Army Wife Talk Radio

David's debut novel, Unknown Soldier: World War tells the real life stories of the Alabama 167th National Guard unit's service leading up to and during World War 1 in a fictional setting. Many of the men's stories from World War 1 are lost in the books of history and over-shadowed by wars before and after, but these stories still deserve to be told. David is also currently working on other books and expanding his military stories into a series. The post MMP #1045: Unknown Soldier: World War 1 first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Heather Campbell helps families find solutions to the things that keep them from confidently feeding themselves well. Whether I'm consulting for individual families to identify their barriers or advocating on a national scale for systemic solutions impacting lots of families, my goal is to equip families with what they need to get back to the table. The family table is where we engage in relationship and community. It's where we are best known and accepted. It's the foundation of our future. The post MMP #1044: How is Food Insecurity Happening in Modern Military Families? first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Kathleen Palmer speaks with Jen McDonald. Jen is an award winning author with two published books, has features in anthologies, Chicken Soup For The Soul, Stars and Stripes, Military.com, Red Book, and Good Housekeeping. She also hosted the Milspouse Matters Podcast for more than 5 years. With more than 3 decades as a military spouse she leans on those experiences to provide support and empathy to military spouses. The post MMP #1042: You Are Not Alone first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

The Academic Rescue Mission and Chula Vista Christian University exist to offer K to college educational opportunities to help rescue the most anxious, depressed generation in the history of our nation. The post MMP #1037: Homeschooling for Military Families first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Anna Larson, the founder of Milspouse Transition, is on a mission to help military spouses around the world navigate successfully out of active duty military life and on to finding new adventures. They do this by providing tools, resources, information, and community to support every military spouse the way they need it. The post MMP #1041: The Milspouse Transition to Civilian Life first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's episode, Lindsey Rauch our Deputy Director of Marketing, will share with us an interview with Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation. In his interview today, Ken will share the latest on Fisher House's work supporting military families, and how to support military families beyond the military holidays. The Fisher House is best known for its network of 97 comfort homes where families of wounded, injured or ill service members and veterans can stay at no cost while their loved one receives treatment far from home. The post MMP# 1040: A Follow Up With Ken Fisher of The Fisher House Foundation first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

