Podcast appearances and mentions of amanda huffman

Brandon and Amanda Huffman's daughter Avery complained of double vision and then her right eye became introverted in June of 2015, and after 2 visits to a Pediatric Opthamologist, she was diagnosed with DIPG. Avery's battle with this form of Pediatric Brain Cancer lasted only 7 1/2 months before her passing on February 16th of 2016, and she was even denied the Honeymoon period that many DIPG sufferers get to experience. 

In this episode Amanda shares all about her rather fast first birth and all she did to prepare for it! ____________________ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and share with your mama friends! wanna be on the podcast? https://www.whatthebumpclt.com/podcast  connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatthebumpclt  our website / blog: www.whatthebumpclt.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-the-bump/support

Trauma is not stored in your brain. It's stored in your body.In this week's episode, I'm chatting with Amanda Huffman, LCSW, SEP. on a whole body healing approach to mental health and trauma release.Amanda is a Somatic Psychotherapist and Integrative Nutrition Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Her passion is to journey with others as they heal from trauma and complex PTSD. She also owns a 13-acre organic farm that will soon be a trauma healing retreat center.   In this episode you'll learn:What is Somatic Psychotherapy (and how it differs from conventional psychotherapy) for trauma healing and mental healthWhy conventional therapy might be keeping you stuck in your trauma for years"But I don't have trauma?! I haven't experienced anything that traumatic..." (This might surprise you... you have.)How to know if trauma or past emotional experiences are contributing to your physical health concernsThe role of the nervous system in emotional release/trauma healing (and how we can learn to regulate it!)The missing link to healing trauma (it's not learning how to calm your nervous system...)What exactly is the vagus nerve and what practical tools to support it for optimal physical and emotional wellness?Your mental health starts in your gut! The gut microbiome, neurotransmitter, and mental health connectionLinks:Amanda's WebsiteSchedule a consultation with AmandaSocial Media: Facebook @thefunctionalpsychotherapistInstagram @thefunctionalpsychotherapistRetreat Farm:Facebook @SugarCreekFarmRetreatInstagram @sugar_creek_farmThank you so much for listening. I'm so honored that you're here and would be SO grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.I'd love to connect with you on IG: www.instagram.com/bindistablesVisit my website for more resources and ways to work with me: www.bindistables.com

It's National Pie Day! Yes, the desert, not the number... Joel and Misty discuss some pie trivia and their favorite selections. Then Joel has a conversation with Cheryl Tucker about the Academy of Best Practices which will be held in Seattle in late July. Applications are open now!https://cpm.org/abp/Then Joel and Misty are joined by Amanda Huffman-Hayes CPM's Outstanding Dissertation Award recipient to talk about her research on sharing math authority. You can find Amanda at Twitter: @Huffmanda or Instagram: @huffmanda28. Finally, we have another installment of Join Them on Their Journey from Maggie and Grahame. The More Math for More People Podcast is produced by CPM Educational Program. Learn more at CPM.orgTwitter: @cpmmathFacebook: CPMEducationalProgramEmail: cpmpodcast@cpm.org

CW: this episode contains descriptions of graphic violence against women and girls, animal cruelty, necrophilia, and cannibalism - please use care when listening.  We're headed back to the Spokane area with the case of Jack Owen Spillman III, also known as the Werewolf Butcher.   Sources https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/spillman-jack-owen.htm https://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/psychology/werewolf_killers/2.html https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/SPILLMAN_Jack_Owen_III https://medium.com/@writermsmith/the-werewolf-butcher-37658da14e98 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Owen_Spillman https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/lifestyles/an-escalating-evil-seeds-of-deviancy-planted-in-childhood-experts-say/article_cc7d6b98-0897-5da3-afe1-a5a77928c55f.html https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/apr/21/suspect-seen-near-site-where-knife-was-found/ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/may/01/spillman-pleads-guilty-to-killing-mother-daughter/ https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19960430&slug=2326733 https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-jack-owen-spillman-now/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-jack-owen-spillman https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12088436/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/739280900/?terms=penny%20davis%20&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/574309937/?terms=penny%20davis%20&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/574310394/?terms=penny%20davis%20&match=1 https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/id-s-evil-lives-here-what-happened-rita-huffman-daughter-amanda https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28177141/rita-marie-huffman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28176009/amanda-marie-huffman https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1995/04-20/334688_double_murder__unemployed_roofe.html https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19960501&slug=2326904 https://www.reddit.com/r/s_isforserial/comments/16pb67h/jack_owen_spillman/ https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/jul/07/body-identified-as-missing-girls/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41619896/penny-lynn-davis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entiat,_Washington https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4458658/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_State_Penitentiary A serial killer emerges: Long before he murdered Rita and Mandy Huffman, there were plenty | Local News | wenatcheeworld.com  

Amanda is a former Air Force Civil Engineer who served on a combat deployment in Afghanistan. She is the author of two books, Women of the Military and A Girl's Guide to Military Service, and the host of the Women of the Military podcast with over 200 episodes and 100K downloads. She also works as a freelance writer and has been featured in various military publications.  Amanda Huffman Links: Website: https://www.airmantomom.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/   PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GkmpVInAQR7Fgco0pUa1B  RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss  YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYDpQX16k5Uh7G7PFjMjZ8KimqoOpFF-t   CONNECT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WomELLE - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/womelle - Twitter: https://twitter.com/womelle - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womelle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realwomelle/   OUTLINE: 1:21 - Amanda discusses her decision to join the Air Force. 5:02 - Amanda talks about her experience moving from Virginia to California during her time in the Air Force. 8:02 - Amanda discusses how she became an advocate for women in the military. 12:17 - Amanda shares her thoughts on how to help women transition out of the military. 15:19 - Amanda talks about her experience working behind the scenes in the country. 20:36 - Amanda discusses the process of writing a book. 24:39 - Amanda talks about the importance of sharing the stories of women in the military. 27:46 - Amanda discusses how she shares the stories of women in the military through her podcast and writing. 33:24 - Amanda shares her thoughts on how to help women who have been in the military.

We are joined by Amanda Huffman, a veteran and military spouse. Amanda was deployed with the Army to Afghanistan and was awarded a Bronze Star amongst other honors. She traded in her combat boots in 2013 to be a stay-at-home mom and to follow her husband's military career. She now hosts the Women in the Military podcast and we're honored to have her on our podcast to discuss important topics affecting women, both in the service, and as military spouses.

Creating a business instead of getting a traditional job!  Join us on Women Lead Radio as Melissa Washington, your host of Women Veterans in Business, has a conversation with Amanda Huffman, CEO of Airman to Mom LLC (www.airmantomom.com), as they discuss how Amanda's podcast and book ideas came about, and what pivots she made in business that helped her get where she is today.   Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, Microsoft (www.microsoft.com)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!  

In this information-packed episode, Amanda Huffman shares her current research on the microbiome and how she believes that this evolving field can help support the treatment of developmental trauma.  Amanda's skills, knowledge, and passion have led her to create the new healing center Sugar Creek Farm, an organic farm and somatic healing retreat, where she hopes people can experience whole-body support to reclaim their mental and physical health.  About: Amanda Huffman is a psychotherapist, NARM Therapist, and nutrition health coach who has been in practice since 2006. She specializes in somatically-oriented trauma therapies that include SE, BASE, and NARM. Her passion includes integrating nutrition and gut health into her practice to broaden our view of physical and mental well-being. Amanda owns Sugar Creek Farm, an organic farm and somatic trauma healing retreat that utilizes regenerative agriculture, organic practices, and somatic healing. Learn More: Website - www.amandajhuffman.com  Follow Amanda's practice on social media - Facebook - Instagram Organic Farm & Somatic Trauma Healing Retreat - Facebook - Instagram To read the full show notes and discover more resources visit https://www.narmtraining.com/podcast *** NARM Training Institute https://www.NARMtraining.com View upcoming trainings: https://narmtraining.com/schedule Join the Inner Circle: https://narmtraining.com/online-learning/inner-circle Sign up for a free preview of The NARM Inner Circle Online Membership Program: https://www.narmtraining.com/freetrial *** The NARM Training Institute provides tools for transforming complex trauma through: in-person and online trainings for mental health care professionals; in-person and online workshops on complex trauma and how it interplays with areas like addiction, parenting, and cultural trauma; an online self-paced learning program, the NARM Inner Circle; and other trauma-informed learning resources.   We want to connect with you! Facebook @NARMtraining YouTube Instagram @thenarmtraininginstitute  

Hi everyone, this is Tif on the Stories to Love Podcast and this is episode 59. Here with me today is Amanda Huffman.Amanda is a military veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer who served on a combat deployment with the Army in Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career in the Space Force. Amanda is the host of the Women of the Military podcast. There she shares the stories of women who have served or are serving in the military. The podcast has over 200 episodes and over 100K downloads. Amanda is also an author and has published two books. Her first book, Women of the Military tells the stories of 28 military women who served in the military. Her second book, A Girl's Guide to Military Service is a guide for high school girls considering military service to help them build a strong foundation for their future career. She also works as a freelance writer and has been featured in a number of military publications including The War Horse, Military.com, Military Families Magazine, Clearance Jobs, Military Spouse Magazine, and more. In this episode we talked about her why in writing A Girls Guide to Military Service, her process in tackling the topics in this book in partnership with her editor, and how her military career started because of 9/11. We also talked about doing something to fulfill a need, and what she had wanted for herself, and her journey to military women's stories. Links discussed:A Wrinkle in Time***Preorder Tif's next book WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS, a contemporary fiction inspired by Marmee of Little Women, about a woman who suffers a great tragedy, wonders 'what if' and it comes true.Note: some links are affiliate linksContact Tif at tif@tifmarcelo.comPlease check out her website for podcast submissions

Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career. She has been recognized as HillVets100 (class 2019), Women Veteran Trailblazer (2021), and was a finalist for the Melissa A Washington Small Business Award. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. Women of the Military podcast shares the stories of women past and present and hopes to inspire the next generation of women to serve. Her new book, A Girl's Guide to Military Service was released in September.Order here: https://elvaresa.com/book/a-girls-guide-to-military-service/#book-imagesConnect with Me:Blog - www.airmantomom.comFacebook - www.facebook.com/airmantomomInstagram - www.instagram.com/airmantomomLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomomTwitter - www.twitter.com/airmantomomPinterest - www.pinterest.com/airmantomomSupport the show

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Amanda Huffman is the host of the Women of the Military podcast , a two time author, and the creator behind Airman to Mom. In this episode you'll hear the story of Amanda's engineering unit coming under attack while in Afghanistan, how she cultivated an audience around her unique niche, and why it's important to continue to pivot into new things until you find your thing. Amanda's story of how she landed where she is will be inspiring to anyone and underlines the fact that no matter your position, there's people in the world that want to know what you do, and there's only one person who can give them that. She's embraced her experiences and is using that to help other's in a way I think everyone ought to. Resources: Airman to Mom Girls Guide to Military Service - Book Women of the Military - Book Amanda Huffman - LinkedIn Amanda Huffman - Twitter Show Notes: (01:10) - Engineering 101 (07:13) - Colocating with a spouse in the Air Force (11:05) - Joining an Army infantry unit (13:38) - Challenges of rebuilding Afghanistan from the ground up (23:54) - How view of Afghanistan changed through time deployed (25:58) - Unit coming under attack and coping with the residual effects (39:29) - Becoming a mom and finding a new calling (42:29) - Starting to blog and the beginning of Airman to Mom (47:51) - The Military Influencer Conference and cultivating a community (57:35) - How to find your audience (01:05:21) - When to pivot and try new things and how to validate the ideas (01:12:34) - Defining your personal brand (01:17:34) - Girl's Guide to Military Service and places for further study The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military. The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service. Get a weekly episode breakdown, a sneak peek of the next episode and other resources in your inbox for free at https://scuttlebutt.substack.com/. Follow along: • Brock: @BrockHBriggs • Instagram: Scuttlebutt_Podcast • Send me an email: scuttlebuttpod1@gmail.com • Episodes & transcripts: Scuttlebuttpodcast.co

Welcome to The Inspired Women Podcast. On this episode your host Megan Hall interviews Amanda Huffman. Amanda served in the Air Force for six years before trading her combat boots for a diaper bag. She became a stay at home... Read moreWomen and Serving in the Military Featuring Amanda Huffman

Amanda Huffman is an Air Force veteran, military spouse, and mom of two boys. She is the host of the Women of the Military podcast where she shares the stories of women who have served. Her new book, “A Girl's Guide to Military Services” comes out in September and she hopes it will help prepare and inspire girls to join the military. Please listen as Communication TwentyFourSeven Podcast host, Jennifer Furlong, and her guest, Amanda Huffman, discuss the importance of women veterans sharing their stories in building communities and inspiring the next generation of girls to join the military. Click here for more information on Amanda's forthcoming book! Click here for more information on Amanda's podcast!Click here to contact Jennifer for communication skills training!Audible Plus Free 30 Day Trial Audible Premium Plus Free 30 Day Trial Give Audible as a Gift!Amazon Mobile AppAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchasesPodcasting Power HourOne Hour of Podcasting Q&A with Jeff Townsend, aka The Podcast Father, Greg founder of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Amanda Huffman is a retired Airman, Military Mom and author of the Women of the Military book and podcast host. She shares her pivot journey about leaving military service, helping others transition into and out of the military and some lessons learned along the way to prepare for past and present pivots.Thank you, Amanda for your military service. Thank you to all who currently serve in armed services and all those who have ever served so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we enjoy today.Happy 4th of July!Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/swings-and-roundaboutsLicense code: FEVKGPOGFIGCEJ04Thanks, Brooke Fairbanks, for your capable contributions and support behind the scenes!Connect, learn, grow together at http://landmanmastermind.com

Hope you have a great memorial day weekend. Please take time to celebrate those that sacrificed to protect our country. Please check out these podcasts: Sisters in Service in Podcast Listen to the Podcast Here. Cat will be an upcoming guest on our podcast. The Lifegiver Podcast is hosted by Corie Weathers. You can listen here. Amanda Huffman is the the creator of Airman to Mom Podcast. You can listen here. The Veterans Administration has a podcast series. My Life, My Story which a collection of audio stories from veterans. You can listen here. The Whole Health and Pain Management podcast series. You can listen here. Here is the veterans crisis phone number 1-800-273-8255. Join our newsletter: Sign Up for the Bonus Content: CLICK THIS LINK TO SIGN UP-------->Newsletter Link You can listen to the podcast here-----> https://www.podpage.com/local-dmv-business-leisure-podcast-1/ --------------------------------------------- Podcast Music Credit Happy Corporate Song for Podcast Music by TimTaj from Pixabay Music by TimTaj from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dmvbusinesspodcast/message

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Welcome to the 15{ish} Minute Coffee Chat live stream and podcast with Anna and Selena – 8 seasons of best practices and advice for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Have you ever wanted to write your story or share your expertise in a book? Guest, Amanda Huffman, author, podcast host, and blogger shares how she took her expertise as a woman in the military and translated it into being a blogger, podcast host, freelance writer, and published author. Letʻs talk about how you can write your own story on today's 15{ish} Minute Coffee Chat. Connect + Laugh + Inspire Watch Our Live Episode here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8D2HIrbH048 _____ FIND AMANDA https://www.airmantomom.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/ https://www.facebook.com/airmantomom https://www.twitter.com/airmantomom ______ Grab Our Free Resource Right Here You So Fly Affirmation Guide & Spotify Playlist: https://annaandselena.com/our-resources/ ______ Find Anna: www.nomadabout.com www.facebook.com/iamnomadabout www.instagram.com/iamnomadabout Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadlarson/ _______ Find Selena: www.thehauoli.com www.facebook.com/thehauoli www.instagram.com/thehauoli Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-conmackie/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/15ishminutecoffeechat/support

Amanda is an Air Force Veteran, Milspouse, Author, Podcast Host and Mom.  With all this on her plate she is always present in her advocacy for women who are active duty and as veterans.     Her books - Women of the Military which is available for purchase on Amazon and her newest addition - A Girl's Guide to Military Service (available in Sept 2022) are reflections of her passion to help women veterans but to address the issues of women who decide to enter the military.     Her podcast Women of the Military was the first podcast to address the unique issues facing women as they transition from the military and her blog AirmantoMom, speaks on how the transition can be intimidating to women as they leave the service, become a military spouse and a new mom.  https://www.AirmantoMom.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahuffmanSupport the show (https://www.podfan.com/sisters-in-service)

Amanda served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a combat deployment to Afghanistan. When her first son was born, she traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her son. Shortly after leaving the military, she began her blog Airman to Mom  as a creative outlet for her to share her experiences. Today she is a mom of two boys, a Space Force spouse, the author of Women of the Military, and the host and creator of Women of the Military podcast. Amanda is using her voice to help create resources for women who have served; while also inspiring the next generation of women to serve. In this episode, we discuss: Her journey from Airman to mom, blogger & podcast host. The challenges she faced while serving in the military and becoming a mom. Ways civilians can support military families. Her mission to help young women as they join the military.  The positive impact & challenges the military can have on military children. The importance of reaching out for help regarding mental health. You may connect with Amanda on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and download her free guide Girls guide to the military

Today on the show, I am joined by Amanda Huffman, a clinical social work/therapist who uses holistic, integrative, evidence-based, & cutting edge approaches in her practice.Amanda talks about Somatic Experiencing therapy and how it can help people with anxiety and OCD. How long does it take to become a somatic experiencing therapist?The theory behind somatic experiencing How somatic experiencing can help process trauma How is somatic experiencing different from other therapies?Amanda's view on somatic experiencing and Christian faithLinks and Resources:Amanda Huffman, LCSW If you enjoy the podcast and want to support what we're doing, or if you're looking for self-help materials to assist you on your journey of managing your anxiety and OCD in healthier ways, please support us on Patreon. Audio teachings, relaxation exercises, and my book on how to find a therapist are provided for self-help via monthly subscription, go to www.patreon.com/hopeforanxietyandocdJoin our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/hopeforanxietyandocd/Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hopeforanxietyandocd.com/Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hopeforanxietyandocdpodcast and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hopeforanxietyandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hopeforanxiety)

I am so excited that our schedules have finally lined up for me to host another live broadcast with the amazing fellow podcaster, veteran, and military spouse Amanda Huffman! Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She met her husband while attending college and they served on active duty together until their first son was born. It was then that she traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home. Amanda is now a mom of two boys and continues to follow her husband's military career. She has lived in New Mexico, Ohio, California and currently resides in Northern Virginia. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019, she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military has over 170 episodes. In September her newest book, A Girl's Guide to Military Service, is being released. The goal of this book is to help girls who are considering the military and helping to answer questions they have. She has been published on multiple military sites and magazines. You can learn more about Amanda at her blog www.AirmantoMom.com

Hey lady,I hope you are ready for today's guest. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her son. Shortly after leaving the military, she began her blog Airman to Mom. Today she is a mom of two boys, a Space Force spouse, the author of Women of the Military, the host and creator of the Women of the Military podcast, and she is passionate about helping women as they consider a career in the military.We hope you enjoy this episode. Much love, WendiP.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.More about Guest: Amanda HuffmanWebsite |  LinkedIn |  Instagram  |  Facebook | Twitter | Women of the Military PodcastDownload free resources at Women of the Military Book | Girls Guide to the Military More about coaching resources from me:Website  |  LinkedIn |  Instagram  |  Facebook  Join us in the Facebook Faith-led Military Women Community at bit.ly/beyondthemilitarygrp 

On today's podcast episode, I chat with Amanda Huffman, who has some great pieces of wisdom to share about what she has learned throughout her healing journey. She is now instilling ways to work through difficult times with her young family through the trauma she has faced. We also chat about the importance of boundary… Continue reading Turning Pain into Purpose – With Amanda Huffman The post Turning Pain into Purpose – With Amanda Huffman first appeared on Welcome.

