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Welcome to Beyond the Military! A podcast for military women and space for faith-led military women to overcome burnout and create more balance. Are you tired of trying to find a balance between your military and personal life? Are you sick of feeling exhausted from endless expectations and working all the time? Are you overwhelmed with the demand and responsibilities of everyone else, from your soldiers to your kids? Do you constantly feel like you’re trying to keep your head above water?  Imagine if you had a plan to overcome burnout and create more balance between your life and career. Imagine having enough time to focus on your faith, and family, and have more fun while still serving as a woman leader.  Welcome to Beyond the Military podcast where you'll walk away with the tools to help you navigate the busy life of a military woman, create intentional boundaries, and build a sustainable balance blueprint for integrating faith, family, and career.    Hi, I’m Wendi Wray, a woman of God, wife, mama, Army Veteran, Military Life Coach. After being in the military for around a year I became a workaholic. I lost sight of who I was as a wife and mom. There was a point in my career where everything was crumbling around me. Then, after a 20-week miscarriage, I went into a depression. I wanted to deploy with a prestigious unit, and the answer was no. I felt rejected… as if I had failed. I began to blame the military for lost time with my family. My husband and I ended up separating because of my career focus and lack of communication at the time.  I felt like I had lost everything. From not being able to deploy to my marriage to my self-worth.  I started looking for hope by reading personal development and seeking God. I realized it wasn’t my career that was going to make me happy, it was God and the people around me. I was missing the fun in my life. I had to learn how to let go and get off the hamster wheel of go-go-go.  I was led to change and it began with prayer, therapy, surrender, boundaries, balance, forgiveness, and lots of coaching!   I’m here to help you create a life of meaning outside the military. A life of laughter, joy, peace, and free time. YES, you read that correctly, so if you are ready to overcome burnout and create balance as a faith-led military woman, this is the podcast for you.   Loosen your laces and grab your coffee, it’s time to step into freedom and peace!Learn more >>> https://wendiwray.com⠀Connect >>>hello@wendiwray.com⠀Community>>bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp⠀Instagram>>>@wendiwray⠀Wanna work together, sister-friend!? Here to help you start creating a balanced lifestyle while partnering with God: https://www.wendiwray.com

Beyond the Military Podcast: Coaching for Busy Military Women, Christian Women, Military Mom, Female Veterans, Women Warriors Wendi Wray | Life Coach for Busy Christian Military Women, Female Military Leader, Women Warrior, Military Mom, Dual Military, Women of Faith, Female Veteran, Woman Veterans, Military Transition, Military Lifestyle

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    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

Welcome to Beyond the Military! A podcast for military women and space for faith-led military women to overcome burnout and create more balance. Are you tired of trying to find a balance between your military and personal life? Are you sick of feeling exhausted from endless expectations and working all the time? Are you overwhelmed with the demand and responsibilities of everyone else, from your soldiers to your kids? Do you constantly feel like you’re trying to keep your head above water?  Imagine if you had a plan to overcome burnout and create more balance between your life and career. Imagine having enough time to focus on your faith, and family, and have more fun while still serving as a woman leader.  Welcome to Beyond the Military podcast where you'll walk away with the tools to help you navigate the busy life of a military woman, create intentional boundaries, and build a sustainable balance blueprint for integrating faith, family, and career.    Hi, I’m Wendi Wray, a woman of God, wife, mama, Army Veteran, Military Life Coach. After being in the military for around a year I became a workaholic. I lost sight of who I was as a wife and mom. There was a point in my career where everything was crumbling around me. Then, after a 20-week miscarriage, I went into a depression. I wanted to deploy with a prestigious unit, and the answer was no. I felt rejected… as if I had failed. I began to blame the military for lost time with my family. My husband and I ended up separating because of my career focus and lack of communication at the time.  I felt like I had lost everything. From not being able to deploy to my marriage to my self-worth.  I started looking for hope by reading personal development and seeking God. I realized it wasn’t my career that was going to make me happy, it was God and the people around me. I was missing the fun in my life. I had to learn how to let go and get off the hamster wheel of go-go-go.  I was led to change and it began with prayer, therapy, surrender, boundaries, balance, forgiveness, and lots of coaching!   I’m here to help you create a life of meaning outside the military. A life of laughter, joy, peace, and free time. YES, you read that correctly, so if you are ready to overcome burnout and create balance as a faith-led military woman, this is the podcast for you.   Loosen your laces and grab your coffee, it’s time to step into freedom and peace!Learn more >>> https://wendiwray.com⠀Connect >>>hello@wendiwray.com⠀Community>>bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp⠀Instagram>>>@wendiwray⠀Wanna work together, sister-friend!? Here to help you start creating a balanced lifestyle while partnering with God: https://www.wendiwray.com

    3 reasons keeping it SIMPLE benefits you and others!

