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- Episode 78: An Army Colonel’s Journey to the Paralympics
The Paralympics have started, and this week’s episode features retired Army Col. Patty Collins, who competed as a Team USA Paralympics triathlete in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the elite competition and shares her story of healing after trauma and life as an amputee.
This episode is sponsored by SpouseLink, a unique space created to help bridge the distance between family and friends that comes with military life. Learn more at SpouseLink.org.
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30 min - Episode 77: A Combat Vet and a Gold Star Spouse React to Afghanistan
With all eyes on Afghanistan, a combat veteran and a Gold Star spouse share their connections to the country and what it has been like watching the Taliban take over.
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This episode is sponsored by SpouseLink, a unique space created to help bridge the distance between family and friends that comes with military life. Learn more at SpouseLink.org.
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30 min - Episode 76: Unemployed By COVID-19: How 5 Military Spouses Pivoted
Many Americans who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic are pivoting to entrepreneurship or new career fields. Five military spouses share their encouraging stories and tips for success.
This episode is sponsored by SpouseLink, a unique space created to help bridge the distance between family and friends that comes with military life. Learn more at SpouseLink.org.
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33 min - Episode 75: Making It Illegal to Discriminate Against Military Spouses
Virginia has now made military families part of a protected class. Two military spouses who have experienced employment discrimination explain the significance of this law and what it could mean for military spouses everywhere.
This episode is sponsored by SpouseLink, a unique space created to help bridge the distance between family and friends that comes with military life. Learn more at SpouseLink.org.
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24 min - BONUS: Get to Know WWE Superstar and Marine Vet Lacey Evans
WWE’s Lacey Evans shares how she's reconnecting with her military roots and giving back to the veteran community. Plus, some insight into her celebrity lifestyle and relatable home life.
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13 min - Episode 74: Meet the Military Spouse Who Moonlights as a Mermaid
Military spouse and entertainer Aj Smit uses her creativity to bring joy to people of all ages. In this episode, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a professional mermaid and also her role in the Red Tent movement, creating safe discussion spaces for both military and civilian women wherever the Air Force takes her.
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23 min - Episode 73: How the Hot Housing Market Is Impacting Military Families
What happens when military PCS season meets America’s hot real estate market? Two industry experts explain the unique challenges facing military home buyers this summer.
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32 min - BONUS: Community Building as a Military Spouse
Two Marine Corps spouses share their struggles of building community during military life and what's ultimately helped them make lasting friendships.
This episode is sponsored by SpouseLink, a unique space created to help bridge the distance between family and friends that comes with military life.
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22 min - Episode 72: What a Dead Voting Bill Has to Do With Military Families
A landmark piece of voting legislation, the "For the People Act," didn't make it past the Senate. Yet a military spouse and advocate breaks down why military families should care that it didn't pass — and what's next for their voting rights.
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24 min - Episode 71: A Same-Sex Spouse's Perspective on Military Life
In 2018 Brian Alvarado was the first same-sex military spouse to receive the Navy Spouse of the Year Award. Now he's using his national platform — including an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" — to advocate for military spouses and families. In this episode he also shares how the military's transformation since the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" era has shaped his family's service.
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A podcast breaking down the news for military spouses and their families