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In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, he is joined by Amanda Huffman, Author of “Women of the Military,” to talk about the reality of leaving the force. They get candid about the highs and lows of transitioning, and how to deal with it. Amanda also shares a resource called "Girls' Guide to the Military," a quick aid for girls considering joining the military.

In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, he is joined by Amanda Huffman, Author of “Women of the Military,” to talk about the reality of leaving the force. They get candid about the highs and lows of transitioning, and how to deal with it. Amanda also shares a resource called "Girls' Guide to the Military," a quick aid for girls considering joining the military.

In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, he is joined by Amanda Huffman, Author of “Women of the Military,” to talk about the reality of leaving the force. They get candid about the highs and lows of transitioning, and how to deal with it. Amanda also shares a resource called "Girls' Guide to the Military," a quick aid for girls considering joining the military.

In this episode of Airmen Helping Airmen Podcast by Kaleth Wright, he is joined by Amanda Huffman, Author of “Women of the Military,” to talk about the reality of leaving the force. They get candid about the highs and lows of transitioning, and how to deal with it. Amanda also shares a resource called "Girls' Guide to the Military," a quick aid for girls considering joining the military.

Meet Air Force veteran and military spouse, Amanda Huffman. She served in the Air Force as a Civil Engineer. When it came time to begin her family, Amanda decided to leave the military behind. The challenge of being a dual military couple led them to decide one person needed to get out to provide stability. Today, Amanda is a podcaster, author, and freelance writer working to share the stories of women who have served and also inspiring the next generation toward military service. Blog www.airmantomom.com Podcast https://www.airmantomom.com/podcast/ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom Facebook - www.facebook.com/airmantomom Instagram www.instagram.com/airmantomom Twitter @airmantomom Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/airmantomom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mettle-of-honor/support

Amanda Huffman joins us today to talk about her experience serving in combat and her transition to life as a military spouse while maintaining her own veteran identity.

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I have a conversation with Amanda Huffman. Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career. She has been recognized as Hill Vets100 (class 2019), Women Veteran Trailblazer (2021), and was a finalist for the Melissa A Washington Small Business Award. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. In our conversation, we discuss the end of the Afghanistan/Iraq wars, the difficulties of transitioning from active to inactive duty, finding your purpose in a post-military-service world, how the military prepares you for motherhood. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Amanda Huffman. Amanda's book: Women of the Military https://www.facebook.com/airmantomom https://www.instagram.com/airmantomom https://www.twitter.com/airmantomom https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/ https://www.patreon.com/womenofthemilitary https://women-of-the-military.simplecast.com If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to do your part to help bring civility back to our conversations? We need to get The Neutral Ground message in front of more people, and you can help with just a few keystrokes and some clicks of a mouse. 1) Start by hitting the subscribe button and turning on notifications. 2) Then, hit the like button. 3) Leave a thoughtful/uplifting comment for others to engage with. 4) Watch another video on the channel. 5) Share the channel or a video with someone else on your social media accounts 6) Head over to my website at https://theneutralgroundpodca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

This month, The Neutral Ground Podcast is going to take on a very serious topic of discussion--a pressing one: veterans and mental health. Often times, this subject can seem overwhelmingly large, especially when we take a look at the current rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicides. However, what I hope to show in my series is that there is hope. There are practical ways that we can help veterans start down a pathway of healing--and it doesn't involve politics, and it doesn't involve budgets. It just involves your time and an open ear. In the conversations to come on the podcast, we're going to speak with people like Amanda Huffman of the Women of the Military podcast and Ben Killoy of the Military Veteran Dad podcast. They will bring their own unique views on how we can help veterans make a smoother transition back to civilian life. You need not have served to find value in these coming episodes. What we're going to discuss applies to all, because, at the end of the day, these are human problems. Join us on this journey. Statistics taken from The National Council: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/topics/veterans/ If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/theneutralgroundpodcast. Donations are always appreciated and are useful to help fray the costs of maintaining The Neutral Ground Podcast. Finally, and most importantly, just be kind and patient with others in conversation. Try to model for those around you the difference between conversation and debate. Debate and dialogue are not the same thing. We need more dialogue in our everyday speech, and we need to limit debate to where it is most needed and useful. Any one of the above items is equally --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

Air Force Veteran Amanda Huffman was a Civil Engineer in the Air Force. She was an officer and managed all the civil engineer troops during this time. While in the Air Force, she was deployed in Afghanistan and worked with the Army as part of the provincial reconstruction team. After that, she worked in an Air Force headquarters in Ohio, then eventually decided to transition out of the military life to be a stay-at-home mom. As with any veteran, the transition to civilian life is always challenging. To cope with the challenges, she started writing, and from that, it grew to a blog, several books, and a podcast—where she interviews women veterans and women currently serving in the military. Amanda also shares certain aspects of her military experience as an Air Force Officer, military spouse, veteran, and mom.   In this episode Sgt. BeReal's interviews Amanda Huffman as they talk about her experience in the Air Force and the challenges that women veterans encounter during the transition as a civilian,  a military spouse, and most importantly, as a mom.   Connect with Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/ Website: www.airmantomom.com Women of the Military Podcast: www.airmantomom.com/podcast Girl's Guide to the Military: https://www.airmantomom.com/free-resources/a-girls-guide-to-the-military/ Book Women of the Military: https://www.airmantomom.com/women-of-the-military-ebook/   Connect With Sgt. 1st Class (SFC) John Valentine: Website: https://veteransbereal.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteransbereal/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/veterans-be-real/id1507792755   Magic Mind Productivity Drink: https://magicmind.co/ Please don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a 5 star written review on iTunes.

Veteran Wealth Secrets 039 with Amanda Huffman Today, we have Amanda Huffman, who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer. While in the Air Force, she has deployed to Afghanistan with the Army. She left the military to be a stay-at-home mom, and through that transition, she started blogging. Currently, she is the host of the Women of the Military Podcast. Today, she will share her insights into transition and dive into the meaning of "You can't do it alone"  with Amanda.  Episode Highlights: 03:50- The start of Amanda's blogging and podcasting journey 05-00- Amanda's catalyst  07:59- The Women of the Military Podcast 10:32- The meaning of "You can't do it alone"  18:24- The main theme or message of Amdanda's podcast  Key Points: We make a lot of mistakes, but we have to learn along the way. Failing forward is the way to go. Check out different niches and find your voice   Start connecting people, use social media platforms to meet more people within your community.  Quotes: “We make mistakes, but go back, change them, move forward, and keep building on that.”- Amanda Huffman  “As a woman veteran, I realized that I can talk to women and found out that women have these amazing stories that people don't know about.”- Amanda Huffman  “Blogging and podcasting is not a very individual thing because you can't do it alone. “-  Amanda Huffman “You can't do it alone. When we all work together, we can reach many more people to extend help.”- Amanda Huffman “Your story matters.”  Amanda Huffman FREE! - https://usvetwealth.com/veteran-wealth-secrets-book/ (Get the First 3 Chapters of Veteran Wealth Secrets) Free eBook & Webinar - https://usvetwealth.com/sbp-webinar-lp/ (The BETTER Survivor Benefit Plan Alternative) Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrtucker/ (Scott R. Tucker on LinkedIn)!

Entrepreneur extraordinaire Amanda Huffman's podcast WOMEN OF THE MILITARY has 139 episodes to date! Amanda shares her story of commissioning into the Air Force as a Civil Engineer, deploying to Afghanistan, life with a military husband, and embracing the transition from active duty to diaper duty. Amanda also talks about post-deployment trauma, reaching out for help and being dismissed by a mental health counselor, and later finding support with the Cohen Veterans Network and Celebrate Recovery. Visit Amanda's website and podcast at AirmanToMom.com. CelebrateRecovery.com CohenVeteransNetwork.com

In this episode of Borne the Battle, Air Force Veteran Amanda Huffman – a military spouse, blogger and host of the Women of the Military podcast – discusses transitioning from active duty to diaper duty, Veteran women who deploy shortly after becoming mothers and what men should be conscious of about the female military experience.Huffman’s interest in military service began after the events of September 11, 2001. She realized that enlisting in the military was something that she wanted to do and could do. And after hearing that many of her friends were joining during her freshman year of college, she wanted to learn more about the variety of opportunities within the military and soon decided to enter the ROTC program after graduating from Fresno State.After serving in the Air Force and being deployed to Afghanistan, Huffman transitioned out the military to become a military spouse while her husband stayed in the military. This allowed her the opportunity to become the mom and provide a more stable environment for her family. While navigating the journey of motherhood, Huffman decided to turn to writing as an outlet and created the blog airmantomom.com to share her personal experiences with being a mom, military spouse, being a woman in the military and to help other military women.Soon after Huffman started blogging and creating her website, she became the host of Women of the Military podcast that shares the stories of military women and covers a variety of topics. She also shares why she started a Youtube channel called Girl’s Guide to the Military.Also in this episode, Huffman shares what she learned from her own community about being a women Veteran, what she learned while in the military, how she is trying to change the narrative of military women and why it’s important for women to share their stories.Borne the Battle Veteran of the Week:Marine Veteran Romus “RV” Burgin.Mentioned in this episode: Borne the Battle #232: Air Force Veteran Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, Children’s Book Author and Publisher. Borne the Battle #202: Marine Corps Veteran Ben Killoy, Host of the Military Veteran Dad Podcast. VA.gov site becomes central login for accessing benefits. VA’s 1 Step Today campaign promotes Veteran mental wellness. Veteran eligibility and access to VA home loans expanded. Enrollment now available for accelerated program to prepare Veterans for high-demand careers.