AMSE (Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs) connects Military Spouse entrepreneurs with the tools and resources needed to become successful in launching and growing their businesses. AMSE is an exclusive community for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs to start, scale, and sustain their business. The post MMP #1039: The Importance of Investing in Yourself as a Milspouse first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Going TDY can be stressful. We try to ease a bit of the stress by finding a furnished home to fit your needs for any TDY or training longer than 30 days. Bringing your whole family? Looking for a single room in a shared home? Need a pet friendly rental? We'll find you the perfect home away from home. The post MMP #1038: Crashpad Connections first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In the latest episode of The Mission:Milspouse Podcast, Kathleen Palmer speaks with Holly Vega of Military Hearts Matter.  Holly Vega is a connector and a supporter, striving daily to connect military families to resources while supporting military spouses to collaborate to pursue their dreams. She is a heart health advocate and believes that education is […] The post MMP #1036: Military Hearts Matter first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Join Kathleen Palmer (KP), the Mission: Milspouse Director of Content as she speaks to the military spouses about raising military children AKA brats.  As a mom and military spouse herself, KP has hands on experience navigating the ups and downs of parenting in a military family as you move around the globe. Please raise a glass of your favorite beverage and remind yourself even the smallest task completed is still a victory to be celebrated!  Thank you for tuning in to this special mini episode with Kathleen Palmer. As we strive to align our guests with our mission, we encourage you to leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. After leaving a review, please send us a screenshot to hello@missionmilspouse.org or DM us on Facebook. Additionally, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @missionmilspouse for a special gift. The post MMP# 1035: To all the Military Mamas and Mothers of Dragons first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Join Mission: Milspouse Partner Relations Coordinator, KateLynn Heavilon as she interviews children's book author Monica Voicu Denniston. Monica shares her experience of coming into her own as a military spouse, as well as the inspiration behind her book, “Maggie the Military Rat. Monica Voicu Denniston is an active duty Air Force spouse and mom to three military brats. She is a first-generation Romanian immigrant who developed a passion for picture books while using them to learn English when she was eight years old. Monica has a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, where she currently teaches legal writing. She and her family have lived in Sacramento, California; Newport, Rhode Island; and Madrid, Spain. They call the Bay Area, California home.  Connect with Monica: maggiethemilitaryrat.com, @maggiethemilitaryrat (Instagram); maggiethemilitaryrat (Facebook) The post MMP Show #1033 Maggie The Military Rat first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Join Deputy Director of Marketing, Lindsey Rauch, as she navigates the challenges of not only being a military spouse but a mom of two young children in a military family. The post MMP Show #1032: Month of the Military Child first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Listen along as Mission: Milspouse Executive Director talks with Erin Muhlenbeck about the realities of navigating mental health and motherhood as a military spouse. The post MMP #1031: Motherhood and Mental Health first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Today KateLynn talks to Daniel Taylor from DTV. Daniel is a military spouse living in Germany. Realizing how overwhelming the process of moving OCONUS can be, he decided to start a business to help others. Using his content creator background, he now has a top rated blog at http://www.dtvdanieltelevision.com complete with videos and content to cover all things pcsing to Europe. The post MMP #1030: PCSing to Europe? DTV is there for you. first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition In today's NEW episode, Juliana Hauska, our Executive Director at Mission: Milspouse, shares her 30 things that she has learned before hitting the big 3-0! Being a military spouse adds its own flavor to the mix from decoding acronyms to perfecting the art of packing at the speed of light. Whether […] The post MMP #1029: Mini Cast – 30 Before 30 Milspouse Edition first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Kayla shares about the history of their non-profit organization and their survey focusing on the correlations between childcare and mental health for military spouses. There is still time to complete the survey which can be found at www.occproject.org The post MMP Show #1028: The Operation Child Care Project first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Welcome to the latest episode of Mission: Milspouse Podcast! This week, Juliana Hauska, your Executive Team Leader here at Mission: Milspouse will share the stage with other fellow command team military spouses! Meet our incredible military spouse Command Team members joining our episode today: Lindsey Rauch, Deputy Director of Marketing, and KateLynn Heavilon, part of […] The post MMP# 1027: Spouse Speak Q&A first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In our newest episode, Executive Director Juliana gets to spend time with the PCS Homegirls Tracey Greene + Annie Pepoon. Get ready as they talk about the upcoming PCS season and provide you with tips for buying and selling houses.  They will share their top reasons why hiring a qualified vetted agent is a MUST if you are PCSing this season.  Protecting, educating, and supporting other military families is a no brainer in our world - so we strive to help provide these free services to help our people! The post MMP# 1026: PCS Homegirls first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with bestselling World War II novelist, Sarah Sundin.  In this episode, Sarah will share with us her newest novel Embers in the London Sky, which explores the war through the eyes of a mother who has been separated from her beloved child and through a BBC correspondent who knows that reporting the truth will take him deep into the flames.  The post MMP #1025: Embers in the London Sky first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with Larry Zilliox, Director of Culinary Services at the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run and creator/Team Lead for the Visiting Chef Program. The post MMP #1024: Willing Warriors first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's NEW episode, Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with Christy Award-winning novelist Amanda Barratt on her latest publication, The Warsaw Sisters.   The post MMP #1023: The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's NEW episode, Deputy Director of Content, Kathleen Palmer, will share with us an interview with our very own Juliana Hauska, incoming chaos coordinator, better known as the Executive Director, here at Mission: Milspouse.   The post MMP #1022: Warm Wishes and Welcome Juliana! first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

After nearly 10 years serving our organization, Sharita is transitioning out of Mission: Milspouse, so she is reflecting on her experiences through the years of finishing well. Key components include working out the logistics, gaining closure as you process your feelings, and keeping your attitude and heart on the right path, all the way to the finish line.  The post MMP #1021: The Power of Finishing Well first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Mission: MilSpouse is preparing to wrap up our 18th year on the air and gearing up for our well-deserved holiday break. (But don't worry: We will be starting back up with our 19th season in 2024).To commemorate the occasion, we will hear from our current Mission: Milspouse Executive Director, Dr. Sharita Knobloch as she shares her own seasonal farewell with us. The post MMP #1020: Tis the Season… first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In our latest mini-cast episode, Sarah Robichaud, our Director of Administration, chats about the ups and downs of traveling home for the holidays as a military family. She shares some of her own experiences, as well as a few tips to help ensure that you have the holly-jolliest holiday season. The post MMP #1019: Home For The Holidays (Milspouse Edition) first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In today's NEW episode, Deputy Director of Empowerment, Amie Fisher, will share with us an interview with Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation. In his interview today, Ken will share the latest on Fisher House's work supporting military families, discuss the issues impacting our military community and raise awareness of the importance of supporting our nation's heroes, and their families, on Veterans Day and beyond. The post MMP# 1018: Fisher House Foundation: Offering Hospitality, Healing and Hope to Military Families in Their Time of Need first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

