Military Family Life

Our Conversation with Cory and Shannon Nowell

July 17, 2024 Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre Episode 23
Our Conversation with Cory and Shannon Nowell
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Military Family Life
Our Conversation with Cory and Shannon Nowell
Jul 17, 2024 Episode 23
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre

This month, we are talking to Shannon and Cory Nowell about their lives as a Military - and Veteran – family.

 This episode is part one of two.  In it we talk about the challenges that come with relocations, IR, and Out Can postings.  We also talk the medical release process, PTSD, the transition from being a Military to a Veteran family – and the impact it has on the entire family.

About our Guests:

 Shannon Nowell has been connected to the military for her entire life- first as a Military Child and later as a Military Spouse.  Shannon is also connected to Military in her professional life having worked at a Military Family Resource Centre and now with Soldier ON.

 Cory Nowell joined the Military in 1998 – moving from British Columbia to Gagetown to work in Air Defence.  In 2018, Cory competed at the Invictus Games as part of Team Canada.  He is now retired from the military – having served for 23 years.  

You're going to want to follow - or subscribe - to our podcast so you don’t miss part part when we talk to Shannon and Cory about their experience at the Invictus Games.

Contact us:
We would love to hear from you.  If you are a Military Family Member that wants to share your experiences and lessons learned, email us at Podcast.Feedback@PetawawaMFRC.com 

Show Notes

This month, we are talking to Shannon and Cory Nowell about their lives as a Military - and Veteran – family.

 This episode is part one of two.  In it we talk about the challenges that come with relocations, IR, and Out Can postings.  We also talk the medical release process, PTSD, the transition from being a Military to a Veteran family – and the impact it has on the entire family.

About our Guests:

 Shannon Nowell has been connected to the military for her entire life- first as a Military Child and later as a Military Spouse.  Shannon is also connected to Military in her professional life having worked at a Military Family Resource Centre and now with Soldier ON.

 Cory Nowell joined the Military in 1998 – moving from British Columbia to Gagetown to work in Air Defence.  In 2018, Cory competed at the Invictus Games as part of Team Canada.  He is now retired from the military – having served for 23 years.  

You're going to want to follow - or subscribe - to our podcast so you don’t miss part part when we talk to Shannon and Cory about their experience at the Invictus Games.

Contact us:
We would love to hear from you.  If you are a Military Family Member that wants to share your experiences and lessons learned, email us at Podcast.Feedback@PetawawaMFRC.com