In this episode of Flight Talk: A Family Conversation, Amanda Huffman will share why she decided to join the military, how she made the difficult choice to leave, the challenges of raising children as a military spouse, and why she started her company Airman to Mom LLC. To follow Amanda on her platforms:https://www.airmantomom.comhttps://www.facebook.com/airmantomomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/https://www.twitter.com/airmantomomWomen of the Military Podcast: https://women-of-the-military.simplecast.comGirl's Guide to the Military: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsrfrX3UrvJnCG7XvGDJQMusic credit: https://purple-planet.com

Is there anything else to talk about? Listen now as Keisha and Katie connect with teachers in and out of CPS to talk through best practices and strategies for a successful Quarter 4 of simultaneous instruction.  Special thanks to Gina Maffucci and Amanda Huffman of Ben Milam Elementary School of Dallas Independent School District and Kimberly Frey and Derek Gould of Chicago Public Schools for joining us. Episode links:Season 2 Host Interest FormListener SurveyEpisode Specific Web Page

One of the biggest landmines I see an Ambitious VET fall into after transition is trying too hard to create momentum so they feel successful. On this episode, you'll learn how to not only set healthy boundaries on your way to growing an impactful brand but also how to begin with 5 minutes a week to start with Amanda Huffman. Impactful Moments of the Show:  5:00MM: How Amanda took 5-minutes once a week as a mother to building one of the largest platforms for women of the military to be heard on. 8:00MM: Creating healthy boundaries while building an impactful brand.  12:00MM: When she learned the power of giving back.  15:00MM: Three Golden Grenades:  Get started. 5-minutes a week. Enjoy the journey. Learn form the success' and failures in life.  Ways to connect and learn more about what Amanda Huffman is up to in life after the uniform: Website: https://www.airmantomom.com  The Women of the military Podcast: https://www.airmantomom.com/podcast/  Girls Guide to the Military YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLsrfrX3UrvJnCG7XvGDJQ  Show Sponsor: Full Focus Planner by Michael Hyatt & Co. Save 10% with my link PLUS get a free pack of Full Focus Stickies when you select an annual subscription, visit: https://fullfocusplanner.com/ambitiousvet now! 

After serving 6 years in the Air Force, Amanda Huffman traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag and focused on being a stay-at-home mom. Along the way, she discovered a passion for sharing stories of women in the military as a blog and book author and host of a podcast. In the episode, she shares some of her most important lessons she learned along the way.

This week, Samantha talks with blogger and podcast host, Amanda Huffman (links to the blog and podcast can be found in the show notes). Amanda opens up and shares her story of coping with PTSD following her deployment to Afghanistan. She shares some stories about how it has affected her life and how she has learned to work through it and heal. She reminds us that there is a power in sharing our stories and that, while it may be a frightening thing, we all need to be aware and accepting of others who try to share without brushing them off. This is a great conversation that exposes some of the truths around mental health and how we should be living in community with each other so that we can all have a chance at healing. So, listen in as Samantha and Amanda "Flush It Out!"

Today I talk to Air Force Veteran Author Amanda Huffman as we go over her journey from being an Airman to Mom, transitioning to be a stay at home Mom and Air Force Spouse. Amanda shares her story from "Active Duty to Diaper Duty" opening up how she found her second service as a Blogger, Podcaster, Speaker and Author, connecting with other Women of the Military with her podcast show and website. Head over on the Airman to Mom website to learn more! This podcast is brought to you by Fortis Et Fidelis. Honoring the brave and faithful service of our fallen by creating and providing memorial coins for families of the fallen . The free will never forget! Join our Community at Brave and Faithful. Visit our website Fortis Et Fidelis. Follow, Like, Subscribe to Fortis Et Fidelis: Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Listen to the Brave and Faithful Podcast: Apple Spotify Google Breaker Overcast PocketCasts RadioPublic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fortis-et-fidelis/support

After a great experience in ROTC Amanda gets deployed. What happens next actually took me by surprise. But of course, I shouldn't have been. A base can be a lot like high school campus after all. Find out what made Amanda decided to leave the Air Force in this episode. We also discuss her transition to civilian life, how she overcame her obstacles and her advice for you. Learn what led Amanda to start a podcast and write her books. Amanda also appears on my live stream show Hot Topics Live on the Hot Topics Live Facebook page and new Youtube page. Amanda's podcast shares the stories of women who serve on active duty and veterans, she is a a veteran, podcast host, author, wife and mom. Check out my episode of Amanda's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KmhTGAiqPPeaUJtn5tZuq Listen to her 100th Episode http://www.airmantomom.com/2020/11/military-advice-for-young-women/ Read Amanda's first book: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Military-Compilation-Stories-American/dp/1079328440/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=amanda+huffman&qid=1605153079&sr=8-1 Follow Amanda: Website http://www.airmantomom.com/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/airmantomom/?hl=en On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/airmantomom/ On Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/airmantomom/_created/ To support activities associated with obtaining justice for Vanessa and her family please email justiceforvanessaguillennow@gmail.com. To support the nationwide protests to obtain investigations into the deaths of both LaVena Johnson and Vanessa Guillen who died while on military bases on active duty please email NWVAA@outlook.com Wanna Connect with The Female Veterans Podcast? https://mailchi.mp/f2201ed895f6/thefemaleveteranspodcast

She knows sacrifice. Sacrifice for my guest today has varied throughout her life. She experienced the sacrifices of a challenging deployment to Afghanistan. Then the sacrifices made as a young mother and military spouse. Today, U.S. Air Force veteran, Captain Amanda Huffman spends her time gathering and sharing the stories of countless military women. She is a storyteller giving back to others from a heart of gratitude. During this episode, Amanda shares the values she holds dear and how those values have shaped her life, family, and career.   For more from Amanda Huffman please see: Blog:   Airman to Mom Book:  Women of the Military Podcast:  Women of the Military

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It was then that she traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home. Amanda is now a mom of two boys and continues to follow her husband’s military career. She has lived in New Mexico, Ohio, California and currently resides in Northern Virginia. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. On the podcast there has been representation from all five military branches and featured stories from the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, the Women Air Force Service Pilots to present day. She has been published on multiple military sites and magazines, has been featured in a number of podcasts, and she was a panelist speaker at Podcast Movement in 2019. You can learn more about Amanda at her blog Airman to Mom. Key Points from the Episode with Amanda Huffman: Amanda, who was an officer in the Air Force, hosts a podcasts called “Women of the Military” to share the stories of other women veterans and build community amongst them She had been blogging after leaving the military and becoming a stay-at-home mother In 2017, she did a series on deployments, and put out a call to get people’s stories, and got those of many women telling their stories This was surprising as many female veterans did not feel comfortable sharing their stories, but when another woman asked, the response was stronger. She took the stories people shared to create a book of them called Women in the Military To keep the project going, she started interviewing those who were willing to share their stories without anonymity for her podcast She talked a lot about the feelings when you come home after serving, and finding that you couldn’t really understand what it would be like until you live it, and you realize how much of your identity the military was Amanda started her military career in ROTC while in college, with an interest to be in the military sparked in her after September 11th, which happened her senior year of high school The military gave her a purpose and alignment of beliefs that she had not had before as she had felt lost before Amanda was tasked to Afghanistan with the Army to work on roads, bridges, retaining walls and other public works projects in conjunction with the Afghan people While Amanda has been shot at, her experience with PTSD is not a result of that. It came from treatment within her base. The treatment, harassment, lies, manipulation and anger drove her PTSD. To understand why being mistreated can create PTSD, it’s important to remember the context of everyone’s lives being at risk. When Amanda was asked to do something she knew wasn’t right, the officer who requested it of her started spreading lies about Amanda in conjunction with another woman on base. There were many examples of how this played out, but the key issue being the repeated manipulation and disrespect in the context of lives being at risk At the same time, her husband also got into a masters program in Ohio, and moved there from New Mexico and bought a home while she was in Afghanistan so she came home to a home she didn’t know When she looked for help, the response was focused on whether she was suicidal, which she wasn’t When you aren’t suicidal, help becomes harder to get in the military and the response turns more to just dealing with it Today, after therapy, Amanda knows this isn’t the right approach or answer When you’re in it for so long, it’s hard to see that it can be better or that this isn’t normal, but therapy helped Amanda see that it can be better She didn’t get help until after her kids were born The switch that told her she needed help came from getting extremely, irrationally angry and knowing she can’t be that way for her kids She kept getting in the car to go her therapy group, but would talk herself out of it, and eventually decided to just drive to the meeting without allowing herself to think Once she started sharing, the flood gates opened up as she recognized she was in a community of others who were in similar places and could be supports for her from a place of understanding The cycle before was to calm down, but not talk about it again, so no progress was being made. Now it became about getting it out and talking through it. The last step of most 12 Step programs is to give back to the community, which is what the podcast is for Amanda Amanda originally thought a measure of being ok is to never get angry again What she’s come to realize is that people get angry, and that’s ok. It’s about what we do in those moments and how we handle it. The first step is to recognize that you have a problem and that it’s ok to not be ok Amanda’s story is a great reminder that we shouldn’t be comparing our difficulty to someone else’s as justification for ours not being valid or something to address because someone else’s seems worse She mentioned a book by Gary Chapman called Anger: Taming a Power Emotion, that helped her see that anger is a good thing and you can control how you use it and react Links: Website: Airmantomom.com Podcast: Women of the Military Podcast Book: Women of the Military Facebook: @airmantomon Instagram: @airmantomon Twitter: @airmantomom Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast Keep Growing with Do a Day Get Bryan's best-selling first book,Do a Day, which is the inspiration for this show and can help you overcome your greatest challenges and achieve in life. 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Women of the Military podcast host Amanda Huffman joins the Tango crew to talk about her transition from an active-duty Airman to stay-at-home mom and military spouse, her work sharing the stories of other women veterans and how she hopes to inspire young people to consider military service. Special Guest: Amanda Huffman.