On today's NEW mini-cast, Annie Pearce, our Director of Marketing & Events here at Mission: Milspouse shares with us information to inspire and empower you about navigating life without a Base.  The post MMP# 1017: Navigating Life Without a Base first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

On today's show, Kathleen Palmer, our Director of Content, interviews our very own Amie Fisher as she shares with us tips and tricks about owning your identity as military spouse, maximizing the opportunities inherent in that role and raising healthy military kids. The post MMP #1016: Milspouse, Milparent, Mil-Life first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

On today's NEW mini-cast, Callie Bunter, our Deputy Director of Podcast Production, shares information about navigating the holidays without having an immediate family.  The post MMP #1015: Navigating the Holidays first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

On today's show, Annie Pearce, our Director of Marketing & Events here at Mission: Milspouse will be sharing an interview with Jeremy Schneider, TRICARE Subject Matter Expert from the Defense Health Agency. The TRICARE health plan, policies and procedures are such an important and integral part of our military life. TRICARE Open Season will be from November 13 to December 12, 2023.  The post MMP #1014: Defense Health Agency first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Let's PCS baby! This week, our Director of Marketing, Annie Pearce, will be sharing with us some tips and tricks on how to PCS with your newest addition, inspired by her current challenges of preparing for and completing a PCS with a newborn. The post MMP #979: Let's PCS Baby! first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In this week's episode, Jolene McNutt will be talking to Sarah Otto about Ohana Homefront Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization founded in 2021 to help close the gap regarding mental health awareness and suicide prevention within the military community. The post MMP #978: Ohana Homefront Foundation first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In this week's episode, Lindsey Rauch gives advice to some of the new spouses that may be joining us about what to do after their Spouse has made the decision to join the Military.  The post MMP #977: “So Your Spouse has Decided to Join The Military” first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In this week's episode, Dr. Sharita Knobloch will be interviewing Brigadier General Michael Meese about the Survivor Benefit Plan, SBP Open Enrollment and what benefits it provides to service members and their spouses. The post MMP #976: SBP Open Enrollment first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In this Minicast, Amie talks about the "never would I ever" experiences that we may come across in this military life and how we can work together to support one another through all the seasons of our lives when these moments pop up. The post MMP #975: Never Would I Ever – MilSpouse Edition first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Marcus Brotherton and Tosca Lee are New York Times bestselling co-authors who have written "The Long March Home", a gripping coming-of-age tale of friendship, sacrifice, and the power of unrelenting hope. Set in 1941, this is the tale of three best friends stationed in the Philippines at the beginning of the United State's involvement in WWII… and the girl they left behind in Mobile, Alabama. The post MMP #974: “The Long March Home” first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

For those of us who have completed a PCS before, it can be difficult and sometimes traumatizing to find all new resources. In this week's Mini-Cast, Cheyenne will be sharing tips on how to find a new hairstylist after a PCS. The post MMP #973: Tips for Finding a Hairstylist after a PCS first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

In "Know What You Signed Up For", Megan helps military spouses see that we're right where we're supposed to be—chosen for this specific time and place.  This is written as a love letter to her younger self and to military spouses like her and to create a resource for future generations of military spouses because for her to encourage them to find themselves amongst their roles as military spouses.  The post MMP Show #972: “Know What You Signed Up For” first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

April is the month of the military child and honestly, we're all making things up as we go. In this Minicast, Sharita talks about her children's resilience. The thought of resilience can seem buzzworthy and not realistic, but it's about bouncing forward when facing adversity instead of bouncing back as we learn and grow. Sharita has 5 ways to foster this ability in our children. The post MMP Show #971: 5 Ways to Foster Resilience in Your Military Child first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

