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Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

Dedicated to seasoned spouses exploring new opportunities and ideas outside the military, so that they can make more confident choices for their next chapter. www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com

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BONUS: "Every military spouse deserves an award."...

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2022/02/07

This bonus episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9rPqEELTuIIBONUS: "Every military spouse deserves an award." Vote Jenny Lynne Stroup for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year!Congratulations to our co-host Jenny Lynne Stroup for becoming a nominee for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year! Jenny Lynne shares what this nomination means for her and how you can vote! Voting is now open from February 7th to February 11th! Register to vote at

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33:21

130: "Holding Down the Fort has been a really great...

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2021/12/13

130: "Holding Down the Fort has been a really great opportunity and invitation to show up for each other." Season 5 Finale with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne StroupJen and Jenny Lynne close up season five just in time for the holidays! Together, they reflect on and share what season six has meant for them, they stress the importance of showing up for our community, what the phrase 'holding down the fort' means for them, saying 'thank you' rather than 'I'm sorry,' and much more.We look forward to chatting

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44:11

129: "At the time, I didn't think I could love anyone...

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2021/12/08

129: "At the time, I didn't think I could love anyone enough to self sacrifice." Studying the career-oriented military spouse pursuing education for career advancement with Melody AgbisitMelody Agbisit never wanted to be a military spouse, despite doing a dissertation on the lived experience of the career-oriented military spouse pursuing education for career advancement. Despite having grown up in a military household to eventually becoming a therapist supporting the military spouse in research and

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55:18

128: "I move a lot and that's okay." Being a third...

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2021/12/06

128: "I move a lot and that's okay." Being a third culture kid and creating stories for military-connected families with Shermaine Perry-KnightsShermaine Perry-Knights is an award-winning facilitator, project manager, speaker, author, and a proud military kid. Being raised as a third culture kid, she shares how she cringes whenever she's asked, "Where are you from?" Shermaine shares how she continues to strive for a mindset of growing and evolving, how she teaches others about resiliency, how her

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40:01

127: "You are perfect even while in progress." Self...

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2021/12/01

127: "You are perfect even while in progress." Self care and life lessons of a military spouse with Mariavictoria Caldona BennettMariavictoria Caldona Bennett reflects on her journey as a military spouse as her husband is nearing a decade of service. She shares the importance of mental health, pursuing your passions, professional networking, future plans to open up a nonprofit with her husband, and much more.Connect with Mariavictoria Caldona

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38:08

126: "Asking for support does not mean that you are...

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2021/11/29

126: "Asking for support does not mean that you are failing to support your own community." The deployment journey and being a late career spouse with Jayla Rae ArdeleanMilSpouse Mentor, Speaker and writer Jayla Rae Ardelean candidly joins us while in "the pit" of her husband's deployment. She shares how she chronicles her entire deployment journey on the Heart of a MilSpouse podcast, how she's been able to revive her love for writing, what it means to be a "Late Career Spouse," what really

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43:27

125: "Deployment sucks. But where can I find beauty...

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2021/11/24

125: "Deployment sucks. But where can I find beauty and opportunity in the midst of it?" Deployment countdown boxes with Becky HoyLately, Becky Hoy has been making space to adjust to the unexpectedness of deployments and how the world is evolving. Becky is a U.S. Army Spouse of 10 years, Founder of Brave Crate, and Co-Founder of PILLAR. She observes how the military community has made space for connection during a pandemic, how wishing her life away during a deployment inspired Brave Crate, how

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01:06:46

124: "Life is not happening to me. I am actively...

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2021/11/22

124: "Life is not happening to me. I am actively choosing to be present and a participant in this life." Recovering Type A personality and bullying amongst military spouses with Emily MillmanMilitary Spouse, physical and mental health advocate and nurse Emily Millman chooses to see military life as an interesting adventure. She shares her experience transporting her dogs from South Korea to the states, how she copes with the complete loss of autonomy, bullying amongst military spouses, the

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37:20

BONUS: "We need our stories to make the data come...

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2021/11/19

BONUS: "We need our stories to make the data come alive. We also need the data to affirm our stories." Blue Star Families' FlyerTalk Friday hosted by Dr. Geri Lynn MaplesPast guest Dr. Geri Lynn Maples invites Jen and Jenny Lynne to talk about Holding Down the Fort and their relationship as co-hosts to the Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Facebook Live Show "FlyerTalk Friday!" They share why Holding Down the Fort started, how Jenny Lynne came on as a co-host, how they showcase

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48:54

123: "Nobody's broken. We all have imperfections, and...

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2021/11/17

123: "Nobody's broken. We all have imperfections, and that's okay." Personalized meal recommendations and resilience techniques with Manda Lynn McVeyManda Lynn McVey returns from episode 69 to update us on her life as an Army Wife, Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Spouse Master Resilience Trainer, and Founder of The Healitary Spouse. She shares her most recent PCS experience, her and her family's go-to breathing technique for stress management, her latest studies, how she chose the name, "The

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52:18

122: “If the family can't be physically together...

