Married After Kids

Krista got the call. The one every single one of us dreads, the absolute worst-case scenario. Join us inside this courageous conversation where she shares the unimaginable tragedy and how she created something so beautiful from it. Together, we will discuss the resources available to you in these situations, how to normalize moving through feelings of healing while reminding you to have the difficult planning conversations now so you can both be prepared for anything.

We’re exploring:

• How to give yourself grace when you feel the need to be strong all the time
• The ways the military community kept showing up for Krista when her direct connection to the military was gone
• Foundations and organizations every military spouse should be aware of for support on this journey
• Top questions to ask your spouse, so you both can have an extreme understanding should something happen to either one of you
• Resources to reach out to if you’re experiencing financial hardship 
• Top 4 tips to thrive in our role as a military spouse for ultimate preparation
• And so much more!

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The Unquiet Professional, making noise for those who serve: https://www.theunquietprofessional.org/

Connect with me for a FREE Military Marriage Breakthrough Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-breakthrough-call

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As a military spouse, stress and anxiety kind of come with the territory, right? We may not always talk about it, that doesn’t mean that it’s not there, so let’s start normalizing it! Whether it’s an upcoming deployment, the inability to plan, unpredictable schedules, or worst of all: the fear of losing your spouse in the line of duty, I want to help you manage these stressors as much as possible. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 7 BEST tips for managing your stress and anxiety while strengthening your partnership and a few things to avoid along the way.

I’m exploring:

• Military 101 -  Leave and how it works (so you don’t lose any!)
• How to manage specific anxiety and fears that accompany military life
• What you can do to make sure you're as prepared as possible to handle what’s coming in the future
• The major life events happening to us and how to navigate the feelings associated with them
• How to manage the stress of the unimaginable and the risks we don’t really talk about
• The physical symptoms of stress and anxiety you may have and what you can do about it
• And much more!

Connect with me for a FREE Military Marriage Breakthrough Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-breakthrough-call

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Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869

The new year is a great time to figure out what you want to change, but also what you want to stay the same. And if you feel like rigid resolutions don’t work for you, don’t worry! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 SIMPLE and EASY ways to set you (and your marriage) up for the MOST successful 2022—so you can have a fun and positive year regardless of what the military sends your way!

I’m exploring:

• How to create simple & positive habits that will serve you all year long
• Why this ONE shift can be the most powerful thing you do for yourself this year
• What a little decluttering can do for your mental well-being (and your marriage, too!)
• Setting small goals that nurture you and your marriage
• Why you need to audit how you spend your time—and how to create boundaries when things aren’t serving you
• My favorite SIMPLE ways to bring positivity to your year 
• And much more!

Connect with me for a FREE Military Marriage Breakthrough Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-breakthrough-call

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Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869

The holiday season presents many challenges when you’re Married to Military. From deployments to pressure from family to visit, there are so many decisions to make, and it can feel really overwhelming. Been there? In this episode, I’m sharing all of my tips and tricks to overcome any family frustrations, my FAVORITE ways to keep communication open between you & your spouse, and the TOP 5 ways you can bring joy into your holiday season!

I’m exploring:

• Married to Military 101: TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)
• How to manage BIG feelings that get magnified by the holidays
• Why THIS is one of the most common arguments during the holidays (and how to work through it!)
• My 3 BEST recommendations to help tackle feelings of frustration
• 7 things to try when you want to support someone whose spouse is deployed
• And much more!

Connect with me for a FREE Military Marriage Breakthrough Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-breakthrough-call

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Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869

Are you looking for guidance on how to create change in your military relationship, but you’re nervous to reach out? This is so common, and that’s why I’m EXTRA excited to share this special episode with you! Join me for a behind the scenes look at an actual Military Marriage Breakthrough Call to see just how much this FREE and CONFIDENTIAL consultation can help you through any challenges in your marriage. You’ll hear more about how I assess your relationship concerns, ways to determine what you need & want from your partner (and vice versa), and how to clearly communicate these in a way that builds a blueprint for a successful and strong military marriage.

Are you ready to have the military marriage of your dreams? Let’s get started! Connect with me for your FREE Military Marriage Breakthrough Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-breakthrough-call

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What qualities do you value in a good friend? After talking with last week’s guest, Suzie Humphrey, about cultivating milspo friendships, I felt inspired to dive deeper into what it takes to create quality friendships (especially in this Married to Military life!). In this episode, I'm digging into why making friends as an adult can feel downright difficult, as well as my TOP TIPS to establish friendships that make a difference for you—because YOU are worthy of fulfilling & quality relationships in your life!

