Military Family Life

Our Conversation about the Invictus Games with Cory and Shannon Nowell

July 24, 2024 Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre Episode 24
Our Conversation about the Invictus Games with Cory and Shannon Nowell
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Military Family Life
Our Conversation about the Invictus Games with Cory and Shannon Nowell
Jul 24, 2024 Episode 24
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre

This month we are bringing the second half of our conversation with Shannon and Cory Nowell.

In this episode we talk about the Invictus Games, and Cory's experience on Team Canada in 2018. Shannon also tells us about her experience, and what the games are like for families members who are there to support loved ones.

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.  

Links and Resources:

Soldier ON https://www.soldieron.ca
Invictus - https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org
CFMWS Programs supporting Releasing CAF Members: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/releasingOSISS -http://www.osiss.ca


Follow Cory on social media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theveterantrainer
Instagram: instagram.com/theveterantrainer

Facebook Group: @theveterantrainer - facebook.com/groups/175255346457545

TikTok:  the.veteran.trainer - tiktok.com/@the.veteran.trainer


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 bringing the second half of our conversation with Shannon and Cory Nowell.

In this episode we talk about the Invictus Games, and Cory's experience on Team Canada in 2018. Shannon also tells us about her experience, and what the games are like for families members who are there to support loved ones.

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.  

Links and Resources:

Soldier ON https://www.soldieron.ca
Invictus - https://www.invictusgamesfoundation.org
CFMWS Programs supporting Releasing CAF Members: https://cfmws.ca/support-services/releasingOSISS -http://www.osiss.ca


Follow Cory on social media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theveterantrainer
Instagram: instagram.com/theveterantrainer

Facebook Group: @theveterantrainer - facebook.com/groups/175255346457545

TikTok:  the.veteran.trainer - tiktok.com/@the.veteran.trainer


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