    3 reasons keeping it SIMPLE benefits you and others!

    In today’s episode, we go over the 3 reasons you should focus on SIMPLE and how simplifying tasks can be beneficial. 



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    • 21 min
    Return on Attention... Helping You Make Progress Towards Your Goal

    Return on Attention... Helping You Make Progress Towards Your Goal

    Hey lady, 

    What are you putting your attention to? Is it helping you make progress towards your goal?
    In today's episode, we discuss the importance of being aware what you put your attention to and getting the most on return on attention  
    I hope this episode encourages to be more intentional on what you set your attention to. 
    Much love,
    Wendi
    P.S. ​If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.
    Join us in the Facebook Faith-led Military Women Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp
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    • 18 min
    Women's History Month: Getting Healthy with Sadie Tollberg

    Women's History Month: Getting Healthy with Sadie Tollberg

    Hey lady,
    We celebrate women's history month and highlight a woman veteran, Sadie Tollberg.  She shares her weight loss journey with us and encourages us to do hard things. 
    I hope you enjoy this episode! 
    Have a beautiful rest of your week! 
    Much love, 
    Wendi

    More about Guest: Sadie Tollberg
    Website  |  TikTok |  Instagram  |  Facebook | Resources: Healthy Weight Loss and Nutrition
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    Join us in the Facebook Faith-led Military Women Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp
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    • 38 min
    Honoring Black Military Women Coaches: Emotional Intelligence with Sandra Hardy

    Honoring Black Military Women Coaches: Emotional Intelligence with Sandra Hardy

    Hey lady, 
    I hope you are ready to learn from our guest today, Sandra Hardy.

    In today’s episode, she shares how keeping God as her source helped her overcome many challenges in and out of the military. Also,  explains how emotional intelligence is a tool that keeps her going when faced with obstacles.   

    I hope this episode blesses you! 

    -Wendi
    More about Guest: Sandra Hardy 
    Website |  LinkedIn | Facebook
    The Think Tank Membership 
    Bootz To Heelz February Special 
    P.S. ​If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.
    Join us in the Facebook Faith-led Military Women Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp
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    • 40 min
    Communicating with love

    Communicating with love

    Hey lady,
    In today's episode, we discuss the importance of communicating with love at work and at home with our loved ones  
    I hope this episode encourages you to be more intentional with how you are communicating  
    Much love,
    Wendi
    P.S. ​If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love to ask you to follow and leave a quick review. It only takes 30 seconds, but it makes a huge difference to my show. Click here to open Beyond the Military in Apple Podcasts to leave your review.
    Join us in the Facebook Faith-led Military Women Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp
    More about coaching resources from me:
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    • 22 min
    Honoring Black Military Women Coaches: Finding your voice as a woman veteran with Rhonda Snipe

    Honoring Black Military Women Coaches: Finding your voice as a woman veteran with Rhonda Snipe

    Hey lady, 

    I hope you are ready to learn from our guest today, Rhonda Snipe. She shares how to find your voice through her 3-step process.   

    More About Our Guest: Rhonda Snipe
    Website |  LinkedIn
    Daily Wealth Affirmations, A Guide for Women Veterans to Think, Create, and Generate Wealth
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    Join us in the Facebook Faith-led Military Women Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp
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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

@ndre B. ,

Uplifting!

Love the podcast! When I need a mental “reset” from the struggles of life Wendi always has just what I need! Her faith filled words are encouraging and easy to apply.

consciously aware ,

Inspired

Wendi, I absolutely loved your post cast today (31 Jan 22). I was intrigued from beginning to end. You are inspirational and motivated who gave me inspiration and motivation. Being in and out of the military is hard for both a Soldier or a spouse. I look forward to hearing some of the ladies who will join the podcast over the next several weeks. Thanks for lift you gave me tonight!!!!

Joy L. R. ,

So good!!!

I am not military but I stumbled upon Wendi’s podcast and I stayed because her voice draws you in and her advice was so tactical that I was happy I found her. I can’t imagine how great it would be to listen as a military woman! So good!

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