Mission: Milspouse Podcast
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsMission: Milspouse Podcast is carrying on the 18-year legacy of Army Wife Talk Radio. We have rebranded and expanded, now ready to empower ALL military spouses of ALL branches and ALL components. We are so grateful you are here, and hope you find our content empowering for your military life journey. Please subscribe, share, and leave us a review. If you have questions about our podcast or would like to be a guest, email us at [email protected]
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Episodes
MMP Show #1033 Maggie The Military Rat
April 08, 2024 09:01 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBJoin Mission: Milspouse Partner Relations Coordinator, KateLynn Heavilon as she interviews children’s book author Monica Voicu Denniston. Monica shares her experience of coming into her own as a military spouse, as well as the inspiration behind her book, “Maggie the Military Rat. Monica Voicu Denniston is an active duty Air Force spouse and mom to three military brats. She is a first-generation Romanian immigrant who developed a passion for picture books while using them to learn English w...
MMP Show #1032: Month of the Military Child
April 02, 2024 14:31 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBJoin Deputy Director of Marketing, Lindsey Rauch, as she navigates the challenges of not only being a military spouse but a mom of two young children in a military family. The post MMP Show #1032: Month of the Military Child first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1031: Motherhood and Mental Health
March 25, 2024 16:14 - 1 hour - 90 MBListen along as Mission: Milspouse Executive Director talks with Erin Muhlenbeck about the realities of navigating mental health and motherhood as a military spouse. The post MMP #1031: Motherhood and Mental Health first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1030: PCSing to Europe? DTV is there for you.
March 11, 2024 16:52 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBToday KateLynn talks to Daniel Taylor from DTV. Daniel is a military spouse living in Germany. Realizing how overwhelming the process of moving OCONUS can be, he decided to start a business to help others. Using his content creator background, he now has a top rated blog at http://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com complete with videos and content to cover all things pcsing to Europe. The post MMP #1030: PCSing to Europe? DTV is there for you. first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1029: Mini Cast – 30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition
March 04, 2024 20:19 - 7 minutes - 9.7 MB30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition In today’s NEW episode, Juliana Hauska, our Executive Director at Mission: Milspouse, shares her 30 things that she has learned before hitting the big 3-0! Being a military spouse adds its own flavor to the mix from decoding acronyms to perfecting the art of packing at the speed of light. Whether […] The post MMP #1029: Mini Cast – 30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP Show #1028: The Operation Child Care Project
February 27, 2024 20:44 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBKayla shares about the history of their non-profit organization and their survey focusing on the correlations between childcare and mental health for military spouses. There is still time to complete the survey which can be found at www.occproject.org The post MMP Show #1028: The Operation Child Care Project first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP# 1027: Spouse Speak Q&A
February 20, 2024 20:06 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome to the latest episode of Mission: Milspouse Podcast! This week, Juliana Hauska, your Executive Team Leader here at Mission: Milspouse will share the stage with other fellow command team military spouses! Meet our incredible military spouse Command Team members joining our episode today: Lindsey Rauch, Deputy Director of Marketing, and KateLynn Heavilon, part of […] The post MMP# 1027: Spouse Speak Q&A first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP# 1026: PCS Homegirls
February 13, 2024 20:56 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBIn our newest episode, Executive Director Juliana gets to spend time with the PCS Homegirls Tracey Greene + Annie Pepoon. Get ready as they talk about the upcoming PCS season and provide you with tips for buying and selling houses. They will share their top reasons why hiring a qualified vetted agent is a MUST if you are PCSing this season. Protecting, educating, and supporting other military families is a no brainer in our world - so we strive to help provide these free services to help o...
MMP #1025: Embers in the London Sky
February 05, 2024 14:48 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn today’s NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with bestselling World War II novelist, Sarah Sundin. In this episode, Sarah will share with us her newest novel Embers in the London Sky, which explores the war through the eyes of a mother who has been separated from her beloved child and through a BBC correspondent who knows that reporting the truth will take him deep into the flames. The post MMP #1025: Embers in the London Sky first appeared...
