Milspouse Matters
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsMilspouse Matters is the podcast dedicated to encouraging military spouses!
I'm your host, Jen McDonald, and I was a military spouse for 30 years until my husband’s retirement. We lived all around the world, raised four kids, and dealt with all the challenges and adventures of military life, just like you! I’m also the author of two books for military spouses. Over the years, I came to believe that we military spouses are tough, but we're only stronger together. Whether you’re a new or more seasoned spouse…Whatever life is throwing your way? Let’s talk about it!
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It's Not Goodbye - It's See You Later, Ep. 115
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.74 MBTune into this special episode to hear what's going on with Jen, some reflections on the past five years and what's coming for the podcast, and how to stay connected. Mentioned in this episode: Get Jen's new book here! https://books2read.com/MilspouseMatters Get Jen's first book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse here: https://amzn.to/3T4zkzY See Jen at the Tucson Book Festival, March 9-10, 2024! Come say hi to me at the W. Brand Publishing booth....
Learn How to PCS Proof Your Fitness - Ep. 114
January 17, 2024 13:36 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBSome of the most listened-to episodes for this podcast are on the topics of self-care and fitness, and so I’m delighted to bring you today's guest Grace Barnick-Damazo. We're talking all about how to “PCS proof” your fitness routine, along with some practical tips you can start using today. Grace is the Head Coach and Owner of FitPath Coaching, LLC. She’s spent years learning from the best in the fitness industry, so that she can get you the results that you deserve. Grace is a Navy spouse...
A Talk with the Authors of Unwavering: Taylor Kiland and Judy Gray- Ep. 113
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBOn this episode, I'm honored to be speaking to Judy Gray and Taylor Kiland, the authors of the newly released book, Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind. About the book: In a time when women faced countless challenges and societal limitations, these military wives dared to defy the status quo. They transformed from bystanders to frontline activists, passionately advocating for the return of their missing and captive husbands during the Vietnam War. Their unwaveri...
Military Moves and Deployments During the Holidays - Ep. 112
December 07, 2023 13:13 - 23 minutes - 30.6 MBAre you dealing with a military move or deployment right smack dab in the middle of the “most wonderful time of the year”? Let's talk about ways to cope and giving yourself permission to do what works for you and your family. Mentioned in this episode: Jen's new book, Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories: https://books2read.com/MilspouseMatters Get 20% off the 5-Day Deployment Devotional during December with code December23: https://jen-mcdonald.com/product/depl...
Coming Back from Rock Bottom with Charlynda Scales - Ep. 111
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBI'm so happy to bring you my talk with Charlynda Scales, author of the brand new book, Rock Bottom Has a Trampoline, which has already ranked as a best new release in its category! She’s a veteran, now a reservist, a former military spouse, and an entrepreneur. Charlynda is not only impressive, but she's a kind-hearted person who is wise beyond her years. But that wisdom has been hard-won. We discuss the stories behind her book, her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, aligning yourself ...
PACT for Animals: Fostering Pets for Military and Veterans - Ep. 110
November 01, 2023 09:30 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBIt's no secret that military families love their pets! But what do you do if you're facing a deployment and have no one to care for your pet? Or if you get an overseas assignment to a location your pet can't go? Enter PACT for Animals! PACT for Animals is dedicated to fostering pets for active duty U.S. military members on deployment or an assignment where they cannot bring their pet and veterans in medical crisis. On this episode, I’m speaking with Julie Zantopoulos from PACT for Anima...
A Home for Surviving Spouses and Veterans: A Chat with Brooke McLean, CEO of the Air Force Enlisted Village - Ep. 109
October 26, 2023 12:18 - 38 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode of Milspouse Matters, Jen talks with Brooke McLean, retired CMSgt and President/CEO of the Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV), a one-of-a-kind-community which has a mission of providing safe, secure homes for surviving spouses of military retirees and retired military couples. They discuss Brooke's military background, the mission of AFEV, and some of the wonderful stories of the residents, several of whom are featured in Jen’s new book! Hear about a day in the life of a res...
