Join Margo & Kathleen for the first part of their conversation about short term seperation in the military due to field time and TDY assignments.

Margo & Kathleen take a trip down memory lane and talk about their military ball experiences.  They dive into what they wore, where they found their dresses, what usually happens at a military ball, and more! 

Join Kathleen, Mandi, and other Fort Polk spouses as they sit down with the Fort Polk Garrison Command Team and discuss quality of life for spouses! 

Margo & Kathleen debrief the interview with the Fort Polk Garrison Command team you heard in the last episode.  Listen in as they share their thoughts on topics like choosing to be physically separated from your spouse and having the courage to speak up to high ranking leadership.  *Note: CSM Neilson's name is mispronounced in the episode.  The correct pronunciation is neel-sn.

Listen in as Mandi & Kathleen interview Col Sam Smith and Command Sergeant Major Stephen Nielson.  They talk all things army life & Fort Polk!  They debunk a lot of the myths about Fort Polk & show that it really is a hidden gem in the Army. 

Join us as we recap our conversation with Comedian Ashley Gutermuth, talk about changing dynamic of Army leadership, and give our thoughts on Tom Brady's poor choice of words.  This episode is chaos from start to finish but is still filled with powerful conversations and mental health awareness! 

Margo & Kathleen interview their favorite comedian, Ashley Gutermuth!  Ashley is a stand up comedian, actor and air force spouse who is making hilarious Tik Toks about military life!  She appeared on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon where she was chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to win the ‘Seinfeld Challenge.’ In 2021, Ashley won the headliner category of the US Comedy Contest. Basically, she is a big freakin' deal and we are SO happy to have her on this episode of the Household Six podcast!

Household Six is dedicating all episodes in September to mental health awareness and resources in honor of Suicide Prevention Month!  For this episode Kathleen called the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, which you can reach by dialing 988.  Kathleen talked to both the military line and the civilian line and found out how a typical call goes, what resources are available, and what to expect if you need to call.  We hope that by listening to a practice call, this episode will help those who may need to call in the future feel less anxious about needing to call. 

In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Household Six will be dedicating all episodes in September to mental health resources and awareness.  Join us for the second half of our interview with Lt. Col. Alexander Ragan, the Fort Polk Installation Director of Psychological  Health and Christa Zayas, the Suicide Prevention Program Manager.