From Active Duty to Diaper Duty: Your Story Matters.Our sister guest today is Amanda Huffman from Airman to Mom Blog, turned podcaster.  She is no stranger to transition and today we share her story and her post-service mission.  WE discuss all things military, motherhood and momboss (aka entrepreneurship).  I was thrilled to sit down with another podcaster, because it is an important mission of Freedom Sisters to amplify women veterans and when others are also sharing stories and creating impact - I could burst with pride and excitement!  Amanda and I share a common mission and I am so proud to be in the same space to extend the story and legacy of women veterans. Connect with Amanda on Linkedin (her favorite way to connect, find out why on the show)!Her blog is jam-packed with great resources and amazing advice.Listen and love her podcast too!  On all platforms, but my favorite is Apple! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freedomsisters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freedomsisters/support

Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. On the podcast, there has been representation from all five military branches and featured stories from the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, the Women Air Force Service Pilots to present day. https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/

It can be difficult to know how to make the transition from someone who writes and creates for enjoyment to someone who builds a following, a community, and earns a living. Amanda shares how she made the journey with her blog Airman to Mom and the podcast Women of the Military, and some of the challenges she’s faced along the way. Airman to Mom Women of the Military Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

It’s normal to feel lost at one point in life. A decision can turn the experience of life into a cluster of unforgettable experiences! In this episode, we interview Amanda, a former military officer transformed into the successful podcast host "Woman Of The Military.   Is it possible to create a successful blog and podcast having to take care of a family?   “I think finding my voice was really a challenge that I was struggling with.”   In this episode Lyssa Wales and Amanda Huffman talk about: Turn your own experiences into inspiration for others. The discrimination suffered by women in the military force. Being a mother and entrepreneur of blogs, podcasts, and books.     Tune into this 18-minute solid episode on key points to keep in mind when starting out as an entrepreneur such as: Creating a community and generating networks. Maybe look for a co-production to help with all the work. Paying attention to what the podcast is about. Identify the value you can bring as a guest to a colleague's audience.   Don't forget to check Amanda's links: http://www.airmantomom.com/podcast/ http://instagram.com/airmantomom https://twitter.com/Airmantomom https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/   Amanda also wrote a girl’s guide to the military, check it out: http://www.airmantomom.com/free-resources/a-girls-guide-to-the-military/

What is it like to be a woman in the military? Is the culture of the military changing and becoming more accepting of female leadership? How is the importance of have male allies in supporting women? How much more did she have to prove herself and her toughness while being deployed? These are all topics that discuss on this week's episode. I am extra excited because Amanda is my first female guest! Yes, I know. Masculinity and manhood is not ONLY a men's discussion. Women can talk about it for hours and have deep insights into it. Especially working in a male dominated industry like the military and the importance of loving fathers in their lives, which we also talk about! This week's guest is Amanda Huffman. Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. On the podcast there has been representation from all five military branches and featured stories from the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, the Women Air Force Service Pilots to present day. You can learn more about Amanda at her blog Airman to Mom. You can connect with Amanda on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Patreon. And as always, don't forget to subscribe or leave a review on iTunes!

In this episode of Drop and Give Me 20 Season 4, Lindsey interviews Amanda Huffman. Amanda is a veteran, author, and speaker. She is also the creator of Airman to Mom and the host of Women of the Military Podcast. Amanda served in the Air Force for six years as a civil engineer and was deployed to Afghanistan as part of a provincial reconstruction team. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag and stayed at home with her two boys. Women of the Military podcast started out of the idea that women want to tell their military stories. And while there are podcasts that focus on military stories, she felt there was a missing piece as most people don’t know what it’s like to be a woman in the military. Amanda interviews women who have served in the military or are currently serving in the military. She also shares certain aspects of her military experience as an Air Force officer, military spouse, veteran, and mom. Highlights: [01:34] How Amanda transitioned from blogging to podcasting [02:10] What her blog and podcast are all about [02:35] Women of the military story [03:38] Categorizing her topics by different themes [04:58] One of the many challenges she faced after transitioning from active duty to military spouse [06:58] Opportunities that came her way because of podcasting [08:25] How Amanda approached a major television station with her story [09:47] Amanda's process for podcasting [17:20] Amanda's advice to those who want to try podcasting Quote: [09:09] "What's the worst that will happen though? They'll say NO or they don't respond? It just takes a little bit of your time and so I just try and look at it that way." Links: Squadcast Calendly Anchor.fm Profile: Women of the Military Podcast Airman to Mom Amanda on Instagram Amanda on Twitter Amanda on Facebook Amanda on LinkedIn Women of the Military: A Compilation of Stories from American Women Service Members by Amanda Huffman

Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women as well as launching her Women of the Military podcast, where all five military branches and featured stories are represented. She has interviewed and written about anyone from the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, the Women Air Force Service Pilots to the present day. You can learn more about Amanda at her blog Airman to Mom - www.airmantomom.com

Amanda Huffman is a former United States Air Force civil engineering officer that attached to a United States Army Provisional Reconstruction Team for a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. She now hosts the Women of the Military Podcast.Amanda is the first Air Force person I've had on the show so it was interesting comparing and contrasting my former life as an enlisted Marine to her former life as an Air Force officer. Especially, since we both worked as advisors that interacted closely with our Aghan counterparts. Amanda details the struggles of trying to succeed at the seemingly out-of-touch mission of building modern structures in an area where people live in an agrarian society that consists of sleeping outdoors and living in mud buildings. On top of the bureaucratic issues, workmanship and standards of quality differs between the two societies and project timelines suffered as a result. We also cover the effects of internal strife with a unit and how it can affect missions in a combat zone. In addition to discussing life around FOB Morales Frazier, we describe our lives outside of the military and difficulties veterans face interacting with their civilian counterparts. Another great episode in the books!www.airmantomom.comAs always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogleApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleiHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr...Contact:Website: www.jcramergraphics.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphicsInstagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguysTwitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraph...Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.comReference:152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)ABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT – Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR – Combat Action RibbonCLB – Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC – Command Operations CenterCorpsman – Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air ControllerFCT – Firepower Control TeamFDC – Fire Direction ControlFET – Female Engagement TeamFOB - Forward Operating BaseFSCC – Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.GBU – Guided Bomb Unit GLT – Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.Hesco Barrier – Earthen filled barriersHMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED – Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack ControllerM-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicleMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMEU – Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)OP – Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB – Patrol BasePGM – Precision Guided MunitionsPLDR – Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF – Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RO – Radio OperatorROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT – Supporting Arms Liaison TeamS Shops – S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED – Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceTACP - Tactical Air Control PartyTaco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in OkinawaWater Dogs – Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

Today's guest, Amanda Huffman from Women of the Military Podcast, and I discuss the importance of two things that are often overlooked in many organizations: mentorship and servant leadership. Have you ever had effective mentors? I have been blessed to have several over my life and can honestly say, that I would not be where I am today without them. Amanda shares some stories of how mentors played a role in her life and how she is now able to give back by mentoring other young women. Servant leadership, is much more than simply putting the needs of others before your own. Amanda explains what servant leadership means to her and how it has helped her as an Air Force officer and mentor throughout her life. You can find out more about Amanda and where she does at http://www.airmantomom.com. To be up to date on all of my latest happenings, follow me on: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ianroth1/ (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/ianroth1/ (Instagram) https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/377215.rss (RSS) Find out more at https://www.getheardpodcast.com/ (getheardpodcast.com) and shoot me an email at ian@getheardpodcast.com http://patreon.com/getheardpodcast (Support the show) (http://patreon.com/getheardpodcast)

Today's guest, Amanda Huffman from Women of the Military Podcast, and I discuss the importance of two things that are often overlooked in many organizations: mentorship and servant leadership. Have you ever had effective mentors? I have been blessed to have several over my life and can honestly say, that I would not be where I am today without them. Amanda shares some stories of how mentors played a role in her life and how she is now able to give back by mentoring other young women. Servant leadership, is much more than simply putting the needs of others before your own. Amanda explains what servant leadership means to her and how it has helped her as an Air Force officer and mentor throughout her life. You can find out more about Amanda and where she does at http://www.airmantomom.com. To be up to date on all of my latest happenings, follow me on:  LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/ianroth1/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ianroth1/) RSS (https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/377215.rss) Find out more at  (https://www.getheardpodcast.com/)  and shoot me an email at ian@getheardpodcast.com Support the show (http://patreon.com/getheardpodcast)  (http://patreon.com/getheardpodcast) Support this podcast

This episode is sponsored by Insure the Heroes Inc. 10 years ago, this month, I stepped out of a C-130 and onto the flight line at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. I was about to begin my nine-month deployment to Afghanistan, but the truth was my journey to Afghanistan had actually begun four months earlier when I began my combat skills training in Indiana. The training and deployment ended up lasting 361 days. For this episode, I wanted to talk about what I learned during my training, deployment, coming home and by coming home, I don't usually mean immediately coming home, but years. Going to Afghanistan for me had a huge impact on my life. Before I had kids, I could say there was the Amanda before Afghanistan and the Amanda after Afghanistan. Now there is this window between when I got home from Afghanistan. After being home and how those experiences still affected my life, even though I had been home for years and when I had kids, and then my life kind of changed all over again. But definitely my deployment has played a huge role in who I am today and where I am right now. See the full transcript on the blog here. Mentioned in this Episode: Episode 2, Amanda Huffman, AF Civil Engineer – Women of the Military Podcast Letters Home from my Deployment Compassion International Food for the Hungry Help One Now Kiva Changing the Conversation About Mental Health Thank you to my Patreon Sponsor Col Level and above Kevin Barba

Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as aCivil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat bootsfor a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career.She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of theMilitary. On the podcast there has been representation from all five military branches andfeatured stories from the 23 rd Secretary of the Air Force, the Women Air Force ServicePilots to present day. You can learn more about Amanda at her blog Airman to Mom.Women of the Military Podcast: www.airmantomom.com/podcastWomen of the Military Book: http://www.airmantomom.com/women-of-the-military-ebook/Good Night Captain Mama: http://www.gracefullyglobal.com/commerce/?page_id=36&ap_id=AirmantomomGirls Guide to the Military: http://www.airmantomom.com/free-resources/a-girls-guide-to-the-military/Social Media:www.facebook.com/airmantomomwww.instagram.com/airmantomomwww.twitter.com/airmantomomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/ Support Amanda's mission...www.patreon.com/womenofthemilitarySupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/herbrotherhood)

Amanda is a Air Force veteran, military spouse and the creator of the Airman to Mom website and the Women of the Military Podcast, which had more than 10,000 downloads in its first year. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU: - Are a content creator - Are trying to find your niche and build an engaged audience - Are doing something you are passionate about and are thinking of ways to monetize it - Have struggled with transitioning out of the military KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Your story matters. Find a piece of your story that you are passionate about and that others respond to and run with it - It’s really easy to look at what others are doing and get into “comparison” mode, which can steal your joy. Don’t let this happen! Stay focused on your own goals. - Invest in yourself and your business - LinkedIn is a great place to grow your audience, and its underutilized Visit www.veteranownedcollective.com/podcast for complete show notes, to include a list of resources mentioned during our talk.

Amanda Huffman served in the Air Force for six years as a civil engineer. She got married and was expecting a baby when she decided to transition to civilian life. The transition was harder than she thought it would be as she discovered her identity was tied to the military. She didn’t really feel like she fit in with veteran groups or training programs, because she was a woman and wasn’t looking for career opportunities. She was going to stay at home with her baby and identified more with military spouses.  She began writing about her experience and started the Airman to Mom blog. Through her work, she discovered that military women had interesting stories to tell, and she wrote Women of the Military: A Compilation of Stories from American Women Service Members which also led to her Women of the Military Podcast where she talks to military women and gives them an outlet to share their stories. We chat about Amanda’s story, veteran organizations, and some of her favorite stories. We also talk about how her and her husband handle their finances, tools they use, saving or paying for college, and retirement possibilities.  Highlights from This Episode [00:58] Amanda served in the Air Force for 6 years as a civil engineer. She is now a stay-at-home mom and a military spouse. Her husband is in the Air Force. [01:22] After leaving the military, Amanda was struggling and having an identity crisis, so she decided to write about it in her blog Airman to Mom. [01:28] In 2017, she did a series on deployments. She had an overwhelmingly female response, and she realized she was in the right place at the right time. [02:00] She started collecting stories about military women, and that's what Women of the Military is all about. [02:08] She features 28 stories about military women. She also podcasts about the same topic.  [02:37] Amanda was surprised by how much her identity was tied to her military service. She was transitioning out of the military and just had a baby. It threw her for a loop she didn't expect. [04:16] There weren't any available resources for people getting out of the military to be a stay-at-home mom. [05:08] Amanda has been out of the military for 6 years, and she's just now getting involved with veterans organizations. [06:41] The first organization Amanda got involved with was Wreaths across America. It brought back her connection to the military. [08:45] Amanda began writing on her blog and now mostly focuses on her podcast.  [09:32] One of the most moving stories that Amanda recorded was about a woman who was raped twice while serving. This woman became an advocate for another rape survivor and turned her story into positive action.  [12:02] Amanda's book has a lot of anonymous stories, but they are great stories.  [12:56] Amanda met the first female cadet from the Air Force Academy. This woman was kicked out of the academy for failing calculus even though men who failed were not kicked out. The story explains how the odds were stacked against the over 100 women who graduated. [14:26] Her husband travels a lot. It's like deployment where they have to drop everything and go.  [15:42] They track their finances with mint. It's more accurate than a spreadsheet. [19:14] We talk about the blended retirement system.  [20:04] They have GI bills for their kids college fund.  [23:58] Amanda and her husband were able to save a lot so now Amanda doesn't have to work, and they have an emergency reserve.    Links and Resources   Women of the Military: A Compilation of Stories from American Women Service Members Women of the Military Podcast Airman to Mom Amanda Huffman on Facebook Amanda Huffman on Twitter Amanda Huffman on Instagram Wreaths across America VETTYS Service Women’s Action Network Mint Tiller

This week we talked PTSD, its signs and symptoms, as well as some surprising causes. We also sat down with blogger, author, and veteran Amanda Huffman about PTSD in the veteran community, and her own transition from active combat to full-time mom. If you’d like to connect with Amanda you can do that at her blog www.airmantomom.com. And don’t forget to check out her Women of the Military Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. You can also connect with her on instagram at @airmantomom or on Facebook. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. National Center for PTSD If you like this podcast, you can show your support by rating, reviewing, and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts, and by telling your friends about us! To learn more about us or drop us a line, go to GetItTogetherPodcast.com And if you’d like to join the conversation, you can do that on our Facebook group or on Instagram @getittogetherpodcast Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @bluegardenia.atx Connect with Jess on Instagram: @jkennedy.co

Today we flip the coin and head to the other side, the Military Spouse.  Amanda shares what was like transitioning from Airman to Mom and what it is like being a stay at home mom while her husband currently stills serves in the Airforce. Topics Covered: What's it's like for your wife when you come home Life as a stay at home mom Communication is key What would have helped at TAPS class What I the host enjoy most about doing the podcast Building an empathy bridge with your spouse How to connect with guest Website > http://bit.ly/3asebqX Facebook > http://bit.ly/30zCEpT LinkedIn > http://bit.ly/2R8mUqY Instagram > http://bit.ly/30HyxZ2 --------------------------------------------- Join our Facebook Group  The Military Veteran Dad Facebook Group > http://bit.ly/2GmNqqG --------------------------------------------- MilitaryVeteranDad.com MilitaryVeteranDad.com/Blog Instagram @Ben_Killoy > http://bit.ly/2Sq9pBG Instagram @MilitaryVeteranDad > http://bit.ly/2JIwtJt Twitter @benkilloy > http://bit.ly/2M8gFBn Facebook Page @MilitaryVeteranDad > http://bit.ly/2y1LMGe --------------------------------------------- Ask me a question? You might just be featured in a future episode of the Military Veteran Dad Podcast Link > http://bit.ly/2tOi3BT

Amanda Huffman is an Air Force Veteran, a mother to two boys and a Military Spouse. She is also the creator of a Podcast called Women of the Military and a blog called Airman to mom. Visit her site for more information at www.airmantomom.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Natalie brings on fellow podcast host Amanda Huffman for a lighthearted Q&A to celebrate The Spouse Angle's 10th episode, answering listener questions about military family life, women in combat, podcasting for a military audience and more. Plus, some tips for supporting your spouse — even when it may be hard to support the mission.

Today is a special day to honor those who have served in the armed forces so Happy Veteran’s Day to all my fellow Veterans.  In honor of Veteran’s Day, I’m bringing on a fellow Veteran to talk about the highs and lows of military service, how to prepare for separating from service and what more Servicemembers should know about money.  My guest today is Amanda Huffman. She is a and Air Force Veteran and the founder and host of the Women of the Military podcast. Amanda served six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband’s military career. On her podcast, she interviews women who have served or are currently serving in the military.   Show notes

On today's show, Aaron sits down with Amanda Huffman, a Veteran and military spouse who is quickly becoming a highly sought after voice in the Veteran community. Amanda shares her story about how she traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag and reveals her passion for the female Veteran community. Don't miss this episode! https://couragetofightagain.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/couragetofightagain/message

On this weeks of the Momma Stories podcast you will meet Amanda. Amanda is a momma of four and one of her babies will forever be 7. About 4 years ago Amanda found herself at a hospital being told that her six year old baby girl had a terminal brain tumor called DIPG. After that their life completely changed. Over the next 7 1/2 months their family would face some of the hardest times and ultimately a horrible tragedy.  When you are faced with the unthinkable there are many roads that you can take in life. For Amanda and her family they chose to continue to honor their beloved Avery and to help spread the word about DIPG. Not only are they dedicated to making DIPG known, they also have a foundation that raises money for finding a cure! To see the Princess of Arendelle video Amanda mentions go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUd2V4c9-YA To learn more about the Avery Huffman Defeat D.I.P.G. Foundation please visit: https://averystrongdipg.org/   Any questions or feedback, please email us at info@mommastories.com Please be sure you are following us @themommastories and share your story on our Website  Also please visit www.mommafund.org to learn about our non-profit helping moms in need

How does learning about history influence the future? If the only constant throughout time is change, then why are we programmed to resist it? Leaders and innovators encourage the challenging of the status quo, but only from a perspective that will derive value in the end result. Challenging for the sake of challenges only leaves the situation unresolved and frustrates the parties involved. Since World War II, the population of veterans has declined (in relation to the overall population) yet the number of women serving in our armed forces has dramatically increased as well as their role in the infrastructure and administration of the military. As with most all change, these Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, and Sailors carry with them invaluable lessons typically reserved only for those in close proximity or match their gender behind closed doors - yet, not with Amanda Huffman's story-telling podcast, Women of the Military. Two-star Generals, senior enlisted, as well as one-term junior members and recently transitioning service members sit with Amanda as she carefully provides them the opportunity to educate and entertain their audience on her show. These stories and more at: https://www.airmantomom.com