After the Boxes Are Unpacked with Susan Miller- Ep. 108
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBHave you ever felt lost after a military move? Are you trying to figure out how to get connected? Do you feel "stuck"? Susan Miller from Just Moved Ministry is here to talk about settling in, plugging in, and finding your new normal after a move...after the boxes are unpacked! As she says, "Don't isolate yourself. Join up, and join in!" She not only understands and validates the feelings of being alone and rootless after a move (she was both a military brat and military wife), but gives pr...
Best of: Preparing for Deployment and Reintegration - Ep. 107
September 22, 2023 23:36 - 35 minutes - 46.2 MBOn this episode, I'm discussing the issues that spring up with deployment and reintegration with guest Terri Laurent, a seasoned military spouse who’s sharing a ton of wisdom. This episode is a "best of" from waaaay back on Episode 34. Have you dealt with the emotional build up leading up to deployment? Have you wondered why the service member’s homecoming isn’t like what you see on TV or the movies? Maybe you’re struggling, and you think you’re the only one. We talk about preparing y...
Help Your Marriage Thrive During Deployment and Military Separations - Ep. 106
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBCan you actually strengthen your marriage through a military deployment or separation? I believe, yes, you can! With mindfulness and intention. First, I'm sharing some tips from my experiences, then we’ll be hearing from other military spouses who’ve weathered deployments and separations. Mentioned in this episode: Jen's book launch team - https://jen-mcdonald.com/books/new-book/ Podcast episodes on deployment - https://jen-mcdonald.com/podcategory/deployment/ Blog posts about dep...
Navigating Military Life with Humor - Ep. 105
August 18, 2023 15:49 - 45 minutes - 54.1 MBLife as a military spouse is an intricate dance of challenges and uncertainties, along with so many adventures. On this “best of” episode, we revisit one of my favorite interviews. I’m talking to author Lisa Molinari about her military spouse journey, and how she’s found solace and strength through humor and processing life through writing. Lisa refers to herself as a “garden variety military spouse” (which you might disagree with after you listen to her story!). She's never been nominate...
Best of: Pro Tips for Your PCS Move - Ep. 104
July 13, 2023 18:09 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIt's PCS move season and it's the perfect time to share some helpful resources for your military family. Military life usually comes with a guarantee of change, and one of the most inevitable changes is moving. Whether you're a seasoned military family or embarking on your first Permanent Change of Station (PCS), my goal is to provide you with a wealth of information and actionable advice! With personal experience from living in 24 houses, going through 13 PCS moves, with 4 overseas to...
Moving with a Baby: Tips from Experienced Military Spouses - Ep. 103
July 06, 2023 18:28 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBOn this Best Of episode, we're bringing back some tips for making a move with a baby, all from experienced military spouses! Whether you're relocating stateside or embarking on an overseas adventure, moving with a baby as a military family can be quite a challenge. The logistics of travel, the emotional adjustments, and the added responsibilities of caring for a little one can make the process overwhelming. To help you navigate this exciting yet demanding journey, we've gathered tips fro...
Best of: When Your Child Joins the Military - Ep. 102
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBOn this "Best of" episode, join me and guest Elaine Brye as we delve into the unique challenges faced by parents with children serving in the military. We explore strategies, resources, and personal stories that provide support and guidance to parents on this extraordinary journey. Discover a community that understands what it's like to have a child in the armed forces. Elaine Brye, author of the book Be Safe, Love Mom, shares her hard won wisdom and experience with other military familie...
Moving with Pets: Essential Resources and Expert Advice - Ep. 101
June 24, 2023 18:17 - 14 minutes - 33.3 MBHave you moved with pets? There's always something new to learn when it comes to our furry family members. On this Quick Tips episode, I'm sharing a few resources to help make your military move with pets easier. Well Loved Calming Chews for Dogs Calling all pet owners! Are you looking for a natural solution to help calm your furry friend? Look no further than Well Loved Calming Chews for Dogs. With all-natural and holistic ingredients, their customers rave about the hours of calming rel...
Celebrating 100 episodes! - Ep. 100
June 15, 2023 16:43 - 10 minutes - 8.77 MBWe've hit the 100 episodes milestone of the Milspouse Matters podcast! I can’t thank you enough for the continued support throughout this podcast’s journey so far. And don’t miss the BIG GIVEAWAY I’m throwing to celebrate, including some gifts provided by my amazing publisher, W. Brand Publishing. Find it on my Instagram and Facebook (links below). Note: this giveaway expires June 25, 2023. Sponsored ad: Check out Avocado Huggers, an eco-friendly solution for saving your avocados. Avocado...