MMP #1024: Willing Warriors
January 29, 2024 15:09 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn today’s NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with Larry Zilliox, Director of Culinary Services at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run and creator/Team Lead for the Visiting Chef Program. The post MMP #1024: Willing Warriors first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1023: The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt
January 22, 2024 16:46 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn today’s NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with Christy Award-winning novelist Amanda Barratt on her latest publication, The Warsaw Sisters. The post MMP #1023: The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1022: Warm Wishes and Welcome Juliana!
January 15, 2024 12:30 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn today’s NEW episode, Deputy Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with our very own Juliana Hauska, incoming chaos coordinator, better known as the Executive Director, here at Mission: Milspouse. The post MMP #1022: Warm Wishes and Welcome Juliana! first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1021: The Power of Finishing Well
November 30, 2023 14:28 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBAfter nearly 10 years serving our organization, Sharita is transitioning out of Mission: Milspouse, so she is reflecting on her experiences through the years of finishing well. Key components include working out the logistics, gaining closure as you process your feelings, and keeping your attitude and heart on the right path, all the way to the finish line. The post MMP #1021: The Power of Finishing Well first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1020: Tis the Season…
November 27, 2023 15:27 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBMission: MilSpouse is preparing to wrap up our 18th year on the air and gearing up for our well-deserved holiday break. (But don’t worry: We will be starting back up with our 19th season in 2024).To commemorate the occasion, we will hear from our current Mission: Milspouse Executive Director, Dr. Sharita Knobloch as she shares her own seasonal farewell with us. The post MMP #1020: Tis the Season… first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1019: Home For The Holidays (Milspouse Edition)
November 16, 2023 16:01 - 12 minutes - 10 MBIn our latest mini-cast episode, Sarah Robichaud, our Director of Administration, chats about the ups and downs of traveling home for the holidays as a military family. She shares some of her own experiences, as well as a few tips to help ensure that you have the holly-jolliest holiday season. The post MMP #1019: Home For The Holidays (Milspouse Edition) first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP# 1001 – The Power of Legacy
August 31, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBIn honor of Mission: MilSpouse celebrating their 1000th episode earlier this week, our Executive Director, Sharita Knobloch, brings us information on the Power of Legacy and how important it is in our MilSpouse life. The post MMP# 1001 – The Power of Legacy first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #1000 – Celebrating 1000 Episodes with the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus
August 28, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBToday we are bringing you an EXTRA SPECIAL EPISODE in honor of us celebrating 1000 episodes of Mission: MilSpouse, formerly known as Army Wife Network and Army Wife Talk Radio! On today’s show, we’ll listen to an interview conducted by our Executive Director Sharita Knobloch as she chats with 82nd Airborne Division All American Chorus - who just appeared on America’s Got Talent! The post MMP #1000 – Celebrating 1000 Episodes with the 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus first appeare...
MMP #999 – Empowerment Pathways
August 17, 2023 15:30 - 21 minutes - 17 MBJoin Jade as she shares her personal journey through career challenges as a military spouse. In this enlightening MiniCast episode, explore Jade's insights, triumphs, and the invaluable resources she discovered along the way. Discover how to navigate career hurdles with resilience and tap into essential support systems. Tune in to empower your own professional journey! The post MMP #999 – Empowerment Pathways first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #998: “Meet the Teacher”
August 14, 2023 12:30 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MBOn today’s show, we’re thrilled to bring you an interview conducted by our Executive Director, Sharita Knobloch, as she chats with today’s guest, our very own Director of Empowerment, Amanda Bicknese, also known as Mandy Maree, about her new novel, Meet The Teacher. The post MMP #998: “Meet the Teacher” first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP# 997 – Care Team
August 10, 2023 12:30 - 8 minutes - 6.76 MBOn today's NEW mini-cast, Chrissy Gibbs, our Director of Development here at Mission: MilSpouse brings you information about the Care Team, which is something that is not widely talked about and can be an uncomfortable topic. The post MMP# 997 – Care Team first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #996: Military No Stress PCS
