USNA MidMoms and More Podcast
Join AN Shine, author of A USNA Mom‘s Journal, and her special guests, as she explores topics of interest to USNA parents at all stages of the journey. Special thanks to Bob Peterson for his beautiful images of the Naval Academy campus. Copyright 2021, MidMoms and More, LLC. All rights reserved. Content of this podcast series - in whole or in part, may not be used, copied, changed, revised, or distributed without the written permission of AN Shine, MidMoms and More, LLC.
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
My podcast is based on my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Your Ultimate Playbook to Survive and Thrive Four Years by The Bay - Dads Need This, Too! available exclusively at the Mdistore. Join me, AN Shine, for my special episode with guests Katrina McIntosh and Brandy Hoot of the BLB USNA Class of 2029 Facebook page, as we discuss this year's special logistics, changes, and give advice to prepare for I-Day, Plebe Summer. and much more! Visit my website for more information: http://usnamidmomsandmore.org

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
My podcast is based on my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Your Ultimate Playbook to Survive and Thrive Four Years by The Bay - Dads Need This, Too! available exclusively at the Mdistore. Join me, AN Shine, for my special episode with guests Katrina McIntosh and Brandy Hoot of the BLB USNA Class of 2029 Facebook page, as we discuss this year's special logistics, changes, and give advice to prepare for I-Day, Plebe Summer. and much more! Visit my website for more information: http://usnamidmomsandmore.org

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
The USNA journey is unique and is not always easy. Join me as I have a candid conversation with Academy Insider, Grant Vermeer, as we discuss the rollercoaster of emotions that is I-Day and the beginning of this transformational path of service. You can also listen to prior episodes #36 & 37 with Grant. Based on my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Your Ultimate Playbook to Survive and Thrive Four Years by the Bay #Dads Need This, Too!, exclusively available at the Midstore. Find out more about my book, blog, podcast, & shop here: https://usnamidmomsandmore.org

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Join me for Part 2 of my conversation with Scott McBride, Author of the children's book series, Connor the Cutter, and USNA 1998 grad, as we talk about his service, the twists and turns in his journey and how he faced them, and his sage advice for Mids and parents. Based on my Book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Dads, You Need This, Too! Find out more - visit https://usnamidmomsandmore.org.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Join me for a long awaited new episode! My guest is a USNA grad, U.S. Coast Guard Officer, and Children's Book Author Scott McBride (USNA '98). He tells us about his unique journey from Midshipman, to Naval Officer, to Coast Guard PAO and Children's Book Author. He shares all about his path, Forged by the Sea, that culminated with writing his book series for children, Connor the Cutter. Find out more on https://usnamidmomsandmore.org. Based on my book, A USNA Mom's Journal - Dads You Need This, too!

Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
in this episode, I am live from Notre Dame, where I am taking summer classes. I read from my book, which is currently sold out, for Plebe parents as they prepare for their First Call. Personal insights and additional anecdotes are added as I read from my manuscript, Section 9 - Getting Ready for the Call...

Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Join me for an animated conversation with Karl Smith, Susan Weisberg, and Steve Wade, as we talk about writing, reminisce about our Navy journeys, and ask each other the questions we have always wondered about each other! This is Part 1 of a two part episode. My podcast is based on my book, USNA Mom's Journal (Dads, you need this too!) available on my website, at the Midstore, and on Kindle and Apple Books. Find out more here: https://usnamidmomsandmore.org

Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
This is podcast episode 44 - Part 2 of Books, Blogs and More with Karl, Susan and Steve. Join me for the continuing conversation and Q&A. This podcast is based on my book, A USNA Mom's Journal available on my website, at the Midstore, and on Kindle and Apple Books. https://usnamidmomsandmore.org. Follow me on Instagram @usnamidmomsandmore

Staying on Mission
My goal is to support, equip, and empower USNA parents with strength, knowledge, and wisdom to navigate this unique journey successfully. MidMoms and MidDads are a different breed: we stick together, we are resilient, we are faithful, we are not strangers but are lifelong friends - even if we have never met. We will always share the lifelong bond of our Mid's journey and, of course, like our Mids, we Never Give Up the Ship!