Dealing with Anxiety as a Military Spouse - Ep. 99
May 03, 2023 15:53 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBAfter dealing with anxiety and panic attacks as a young adult, things came to a head for Marine Corps spouse Erin after some big military life changes. She was physically ill, having daily panic attacks, and struggling to leave her house when she realized she needed to do something more than what she'd always done: try to cope alone. On this episode, you'll hear from Erin, a.k.a. “The Short Wife,” about her journey to finding the help and resources she needed. Erin says: “I didn’t know wh...
Helping Teens Through a Parent's Deployment - Ep. 98
April 19, 2023 14:52 - 10 minutes - 8.42 MBOn this Quick Tips episode, we're talking about helping teens navigate a parent's deployment. So often, deployment resources are geared towards younger children, and while that’s of course important, and I’ve also covered it before on several episodes, today we are focusing on our teenagers. This info is from part of a talk I gave during the amazing and supportive PILLAR deployment retreat in fall 2022 about helping your teens—and yourself!—through a parent’s deployment. Teens are so a...
Starting Your Own Business as a Military Spouse - Ep. 97
April 05, 2023 08:30 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWendy Hively shares a behind the scenes look at how she started her successful business, Charliemadison Originals, while also working full-time as a scientist. As a longtime Navy spouse who's now the wife of a retiree, Wendy has a lot of wisdom about work/life balance, how she pivoted when the military took her family to Japan, avoiding burnout, the ways that entrepreneurship can be a great path for military spouses and the lessons she learned, while also being realistic about the hard work ...
Tips for Settling In at a New Duty Station - Ep. 96
March 22, 2023 17:19 - 11 minutes - 9.01 MBOn this Quick Tips episode, I'm answering a question a listener submitted for advice about getting established at a new duty station, even if it's not a place you would have chosen to live or you don't think it's the greatest location. On Episode 93 I talked about how to cope when you hate your duty station, so be sure to go check out that longer episode! I'm sharing some of my experience as well as some input from my Christian Military Spouses Facebook group. Mentioned in this episo...
Managing Your Finances as a Military Family - Ep. 95
March 15, 2023 14:32 - 52 minutes - 120 MBOn this episode we’re talking about some hot topics: managing and saving your money with my amazing guest Kate Horrell. Kate brings a sensibility to managing your finances, along with a deep understanding of military life since she has lived it herself. We cover topics like setting a spending plan, ways to save money, ideas for saving and investing when you're living on one income, getting out of debt, how to save up for a house when you're living in military housing, and so much more. Sh...
Preparing for an Overseas Military Move - Ep. 94
March 01, 2023 15:02 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about planning for your overseas military move, both some practical tips as well as preparing yourself mentally for this big change in not only where you live, but also likely a bit of a culture shock. It’s fitting that as I recorded this, I’d just returned from a long trip to Ireland, and that looong overseas flight was still fresh in my mind! My own family went through over a dozen military moves, four of them overseas. I’m sharing some lessons learned as w...
How to Cope When You Hate Your Duty Station - Ep. 93
February 08, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBLooking for your help! Please take this short survey about the podcast and let me know your opinion. *Brand new!! You Are Not Alone Book Study Guide and Discussion Questions Use code STUDY15 for 15% off this digital download! You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse - the book On this episode, we’re talking about how to cope when you hate where you’re stationed with the military. First, I answer a couple of your questions, including what’s been my fav...
MSAN Provides Mentoring and Support for Military Spouses - Ep. 92
November 16, 2022 16:28 - 41 minutes - 33.4 MBOn this episode, I’m thrilled to be speaking with Verenice Castillo, the founder of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN). If you're not familiar with MSAN, their motto is to Educate, Empower, Support, and they certainly do that! Verenice and I talk about the importance of connecting with your military spouse community as well as understanding that you're not alone in this military life. Find others who've been where you've headed and who can share their experiences with you. And i...
