Married After Kids

If you’ve ever felt like your military relationship has been on the brink of collapse, don’t give up! It’s never too late to improve and strengthen the connection between you and your partner, and I’m sharing the tips to help you achieve it! In this episode, I’m diving deeper into the research-backed relationship insights of Drs. John & Julie Gottman to help you have the BEST marriage possible. Tune in to hear their TOP 4 things to AVOID in your relationship, why you should try these 2 proven intervention techniques, and what you can start doing RIGHT NOW to help your relationship flourish. 

I’m exploring:

• This week’s Married to Military 101: Chain of command
• Why I LOVE The Gottman Institute’s relationship resources
• My TOP TIPS on improving your love maps
• What it means to “turn towards your partner” (and how you can benefit from it!)
• SIMPLE and EASY ways to nurture fondness and admiration with your partner
• Why the MOST successful relationships have a balance of these 2 things
• And so much more!

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Are you wondering if it’s possible to have healthy conflict while your partner is deployed? In this episode, I’m talking about everything deployment and conflict to help YOU work through challenges while your military partner is gone. Tune in to hear the SIMPLE strategies you can try on your own to work through your emotions, and my TOP TIPS for keeping deployment conflict productive so you and your partner can continue to grow in your relationship no matter where they are. 

I’m exploring:

• This week’s Married to Military 101: Rank
• What you NEED to know about the TOP 3 deployment communication barriers
• Physical and emotional consequences of bottling your emotions 
• Ways to tackle conflict without putting your deployed partner in danger
• My TOP recommendations for discussing important issues BEFORE deployment (this is so important!)
• And so much more!

Do you want to make lasting and healthy changes in your military relationship? Connect with me for a FREE Discovery Call: https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/book

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Did you know that you can fight in your relationship in a way that is not only good for it, but also improves it? It might be hard to believe, but it’s true! In this episode, I am sharing everything you need to know to make your conflict productive, why you should know your fighting style, and my tried and true conflict rules—because the sooner you have healthy arguments, the sooner you can get back to the FUN parts of your relationship!

I’m exploring:

• This week’s Married to Military 101: OPSEC (Operations Security)
• Some common misconceptions about conflict
• The 10 types of fighters; which one are you?
• Why it’s not JUST about “winning” the fight—and what it’s ACTUALLY about, instead!
• Try THIS top technique to have a productive argument with your partner
• What you NEED to do to create healthy conflict rules (and stick to them!)
• Why military-style conflict is SO DIFFERENT from healthy relationship conflict
• And so much more!

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Do you know your love language? What about your partner’s? Understanding how you communicate love with your spouse is KEY to a healthy relationship—and when you’re married to military, the challenges of military life can really get in the way. In this episode, I’m diving into navigating communication obstacles with your partner, Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages, and I'll share my BEST tips for showing & receiving love in the craziness of military life. 

I’m exploring:

• This week’s Married to Military 101: Ombudsman
• Why lasting love takes work—and action!
• Everything you need to know about the 5 Love Languages
• What you can learn by speaking you & your partner’s love language
• SPECIFIC examples on how to show love (even during deployment!)
• And so much more!

Learn your love language with the 5 Love Languages Quiz: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

The Five Love Languages Military Edition: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/book/the-5-love-languages-military-edition/

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Do you feel like your relationship expectations don’t match up with your partner's? Are you feeling disappointed when your expectations aren’t met? This is a common struggle in any relationship, and especially so with all the extra stuff that comes with being married to military! In this episode, I’m sharing SIMPLE strategies you can use to strengthen your relationship by identifying & communicating expectations—because having a healthy connection with your partner is so incredibly important!

I’m exploring:

• This week’s Married to Military 101: CONUS vs. OCONUS moves
• How solid relationships can make other things in your life EASIER
• Some SURPRISING statistics & research on military relationships
• EASY steps to creating an expectation list with your partner
• The 2 things that might be happening when you and your partner’s expectations don’t match up (and how you can work through them)
• My TOP 3 recommendations for engaging your partner about relationship expectations
• And so much more!

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Sacrifices are a normal and expected part of being a military spouse. But, this doesn’t make it any more easy to accept them as they come (and often by surprise). In fact, it can bring up feelings of frustration, anger, or unfulfillment. Been there? Yeah, me too.

This week, I’m addressing some common themes in the sacrifices military spouses make, and how you can better manage the emotions that arise. I’ll give you my BEST TIPS to face your fears and use your challenges in productive ways, so you can have the things you want and achieve your goals!

I’m exploring:

• This week’s Married to Military 101: PCS (permanent change of station)
• Why even short work trips can be so difficult on a spouse (especially during a lockdown!)
• The difference between KNOWING about a sacrifice and ACCEPTING it
• STAGGERING statistics on unemployment among military spouses
• Breaking down the stigmas of being a full-time parent
• 4 people you might not know were military spouses — plus, a reminder that we ALL have struggles no matter our status
• My TOP TIPS for setting realistic goals (and why there’s no better time than NOW to start achieving them!)
• Recognizing and embracing fear so you can change and grow
• And so much more!

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What kinds of things do you say to yourself on a regular basis? If you feel they are mostly negative, you're not alone! We naturally default to think negatively about ourselves, and these negative thoughts can have a huge impact on our physical and mental well-being. This is why it is SO IMPORTANT to achieve a healthier inner voice, especially with the extra responsibilities that come with being married to military. In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about improving your inner dialogue, how to overcome the barriers you may face on your journey, and the techniques you can do RIGHT NOW to start thinking more positively about yourself — because you deserve it!

I’m exploring:

• Surprising ways thinking negatively impacts ALL parts of your life
• The #1 reason a healthy inner voice is so important — especially, when you’re married to military
• Why we MUST support and cheer each other on through good and bad times
• How you can find a balance for your negative thoughts
• The TOP 3 barriers that get in the way of a more positive inner voice 
• Simple (and EASY!) exercises to improve your inner dialogue through gratitude and affirmations
• A guided activity to jump start your journey improving your inner voice
• And so much more!

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Military spouses are superheroes — always stepping up to the challenges of military life when duty calls. It’s a busy and responsibility filled world being married to military, and it takes time to learn the ropes of what to do or what to expect as a spouse. That’s why I’m excited for YOU to join me on the Married to Military podcast, as I share tips, tricks, and advice on how to navigate the wild ride of being a military spouse. Whether you're new to military life or just tuning in for a reminder, there's a little something for everyone to learn! In this very first episode, get a SNEAK PEEK into what you can expect on the Married to Military podcast, why I am passionate about helping people live their best lives, and I’ll dive into the TOP superhero traits of AMAZING military spouses (like you!) who get shit done.

I’m exploring:

• The unique challenges of being married to military — because it’s MORE than just a marriage! 

• Why I want to give you easy access to my BEST tips and tricks about being a military spouse
• Lessons I’ve learned on my married to military journey 
• AWESOME benefits of focusing on your good qualities and the things that are going well in your life
• The TOP 5 superhero qualities military spouses possess
• And so much more!

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

Connect with me for a FREE Discovery Call: https://marriedtomilitary.satoriapp.com/book