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The Rainbow Veteran Podcast
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Hello all, my name is Rayven and this is the Rainbow Veteran Podcast. In this podcast I will be focusing on things that deal with lgbtqia+ veterans in any facet. Join me as I share stories, talk to other veterans and lgbtqia+ people, and share the things that effect both communities.
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On this episode Rayven talks about four historical figures from the US that are/were transgender. Not a bad way to wrap up Transgender Awareness Month. Sisters PGH is at Sisters PGHIntro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBluesky
Recorded on the second to last day of LGBT History Month just to get released in Transgender Awareness Month. It is the final part of the LGBT Slang series. I had a lot of fun with this series. I may come back to it at another time. Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBluesky
Happy LGBT History Month and Halloween. A little delayed thanks to some tech issues but another episode of the LGBT Slang series is here. Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBluesky
On this episode Rayven begins to describe the history and context of LGBT slang as well as sharing some general slang terms. This is the first a series of LGBT slang for LGBT History Month. Unfortunately there was some technical issues with recording but the show must go on. Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBluesky
On this episode Rayven talks about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Massive Trigger Warning for this episode. If this is too much for you please just read the resources down below.If you find yourself having thoughts of suicide, reach out to someone. Call 988, vet hit 1.If you are lgbt and are looking for specific help from someone who understands the Trevor Project number is 18664887386For teens and young adults NAMI has a line Monday through Friday 10 am to 10pm 18009506264If calling isn’t something you can do or are uncomfortable with there are chats available988lifeline.orghttps://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/American Legion Be the Onehttps://www.legion.org/advocacy/be-the-onehttps://www.va.gov/pittsburgh-health-care/health-services/suicide-prevention/Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyListen to Smoking Out the Closet Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6x0FPsquFWp1vXbNYm681a
No real show notes this week, just the link to the comment line. https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/VA-2025-VHA-0073-0002Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyListen to Smoking Out the Closet Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6x0FPsquFWp1vXbNYm681a#veteran #podcast #Veteranaffairs #abortionban
On this episode Rayven talks about the Supreme Court being formally asked by Kim Davis and Liberty Council to overturn Obergefell v Hodges. She talks about the background of what got Kim national attention and how it got to the Supreme Court. Under the Desk News youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOhIHdmnBM0The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyListen to Smoking Out the Closet Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6x0FPsquFWp1vXbNYm681a#veteran #podcast #kimdavis #supremecourt #obergefell
On this episode of The Rainbow Veteran Podcast, Rayven talks about the potential and science of psychedelic therapy for veterans. Researched referenced:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10801413/https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/psychedelics_assisted_therapy.asphttps://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/06/psychedelics-as-medicineDoc Loco Tiktok Hippie and a Veteran Troy Ulshoeffer TiktokThe podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyListen to Smoking Out the Closet Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6x0FPsquFWp1vXbNYm681aThumbnail used in part with JapanClip.com#VA #veteranaffairs #psychedelics #veteran #therapy
The Rainbow Veteran is back with some upgrades in the works ya'll. And to celebrate the first new upgrade we have our first guest, Asmodeus Greer, co-host of Smoking Out the Closet. In this episode Rayven and Asmodeus talk about why we have Pride still all these years after Stonewall and why it is so important. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyListen to Smoking Out the Closet Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6x0FPsquFWp1vXbNYm681a#veteran #lgbt #pride #pridemonth #podcast #veteranpodcast #lgbtpodcast
All I can say is that June 14th, 2025 will be day that goes down in history for one reason or another. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE#podcast #lgbt #transgender #military #veteran #NOKINGS #protest #army #armyparade
On this episode Rayven reflects on the recent Unite4Vets rally she went to. As she prepares for the No Kings Protests happening across the country.https://www.unite4veterans.org/The livestreamThe podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE#podcast #lgbt #transgender #military #veteran #Unite4Vets #DropkickMurphy
This week Rayven talks about the ins and outs of the Transgender Military Ban. It is back with a big push from a hateful administration. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE#podcast #lgbt #transgender #military #veteran
This week Rayven talks about her recent week of advocacy and meeting with multiple politicians and their teams in DC. As well as sitting in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing on 5/6/25 with Sec. Doug Collins. Collins Testimony and HearingCommon Defense Main Page and Donation PageThe podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
On this episode Rayven takes a deep dive on a military.com article (here) that talks about privatizing parts of the military. As well as the talks about privatizing the VA are coming around again. Report that was referenced https://veteranspolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Red-Team-Executive-Roundtable-Report.pdfThe podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
In this episode Rayven talks about the horrible bill that is about to become law in Utah HB77. She specifically talks about how in the name of targeting the lgbtqia+ community this bill is going to hurt every American in Utah. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
On this episode Rayven talks about the trend of Vet Bros that slowly getting bigger and bigger. These are just some trends she has noticed and again it isn't all veterans. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
On this episode Rayven talks about the retention and recruitment issues that has been causing issues for the military over the last few years. The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
In this episode Rayven talks about the veteran benefits that all veterans should have access to. Or at least most veterans. Links Referenced in the episode:National Park ServicesVeteran Compensation RatesVREThe Crayola Experience for the Marines The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
In this episode Rayven talks about the VHA program Pride in All Who Served. She provides a break down of what the program is and her thoughts of what it does.The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBlueskyInterested in joining Trans Hope United clickHERE
In this episode Rayven talks about the Trump administration's first week since the inauguration. She breaks down the different Executive Orders and Memos that are affecting the lgbtqia+ community and veterans.Rayven here, I know I said platoon when I meant company I didn't catch it in editing.The podcast is Hosted by Rayven Greer. All opinions are her's and her's alone, they do not reflect the DOD, Navy, VA, or any military program.Intro: Southside from transitor.fmOutro: Lights Out from transitro.fmWant to connect with Rayven?Email her at therainbowveteran@gmail.comInstagramTiktokBluesky