Military Care Packages with Navy Veteran Jack Wray - Ep. 91
October 27, 2022 08:30 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBHave you ever wondered the best process for sending a military care package? Want some help in creating your own or are you looking for a curated care package to send to your service member? On this episode, I'm joined by Hero Care Packages CEO Jack Wray, and we're discussing all things military care packages! Some topics we discuss: The story behind Hero Care Packages (which features veteran curated military care packges!) Tips for DIY military care packages The benefit and proces...
Getting Through Deployment - Ep. 90
October 19, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 58.6 MBWe talk about the topic of deployment a lot on this podcast, and with good reason. It’s such a challenging time for military members and their spouses, families, or significant others. I’ve been SO excited to bring you this episode, as Becky Hoy and Joanna Guldin-Noll are truly experts on this topic, and they’re sharing their insight and encouragement with you. Becky and Joanna are the cohosts of PILLAR, the totally free online retreat for deployment countdowns, happening Nov 4-6! Becky is...
Support for Military Homeschoolers - Ep. 89
September 28, 2022 08:30 - 42 minutes - 33.7 MBLet's talk about homeschooling in the military, as well as a brand-new podcast created to support military homeschooling families! Since all my kids are now grown, one thing you might not know about me is that we were a homeschooling family for a couple of decades and loved that time with our four kids. I was also the managing editor for a large homeschooling magazine for a couple of years! On this episode, I'm talking to Crystal Niehoff, the host of the Military Homeschool podcast. And b...
Let's Talk About Military Marriage - Ep. 88
September 14, 2022 08:30 - 20 minutes - 16.3 MBA military marriage is not the same as a civilian marriage, and conventional wisdom doesn’t always apply. From advice like you have to have a weekly date night to you must communicate about everything, how does this work in keeping your military marriage strong? It just doesn’t apply if you're apart a lot or have recently moved and don't have resources like childcare. I'm sharing some tips from our 34 years of marriage. While we’re not perfect (no one is!), we’ve learned a few things and ...
Answering Listener Questions & New Season! - Ep. 87
August 24, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 26.2 MBWelcome back to a new season! On this episode, I'm answering listener questions and talking about what's coming. Some topics we cover: Is it ok to call yourself a milspouse or military spouse? What's been the hardest (and best) part of being a military spouse? How much should I share with my spouse when they're deployed? I feel nervous about homecoming. Is this normal? How to stay sane when facing a PCS move after just having a baby? Do you have any insight on living in Bah...
A Military Spouse Overseas - Ep. 86
June 23, 2022 00:59 - 40 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this episode, I'm talking to Julie Tully, the author of the upcoming book, Dispatches from the Cowgirl: Through the Looking Glass with a Navy Diplomat's Wife. Julie is the spouse of a Foreign Area Officer and has spent the last 18 years living overseas in different countries in Africa and Europe. In fact, Julie recorded this episode from Italy, right smack in the middle of a PCS move! She’s a cowgirl-turned-nomadic Navy spouse and she writes about life, culture, and the places where ...
Support for Seasoned Military Spouses with Pride & Grit - Ep. 85
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MBOn this episode, I'm talking to Jen Pasquale from Pride & Grit. Jen is a 15-year active-duty Army spouse, mom of two, and champion for seasoned military spouses. In 2018, Jen founded Pride & Grit as a support community, resource hub, and as of 2021, host of an annual personal development retreat for seasoned military spouses. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Jen also offers identity coaching using the CliftonStrengths assessment. As a coach, Jen helps spouses develop pride in their ...
Shine Sis: Helping You Find Purpose in the Milspouse Journey - Ep. 84
May 25, 2022 04:34 - 37 minutes - 29.6 MBThis week, I’m talking to Mary Monrose and Candus Griffin, military spouses, mothers, and hosts of the Shine Sis podcast. I first connected with them on Instagram, where I saw their posts and loved the positive message they were sharing. When I realized they were also military spouses, I knew we had to talk! About Shine Sis: It’s hard trying to find your purpose in life, especially when you are consumed with always putting your family first. Join Military spouses Candus Griffin and Mar...
