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The Unspoken Life of the Military Wife | Building community and connection for military spouses Alison
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The military lifestyle is often very lonely and isolating. So let's build a community that moves with you wherever you go!Bi-weekly, I will bring you practical tips and tactics to help you navigate this crazy life. Like how EXACTLY do I pack out my house? What do I say to my kids when they are crying because Daddy is gone again? How do I make it though a deployment without losing my mind?! And how the heck do I find and keep a job when we move every 2-3 years? We are going to get into all the things! We are also going to spotlight mil spouses killing it in their careers and how they did it. Your host, Alison, is a 22 year mil spouse veteran and has seen some things! She will share her experiences, the good, bad and ugly. Lets do this!
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Real Talk: Parenting Military Kids Through Deployment and PCS with Ashlee from Woman and Warrior
Today we are sitting down with Ashlee from Woman and Warrior to talk all things parenting our military kids through deployments and PCS's.
This is a really fun and personal conversation about the challenges of parenting our kids through tough situations and sharing stories and tactics that have helped both of us and our kids cope through challenges.
Books mentioned in the show:
Hunt, Gather Parent
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
Parenting With Love and Logic
Podcasts mentioned on the show:
Good Inside with Dr Becky
Raising Good Humans
Risen Motherhood
Find Ashlee on her website
or on IG @thewomanandwarrior
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To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email
themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
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Military Kids Share Their Experiences and Tips for PCS Moves and School Adjustments
The podcast episode features interviews with my military kids discussing their lives, the impact of PCS moves, and tips for adjusting to new schools.
Sophia, 11, expresses discomfort with constant relocations and prefers not to be primarily identified as a military kid, highlighting the emotional challenges of parental travel and moving.
Savannah, 12, shares strategies for coping with her father's absences, the advantages of buddy aid programs for acclimating to new schools, and the significance of reassurance and preparation in alleviating the stresses of moving.
The episode aims to provide insights from the perspective of military children and offer advice to parents on supporting their kids through transitions.
00:00 Welcome to the Show: A Military Family's Journey
01:05 Sophia's Perspective: Life as a Military Child
06:34 Savannah's Insights: Navigating Military Life and Moves
16:34 Navigating New Friendships and School as a Military Kid
18:37 The Challenge of Adjusting to New Schools and Making Friends
21:16 Advice for Parents: Supporting Your Military Kid Through Moves
27:10 Exploring Programs and Resources for Military Families
RESOURCES:
Anchored 4 Life: https://anchored4life.com
Daddy Doll Savannah mentioned: https://hugahero.com/collections/hug-a-hero-dolls
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Support the Show.
I so appreciate you listening to the show!
If you wouldn’t mind leaving a rating and review I would really appreciate it!!
Check out The Ultimate Do It Yourself or DITY guide for FREE!
Podcasting is a labor of love for sure! I would love your support! Subscribe to the show HERE!
To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email
themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on IG @themilspousepodcast
And please check out our website! www.themilspousepodcast.com -
10 Tips For Parenting Our Military Kids
In this episode, I share my recent activities, including a leadership course and a family vacation, and announces a temporary shift to a bi-weekly podcast schedule due to an upcoming PCS (Permanent Change of Station) move to Washington state.
The main focus of the episode is on providing military parents with ten practical tips for maintaining consistency, establishing routines, and supporting their children through the challenges of deployments and frequent relocations.
The tips range from establishing routines, open communication, creating familiar spaces, staying connected during deployments, involving children in planning, utilizing support networks, maintaining discipline, celebrating traditions, focusing on quality time, to practicing self-care.
These strategies are aimed at helping military families navigate the complexities of military life while nurturing resilience, stability, and well-being in their children.
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Support the Show.
I so appreciate you listening to the show!
If you wouldn’t mind leaving a rating and review I would really appreciate it!!
Check out The Ultimate Do It Yourself or DITY guide for FREE!
Podcasting is a labor of love for sure! I would love your support! Subscribe to the show HERE!
