Restored with Corie Weathers, LPC

• When Community Reaches Its Breaking Point: Military Spouse Wellness with Evie King

  What happens when a community is stretched past its limits? Military spouses live in a unique tension: deeply tied to the institution, yet often left without a voice in its decisions. Their wellness reflects not just individual resilience, but the health of the entire military community. In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers speaks with Evie King, president of InDependent, about groundbreaking research she co-led with the University of Texas on military spouse wellness. Their findings reveal the cost of compounding stress, the reality of isolation, and the essential role of community in healing. But this conversation doesn’t stop at the data. Evie later came back to re-answer two questions — more honestly, more vulnerably — and issued a sobering warning: if cultural dynamics don’t change, the system risks collapse. Together, Corie and Evie explore what it takes for individuals, families, and institutions to find peace in the midst of ongoing conflict. And why community is not optional — it is the key to survival and restoration. Find out more about. Independent, their research, and programming here: https://in-dependent.org/ If you have a story of your own about reconciliation, transition, or choosing peace, record a short voice memo and send it to [email protected] or find all links here: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

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• Healing After Nuclear War: Atomic Echoes

  In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers speaks with author and filmmaker Victoria Kelly, and producer/director Beatrice "B" Becette, the creators of the documentary Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II. Their journey began when Karin Tanabe and Victoria discovered that their families were connected by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — one as an American medic sent into the ruins, the other as a Japanese educator helping rebuild after the war. Together with producer Beatrice Becette, they set out to uncover the forgotten voices of the Japanese atomic bomb survivors and the American atomic veterans who lived in the aftermath. Through shared storytelling, their work explores how reconciliation begins — not through politics, but through listening, empathy, and remembering. This conversation reminds us that peace isn’t just the absence of war — it’s the hard, human work of facing history, honoring grief, and choosing hope. 💡 In This Episode: The surprising connection that brought Karin and Victoria together What it means to reconcile personal and national histories The unseen legacy of America’s atomic veterans How Beatrice helped translate pain into purpose through filmmaking Why remembering is an act of peace Click HERE for "Atomic Echoes" Trailer Click HERE to WATCH "Atomic Echoes"   Click HERE for Victoria Kelly and Karin Tanabe’s Bios Click HERE for a Photo of Karin Tanabe and Victoria Kelly with the Flag worn by a Japanese Soldier, courtesy of Beatrice Becette for Blue Chalk Media Click HERE for Karin Tanabe's Website Click HERE for Victoria Kelly's Website Their documentary Atomic Echoes brings together voices from Japan and the United States to reveal how the human stories of World War II still echo today. ✉️ Share Your Story: Have a story of conflict, healing, or peace in your own life? Record a short voice memo and send it to [email protected] — your story might inspire others.

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• Finding Peace in Impossible Choices. Joe Byerly & Clint Boling

  What do you do when two things you love pull you in opposite directions? In this episode of Restored, Corie Weathers sits down with Joe Byerly, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and founder of From the Green Notebook, and Clint Boling, a former NFL player for the Cincinnati Bengals. Both men faced defining crossroads in their careers — moments where they could push for one more tour, one more play, one more shot at glory. But each realized the cost was too high. Joe’s decision came after 20 years in uniform, leading through wars, deployments, and the heavy responsibility of command. Clint’s came in the form of a life-threatening blood clot that forced him to consider whether football was worth risking his future. Their stories reveal a universal truth: the hardest battles are often inside us. Choosing between ambition and family, career and health, identity and transformation can feel impossible. Yet, as Joe and Clint show, choosing peace is not surrender. It’s courage. It’s the decision to align your values with your life and to finish one story well enough to begin another. Join us for a conversation about conflict within ourselves, the cost of relentless striving, and the grit it takes to pivot toward what matters most. If you have a story of your own about reconciliation, transition, or choosing peace, record a short voice memo and send it to [email protected] or find all links here: https://linktr.ee/corieweathers

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• Restored with Corie Weathers

  What does it take to feel whole again — especially after conflict? In a world where conflict feels inescapable — at home, in our culture, and across the globe — Restored invites you to pause and ask: how do we work through it in a way that leads to peace? Hosted by Corie Weathers, author of Military Culture Shift, Restored explores the hard, human work of peace. Each episode weaves together personal stories, expert insights, and cultural perspectives to uncover what it means to heal, reconcile, and grow stronger — as individuals and as communities. From military life to everyday relationships, these are stories that remind us peace isn’t just the absence of conflict — it’s something we build, one choice at a time. ✨ Subscribe Now Be the first to hear Restored: Stories of Conflict, Healing, and Peace when it launches.  

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• Finale: Matt Interviews Corie

  There were several ways I could have ended this series and many interviews I could have done, however, when Matt mentioned that I should end it with him interviewing me, it felt right. So... here I am. Here we are. We share my reflections on the project, where things go from here, and most importantly, the power of championing others- especially your spouse.  Special thank you to SO MANY PEOPLE who have supported me throughout the years, too many to mention here. I hope you enjoyed the series and will share it with others.  The Final credits song is "Thank You" by veteran and friend James Corbin.  This podcast is based on the book Military Culture Shift by clinical consultant and SME on military family culture, Corie Weathers.  Order your copy of Military Culture Shift https://militaryfamilybooks.com/products/military-culture-shift-by-corie-weathers Listen to Corie's Lifegiver Podcast https://corieweathers.podbean.com/ Find out more about how you can work with and contact Corie https://www.corieweathers.com

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