Moving with a Baby - Ep. 83
May 10, 2022 15:55 - 16 minutes - 13 MBWhether you're moving stateside or overseas, making a move with a new baby can be a challenge. Get some tips from experienced military spouses! I was asked about this on social media, and here are some of my tips along with input from other military spouses. We talk about: Flying with a baby Tips for cross-country travel Preparing mentally Giving yourself plenty of grace! See my extensive list of resources for moving with military kids, including babies! Find the complete show no...
Comparisons & Admitting You Need Help - Ep. 82
April 26, 2022 20:30 - 22 minutes - 17.9 MBHere’s the second installment of the study of my book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse, that we’ve been doing in the Christian Military Spouse Facebook group. As mentioned on the last episode, I decided to share the audio from my talks there on the podcast, and this is the week 2 study covering readings 5-7. If you’d like to join in the ongoing book study and discussion, join us in the Christian Military Spouses Facebook group! (link below) Don’t hav...
Giving Up Control in Military Life - Ep. 81
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBIn the Christian Military Spouses group, we’ve been doing a book study of my book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouses, and I’ve been talking via video each week there. I'm sharing the audio from those talks over the coming weeks. This is the week 1 study, going over Days 1-4 in the book. (Note: If you’d like to join in the ongoing book study and discussion, join us here: Christian Military Spouses Facebook group.) Don’t have the book? Get the new, updat...
Facing a Sudden Deployment - Ep. 80
March 01, 2022 15:51 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBWhether you’re a new or longtime military spouse, a sudden deployment can throw you into a tailspin. If you’re facing an unexpected deployment of your spouse, this episode is for you. We’re talking about ways to cope, how to connect with others (even if you don’t think you need to), some conventional wisdom that may or may not apply to you, permission to handle deployment in a way that works best for you, and tons of resources for you as a military spouse, your kids, and even your extende...
Advocating for EFMP Families & Military Kids in Special Education- Ep. 79
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 39.6 MBGuest Jennifer Barnhill shares the vision behind Partners in Promise, the challenges and barriers EFMP (Exceptional Family Member Program) families face, especially as pertains to special education for military children, the results of their 2021 survey findings, and what Partners in PROMISE does to advocate for military families. They offer so many resources, including checklists, videos, a podcast, ways to get involved, and so much more. Thank you, Jennifer, for allowing us to see a tiny b...
Setting Goals When Military Life Is Uncertain- Ep. 78
February 01, 2022 06:04 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’s a new year, and by now many of us have already given up on those New Year’s resolutions! And you tell yourself, why even bother setting goals when you’ve just moved, are about to move, or find yourself in the middle of a deployment or some other change? Is it even worth setting personal goals for yourself when the demands of the military always take precedence? But wait a minute! Your goals and dreams are still worth chasing, military spouse. So let’s talk about some ways to be kind t...
Support for Submarine Spouses - Ep. 77
January 18, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 61.9 MBI’ve had a lot of requests for more Navy spouse interviews, so I’m happy to bring to you my talk with Chelsea Davis from The Submerged Life! I first discovered the Submerged Life through their funny memes on Instagram and knew I had to reach out to these great ladies. Chelsea Davis, Meagan Guise, and Kaileigh Lear are Navy spouses and founders of the blog "The Submerged Life." As newly-christened submarine spouses, it didn’t take them long to realize the resources they needed weren’t as r...
Military Life and the Holidays - Ep. 76
December 09, 2021 18:21 - 24 minutes - 19.3 MBAre you torn between traveling to see your extended family and staying put to create your own holiday memories? Are you spending the holidays without your spouse due to deployment, training, or a remote assignment? Have you just moved and don't know a soul and are missing all your family and friends? Let’s talk about it! On this episode, I discuss your first holiday season as a military spouse, managing expectations, the pull of “going home” and the importance of creating your own tradit...
Fostering and Adoption as a Military Family - Ep. 75
November 23, 2021 05:57 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBNovember is National Adoption Awareness Month, and this week’s guest is sharing why military families can make amazing foster and adoptive families. In the U.S., nearly half a million children are in the foster care system on any given day. While those numbers are staggering, there’s much that we can do to help, whether it’s becoming a foster or adoptive family ourselves or supporting those who do. Does it seem like fostering and adoption wouldn’t work for a military family? If you've ever...