To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email
themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on IG @themilspousepodcast
And please check out our website! www.themilspousepodcast.com -
Navigating Military Life Overseas: With Jana from The Organized Military Life
The podcast includes a conversation with Jana, an army spouse currently living in Madrid, Spain. She discusses her experience in navigating military life overseas along with the challenges encountered with constant moving in different countries. Jana also shares insights on the importance of decluttering, organizing spaces, and maintaining resilience despite the upheavals in military life. Furthermore, she talks about the life skills and experiences her kids are acquiring by being part of this journey, as well as her career trajectory through this unique lifestyle. Towards the end, she mentions her blog, 'The Organized Military Life', acquired tips on organization, and plans of sharing a checklist on decluttering room by room.
Jana's Military Life JourneyChallenges of Moving and AdaptingLiving in Madrid: The Ups and DownsNavigating Pet Relocation Jana's Career Path Amidst Military Life Moving Back to Texas and Stepping Back from Teaching The Impact of COVID and Another Move Dealing with Personal Loss and Health Challenges Starting a Blog and Becoming a Millie Scout Taking on Social Media and Content CreationBalancing Personal Blogging and Professional Work Transitioning into Organizing and Decluttering ServicesThe Evolution of the Organized Military Life Blog Finding a Niche in Organizing and Decluttering The Journey to Becoming More Organized The Challenges of Moving and DeclutteringThe Emotional Impact of Decluttering The Role of Organizing in Managing Stress The Importance of Controlling Your Home EnvironmentThe Dilemma of Deciding What to Keep or Discard Tips for Decluttering and Organizing The Role of a Millie Scout in Helping with PCS The Importance of Decluttering Before a PCS The Challenges of Decluttering with KidsCreating a Room-by-Room Decluttering GuideConnect with Jana!
IG @theorganizedmilitarylife
https://theorganizedmilitarylife.com
**Episode 69 was the show talking about Millie! **
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Support the Show.
I so appreciate you listening to the show!
If you wouldn’t mind leaving a rating and review I would really appreciate it!!
Check out The Ultimate Do It Yourself or DITY guide for FREE!
Podcasting is a labor of love for sure! I would love your support! Subscribe to the show HERE!
To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email
themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on IG @themilspousepodcast
And please check out our website! www.themilspousepodcast.com -
DOD Skillbridge: Preparing for your military separation. What is it? How does it work? Are military spouses eligible?
DOD Skillbridge is an internship style program offered to transitioning service members in their last 180 days of service.
We cover:
- who is eligible
-how it works
-can military spouses use the program too?
Find out all the info HERE at the DOD Skillbridge site
Want to join the Mil Spouse Tribe?! Click HERE to snag your spot!
If you can't make the February 27 11am MT meet-up, message me and we will add your preferred time to the schedule! themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63e17c34781752946ff2b424
Support the Show.
I so appreciate you listening to the show!
If you wouldn’t mind leaving a rating and review I would really appreciate it!!
Check out The Ultimate Do It Yourself or DITY guide for FREE!
Podcasting is a labor of love for sure! I would love your support! Subscribe to the show HERE!
To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email
themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on IG @themilspousepodcast
And please check out our website! www.themilspousepodcast.com -
Do military spouses get TSA PreCheck for free?
Believe it or not, this is one of the most googled questions for military spouses! And the answer is NO, military spouses do not get TSA PreCheck for free.
We talk about who does get it free, how you can get the fees waived and is it worth it?
We also talk about pre-boarding when they call for military both when traveling with your military member and on you own, and the different airline policies. And I share an embarrassing story of when it can go wrong.
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63e17c34781752946ff2b424
Support the Show.
I so appreciate you listening to the show!
If you wouldn’t mind leaving a rating and review I would really appreciate it!!
Check out The Ultimate Do It Yourself or DITY guide for FREE!
Podcasting is a labor of love for sure! I would love your support! Subscribe to the show HERE!
To get in touch with Alison with questions or potential topics or guests please email
themilspousepodcast@gmail.com
Follow us on IG @themilspousepodcast
And please check out our website! www.themilspousepodcast.com
Customer Reviews
Great podcast for families that relocate!
This show gave me so much and I am not even a Militarry spouse!! I could prepare my self before relocation and get a better understanding what to expect after the move!
I love the way Alison approach and present topics. And her books reviews are the best!!
So I highly recommend to listen!!!
Incredible resource to Military Families!
Alison is heaven sent in her advice and resources she provides her listeners on how to navigate the challenges and joys of the military life. It’s so comforting to know there’s a community for military families no matter where life takes them! You don’t want to miss this podcast!!
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