Joanne Steen, author of We Regret to Inform You: A Survival Guide for Gold Star Parents and Those Who Support Them, tackles the subject that terrifies parents of military personnel—the death of their son or daughter in service to their nation. In short, easy-to-read chapters, Gold Star parents find thoughtful explanations and trustworthy advice for coping with military grief. Steen weaves together realistic examples with voices of other Gold Star parents, connecting the readers to the wisdom of those parents who have walked in their shoes.
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Show #693: Run the Race & Reaching Fitness Goals
First up is, Chris Dowling, director of Tim Tebow’s Run the Race, a film about two desperate brothers sacrificing for a better tomorrow.
During our second segment, learn how to reach your fitness goals from the comfort of your home with Shannon Klepac. Shannon is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Precision Nutrition Coach, and Wellness and Media Contributor at War Horses for Veterans.
Stress & Breastfeeding: Tips to Help You Deal
Stress.
A simple word that holds so much meaning, in so many different ways, to so many mothers around the world. Did you know that stress can affect your breast milk, its supply level, and even your bonding journey with your newborn?
1 Natural Way is here to help you better understand some common sources of stress for new moms, how it affects your breastfeeding, and a few ways to cope and manage so that your breastfeeding journey is less impacted by everyday stress.
Show #692: Blue Star Families Military Lifestyle Survey
The 2018 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Results are in! The largest of its kind, Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is one of the most important resources for understanding the current state of the military community. Jessica Strong is here to tell us more.
Show #691: Gold Star Widow Honors Navy Hero & War Story
Ashley Bugge, a Gold Star widow honoring her Navy hero with a Hawaiian living reef memorial dive. Ashley will join us to share her story of tragedy and perseverance. Check out her book, Always Coming Back Home.
Show #690: MilSpouseFest & Care Package Story Project
We’ve got two great guests for you tonight!
Up first is Tessa Robinson from MilSpouseFest, here to tell us more about the events coming to a military installation near you in 2019!
Second, we have Odale Cress, the creator of The Care Package Story Project, which is a collection of photographs of care packages re-created from memories of those Odale and other service members received when stationed away from home.
Mission: Milspouse is a
501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
EIN Number: 88-1604492
Contact:
hello@missionmilspouse.org
P.O. Box 641341
El Paso, TX 79904