A Missionary Heart for the Military - Ep. 74
November 17, 2021 21:33 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week, I'm talking to Air Force spouse and missionary Megan Brown! Megan B. Brown is a seasoned military spouse and military missionary. She is the Military Liaison for the Speak Up Conference Global Missions Military Scholarship and the 2019-Armed Forces Insurance Robins AFB Military Spouse of the Year. She is passionate about military mission work and teaching and preaching about Jesus in and out of the local church. Her Bible study, Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible, publis...
How to Thrive During Deployment - Ep. 73
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this episode, I’m talking to Becky Hoy, who is a U.S. Army military spouse of 10 years and the Founder of Brave Crate- the deployment countdown box for military spouses, and co-host of PILLAR- the digital retreat for deployment countdowns. She shares about both those ventures, and talks about how she learned to make the most of the time apart from her husband vs. just wishing for it to be over. Be prepared to get a brand new perspective and encouragement for the difficulties of deployme...
Military Spouse Friendships - Ep. 72
October 29, 2021 02:09 - 8 minutes - 6.41 MBWelcome to this short bonus episode! I hear from a lot of you about the topic of friendship, and I know how difficult it can be to find friends as a military spouse. It’s not easy to roll into a new location and not know a soul. On this short episode, I’m sharing some thoughts about how to be a friend, how to find friends, and the friends every military spouse needs, along with reading a brief excerpt from my book You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse. Se...
Support for National Guard Spouses - Ep. 71
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 42.2 MBThis episode of the Milspouse Matters podcast is sponsored by SpouseLink, which was created in 2012 by AAFMA, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. The goal of Spouselink is to support, inform, and inspire military spouses. Learn more at Spouselink.org. We’ve had a lot of requests for a National Guard spouse to come on the podcast, so this is the episode for you! First, I’m sharing some ideas from National Guard spouses from my Facebook group for ways to connect with other spouse...
Coping with Grief and Loss - Ep. 70
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MBThis episode of the Milspouse Matters podcast is sponsored by SpouseLink, which was created in 2012 by AAFMA, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. The goal of Spouselink is to support, inform, and inspire military spouses. Learn more at Spouselink.org. The guest for this episode is the amazing and insightful Trevor Romain, who you may remember from episode 63 when we talked about his work with military kids. While we were speaking on that episode, we briefly touched on th...
A Seasoned Military Spouse Perspective - Ep. 69
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBIt’s so important to feel connected as a military spouse! We’re talking about that today with Lizann Lightfoot and hearing about her brand new book, Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses, a collection of letters for military spouses straight from her heart and experience. You don’t want to miss this! On this episode, we talk about the process and her vision behind this book, as well as many other military life topics. I am certain you will be encouraged by the wisdom and...
Make Your Military Marriage Stronger - Ep. 68
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MBThis episode of the Milspouse Matters podcast is sponsored by SpouseLink, which was created in 2012 by AAFMA, the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association. The goal of Spouselink is to support, inform, and inspire military spouses. Learn more at Spouselink.org. Someone wise once told me many years ago, What kind of marriage do you want in 30 years? What you do now determines what it will be then. I’m so glad I took that advice to heart. Any military spouse who’s been in military life ...
Milkid Mailkit Connects Military Children- Ep. 67
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBThis episode of the Milspouse Matters podcast is sponsored by SpouseLink, which supports, informs, and inspires military spouses. Learn more at Spouselink.org. I’m so excited to be talking about Milkid Mailkit™, a pen pal program for military children, with one of the program’s co-founders, Brunella Costagliola. Brunella and her husband Michael Gosselin created Milkid Mailkit™ to encourage and foster international friendship for military children through the art of letter writing. The ...
Listener Q & A - Ep. 66
September 15, 2021 02:15 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBWelcome to the latest Listener Q & A episode! Just a reminder, you can send questions to me on the Milspouse Matters Instagram or email me for possible inclusion in the next round! Today, we’re covering questions like: What are your thoughts on planning weddings in the military? Or just trying to plan anything as a milspouse with this unpredictable lifestyle? (or is it not really as unpredictable as it seems) How and when should you apply for military base housing? Sometimes the a...