Did you know… Mission: Milspouse published its 3000th blog post in 2023 and is still growing!
My New Culture
My New Culture……..There are two ways to exit the Army. Go home and find a job or find the job and make a home.
Five Benefits to Pumping Iron
As a strength and conditioning coach, I meet many women who shy away from lifting moderate to heavy weights because of their fears that they will get too bulky, or they do not feel they can lose weight with resistance training. While cardiovascular training does typically burn more calories per session, resistance training—using moderate to heavy loads—not only burns calories with each session, but it also gives the body many benefits that increase the quality of those calories burned in the long-term.
I’ve Been There: Reflections on Mental Health Stigma
When I meet with individuals seeking support at the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors, located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, I truly understand their situation. I’ve been there!
I’m the outreach manager for the clinic, which offers mental health services for post-9/11 veterans and military families. In February, our clinic also started treating active-duty service members.
Currently, our services are provided virtually through Cohen Veteran Network (CVN) Telehealth face-to-face video therapy across the state of North Carolina. When pandemic restrictions are lifted, we will also offer in-person sessions in our newly renovated 5,300-square-foot clinic in Jacksonville.
Want To Go Hands-Free While Breast Pumping?
Many moms want a hands-free pumping experience. In the first few months of motherhood, a lot of time is spent breastfeeding or pumping, and unless you’ve got around-the-clock help, you’ll have other tasks to do.
The kitchen has to be cleaned, there’s usually laundry waiting to be folded, emails need answering, and the older child wants you to tie her shoe—again. Being a mom can be stressful, and stress affects breast milk production, not to mention our role as a wife, mother, friend, and every other place we fit into.
Wellness Without Worries: USO Presents InDependent Wellness Summit
“Self-care” is a phrase people talk about a lot these days, as we all coping with the uncertainty and pressure of the ongoing pandemic.
The idea seems simple enough. Take care of yourself. Make sure you have breaks during your busy day. It’s the whole idea of “put your oxygen mask on before you assist others with theirs.”
So, we all know we need to practice self-care. We know the havoc stress, burn out, and endless to-do lists can wreak on our mental and emotional health. Why, then, does self-care often feel like another chore? One more worry gnawing at the back of your mind. For military spouses especially, finding time for self-care can feel impossible.
Dreaming of Warmer Weather
I have a confession to make:
I’m ready for winter to be over.
That realization hit me hard the past two weeks. I’ve been dreaming of summer here lately. We had a warm spell in Alaska, and by warm, I mean in the 20s. Never in my life did I think I’d be saying 20 degrees is warm, but here I am.
How Bad Do You Want It?
This month, retired Marine Corps Maj. Lisa Davis shares her journey. I must confess that I am jealous of Lisa because, of all the accomplishments she has achieved during her running career, one is close to home—The JFK 50 Mile Run. Her milestone in this event came at the end of the 2019 race which was her 10th completion. On Nov. 20, 2020, Lisa was inducted into the JFK 500 Mile Club to recognize her performance. I have attempted the event 11 times and managed to complete only seven.
I am still inspired.
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