You never know who you will reach with your story and who it will resonate with. We have the unique ability to pass on our stories to younger military spouses to raise them up to continue to build a strong community. Don't forget to tell your story. That is what Natalie Walters continues to do with her book Blind Trust. The post MMP Show #970: Blind Trust first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

It's no surprise that being a military spouse is difficult. In this Minicast, Jade talks about the challenges that military spouses face during the first year of marriage. She talks through the challenges and her tips for getting through them. Here's to embracing the suck together! The post MMP Show #969: Reflecting Back on One Year of Marriage as a Milspouse first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Mom2Mom Global is a worldwide network of volunteers who support breast/chest feeding families and advocates for military families. Their purpose is to provide consistent, high-quality peer support through local chapters and liaisons at U.S. military installations, to increase access to accredited lactation professionals for all military families, and to provide a channel to raise awareness and solutions for the concerns of military breastfeeding families. The post MMP Show #968: Mom2Mom Global first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

We all experience pain in this life. In this week's Minicast, Lindsey opens up about her recent pain and how she has learned that there can be purpose to your pain. We cannot avoid pain, so why not use it? Life experiences can be painful and it can feel lonely at times. The post MMP Show #967: There Can Be Purpose to Your Pain first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

We've all been through bad experiences and it's easy to feel alone as you go through them. But to be there for someone else who is going through something you already went through can be powerful. Author Jessica Manfre has a goal of leaving this world a better place than when she came into it and that's where the book "Never Alone" came into play. The post MMP Show #966: Book, Never Alone— Jessica Manfre first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Do you have a song that you can relate to? In this week's Minicast, Kathleen shares some songs from her favorite decade that relate to milspouse life. Her theme song is "I Can't Drive 55" with the first lyric being "One foot on the brake and one on the gas'. From someone who says she doesn't have wisdom to share, Kathleen has some great thoughts (and dare we say tips) on this milspouse life. The post MMP Show #965: I Can't Drive 55 first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

The non-profit promotes overall wellness in someone's life and they look at the whole family - the veteran, the spouse, and the family as an overall unit. Hope for the Warriors empowers military spouses through education to change their life roles to better met the needs of their spouses with their Military Spouse & Caregiver Scholarship program. Check out if you are eligible for the scholarship here and apply before April 30, 2023. The post MMP Show #964: Hope For the Warriors first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Have you found yourself receiving orders to a remote duty station or has the thought of living away from a military base crossed your mind? In today's Minicast, Sarah shares some tips she's applied when moving to a remote location to help make for a smooth transition. Integrating into new communities can feel isolating or unwelcoming, but once you get out and explore your new "home" it makes leaning into your community less intimidating. The post MMP Show #963 Tips to Thriving in a Remote Duty Station first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

The welfare of our families means the utmost importance to us. But have there been moments where you've been left feeling overwhelmed, like you have tried everything and have nowhere else to go? EFM has created a commonplace to support families of all branches and unite their voices. As an advocate, they tackle big problems, in efforts to change policy and laws both medical and programmatic.   The post MMP #962: Exceptional Family Members first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

We all know what a staycation is and it's becoming more of the norm. Today in this Minicast, Chrissy talks about how to make the most of your staycation. She gives us five tips for how to best plan a staycation. Chrissy gives us questions to help understand everyone's expectations. The post MMP Show #961: Make the Most of Your Staycation first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Time away from our soldiers can affect the storyline of our everyday lives during their absence. Their departure can set the stage for the onset of unique challenges. In Gretchen McLellan's recent books When Your Daddy's a Soldier, she provides children with the experience of seeing themselves in between the cover of a book. She depicts the real and raw emotions that can often times fill our homes as we prepare for the departure and arrival of our soldiers. The post MMP #960 Book: When Your Daddy's A Soldier first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.

Have you ever felt like your job, career, or even motherhood has become your identity? In this Minicast, Amanda shares with us the personal battle she has faced with Imposter Syndrome. She includes some helpful tips we could apply in any phase or season of life when we're struggling with identity. In the ever-changing life of a military spouse, may you be rested and rooted in your true identity. We are here to support, inspire, and empower you. To hear more about Amanda's tips to battle Imposter Syndrome, listen below. The post MMP Show #959: Tips to Battle Imposter Syndrome first appeared on Mission: Milspouse.