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039 : Jessica, Scuba Diver

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - September 30, 2020 08:14 - 28 minutes
Ever wondered what it's like to live through a Tsunami and under-water earthquake, well today's guest has done exactly that! Jessica is a Navy wife, mum and adventurer who's experienced some truly remarkable things whilst scuba-diving. I am very proud to be bringing you this episode as we re...

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038 : Mid-Series Break

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - July 22, 2020 08:56 - 1 minute
I am moving house (again!) so sadly the podcast series is taking a little break. But, do not worry, there is still loads for you to get stuck into. Head to milspo.co.uk to find out about the weekly Milspo Meet-Ups, the monthly Virtual Networking, the online community and build a network you ca...

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037 : Hannah Shergold, Artist

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - July 15, 2020 08:23 - 52 minutes
This week's NEW podcast episode is with the wonderful Hannah Shergold. Winchester artist Hannah Shergold has a fascinating, albeit peculiar back story and is now one of the most successful self-representing artists in the UK. Since leaving the Armed Forces in April 2018 Hannah has hosted two...

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036 : Fiona Stanford, Author

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - July 08, 2020 08:18 - 49 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, it’s time for a new episode of the podcast series and this week it’s with author Fiona Stanford. I think it’s safe to say that many of us have found ourselves a little bit in the shadows of our partners from time to time – especially if like Fiona, you are married to a 2-...

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035 : Sarah Stone, Founder

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - July 01, 2020 07:22 - 48 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, it’s back! Series 4 is here, and I am so pleased to be able to bring you the first episode with the fantastic Sarah Stone, founder of the Military Co-working Network. The Military Coworking Network is a community-run by and for military spouses. It is a place where we ca...

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034 : The Podcast is Back for Series 4!

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - June 23, 2020 10:27 - 3 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, I just thought it was time to give you a little update about the podcast series and when it will be back. Obviously, there has been a world load of changes since I announced the new series back in February – something that has affected the release of the podcast – however, ...

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033 : Georgie Muir, Chasing Lobsters

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - May 06, 2020 08:47 - 45 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, I hope you are well despite the very trying time we find ourselves in. I can’t quite believe that I am recording this during a national lock-down and a viral pandemic that is causing so much disruption. I hope that wherever you find yourself you and your loved ones are wel...

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032 : Dr Emma Egging, Jon Egging Trust

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - February 19, 2020 10:49 - 32 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, it’s the last episode of series 3 today, and this time I have been talking to the completely inspirational Dr. Emma Egging, from the Jon Egging Trust. On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was ...

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031 : Phoebe Hayes

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - February 12, 2020 17:53 - 32 minutes
Hello you lovely lot and welcome back to another inspirational episode, this week I have been talking to Phoebe from Off the Patch. We talk a lot about setting up a business and the challenges you can face doing that, how she managed to launch a start-up during a difficult pregnancy and her hu...

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030 : Charlotte Harker

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - February 05, 2020 09:33 - 34 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, and welcome back to the InDependent Spouse – the voice of inspirational people doing amazing things, who also happen to be married to serving Armed Forces personnel. Today, in episode 30, I am talking to the completely lovely blogger and social media influencer Charlotte....

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029 : Louise Goldsmith

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - January 22, 2020 12:58 - 32 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, welcome back to the independent spouse podcast Today I have been talking to the wonderful Louise from Hidden Valley Bushcraft. Hidden Valley Bushcraft has gone from a small idea, and has grown organically to what it is today - an award-winning company. Louise and her hu...

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028 : Scott Johnson

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - January 15, 2020 13:56 - 44 minutes
Hello you lovely lot, welcome back to The InDependent Spouse podcast series. This week I am very proud to share with you my chat with the completely amazing Scott, from Veteran Owned UK. Veteran Owned UK is a massive online community - but don't be put off, it's not just for those Veterans, it...

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027 : Gems Collins

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - November 20, 2019 08:40 - 27 minutes
Today I have been chatting to the wonderful Gems Collins!  Gems has experienced military life in the UK growing up, and now, as the wife of a US serving member she is experiencing it all again - just stateside! This episode is a great look at the differences and similarities between our two ...

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026 : Gill Jones, Gillian Jones Designs

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - November 13, 2019 10:47 - 28 minutes
Welcome to episode 8, of series 3, this time with the wonderful Gill, from Gillian Jones Designs. This episode is such a refreshing look at how important running a business can be. Gill faces physical challenges most days, but works flexibly within her business and incests in having a team a...

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025 : Andrea Baker, B's Clothing & Gifts

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - November 06, 2019 08:55 - 23 minutes
This week I have been chatting to the wonderful Andrea, from B's Clothing & Gifts.  B's Clothing & Gifts is one of those companies that is run with an awful lot of love. Andrea creates some fab merchandise that is on-trend, innovative, and most importantly won't get you in hot water with the I...

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024 : Alison Skipper, The Cariad Project JO

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - October 30, 2019 09:27 - 34 minutes
'If you have an idea, or see a need - address it! Anyone can help a cause if they are passionate enough'. The Cariad Project JO was given life in 2019 by Alison Skipper. Alison moved to Jordan in 2018 taking up employment as a music teacher and volunteering with Loving Humanity UK. Whilst talk...