I’m exploring:

• Married to Military 101: Leave blocks
• What the research says about friendships (and the significant ways having quality friendships can benefit you!)
• The pros and cons of technology and online friendships
• How to get REALLY clear about what you’re looking for in a friend (and why you should know this BEFORE you start meeting people)
• Overcoming some of the common obstacles that pop up when making friends—and how to get on the path to friendship opportunities
• Why this ONE thing can make all the difference in your new (or old!) friendships
• Everything you need to know about my upcoming Marriage Communication 101 Masterclass
• And much more!
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Connect with me for a FREE Military Marriage Breakthrough Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-breakthrough-call

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It can be a struggle to create quality friendships as an adult, let alone as a military spouse that moves all the time. Have you felt this way? I definitely have, and so has my guest (and amazing, supportive friend) Suzie Humphrey. As the team lead for Naval Services FamilyLine’s CORE (Continuum of Resources and Education) in San Diego, she’s educating military spouses about all of the available supports for when things feel hard. In this episode, Suzie shares how to be intentional about meeting new people, her #1 tip to take the first step, and why having kids (or not!) shouldn’t limit your invitations to hang out.

We’re exploring:

• How her experiences as both an Air Force kid and a Navy wife have influenced her 
• Why cultivating friendships is KEY to a happier marriage
• What happened the first time she attended a spouse club (and why I love them!)
• Suzie’s decision to be child-free (and what this means for her friendships)
• ONE thing I wish I would’ve known way earlier as a military spouse
• And much more!

Contact Suzie Humphrey: [email protected]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

San Diego CORE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/coresandiego

Naval Services FamilyLine: https://www.nsfamilyline.org

Connect with me for a FREE Married to Military Marriage Assessment Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-assessment-call

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Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869

Have you ever felt lonely? It is SO COMMON to feel loneliness when you’re Married to Military—and this emotion won’t be going away anytime soon. So, what can we do about it? In this episode, I’m sharing 4 simple tips to help you manage loneliness in a way that is productive & healthy, some SURPRISING statistics about loneliness, and why I wish we acknowledged (and normalized) our lonely feelings.

I’m exploring:

• Married to Military 101: Military spouse clubs
• The relationship between feeling disconnected and feeling lonely
• Why loneliness can have huge consequences (and how to ask for help!)
• How holiday gatherings impact feelings of loneliness
• Why a social media break might be just what you need
• And much more!

Connect with me for a FREE Married to Military Marriage Assessment Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-assessment-call

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Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869

Are you prepared to take on the curveballs of being Married to Military? Do you need help managing the emotions that come with this unpredictable lifestyle? Look no further! In this episode, I’m sharing my TOP 6 tips to manage the inevitable curveballs military life throws at spouses, so you can overcome these challenges in a way that is beneficial to you AND your marriage. 

I’m exploring:

• Married to Military 101: Military OneSource
• What a military curveball looks like (and some of the crazy ones I’ve experienced lately!)
• Productive ways to stand in the truth of your feelings
• Why keeping a team mindset is CRUCIAL  when the curveballs come
• The ULTIMATE curveball that has changed our family’s trajectory (and the new reality it brings)
• Why you shouldn’t feel guilty asking for help (so give yourself some grace!)
• And much more!

Connect with me for a FREE Married to Military Marriage Assessment Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-assessment-call

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Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869

You don’t get a manual when you become a military spouse, but sometimes we wish there were! That’s how this week’s guest, Callie Meredith, felt last year when she became a milspo, so she created the resource she was looking for! With her podcast, Call to Marriage, Callie strives to be a positive, knowledgeable resource for new spouses trying to figure out this crazy life.

We’re exploring:

• Married to Military 101: Bases—what they are, what kinds of things you can expect from them, and my top tips for when you get to a new one
• Callie’s experience and struggles as a new military spouse
• The stigma around milspos vs the reality we found
• What to do when rank issues come into play while looking for support
• Callie’s biggest tips for surviving (and even finding the fun in!) military spouse life
• Two significant crazy events around her wedding day that really taught her 
• Several benefits we experience through the challenges of this crazy life
• And so much more!

Connect with Callie:

https://instagram.com/calltomarriage 

https://www.tiktok.com/@calltomarriage 

Check out her podcast, Call to Marriage, wherever you listen to podcasts

Connect with me for a FREE Married to Military Marriage Assessment Call:  https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/offers/236651-military-marriage-assessment-call

Follow me on Instagram so you don’t miss a thing! https://www.instagram.com/marriedtomilitary/

Continue the conversation in my private Facebook group Married to Military: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449431269700869