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Military Life

Welcome to the Military Life Podcast- a podcast telling the stories of everyday Australian Military partners. Listen in to hear from others who are living this military life (Defence Life), juggling all the things on the daily, just like you and I. Let"s connect and support each other by telling our stories, celebrating our strength, focusing on self-care & lifting each other up.

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106.The Younger Heroes-Helping ADF Parents connect...

Military Life ·

2021/09/29

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to the Founder and Manager of the not-for-profit organisation The Younger Heroes, a program designed to reconnect current and former ADF members with their children. Damien and I also talk about; How his experience as a military kid and the death of a mate led him to start the Younger Heroes Why starting an organisation that brought parents and children together for a 3 day/2 night experience in nature was the answer The time, research and tears that went

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29:56

105.Living with a Disability and deciding not to post...

Military Life ·

2021/09/22

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Air Force Spouse Donna about Defence life, living with a Disability and deciding not to post with her Husband. Donna and I also talk about; Meeting each other, buying a house within 6 months and moving in together Being legally blind and recognised as a dependent with special needs The extra challenges Donna needs to consider when it comes to being legally blind and moving How Donna learnt to enjoy her own company early on in their relationship Why having

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16:52

104.Frontline Yoga-Who are they & How Spouses and...

Military Life ·

2021/09/08

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Spouse and CEO of Frontline Yoga Rachael Day about the benefits of Yoga and why Veterans and Spouses should give it a go. Rachael and I also talk about; How Frontline Yoga started and why they offer FREE classes for Veterans, their families and spouses The range of physical and mental health benefits practising Yoga can have especially for the defence community Why practising Yoga alongside other support therapies can reduce your baseline of stress and

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43:38

103.First Few years of Spouse Life & Taking your...

Military Life ·

2021/09/01

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Army Spouse Emma about the first few years of Defence and Spouse life, working for yourself and connecting with your community. Emma and I also talk about; Why she was the one to suggest an Army career to her partner Going from being a civilian couple to a defence couple Focusing on her studies and how Emma and her partner made it work Going from living together to living apart during training The plan to reunite, moving and finding her feet in a new

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46:33

102.Your Service & Sacrifice was NOT a waste

Military Life ·

2021/08/25

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains some discussion of suicide and mental health. If anything comes up for you and you would like to access support there are various options available. See below for contacts. In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Army Spouse Anne about the unfolding and uncertain situation in Afghanistan. Anne and I also talk about; Supporting her husband through two deployments in Afghanistan Why each mission was different but both had the same intent The immense pride

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101.Separation & Divorce as a Defence Couple-The Calm...

Military Life ·

2021/08/11

In this week’s Podcast episode, I talk with Kirsty a Lawyer, Mediator, Author and Divorce Coach about what happens when a Defence Couple decides to separate or get divorced. Kirsty and I also talk about; -How being a former Defence Partner herself allows her to understand the extra complexity that comes with breakdown of marriage when you are a Defence couple. -The difference between Mediation, Collaborative law and Litigation -Why Kirsty encourages her clients to stay out of court to not only save

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23:00

100. PART 2-Advice, Words of Wisdom, Real Talk from...

Military Life ·

2021/08/04

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Military Wife Life Podcast! What a journey this podcast has taken me and all of you on. There is so much to celebrate this week- 2 years of the Podcast, 100 Episodes and 50,000 Downloads but what this week’s milestones actually mean is that for 2 years this Podcast has been supporting me and has been supporting you. It means that we have all listened to 100 Episodes of Defence Partners telling their stories, being seen and heard, allowing us to share in the ups

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23:08

100. PART 1-Advice, Words of Wisdom, Real Talk from...

Military Life ·

2021/07/28

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Military Wife Life Podcast! What a journey this podcast has taken me and all of you on. There is so much to celebrate this week- 2 years of the Podcast, 100 Episodes and 50,000 Downloads but what this week’s milestones actually mean is that for 2 years this Podcast has been supporting me and has been supporting you. It means that we have all listened to 100 Episodes of Defence Partners telling their stories, being seen and heard, allowing us to share in the ups

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26:00

99.DEFGLIS supporting & representing Defence Force...

