In this episode of Herm’s House, Kristin and Herm get real about one of the toughest parts of parenting: raising strong, confident kids who won’t always need you — even though you’ll forever need them. They unpack how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, why every family defines “right” and “wrong” differently, and how intention matters more than perfection.

They also reflect on their recent SSG Kasson's Veteran's Day Four-Day March and the emotional shift it caused in how they view the unhoused community, service, and compassion. From the heavy stuff to the hilarious everyday parenting moments, the conversation stays honest, heartfelt, and full of the real-life perspective listeners love.

Whether you’re navigating boundaries, breaking generational habits, or learning to let go just a little — this episode brings comfort, clarity, and community.

Takeaways

• Raising independent kids is the hardest and most important job.
• Our childhood shapes how we see the world — often more than we realize.
• Every parent is trying their best with the tools they have.
• Right and wrong look different in every family.
• Intentions matter deeply in parenting (even when the execution flops).
• Perspective shifts — like the Veterans Day march — can completely reshape empathy.
• Parenting grows us just as much as it grows our kids.

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In Beyond the Uniform: Transition, Purpose & Partnership, Herm and Kristin open up about their journeys from military life to civilian living — the highs, the hard truths, and the moments that reshaped who they are today. 🇺🇸

They share their stories of service, basic training memories, and the reality of navigating identity and purpose after hanging up the uniform. From learning how to communicate through transition to leaning on each other for strength, this episode dives deep into what it means to rebuild — as a veteran, a spouse, and a team.

💭 Whether you’re a veteran, a military spouse, or someone walking through a major life change, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone — and that the mission may change, but the purpose continues.

🎧 Listen now to Herm’s House: In the Studio for honest stories, laughter, and real talk from a veteran couple who’s been there.

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In High Notes & Heist Stories, Kristin and Herm hit all the right notes — from National Anthem nerves to unexpected laughs at the Louvre. 🎶🇫🇷💎

Herm shares what it’s like to perform in front of large crowds, the mix of pride and panic that comes with singing the National Anthem, and why embracing your talents is just as important as preparing for the moment.

Then things take a hilarious turn as the duo dives into Kristin’s “Louvre jewel heist” story — a chaotic reminder to keep your passwords strong and your sense of humor stronger. 😂

They wrap up with reflections on parenting, family moments, and the importance of community during events like Veterans Day — where connection and gratitude shine brightest. 💙🇺🇸

🎧 It’s part inspiration, part comedy, and totally Herm’s House — reminding us all to take pride in what we do, laugh through the nerves, and never underestimate the power of a good password.

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Chapters

00:00 Singing the National Anthem 🎤

06:00 Performing Nerves & Lessons Learned 💭

12:00 The Louvre “Jewel Heist” Story 💎🤣

18:00 Passwords, Parenting & Perspective 💻👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

25:00 Veterans Day Reflections & Family Moments 🇺🇸

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