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2021/11/15

122: “If the family can't be physically together during the holidays, how do we still get that connection?” Managing holiday expectations withDr. Leah Blain & Joanna Goldstein, LCSWDr. Leah Blain & Joanna Goldstein, LCSW join us from the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania to help military families prepare for the holidays. Together, they share how they help veterans and military family members make it "back to better," how serving the military community

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12:08

BONUS: "My father’s absence reflects the incredible...

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2021/11/11

BONUS: "My father’s absence reflects the incredible impact he made while he was alive." A Military Father's Legacy of Love & Community with Jen Amos"According to those who knew my father, Alfonso Apdal Amos was a kind, simple, humble and unassuming man. In between the time he served in the Philippine Army in the 1970s to joining the US Navy in the 1980s, he faced many hardships including dropping out of school and food insecurities. One would assume that someone with my father’s struggles would

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53:07

121: "It's important to have interests outside of the...

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2021/11/10

121: "It's important to have interests outside of the military because the military does not last forever." Using writing as an outlet and post-military life with Jessica SilvaJessica Silva returns to the show to update us on post-military life (after being a military spouse for 22 years), transition tips, and her book for military kids, Daddy's on a Chip. She reflects on the last two years since their family transitioned to civilian life, how writing was her outlet when she couldn't sleep, how her

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56:09

120: "Within the military dad story, there's trauma,...

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2021/11/08

120: "Within the military dad story, there's trauma, sadness and ugliness. There's also richness within that story." Bringing every dad home with Ben KilloyBen Killoy is a Marine Veteran, speaker, and a coach with a focus on helping dads step into their best life. After being the first (and only) Gold Star daughter to be interviewed on Ben's show, Military Veteran Dad podcast, Jen Amos invites Ben to our show to share how he's arrived at his mission to "bring every dad home." He shares the

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45:38

119: "I have a Distillery, you have a Harrier…do you...

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2021/11/03

119: "I have a Distillery, you have a Harrier…do you want to fly some bourbon on it?" Collaborating with fellow veteran businesses with Scott SandersWhen trying new ideas, Admiral, Distiller and Patriot Scott Sanders will often say, "I don’t know, but we’re going to try." Despite the big budgets Scott was used to in the military, he had to learn how to have a lean startup mentality as an entrepreneur. He shares how Tobacco Barn Distillery began, why he chose to produce bourbon, his seamless

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01:02:55

118: "I have my own identity. I'm also a military...

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2021/11/01

118: "I have my own identity. I'm also a military spouse. That's part of me, too." Embracing and serving the military spouse community with Britt LanzaEntrepreneur, podcaster and community leader Britt Lanza never thought she'd find herself serving the very community she had been discouraged to associate with: her fellow military spouses. She recalls the stereotypes of being a military spouse, her first experience with reintegration, how she started her podcast, what is an MEO, and much more.Connect

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38:55

117: "It's not okay to feel burned out." Maximizing...

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2021/10/27

117: "It's not okay to feel burned out." Maximizing your high-performance potential with an efficient, sustainable and scientifically sound approach with Louise ValentineLouise Valentine from episode 88 returns to update us on her and her family's health conditions, her new health and wellness strategies, and how high performance is not just limited to athletes. She shares how military spouses can benefit from the Badass Breakthrough Academy, what is the "strategic hustle" game plan, common myths

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48:18

116: "It's hard to feel like you're taking care of...

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2021/10/25

116: "It's hard to feel like you're taking care of the family when you are not the breadwinner." Exploring post-military life as a male military spouse with Keith HaydenVeteran, Military Spouse, and “Multi-Passionate” Author & Podcaster Keith Hayden is ready to take the last five years of his post-military life and online efforts to pursue entrepreneurship. He shares how Scott Tucker's book, Veteran Wealth Secrets, was the wake up call he needed to start networking and actively put his personal

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34:56

115: "Transition is a mindset." Providing free...

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2021/10/20

115: "Transition is a mindset." Providing free comprehensive educational resources and opportunities with Jai SaltersNaval Officer, Founder of ACT NOW Education and Spirit of Bob Hope recipient Jai Salters has been mentally retired for the last 10 years, despite still being on active duty. He reflects on how and why he attained 14-15 certifications within a year and a half, the catalyst to starting ACT NOW Education, the importance of doing your due diligence for transition, and resources that

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01:04:53

114: "Answering the question, 'What is my purpose?'...

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2021/10/18

114: "Answering the question, 'What is my purpose?' is key to agile employment." Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment with Jen Amos and Scott R. TuckerIn partnership with the Hampton Roads Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ) by Hiring Our Heroes, The City of Norfolk and South University, Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker present, "Military Spouse's ToolKit for Agile and Purposeful Employment." In this workshop, they offer knowledge, education and resources to

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