Amanda Huffman is a veteran and military spouse. She has experienced PCSing from both active duty and military spouse side and joins us to discuss tackling those transitions as smoothly as possible. Amanda understands the challenges of loneliness and isolation military spouses can face, and offer suggestions on how to keep you connected no matter how many moves you do. Amanda hosts her own podcast and blog all about her military life and inspiring stories of other women of the military. Connect with Amanda: http://www.airmantomom.com/ | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/air-force-civil-engineer-amanda-huffman-airman-to-mom/id1450288617?i=1000428475809 | https://www.facebook.com/airmantomom Listen on iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/MilHousingPodcast

U.S. Air Force veteran and military spouse Amanda Huffman shares her story, and gives tips on how to make money blogging when first starting out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today’s episode your host Amanda Huffman interviews Elaine Brye. When you join the United States military, you don’t just sign up for duty; you also commit your loved ones to lives of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an “Army brat” turned military wife and the mother of four officers—one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. For more than a decade she’s endured countless teary goodbyes, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She’s navigated the complicated tangle of emotions—pride, worry, fear, hope, and deep, enduring love—that are part and parcel of life as a military mother. In Be Safe, Love Mom Elaine braids together her own personal experiences with those of fellow parents she’s met along the way. She offers gentle guidance and hard-earned wisdom on topics ranging from that first anxious goodbye to surrendering all control of your child, from finding comfort in the support of the military community and the healing power of faith to coping with the enormous sacrifices life as a military mother requires. Readers looking for encouragement and hard-to-come-by information as they travel the challenging road of having a child in uniform will find Elaine a wise and trusted friend, and Be Safe, Love Mom an essential handbook to membership in a strong and special sisterhood. Elaine talks about her journey to military life. It started with her being the reason her mother left the military as women were not allowed to serve when they were pregnant. Her mom left the military, but her dad continued to serve throughout her childhood. And although she drifted away from the military in college ended up being drawn back and attended the Reserve Officer Training Corps program. Her commander left her with this advice, “Don’t ever think these two years of training has been wasted. You will use this over and over again in your future life.” Not knowing she would become a mom of four kids who all joined the military. She didn’t know how true the words he spoke to her that day would be. Her son attended the Naval Academy and his freshman (plebe) year 9/11 happened and it changed the course of the rest of the family. When he graduated he joined the Marines and is an F-18A fighter pilot. Her second son also joined and attend the Naval Academy and is a Flight Officer. Her daughter was accepted to both the Naval and Air Force Academy. And while she attended the Naval Academy, she cross commissioned into the Air Force. You can hear her story here in Episode 15. Her final son attended ROTC and joined the Army. After some encouragement she decided to write Be Safe, Love Mom a book for military moms and for those outside of the military community to understand what it is like to be connected to the military. I have had a chance to read it and I loved reading the perspective of a mom. I haven’t ever talked to my mom about the emotion behind being a military mom and hearing the story of Elaine and the perspective she adds from others was moving and helped me understand what it is like to be a parent of a military member. Connect with Elaine: *contains affiliate links Facebook Twitter Buy Be Safe, Love Mom Mentioned in this Episode: From the Navy to the Air Force: Katrina Moon 31 Days of Deployment Stories

Welcome to episode 15 of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode your host Amanda Huffman interviews Katrina Moon. Katrina attended the Naval Academy from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, she initially commissioned into the Navy as a midshipman, but cross commissioned to the Air Force when she graduated. She served five years on active duty and is current serving in the Reserves with almost 10 years of military service. She is a developmental engineer and has worked on projects ranging from F-16 engines, a deployment to Afghanistan, instructing at the Air Force Academy and working on developing technology related to satellites. When she isn’t working for the Air Force, she works to keep the 4 small humans in her home alive and well. She comes from a line of military women serving in the military. Her grandmother served in the military and her mom joined and completed ROTC was medically disqualified from serving on active duty. Along with that her grandfather and father also served in the military. While attending the Naval Academy she learned she wouldn’t be able to be a pilot in the Navy because of a surgery she had undergone prior to attending the Naval Academy. So she decided to look at her options and did a swap program with the Air Force Academy and became a student at the AF Academy for a semester. It was there she learned the AF had a waiver for the surgery and she also met her future husband. She deployed to Afghanistan as a 2nd Lt, which is a rare thing for a Developmental Engineer (check out episode 8 for another Developmental Engineers experience) to do. And her deployment left her to hop around the country of Afghanistan doing various reports on equipment spread out around the country. She was able to see a lot of the country and even was involved in a few humanitarian missions out of Bagram. She made the switch from Active Duty to Reserves when both her and her husband realized the high likelihood of them not being stationed together at the next assignment. She was able to stay in the military as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) in the Reserves. Episode 14 also share the experience of an IMA. This gave them the flexibility to both continue to serve while allowing Katrina flexibility of following her husband’s career. Would you like to be a guest on a future episode of Women of the Military Podcast? Sign up here. Are you considering joining the military? Check out my free guide: A Girl's Guide to Military Life

This week's episode features my conversation with Air Force Combat Veteran, Military Spouse Blogger and Podcast Host, Amanda Huffman. When I stumbled upon one of Amanda’s most recent articles, I knew I wanted her on the show, not to talk about employment per se, but about a perspective that is unique to those who have been both veteran and spouse. On her blog and podcast, she uses her voice to advocate for women veterans, and I appreciate how she has also used her platform to help create an understanding of how being active duty can differ from being a military spouse. Her ability to communicate what it feels like as a person who has been both I believe can create an empathy and awareness that is important to understanding the norms that affect military spouse employment. You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn or on her blog at http://www.airmantomom.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unbecoming/message

Welcome to episode 8 of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode your host Amanda Huffman interviews Erin Sears. Erin served in the US Air Force on Active Duty from December 2006 through July 2012 as an Acquisitions and Engineering Officer. She earned her commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Program at Embry-Riddle. Listen to her experience of why she joined the Air Force, military life and why she left the military behind to be a stay at home mom and military spouse. Erin met her husband in college, but decided before getting married she wanted to see the world. This meant they were stationed in two locations for their early career. She married her husband on paper in a story not uncommon to other mil to mil spouses. They ended up with 3 different wedding dates and picked one to celebrate each year. She and her husband were eventually reunited and able to be stationed together for the rest of her career. Even if it included a over hour commute to make it happen. When she decided she wanted to leave the military the first request was rejected as they saw her as to valuable to leave. But then when she applied through a different program, she was able to leave the service shortly after her son was born. Favorite part of Military Service Her favorite part of her military service was when she was able to go out in the field with the civilian crew. They would go out to help troubleshoot problems that the regular mechanics couldn't figure out. Not all the officers had the opportunity to go out in the field. But the guys she worked with trusted her and brought her along to learn. It was also a chance to get out of the office. If you are considering joining the Air Force as a Developmental Engineer this episode will give you a peek into the early years of what your career might be like. Are you considering joining the military? Check out my free guide to help you prepare for military life. Click here. Would you like to be a guest or know someone who might want to share their story for the Women of the Military Podcast? You can sign up here and I will be in touch with you shortly.

Welcome to episode seven of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode your host Amanda Huffman interviews Ashley Metesh-McCoy. Ashley grew up as a military brat. She served in the Army National Guard while attending college and participating in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. While doing this she was able to combine her Montgomery GI Bill and ROTC scholarship to graduate from college with almost no debt. Off to Afghanistan Her guard unit was mobilized to deploy shortly after she graduated from college. She was not slated to deploy since she was still at training for her job as a new 2d Lt. When her unit had almost completed training her boss asked if she would be willing to go she said yes and a day after Christmas, she found herself headed to Fort Sill to prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. When she arrived in Afghanistan she found herself tasked to the S1 (Personnel) shop. After getting the unit up and running she was ready to do something else. She was able to get assigned to a Human Intelligence Exploitation Team (HUMINT) team. In this job she was able to go out and see different parts of Afghanistan and felt she was making an impact. She also helped to hand out and collect shoes to girls and boys in Afghanistan that she saw on missions outside the wire. Coming Home from War Upon coming home from Afghanistan, she struggled to find a job in the civilian world. Her only job experience after college was going to Afghanistan and with a recession and being unable to translate the work, she did overseas she struggled to transition back to civilian life. This episode talked specifically about the way that viewing the world after a deployment can be dark and black and white. We dived deep into the loss of purpose and the struggle to find meaning after spending time overseas. This episode talked about so many things I experienced, but hadn’t been able to put into words. I am so thankful for Ashley’s willingness to share her story. I hope this episode can help those struggling with coming home. And hopefully help military spouses and significant others understand some of what happens inside the head of a service member upon coming home. Ashley today: Ashley loves bringing people closer through unique travel experiences. To her, travel is an opportunity to grow individually and in relationships through shared experiences in new cultures. Ashley is a US Army Veteran, mom of a curious and energetic four-year-old daughter, wife of an Army Soldier, dog lover, foodie, self-proclaimed artist, and empathetic soul. Through her business and volunteer activities she is always seeking ways to give back to the military community. Learn more about Ashley here: Kinship Vacations Mentioned in this Episode: Changing the conversation about Mental Health Coming Home from Afghanistan Are you Leaving the Military? Get my free guide: Navigating Life After the Military! Would you like to be a guest or know someone who might want to share their story for the Women of the Military Podcast? You can sign up here and I will be in touch with you shortly.

