food insecurity screening of Veterans. She also shares how the VA connects Veterans to the resources they need to obtain adequate food and nutrients for optimal health and wellbeing. Learn more about this program by visiting the Veterans Health Administration Food Security Office.
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    16 mins
  • Fertility Benefits for Veterans
    Sep 1 2024
    In this episode Dr. Sandra Schumacher, the Reproductive Health Lead in the Office of Women's Health with the VA, talks about services covered by the VA. She also talks through fertility concerns, evaluation, and the treatment process for Veterans needing assistance building their family.

    For more information, please visit https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/WOMENSHEALTH/topics/infertility-and-ivf.asp or check out this Frequently Asked Questions document on the expansion of In Vitro Fertilization at the VA.
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    17 mins

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