# No One Comes Home the Same: Reintegration, Regulation, and the Life After Deployment

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Podcast: [Chitty Chats with Stacy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chitty-chats-with-stacy-6700681)
Published: 2026-02-24T17:35:12+00:00
Episode link: https://ccws.bepodcast.network/episodes/no-one-comes-home-the-same-reintegration-regulation-and-the-life-after-deployment
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Duration seconds: 1157

## Resource

A year ago today, I was in the Middle East. After nearly two years serving on full-time orders with the Wyoming Army National Guard — preparing soldiers for deployment, deploying alongside them, and supporting them through combat and operational stress — I’m finally ready to unpack what that experience did to me. Because here’s the truth: No one goes on deployment and comes home the same. In this episode, I share: What it’s like to serve as a Behavioral Health Officer during deployment The emotional complexity of supporting soldiers while navigating your own stress The realities of reintegration (and why coming home can be harder than leaving) How my family, marriage, and business shifted while I was gone What I learned about nervous system regulation in high-stress environments Why nuance matters more than ever — in leadership, in the military, and in our conversations with each other Reintegration is real. Identity shifts are real. And growth doesn’t happen without discomfort. I talk about the privilege and the hardship of deployment. I talk about grief. I talk about change. I talk about what it means to wear a uniform and still hold nuance. And I share where I feel deeply called next — helping people learn how to sit with themselves, regulate their nervous systems, and hold space without judgment. After more than 20,000 one-on-one conversations with humans, I know this to be true: We don’t often sit with ourselves. And we don’t often have someone willing to simply sit with us. That’s where I’m headed. If you’ve ever: Walked through a major life transition Felt like you came home to a different life Navigated reintegration after deployment, divorce, graduation, or loss Or sensed that you no longer fit neatly into one box This episode is for you. Thank you for being h…

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