August 07, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBOn today's NEWEST episode, Annie Pierce, Director of Marketing and Events here at Mission: MilSpouse, interviews Erin Lorenz, Program Coordinator of Military No Stress PCS, a non-profit organization that offers a free concierge service to military members and their families facing PCS moves. The post MMP #996: Military No Stress PCS first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #995: Motherhood: Surviving Seasons of Sickness
August 03, 2023 16:36 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBOn today’s episode, Lindsey Rauch, Deputy Director of Marketing, joins us to share how to overcome seasons of sickness in motherhood. She shares her personal stories of struggles and triumphs and encourages mothers that there are ways to make the most out of the hard seasons of parenting, such as watching our kids and families go through seasons of sickness. The post MMP #995: Motherhood: Surviving Seasons of Sickness first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #994: Stronger Together: Celebrating Military Marriage Day 2023 and the Bonds that Endure
July 31, 2023 12:19 - 59 minutes - 48 MBOn today’s NEW episode, Lindsey Rauch, your Deputy Director of Marketing here at Mission: MilSpouse interviews Bree Carroll, an Air Force Spouse, event strategist and military marriage advocate. The post MMP #994: Stronger Together: Celebrating Military Marriage Day 2023 and the Bonds that Endure first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #993: Bloom Where You Are Planted
July 27, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBOn today's episode, Callie Bunter, Deputy Director of Podcast Production, talks to us about some tips and encouragement from her own experience of making to most out of your current duty station and learning to bloom where you are planted. The post MMP #993: Bloom Where You Are Planted first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
MMP #992: Silent Battles: Navigating Military Life and Infertility
July 24, 2023 12:32 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBOn today’s NEW episode: Mission: MilSpouse Command Team interviews special guest Julie Eshelman, who is the founder of Building Military Families Network, a fairly new non-profit with a mission to provide an empowering and supportive network as a beacon of hope to military and veteran families who fight silent battles while navigating military lives and infertility. The post MMP #992: Silent Battles: Navigating Military Life and Infertility first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.
AWTR Show #923: Going Beyond, “Thank you for your service”
August 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThank you should be seen as an icebreaker and not an ending. Going beyond, "Thank you for your service" can be easy and creates a more meaningful conversation. Some good follow-up questions are: what branch did you serve in or what was your job? These questions will help to form a deeper more authentic connection with the person you want to thank. The post AWTR Show #923: Going Beyond, “Thank you for your service” first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #922: Unaccompanied Baggage for future OCONUS travelers
August 25, 2022 16:26 - 15 minutes - 35.6 MBSometimes this military life can send you on some wild adventures - including living overseas. In this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Chrissy talks about how she navigated unaccompanied baggage with her recent PCS to Germany! She gives insight into unaccompanied baggage and tips for what to include in unaccompanied baggage. The post AWTR Show #922: Unaccompanied Baggage for future OCONUS travelers first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #921: Moving with MILLIE
August 22, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 30.5 MBIf we said PCS time can be stressful and planning a PCS was overwhelming, no one would be shocked. At Moving with MILLIE, they’re flipping the script and saying that with a great team, you don’t have to be stressed and overwhelmed. They can help you feel calm, collected, and confident going into your next PCS. You don’t have to stress, and you don’t have to do this alone! The post AWTR Show #921: Moving with MILLIE first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #920: The Silver Linings of Military Life
August 18, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.23 MBThis military life certainly comes with its challenges, but the silver linings keep us going. For this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Amanda reminds us of the positive things that come with this crazy and wonderful military life. A positive take on life can help us to tackle those tough times when they come. Here's to trying to be more positive! The post AWTR Show #920: The Silver Linings of Military Life first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #919: Veteran Pen Pal Project
August 15, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 46 MBThe simple act of receiving a letter in the mail can bring such joy to a person. There is an organization that is working very hard to bring joy to our nation's veterans - the Veteran Pen Pal Project (VPPP). A nationwide initiative that happens continually and focuses on one simple act of kindness - writing a letter supporting our nation's veterans. During COVID, VPPP founder, Christina saw a need for veterans in long-term facilities that weren't getting interaction with anyone. Through soc...
