ERP 374: Maintaining A Healthy Relationship When The Demands & Stress Levels Are High… Like For Military Couples - An Interview With Bree Carroll

Military couples face a unique set of challenges that can put their relationships to the test. From long deployments and frequent relocations to the emotional toll of separation and the weight of responsibility, they often find themselves in situations where maintaining connection and emotional well-being become paramount. But despite the extraordinary circumstances they face, military couples exemplify unwavering strength, commitment, and love. In this episode, Bree Carroll and Dr. Jessica Higgins explored how to maintain a healthy relationship amidst the demands and stress levels experienced by these couples, highlighting the remarkable resilience, intentional efforts, and unwavering commitment demonstrated in their quest to nurture love and sustain a thriving partnership. Bree Carroll, military spouse, event strategist, and speaker, transforms spaces and hearts through experience design and purposeful planning. As a voice in the military community, she holds the title as 2020-2021 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year and advocates to strengthen military marriages. Bree is the founder of Military Marriage Day, a national holiday celebrated annually on August 14th.  More than a holiday, this movement supports military families with resources through its app, insight with the Hearts & Stripes Podcast, and connection through its annual events and virtual programming. Bree’s mission is to encourage and equip couples, especially our service couples, so that they may intentionally thrive in their marriage relationship. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 8:31 Understanding the unique challenges of military couples. 16:47 The importance of strengthening military marriages and supporting service families. 25:07 Proactive approach to strengthening military marriages and providing resources. 30:11 The power of storytelling and proactive support in military marriages. 35:59 Insights from a military marriage study: Challenges and hope. 42:35 The power of celebration: Elevating Military Marriage Day. 49:52 Taking action and spreading hope. Mentioned Military Marriage Day (*Apple Appstore) (app) Type Of Relationship Support (survey) Connect with Bree Carroll Websites: militarymarriageday.com Facebook: facebook.com/militarymarriageday YouTube: youtube.com/@militarymarriageday Instagram: instagram.com/militarymarriageday Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: [email protected] If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!   *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.