In this episode of the Ready for Reading podcast, host Penney Letrud-Samons discusses the role of literacy in the recovery journey of military personnel and their families. She is joined by award-winning author and filmmaker David Barclay Moore and licensed clinical social worker Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka, LCSW, MSG. Together, they explore the importance of promoting mental health awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding it, especially in the military community.

Podcasts

Digital

https://sdvoyager.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-crystal-bettenhausen-bubulka-of-through-the-kaleidoscope-lens-therapy-consulting/

https://unitedthroughreading.org/2023-storybook-ball-highlights/

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/02/09/will-federal-fix-complex-license-rules-help-combat-military-spouse-unemployment.html

Awards

2024 Pat Tillman Scholarship Recipient 

2023 Southern California American Red Cross Good Samaritan Hero 

2022 Armed Forces Insurance Naval Base San Diego Spouse of the Year 

2022 Military Spouse Advocacy Network, Military Spouse Leadership Development Program 

Journal

https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/leave-more-room-for-grief-in-your-life/

https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/a-few-ideas-to-manage-the-chaos-and-cost-of-summer/

https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/the-power-of-pause/

https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/my-grief-over-military-spouse-friendships/