AWTR Show #918: Icebreakers that Melt the Awkwardness
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.1 MBWe all know how awkward some events can be where you have to talk to people you don't know. Well for this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Kathleen has some tips for icebreakers that melt the awkwardness. These icebreakers work whether you are the host or some even work if you are just the attendee. Here's to your next event being less awkward! The post AWTR Show #918: Icebreakers that Melt the Awkwardness first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #917: People Management in the Space Force
August 08, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHave you moved somewhere new and can't find a job? You fill out hundreds of job applications before getting a job offer. This happened to Chris Parrett, who is now working in people management with the Space Force. She filled out 123 job applications with a Master's Degree and middle management experience before getting a job offer. Many spouses have amazing skill sets that get fragmented and interrupted over the course of their service member's career. There aren't good conditions to suppo...
AWTR Show #916: How to End Summer Break with a Bang
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.08 MBAugust is upon us, which means that soon school will be starting. So for this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Amber is talking to us about how to end summer break with a bang. And she has tips for everyone. From those who have just PCSed into a new location, those who have been at a location for a while, those going to school, and those who are homeschooling. The post AWTR Show #916: How to End Summer Break with a Bang first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #915: Geek Pack
August 01, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 46 MBAs we all know, keeping a career path as a military spouse can be very difficult. After realizing coding might be easier than she thought, Julia Taylor set out on a mission. She started Geek Pack to create a community to empower others to have the confidence to do things they didn't think they could. Julia learned to code by herself and often felt unwelcome in other coding communities. That was all the push she needed to create a welcoming community set on uplifting others and helping them ...
AWTR Show #914: How to Dial the Anxiety Down When Life Dials It Up
July 28, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.1 MBWe all know this milspouse life can be anxiety-ridden. Thankfully, in this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Amie shares tips on how to dial the anxiety down when life dials it up. As milspouses, we tend to try to shoulder all of the stress for our families. You probably won't have a stress-free day, but you can make your stress work for you. The post AWTR Show #914: How to Dial the Anxiety Down When Life Dials It Up first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #913: WW2 Armor
July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIt all started with a Thompson .45 caliber machine gun. And then 37 tanks later, WW2 Armor was born. Now there is an organization that can breathe life into what people typically only read about in books. WW2 Armor is a self-propelled living museum that demonstrates fully operational WWII tanks, tank destroyers, and artillery at public events as a way to honor the men who fought in them. One such public event is coming up, the D-Day reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio (more information below). Th...
AWTR Show #912: Tips to Help Stretch Your Paycheck
July 21, 2022 11:30 - 32 minutes - 25.3 MBSeeing more and more news related to financial struggles and military families, our News 6 Correspondent wanted to talk about it. For this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Jolene gives us tips to help stretch your paycheck. 1 in 5 military families experienced food insecurity in 2021, which is an increase from 2020. This can be attributed to many things, including a spouse under or unemployed, moving expenses, inflation, and more. The post AWTR Show #912: Tips to Help Stretch Your Paych...
AWTR Show #911: Creativity in Milspouse Entrepreneurship
July 18, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBBeing a milspouse and keeping up with a career can feel impossible. That's where Milspouse entrepreneurship comes in. If you create your own company, then you could potentially keep the same job throughout your spouse's military career. And remember, there will always be a version 2.0, so it's more important to get started than to be perfect. The post AWTR Show #911: Creativity in Milspouse Entrepreneurship first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #910: Navigating Postpartum Life Without Your Spouse
July 14, 2022 11:30 - 10 minutes - 8.6 MBPostpartum life is difficult, but when you throw in there having to do it without your spouse, it gets even harder. For this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Brooklyn shares with us how she is navigating postpartum life without her spouse. Even if your spouse is around - there are still tips in here for you. And don't forget, you are doing great! The post AWTR Show #910: Navigating Postpartum Life Without Your Spouse first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #909: Book: Danger Forward
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBCan you imagine graduating from West Point right as the Korean War started and then talking your way into getting orders to Korea? Paul Gorman did not only that but became an instrumental strategist in the US Army. Author Mike Guardia recounts the amazing career of Paul Gorman in the new book, Danger Forward. A 1950 West Point graduate, Paul Gorman entered the officer ranks during the inaugural years of the Cold War. Like many of his classmates, Gorman served on the frontlines in Korea and...