Welcome to episode six of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode, your host Amanda Huffman interviews Mandy Snell. Mandy was accepted and attended the Naval Academy. She served in the military (10 years on active duty and 10 years in the Reserves) for a total of twenty years before retiring as a Lt Commander. While attending the Naval Academy, Mandy was told that she didn’t deserve her spot at the Academy. She was told that she was an example of why women shouldn’t serve in the military. As a Ensign, she became a mom and faced complications due to being both single mom and serving in the military. Despite facing these challenges in her early career, she was able to serve in the military and retire as a Lt Commander. Through her career, she deployed twice. Before and after 9/11. And was one of the first Surface Warfare Officers to serve on a ship as a female. Listen to her story to be inspired and learn from her experience in the Navy. My only regret for this episode is that I wish I had asked more questions. I will have to have her back in the future. Mentioned in this episode: www.airmantomom.com 31 Day Deployment Series Do I Deserve Your Thanks of Veteran’s Day? Women of the Military Sign Up Form Guide for Joining the Military Would you like to be a guest or know someone who might want to share their story for the Women of the Military Podcast? You can sign up here and I will be in touch with you shortly. Are you Leaving the Military? Get my free guide: Navigating Life After the Military! Want to stay connected with Women of the Military, check out our Facebook Group. You can also follow Amanda through Airman to Mom on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. WILCO LIFE is an online boutique offering minimalist-style bags and accessories that meet military regulations. The company also carries products from veteran-owned companies that can be worn “off duty.” Use the code AIRMAN2MOM to save 15% on your purchase. Order here!

Welcome to episode four of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode, your host Amanda Huffman interviews Tiye Young. Tiye Young is a Charlotte native currently serving in the North Carolina National Guard after serving on active duty in the Army for over six years. She is also a cancer survivor and is about to celebrate her one-year anniversary of being cancer free. At such a young age she has already accomplished so much, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have big plans for the future. Don’t miss the incredible story of Tiye Young! Military Service She joined the military after participating in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Program (JROTC) when a former female service member took her under her wing and inspired her to join the military. After graduating from high school, she went to college and received a scholarship through the ROTC program which led her to commission into the Army when she graduated college. She was trained as a Chemical Officer, but her jobs on active duty led her to do various tasks and assignments including deploying as an Executive Officer (XO). Her career gave her some amazing opportunities and things that you might not even expect an Army Officer to do. She was also the 2nd Runner up in the Ms. Veteran America. The Ms. Veteran America competition highlights more than the strength, courage, and sacrifice of our nation’s military women, but also reminds us that these women are Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, and Wives. She has had experiences where she was overlooked and undermined because she was a female serving on in the military. She is a powerful voice for the female military community. You will not be disappointed when you take the time to listen to her wisdom, experience, and inspirational story. She also runs Ty M Carolina which is a branding, marketing and consulting business where she advertises veteran business to help them get the exposure that they need. Mentioned in this episode Ms. Veteran America Ty M Carolina Ty M Carolina on Social: Facebook Instagram Considering joining the military? Check out my free guide A Girls Guide to Military Life. Find answers to questions you have and ones you don’t even know to ask. This guide will give you a firm starting point as you begin your military career. Click here.

Welcome to episode two of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode your host Amanda Huffman will tell you about her military experience, challenges and more. Amanda served in the military for six years as an Air Force Civil Engineer. Her first assignment was to Holloman AFB in Alamogordo, NM. There she was assigned to the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron. She worked in both the Environmental Flight and the Engineering Flight. She deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team. She ended her career at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio working at Air Force Material Command doing Energy Management. Amanda was married to her husband the whole time she served on active duty. They met in college while they were both working to gain their commission into the Air Force. They have been married for 12 years. Amanda left the military when their first son was born after experiencing a deployment and dealing with the various challenges mil to mil life brings. Amanda military experience changed her life and she was able to learn so much about herself through the different military experiences. Now she works as a blogger and podcaster to share the stories of other women who have served or currently serve in the Air Force. Mentioned in this episode: www.airmantomom.com 31 Day Deployment Series Women of the Military Sign Up Form Want to stay connected with Women of the Military, check out our Facebook Group. You can also follow Amanda through Airman to Mom on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Considering joining the military? Check out my free guide to joining the military. Find answers to questions you have and ones you don’t even know to ask. This guide will give you a firm starting point as you begin your military career. Click here. Would you like to be a guest or know someone who might want to share their story for the Women of the Military Podcast? You can sign up here and I will be in touch with you shortly. Are you considering joining the military? Check out my free guide: A Girl's Guide to Military Life WILCO LIFE is an online boutique offering minimalist-style bags and accessories that meet military regulations. The company also carries products from veteran-owned companies that can be worn “off duty.” Use the code AIRMAN2MOM to save 15% on your purchase. Order here!

Welcome to episode one of Women of the Military Podcast. In today’s episode your host Amanda Huffman will share the why behind the podcast, where the idea came from and why I picked military women as the focus point. It is always important to know the why behind the story. So, I’m starting off the podcast with how the podcast came to be and why I am passionate in sharing the stories of women who have served and those who continue to serve in the military. In 2017, I embarked on a 31 journey of telling deployment stories. My goal was to get back to my original focus when I started the blog, sharing military experiences. The response surprised me. I asked so many people to share the story and the response was always from women. I actually only received one response from a male and it was not from a male I had deployed with or knew. The stories from these women encouraged and inspired me. I had to know more about what women were doing for our country. I decided to follow up 31 Days of Deployment stories with 31 Days of Women in the Military. In the process of moving and life happening when it came time for the series I was worn out and felt overwhelmed. Even though I had collected over 25 stories I didn’t think putting all the stories in a one-month series was the best option. A friend suggested sharing stories over the year in 2019. An idea was born and then the podcast idea followed shortly after. I am so excited for 2019. As I launch the podcast and share some of the stories I have collected over the past year on my blog. There are a few more whys, but why don’t you check it out on the podcast right here. Are you considering joining the military? Check out my free guide: A Girl's Guide to Military Life Would you like to be a guest on a future episode of Women of the Military? Sign up here.

Welcome to episode one hundred and fifty five of The Inspired Women Podcast. In today's episode your host Megan Hall interviews Amanda Huffman. Amanda is military veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer... Read moreAnger Management Featuring Amanda Huffman Episode 155

“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”  -Yoda Yes, I'm a Star Wars geek. But there is some wisdom found in Yoda's words. If nothing else, it shows us that we can quickly get from a subtly uncomfortable place to a place of darkness quickly. And let's face it, when mom's angry, everybody suffers! If you find yourself getting angry quickly, this is the show for you. As moms we all get angry, but we can control how we show and handle that anger, along with letting go of most of it by being prepared. Join me as I talk to Afghanistan veteran Amanda Huffman about Anger Management for Moms.  How to Manage Anger: 1. Take a time out (for yourself) 2. Call someone if you feel like things are out of control (Get urgent help right now by calling Boys Town 24 hour hotline at 800-448-3000) 3. Communicate your feelings before you get to the point of anger 4. Evaluate expectations. Decide what's expected of everyone. Decide together how realistic those expectations are. EXPECTATION - REALITY = FRUSTRATION 5. Identify your triggers and come up with a plan so you can avoid being so angry in the future. Remember, if you do lose your cool, don't be too embarrassed to talk to your kids about it. Let them know about your feelings. Apologize. WHERE TO GET HELP: Do you need urgent help right now? Call: Boys town 24 hour hotline at 800-448-3000 Celebrate Recovery, a place for people with hurts, habits, and hang-ups: https://www.celebraterecovery.com About Amanda Huffman: Amanda is military veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career. Her blog, Airman to Mom, incorporates stories from her past military life and how she views life through her unique life experiences of both a veteran and military spouse. Amanda's advice: Know you're not alone. It's normal to get angry. Reach out for help when you need it. You can find Amanda: www.airmantomom.com  www.instagram.com/airmantomom www.twitter.com/airmantomom www.facebook.com.airmantomom www.pinterest.com/airmantomom Thank you for joining me today!  Want more? Go to HardyMom.com and you'll find ways to live well, grow, and enjoy your life again -with any health challenges. I'd love to hear what you think about this episode! Send me a message at HardyMom.com/contact Have a blessed week, Jen

Air Force veteran and military spouse Amanda Huffman is joining Jen this week to talk about her time as a service member, her decision to "trade in combat boots for a diaper bag," her series featuring women service members and veterans, and her upcoming podcast about women in the military! Amanda, who writes the Airman to Mom blog, shares about her year-long deployment to Afghanistan, how her dual military couple family decided it was time for her to leave active duty so she could raise their two young children, and her work to support female military and veterans now. We talk about her transition from active duty to stay-at-home mom, and she reminds us that we all have the same hopes and dreams, whether a military member or military spouse, and what we have in common is so much more important than any perceived differences.  Hear her tips about reaching out to other spouses, as well as get the scoop on her new podcast which will highlight the stories of military women and veterans (and find out where you can submit your story!)  Mentioned in this episode: Military Influencer Conference MOPS, International 31 Days of Deployment Series Women of the Military Series Women of the Military Podcast Get Jen's book You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse Learn more about Milspouse Matters, get show notes, and more content at jenmcdonald.net. *contains affiliate links

Amy and Jessica survived MilSpouse Crazy Week (trademark pending, but hashtag trending) and they tell us about their exploits. Amanda Huffman, airman turned stay at home mom turned blogger, is this week’s Happy Hour guest.    This Week’s Guest: Amanda Huffman, Airman To Mom Amanda Huffman is a veteran who served in the Air Force […]

Welcome to episode Thirty Six of The Inspired Women Podcast. In today's episode your host Megan Hall interviews Amanda Huffman blogger of Airman to Mom. . Amanda is military veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a... Read moreEpisode 36 With Amanda Huffman of Airman to Mom

In this episode of the Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Amanda Huffman, a former Air Force civil engineer who was deployed to Afghanistan on a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), on how this experience helped her grow professionally. Also in this episode, for our Civil Engineering Project of the Week segment, we take a closer look […] The post TCEP 002: The Civil Engineering Podcast – How My Tour in Afghanistan Transformed Me Into A Civil Engineering Leader appeared first on Engineering Management Institute.