Tips for Military Spouses to 'Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat'
Military veteran, spouse and psychologist Dr. Kendra Lowe shares how her life's mantra (and book title), "Wake Up, Kick Ass, Repeat," has gotten her through tough times and offers tips for managing the everyday stresses of military life.
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What Military Families Need to Know About the War in Ukraine
With all eyes on Ukraine, military spouse and foreign policy expert Sarah Streyder breaks down what is happening, and specifically, what military families need to know.
Other news podcasts mentioned in this episode include The Journal, BBC Global News Podcast, The Daily and Black Diplomats.
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Living Through the Military’s Hawaii Water Crisis
Around Thanksgiving 2021, Navy spouse Mary Monrose started getting headaches so bad she was seeing spots. Little did she know there was jet fuel in her water. Hear her story of what the ongoing water contamination crisis at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii has been like and what she and other military families have endured.
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The Tough Conversations Military Families of Color Are Having
Active-duty service members of color are generally satisfied with the military itself, according to a new survey, but many reported lower levels of pay in the civilian workforce for spouses or fearing for safety in communities with a history of racism. Blue Star Families Racial Equity and Inclusion Initiative Director CT Moss shares the details and her story as a black woman veteran.
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Why the Military Is Studying Spouse Unemployment
It's been nearly two decades since the military's last comprehensive look into military spouse unemployment, and since that time, so much of the workforce landscape has changed. What will a new study show? The president of the National Military Spouse Network shares more.
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The True Military Love Story Behind 'A Journal for Jordan' Film
"A Journal for Jordan" recently became a major motion picture directed by Denzel Washington, but it first was a memoir from author and Pulitzer Prize winner Dana Canedy. In this episode, Canedy talks about her love story with Army First Sgt. Charles Monroe King, who was killed in Iraq, and the journal he left behind for their infant son that inspired the movie.
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BONUS: Holiday Money-Saving Tips for Military Families
A financial adviser shares her best advice for military families to create and stick to budgets this holiday season.
This episode is sponsored by First Command. To learn more about the services the company provides to military families, visit firstcommand.com.
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Episode 91: Helping Kids Cope With Military Life
The author of "I Move A Lot and That's Okay" shares the story of her military upbringing and the experiences that inspired her to write children's books specifically for military kids dealing with constant change.
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Episode 90: More Birth Support on the Way for Military Moms
A Tricare pilot program is providing military moms with more access to doulas and lactation consultants. Three military spouses who work in this field break down what new moms need to know — and how it could affect the military community long term.
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Episode 86: Why Military Teens ‘Are Not Okay’
Many military teens struggle with food insecurity and mental health. Yet a large percentage plan to one day don the uniform, a new study shows. Two high school seniors who helped lead the research speak about their tough experiences as military kids and how they're helping other teenagers.
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Episode 85: Surviving Deployment as a Military Spouse
The military is standardizing the amount of time troops spend at home between deployments. An active-duty Army spouse and a military blogger discuss what this means for families and offer tips to help spouses through deployments and reintegration.
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Episode 84: Many Military Families Are Eligible for Extra Housing Money
About 200,000 service members and their families may be eligible for a temporary increase in monthly housing allowance in areas where available and affordable housing is hard to come by. An Air Force spouse shares her family's struggles to find a home and how to apply for the additional funds.
See if your location is on the Defense Department’s list.
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Episode 83: How a Pageant Queen and Guard Spouse Helps Others Living With Grief
After the death of her sister, Air National Guard spouse Laura Obier focused on taking care of her family — barely allowing herself to grieve. Years later, she's now a pageant queen and is using her platform to support and advocate for others who find themselves in similar situations.
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Episode 82: What the Military’s Controversial Vaccine Mandate Means for Families
The military's COVID-19 vaccination mandate is stirring controversy. Military spouses share their reactions to the news, and a journalist breaks down the specifics of the mandate, including the consequences for troops who don't comply and possible future implications for families.
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Episode 81: Why DoD Wants to Hear from Military Spouses
For the first time ever, all spouses of active-duty service members can share their opinions on military life in the Department of Defense's biennial survey. Find out why that's important and what to expect.
To take the DoD survey, click here.
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Episode 80: A Mom of 4 Service Members Reflects on 9/11
A military daughter, spouse and mom shares her memories of Sept. 11, 2001, and the ripple effects it's had on her family in the two decades since — including her own choice to teach in a war zone. Plus, some encouragement for military spouses struggling to process recent events in Afghanistan.
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Episode 79: Back to School in a Pandemic: What Military Families Should Know
Former Air Force physician and education expert Dr. Mario Ramirez offers a look at what kids will face as they head back to school this fall — from mask policies to changes in extracurricular activities and shifts in academic focus. Plus, what's known about the COVID-19 delta variant and how it’s affecting school-age kids.
Mentioned in this episode:
“Here Are the Names of the 13 U.S. Service Members Killed in Afghanistan Attack,” Marine Corps Times
“10 States Have School Mask Mandates While 8 Forbid Them,” Pew
“America’s Public Schools Are Not Ready for the COVID-19 Vaccination Debate,” The Hill
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