11 episodes
Brave New MilSO Podcast Lindsey McDowell
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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Giving military significant others (MilSOs) a comfortable and inclusive space to bridge the gap between civilian and military life at a true beginner level.
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006| Stronger Than You Realize with Taylor Leigh Griffith
In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey chats with former teacher turned Army MilSO, Taylor Leigh Griffith about vulnerable experiences military life has presented and how facing each challenge has helped them discover they can actually handle this lifestyle better than they previously believed they were capable of.
Connect with Taylor: https://www.growingwithgriffith.com/
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005| First Duty Station & What to Know Before You Come On Base
She's baaaa-aack! Lindsey has officially returned from maternity leave to the Brave New MilSO Podcast to share what she learned from her first duty station and go over what you should know before you come on a military base for those who have never been to one before.
Here is the episode breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - First Duty Station: Fort Drum, NY
03:50 - 3 Things to Help Transition to Life in the Military
04:16 - 1. Practice Gratitude
05:32 - 2. Tap into Your Moxie
"The Desire Map" by Danielle LaPorte: https://www.amazon.com/Desire-Map-Guide-Creating-Goals/dp/1622032519 *Also check your local library or on your preferred digital reading platform*"The 5 Love Languages- Military Edition" by Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Military-Secret-Lasts/dp/B089B1BK8P/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+love+languages+military+edition&qid=1680906280&s=books&sprefix=love+languages+mili%2Cstripbooks%2C170&sr=1-1
09:50 - 3. Get Informed
Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/13:30 - What to Know Before You Come On Base
14:15 - Don't rely on GPS
14:45 - Gate Etiquette
15:33 - Random Vehicle Inspections (RVI)
16:10 - Entry Requirements
17:50 - Bugle Calls
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004| Space Force 101 with Amanda Huffman
In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "Women of the Military" podcast host and Space Force MilSO, Amanda Huffman as she helps answer our questions about what the newest branch of our military force.
Connect with Amanda: https://bossladybio.com/amandahuffman/
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003| Conversation Starters for New Military Couples with Lauren Walker
On this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey dives into conversation starters for new military couples with Air Force MilSO fiancée, Lauren Walker. Lauren shares her recent experience as a military girlfriend and questions she found most illuminating to discuss with her service member and why it was helpful.
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002| Basic Training from the MilSO Perspective with Leila Gillette
On this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "More Than A MilSpouse" blogger Leila Gillette. Leila shares her first military experience from when her U.S. Air Force husband entered basic training and expands on the beginning of her life as a MilSO and what she learned from it.
Connect with Lelia:
https://www.morethanmilspouse.com/
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4| Mini Series - Alpha
In this mini brief, we're going to dive into OPSEC (Operational Security) and PERSEC (Personal Security)
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - PERSEC meaning differences
01:20 - Difference between OPSEC + PERSEC
02:05 - Importance
02:55 - OPSEC
03:45 - PERSEC
04:40 - Best practices
07:00 - What you CAN share
08:20 - Mail
09:20 - Why this is empowering
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Customer Reviews
Reduced my stress as a newbie
This podcast is exactly what I needed! I felt lost a lot of the time and with every #BNM episode I listen to, I feel more empowered as a new military significant other. Thank you for making this military life easier for all of us!
Military time
I think I finally understand military time! Thank you very helpful 👏🏻