Military Life ·

2021/07/14

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Racheal Cosgrove who is a Defence Member and the Events Director for DEFGLIS the Defence LGBTI Information Service. Racheal and I talk about; How and why DEFGLIS started Who DEFGLIS support and represent How DEFGLIS has changed and evolved over the years The impact DEFGLIS has had on the lives of LGBTI defence members and their families Why it is important to have a group like DEFGLIS The safe and secure space DEFGLIS offers for LGBTI members and their

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36:17

98.Being a New Defence Partner

Military Life ·

2021/07/07

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to new Navy Spouse Jeni about navigating defence life, the first posting and everything in-between. Jeni and I also talk about; Being together 13 years before Defence came into the picture How looking for a career change led her Husband to the Navy Researching the impact Defence life would have on their family How hearing the experiences of other defence families was invaluable Why joining the Navy took months of paperwork and interview’s How Jeni felt once

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20:54

97.Defence Bank Foundation helping the Defence Community

Military Life ·

2021/06/28

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Executive Officer Leanne Kyle from the Defence Bank Foundation about the life-changing impact the Defence Community Dogs Program is having for the Dogs, Inmates, Veterans and their Families. Leanne and I also talk about; The Defence Bank Foundation and why they decided to support the DCD program What the DCD program is and how it supports dogs, inmates and Veterans Why the program decided to only use rescue dogs and give them a second chance at life The

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39:07

96.Finding love, Leaving Defence & Focusing on Family

Military Life ·

2021/06/14

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Veteran Matt and spouse Mel about their whirlwind romance, doing long distance, transitioning out of defence and future plans. Matt and Mel also talk about; Meeting 1 week before Matt was due to post interstate Having big conversations and committing to long-distance 1 week in Making sacrifices, leaving family and moving to be with Matt How Mel established herself in a new location through social groups The reality of future postings and the strain on

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22:56

95.Medicine, Being Values Driven & Changing Direction

Military Life ·

2021/06/06

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to RAAF Spouse Meagan about balancing her medical career with defence life, being values-driven and changing direction. Meagan and I also talk about; Being high school sweethearts and both going their separate ways Reuniting years later while both visiting family Deciding to be together while living on opposite sides of the country Long-distance dating and trying to plan to at least live in the same state The push and pull of Meagan’s medical career and her

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24:38

94.PART 2-A Spouse tells the story of her Broken...

Military Life ·

2021/05/26

In PART 2 of episode 94, I talk to Army spouse Kaz about her husband’s shocking injury that led to his discharge, finding and receiving the right support and moving on. TRIGGER WARNING- There is some discussion of suicide in this episode. If this episode brings anything up for you please contact FREE ADF mental health service Open Arms on 1800 011 046 or in case of emergency call 000. Kaz and I also talk about; A chance meeting that triggered one of her husband’s worst episodes What happened when

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33:19

93.PART 1- A Spouse tells the story of her Broken...

Military Life ·

2021/05/19

In PART 1 of episode 93, I talk to spouse Kaz about defence life, back to back deployments and her husband’s shocking injury that led to his discharge. TRIGGER WARNING- There is some discussion of suicide in this episode. If this episode brings anything up for you please contact FREE ADF mental health service Open Arms on 1800 011 046 or in case of emergency call 000. Kaz and I also talk about; Her husband joining reserves to ease them into defence life How a few weekends of reserve time turned

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26:31

92.Reserve Life-how does it work?

Military Life ·

2021/05/12

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Reserve Army spouse Kim about how Reserve life actually works. Kim and I also talk about; Meeting her husband while he was a Navy recruit Living in the same posting location back to back Having the support and understanding of her military family The stress of her husband being medically discharged & finding a civilian job Why her husband decided to get back in after being medically discharged Going from fulltime Navy to Army Reserve How Kim juggles

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19:41

91.Becoming a Defence family a little later in life

Military Life ·

2021/05/05

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Navy spouse Cheree about what it’s like when your husband joins defence a little later in life. Cheree and I also talk about; The first posting experience and her military member deploying within a few months. Building a support network and the lifelong friends she made on the first posting. The challenges she has faced while searching and securing employment. An international posting to Hawaii and the amazing experiences they had. The difference in

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90.The stories behind the Lots of Love Box nominations

Military Life ·

2021/04/21

When the nominations for the MWL Lots of Love boxes land in my inbox it’s hard for me not to get attached to those stories. Just reading about the connections and the amazing things spouses are doing that are prompting their friends and family to nominate them, is truly a privilege. This weeks podcast episode is about the stories behind the Lots of Love Box nominations. I talk to spouse Chantelle, a Lots of Love box recipient. Chantelle details the connection and deep friendship she formed with the

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29:59

89.A mindset shift made all the difference

Military Life ·

2021/04/14

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to RAAF spouse Nicole about why a mindset shift has totally changed the way she experiences defence life. Nicole and I also talk about; Meeting her now Husband while he was studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Realising that the member doesn't just sign up for a job but a lifestyle Moving to Newcastle for her husbands first posting and not being formally recognised as a couple Trying to find housing, work and friends while not yet being

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88.Legacy-Who are they & Who do they support?

Military Life ·

2021/03/31

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to NSW Legacy President Nikki Hollis about how Legacy started, what they’re about and who they support. Nikki and I also talk about; How a dependant of an ADF member or Veteran can access support Why a dependant can put their hand up for support at anytime What you can access support through Legacy for and the process Breaking down the misconception that Legacy is only for older widows The help they offer for ADF families experiencing hardship due to the

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