Work / Life Balance As A Military Spouse with Liz Marion

n this episode of The Waiting Warriors Podcast with host Michelle Bowler, special guest Liz talks about effectively managing personal and professional goals while being a military spouse during deployment and training seasons. Liz shares tips to establish boundaries, set and achieve goals, and get comfortable with the quiet. The conversation delves into topics of developing communication and dealing with challenges. The Podcast discusses striving for balance, keeping open channels of communication, maintaining healthy family dynamics, and being kind to yourself during this often-difficult military lifestyle. Connect with Liz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethwmarion/ https://libyworks.podia.com/ Connect with The Waiting Warriors: https://www.instagram.com/thewaitingwarriors/ 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:50 Welcome to the Waiting Warriors Podcast 01:48 Interview with Liz: Balancing Personal and Professional Goals 02:08 The Challenges of Being a Military Spouse 04:50 Liz's Journey as a Military Spouse and Business Owner 06:53 Tactical Advice for Balancing Work and Life 12:23 The Importance of Reframing and Redefining Success 14:34 Dealing with Unexpected Challenges 16:25 The Power of Gratitude and Open Communication 19:26 Striving for a Happy and Peaceful Retirement 22:32 Us Versus the Problem: A Mindset for Conflict Resolution 24:08 Embracing the Hardships 24:22 Making the Most of Difficult Situations 24:43 Experiences in 29 Palms 26:17 Setting and Managing Professional Goals 28:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life 30:05 Facing Loneliness and Embracing Stillness 31:19 Managing Professional Life During Deployment 34:08 Maintaining Boundaries and Building Resilience 37:25 Balancing Travel and Family Life 41:16 Key to Thriving: Embracing Individual Days 43:10 Connecting with Liz 43:39 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Message