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MMP Show #963 Tips to Thriving in a Remote Duty Station
Have you found yourself receiving orders to a remote duty station or has the thought of living away from a military base crossed your mind? In today’s Minicast, Sarah shares some tips she’s applied when moving to a remote location to help make for a smooth transition. Integrating into new communities can feel isolating or unwelcoming, but once you get out and explore your new “home” it makes leaning into your community less intimidating.
MMP #962: Exceptional Family Members
The welfare of our families means the utmost importance to us. But have there been moments where you’ve been left feeling overwhelmed, like you have tried everything and have nowhere else to go? EFM has created a commonplace to support families of all branches and unite their voices. As an advocate, they tackle big problems, in efforts to change policy and laws both medical and programmatic.
MMP Show #961: Make the Most of Your Staycation
We all know what a staycation is and it’s becoming more of the norm. Today in this Minicast, Chrissy talks about how to make the most of your staycation. She gives us five tips for how to best plan a staycation. Chrissy gives us questions to help understand everyone’s expectations.
MMP #960 Book: When Your Daddy’s A Soldier
Time away from our soldiers can affect the storyline of our everyday lives during their absence. Their departure can set the stage for the onset of unique challenges. In Gretchen McLellan’s recent books When Your Daddy’s a Soldier, she provides children with the experience of seeing themselves in between the cover of a book. She depicts the real and raw emotions that can often times fill our homes as we prepare for the departure and arrival of our soldiers.
MMP Show #959: Tips to Battle Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever felt like your job, career, or even motherhood has become your identity? In this Minicast, Amanda shares with us the personal battle she has faced with Imposter Syndrome. She includes some helpful tips we could apply in any phase or season of life when we’re struggling with identity. In the ever-changing life of a military spouse, may you be rested and rooted in your true identity.
We are here to support, inspire, and empower you. To hear more about Amanda’s tips to battle Imposter Syndrome, listen below.
MMP Show #958: Sesame Workshop
Many of us can recall the unique set of challenges that affect our daily lives from big moves, to deployments and homecomings, or even processing grief. The idea of being “prepared” can feel unattainable when life is encompassed by change and uncertainty. To help overcome these obstacles Sesame Workshop has created resources to prepare families and help them remain flexible in turbulent times. They have incorporated realistic and approachable models to help parents and children process “big feelings” together.
MMP Show #957: Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Just becoming a military spouse involves stepping out of your comfort zone. In this Minicast, Jade uses her personal experiences to give us tips to further jump out of your comfort zone. There are a lot of experiences that can cause military spouses stress. We can embrace this and look for experiences that can help us grow as a person and to grow our circle of support.
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