My Podcast

USNA MidMoms and More PODCAST

Join AN Shine, author of A USNA Mom’s Journal, on her journey to empower and equip USNA parents to navigate the journey successfully. The MidMoms and mOre podcast compliments the book and will feature candid conversations with special guests about relevant topics for USNA parents.

Tune In to the Latest Episodes

A Journey of Finding Purpose | Episode 18
May 25, 2022 by AN Shine
Our Mids are getting ready to Commission or may still be on their journey. Join me for this Episode for fellow N*avy parents about time, finding a new purpose, Tiger Cruises, and More.
Surviving Deployments, Grunts, and Fleet Life | Episode 17
April 28, 2022 by AN Shine
Join me for this podcast episode as I have a candid and enlightening conversation with my dear friend Jess, a 15-year USMC enlisted spouse, who offers her opinion, insights, and a different perspective on military life. She is a wealth of information on leadership, surviving deployments, […]
Words for the Journey – Interview with Steve Wade | Episode 16
April 13, 2022 by AN Shine
Join me for my interview with fellow Navy parent, blogger, and now fellow N*avy author Steve Wade (USNA '22). Find out the latest gouge on his latest project, his thoughts on the journey, and what he has discovered as a USNA parent that has inspired his […]
Scrambling and Shotgunning – Why do they matter? | Episode 15
April 2, 2022 by AN Shine
So what does the decision to scramble (or shuffle) Plebes (and sometimes Mids) mean for them? Listen to the latest podcast episode based on my blog post "The Deja Vu of Scrambling and Shotgunning… Why do they matter?" available at USNAMidMomsandMore.org/my-blog
The Dark Ages: Not Just History | Episode 14
February 24, 2022 by AN Shine
Join AN Shine and her special guest, Karl Smith, Navy Dad – USNA '20, author, and blog writer, as they discuss the Dark Ages, what they mean to our Mids and some strategies to bring some sunshine in!