AWTR Show #908: Roadtripping Hacks
June 23, 2022 11:08 - 22 minutes - 18 MBWhether you are PCSing, roadtripping to see family, or just roadtripping for fun, this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment is for you. Sharita shares with us her personal experience on road trips. She gives us tips on how best to enjoy your road trip. From someone who has been reverse snowbirding for a couple of years, Sharita has some great roadtripping hacks. The post AWTR Show #908: Roadtripping Hacks first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #907: Arm Me Up Campaign
June 20, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAs military spouses, we understand what it's like to have to search for a job every couple of years. PCSing is stressful enough, without throwing in a career search at the same time. That's where the Arm Me Up Career Campaign comes in. Whether your spouse retired after 20 years or has only been in one day, the Arm Me Up Career Campaign can help you find your next job. Even if you happen to be in a season where you actually aren't looking for a job - it's always best to stay workforce ready ...
AWTR Show #906: Managing Minimalism
June 16, 2022 16:38 - 17 minutes - 39.2 MBJoin KateLynn for this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment all about managing minimalism. She shares her journey with minimalism and some tips she has picked up along the way. Anyone can go from owning lots of stuff to living minimalistically. KateLynn went from a 1600-square-foot house with a garage to a 300-square-foot camper. The post AWTR Show #906: Managing Minimalism first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #905: Secure Families Initiative
June 13, 2022 10:30 - 55 minutes - 44.3 MBAre you wondering why you should vote in this year's election? Secure Families Initiative reminds you that every time you vote, you make a permanent impact (even if your person doesn't win their election). You shape the voter data in the district where you vote. This says to anyone thinking of running or people thinking of changing policies, that they should care about you because you are the type of person who shows up and votes. After an anxiety-ridden experience, Sarah Streyder decided s...
AWTR Show #904: Goodbye, Summer Slide
June 09, 2022 19:52 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIf you're a parent of a school-aged child, then this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment is for you. Amanda B. has been in education for the past ten years (and a classroom teacher for 7 of those). Wanna say Goodbye, Summer Slide? The summer slide is when students forget what they learned the previous year. Amanda gives us tips to help our kids start the school year off on the best foot possible. The post AWTR Show #904: Goodbye, Summer Slide first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #903: Armed Services Ministry
June 06, 2022 11:10 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBWith over 200 years of experience and a passion for people and life transformations, Armed Services Ministry created the Hero Squad Program. In this program you receive a curated box with a first bible for each child, a devotional for each child, fun activities and more. Plus parents get the chance to connect with other military families. Whats even better, this is free to military families! The post AWTR Show #903: Armed Services Ministry first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #902: Honeymoons, Hiccups, and Hope
May 26, 2022 16:46 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MBFor today’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Kathleen shares her journey to adopt a child. She likes to say this journey is filled with honeymoons, hiccups, and hope. Kathleen shares three reasons why military families make such great sportive parents. The post AWTR Show #902: Honeymoons, Hiccups, and Hope first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #901: PCSgrades & First Command (Katie Waters)
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBWe've all been there, when your spouse gets orders to a new duty station, you have tons of questions. Maybe you hop to Facebook to check for a group page. But the information is all over the place and it's not always complete. That's where PCSgrades comes in. The post AWTR Show #901: PCSgrades & First Command (Katie Waters) first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #901: PCSgrades
May 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBWe've all been there, when your spouse gets orders to a new duty station, you have tons of questions. Maybe you hop to Facebook to check for a group page. But the information is all over the place and it's not always complete. That's where PCSgrades comes in. The post AWTR Show #901: PCSgrades first appeared on Army Wife Network.
AWTR Show #900: Managing Transitions
May 19, 2022 17:16 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MBFor our 900th episode of Army Wife Talk Radio, Chrissy is talking about managing transitions in this week's Milspouse Empowerment Moment. Transitions can be rough and sometimes scary for all of us. Chrissy talks about different transitions that milspouses handle. And she gives some tips for how best to handle these transitions. The post AWTR Show #900: Managing Transitions first appeared on Army Wife Network.