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023 : Claire Willsher, DR ME

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - October 07, 2019 08:58 - 27 minutes
Claire Willsher is the founder of DR ME, a qualified PE teacher, and wife of an RAF officer. Having worked in numerous schools throughout the UK and Europe she is passionate about educating people on the benefits of whole-body health. DR ME runs interactive workshops focusing on 4 key areas: ...

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022 : Jackie Rautenbach, #SMSpouses

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - September 30, 2019 08:02 - 29 minutes
Welcome to Ep.4 of series 3, with the fabulous Jackie from #SMSpouses, a free, 12-week social media course for military spouses and partners. As we know, in this life, it can be difficult to find reliable work or build up professional skills between regular moves and deployments. Becoming a so...

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021 : Wendy Faux, Not Just A Wife

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - September 23, 2019 07:15 - 51 minutes
Wendy Faux is the brains behind 'Not Just A Wife', a photography exhibition that aims to challenge the larger defence community in what they believe a military wife can achieve - and it's had some great reviews! Wendy comes from an experienced military background and the interview that she ga...

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020 : Jody Jones - Channel Swimmer

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - September 16, 2019 07:47 - 41 minutes
I am back with Ep2 of S3, and this time, it's with the Wonder Woman that is Mrs Jody Jones! This is one of the most inspirational episodes I have ever recorded.  Jody Jones, Channel Swimmer, mummy, proud member of Military Wives Choirs, living with stage 4 cancer and amazing friend... I real...

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019 : Suzy Olivier - Mothers of Enterprise

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - September 09, 2019 08:42 - 39 minutes
I am back, for Series 3 with the wonderful Suzy Olivier from Mothers of Enterprise. Suzy is an RAF wife and multi-business owner, newly posted to Cyprus, whose mission is to change the mindset of mothers in business. Her company, Mothers of Enterprise, supports women to help implement lasting ...

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018 - Series 3 Update

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - July 19, 2019 15:53 - 5 minutes
I know how you are all eagerly awaiting the start of series 3 so I just wanted to give you a little update on the podcast. It’s my great pleasure to let you know Series 3 will be launching on the 9th September – and it’s going to be an amazing series! But while you’re waiting I thought I shoul...

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017 - Pollyanna Charnley from The BeGlad Movement

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - March 24, 2019 13:01 - 40 minutes
Today I've been talking to the wonderful Pollyanna Charnley from The BeGlad Movement. In the BeGlad Movement Polly interviews inspiring people who have experienced terrible things but have found a way to move forward and she hopes that by sharing the stories of others it can help those who mig...

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016 : Alecia

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - March 18, 2019 08:37 - 25 minutes
Today I am talking to the completely amazing Alecia. If you've been watching Heist on Sky One you will probably recognise Alecia as the no-nonsense talking, highly skilled detective, but there's so much more to this military spouse than that. In this very open interview, Alecia shares her ex...

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015 : Strength Behind The Strong

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - March 11, 2019 08:59 - 34 minutes
Today I’ve been chatting to some amazing women who have founded Strength Behind the Strong. Sharon, Emma and Vanessa are from the very first Military Wives Choirs in the BBC television show, The Choir with Gareth Malone. Together with a number of other military wives they volunteered their tim...

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014 : Jo Milmine from Shiny Bees

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - March 03, 2019 16:01 - 36 minutes
Today I have been talking to Jo Milmine from Shiny Bees. Jo is a former RAF Aerospace Battle Manager who turned her love of knitting into a multi-award-winning podcast series. Since August 2012 Jo has hosted the Shiny Bees podcast, a show about knitting and yarn mixed with snippets of Jo's lif...

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013 : Mindy from Asali

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - February 10, 2019 18:03 - 25 minutes
Today I have been talking to Mindy from Asali. Lincolnshire-based Asali create beautiful goods from genuine leather that are not only perfect for aviation fan, but are also helping out some well-loved charities. All of the Asali’s military product have an RAF aircraft on them - from the maje...

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012 : Grace from The Rainbow Tree

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - February 04, 2019 08:33 - 33 minutes
Today I have been talking to Grace, founder of the Rainbow Tree, blogger and children’s author. Her cross curricular art book, ‘Potty About Pots; Arts & Crafts For Home And School’, is written for 4-12 year olds and meanders her way through the history of ceramics in a fun and simple way for chi...

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011 : The Forces Wives Challenge

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - January 27, 2019 19:57 - 21 minutes
Today I’ve been chatting to Heather from the brilliant Forces Wives Challenge. Heather herself served in the regular army for 10 years and was deployed on operations, exercises and led expeditions throughout the world. She now experiences military life from the other side of the fence and is kee...

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010 : Amy Nolan - Ginger Rainbow

The InDependent Spouse Podcast - January 21, 2019 09:20 - 30 minutes
Today I’m talking to the wonderful Amy Nolan from Ginger Rainbow. Amy is a creative business owner who produces her colouring in gifts, cards and illustrations from her married quarters in Gloucestershire. Inspired by military life her colouring in pillow cases sprung from an idea she had whilst...

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