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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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All Episodes

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87.The Army is my Husbands job not mine

Military Life ·

2021/03/24

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Amanda about why she doesn't allow her Army Husbands job to control her life. Amanda and I also talk about; Not really knowing, in the beginning, what it meant to be an Army spouse Why she was hesitant to even acknowledge she was a spouse Moving in together and experiencing a deployment 6 months into the relationship A horrible experience with another Army wife and how it impacted her forming a support network Being MWDU for the majority of their

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86.A Tindal Posting

Military Life ·

2021/03/17

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to RAAF spouse Katie about being posted to Tindal, the location at the bottom of her preference sheet. Katie and I also talk about; Having no knowledge of defence life and going into the relationship blind Moving out of home in NSW to relocating to WA on her first posting with her military member Finding her feet in WA and why it is where Katie and her Husband would love to end up Why Katie embraces being able to move around the country and live in

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85. Stories of Miscarriage & Defence Life

Military Life ·

2021/03/03

Today’s podcast episode is on a topic that isn’t often spoken about- Miscarriage. 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage. The vast majority of miscarriages will happen in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, often at a time when the exciting and happy news has only been shared with a few friends and family members if any. It can be a lonely time. There is often no answers as to why you experience a miscarriage or anything you can do to prevent one. Today seven brave spouses are sharing their journey

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84.Financial help for Defence Families

Military Life ·

2021/02/24

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Belinda Wilson, CEO of Veteran and Family financial support organisation Bravery Trust. Belinda and I talk about; The support Bravery Trust offer Veterans who have a physical injury or mental illness as a result of their service Why Bravery Trust offers financial support to Veterans and their families during and after their service When a Veteran or Spouse should put their hand up for financial assistance Why financial problems often hinder a Veterans

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83. Good Communication & MWDU

Military Life ·

2021/02/17

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Army couple Julia and Jai about why good communication is key. We also talk about; what happened when they met each other just 10 days before Jai was due to deploy some of the things a defence member thinks about before getting into a relationship how they used email to build a strong foundation before Jai returned from deployment an unexpected injury for Jai, the 9 month rehab and why there was a silver lining another deployment, planning a wedding, and

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27:28

82.How to be ok with going with the flow!

Military Life ·

2021/02/10

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Kim about being adaptable and being ok with "going with the flow." Kim and I also talk about; what happens when defence suddenly becomes part of your plan a not-so-great first move and why Kim didn't let it set the tone for spouse life her husband deploying a month into their first posting how Kim used that first deployment to establish a friend network navigating finding work as a spouse in an area where jobs are scarce how their family cope with

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81.Buying a Business and Working from Home

Military Life ·

2021/02/03

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Ash about buying a business and the isolation of working from home. Ash and I also talk about; why having a friendship before dating her now-husband created a great foundation how working on base gave Ash an understanding of how military works going from working on base with her husband to being a stay at home mum and business owner why Ash decided to buy a business and the huge changes working for yourself brings their next posting and looking

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80.Infertility & Defence Life

Military Life ·

2021/01/28

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Bianca about infertility and defence life. Bianca and I also talk about; coping with all that comes with IVF when your Husband is away why it took multiple rounds of IVF, surgeries and 3 doctors to try something out of the box the conversation with a long lost friend that would be the reason she would finally fall pregnant how she kept faith for 12 years before eventually becoming a Mum why she feels being a defence kid herself will give her a

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79.Being a Blended Family & the Military

Military Life ·

2021/01/20

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Sarah about being a blended family and the military lifestyle. Sarah and I also talk about; The injuries that have kept her Husband home for the majority of their relationship Why having support from her husband's rehab unit made all the difference Waiting on their next posting and what it might mean for their blended family Why choosing to live separated may be their only and best option in the future The positive impact Open Arms has had on their

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78.Maxx the service dog saved my Husband

Military Life ·

2021/01/14

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Army spouse Mel about a service dog called Maxx and how he saved her husband. Mel and I also talk about; What it's like when your Husband deploys every two years Her Husband's decision to be proactive in seeking mental health support Why a service dog was the right fit for her Husband and their family The Defence Community Dog program and the support the Defence Bank Foundation gives the program The impact Maxx has had on her Husband's everyday life and

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22:25

77.Military Police, Finding work & Following your...

Military Life ·

2020/12/16

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Air Force spouse Renee about what it's like when your Husband is Military Police, her struggles when it comes to finding employment and why following your passion is so important. Renee and I also talk about; How she and her husband met, by chance, at a swing dance class Why her husband wanting to apply for the Air Force was a joint decision The stability defence offered their family at a time of uncertainty Why her husband joined as a

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76.The Australian Military Wives Choir

Military Life ·

2020/12/09

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to National Music Director of the Australian Military Wives Choir Cath Parsons about her journey as a spouse and where the idea for the AMWChoir came from. Cath and I also talk about; How the choir went from being a handful of people in Canberra to 12 locations around Australia Why the Choir is about what we do as spouses rather than what our military partners do at work How the choir creates a safe space for spouses and why all singing

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31:42

75. Army Spouse Life & Spending 8 out of 12 months apart

Military Life ·

2020/12/02

In this week's podcast episode I talk to Zoe about the first few years of being an Army spouse and the ups and downs of spending 8 out of the last 12 months apart from her military husband. Zoe and I also talk about; Why keeping busy was key while her Husband was away doing his initial training Her first posting experience only a few hours from home Being flexible with her work options & open to posting around Australia Finding out about support & DCO years into her spouse

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74.That sometimes taboo topic... MONEY

Military Life ·

2020/11/26

This week's podcast episode is all about money! Some useful tips on how to spend it, save it and invest it. Defence Bank's Stuart Payne, Celia Cannavan and Emma Dalglish talk us through; Budgeting and how to work out our money goals How to make use of free helpful resources like https://moneysmart.gov.au/ How to come up with an achievable savings plan Credit Cards and why you should pay more than the minimum Credit scores explained and how using facilities like afterpay

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73.Full time Army to Reserves to Full time again

Military Life ·

2020/11/19

In this week's podcast episode I talk to spouse Lauren about what it's like to go from being a fulltime defence family to a reserves family and then back to fulltime defence. Lauren and I also talk about; What changes when you're no longer fulltime defence How it works when your partner is now a reservist The freedom and opportunities reserve time brings Why they decided to go back to being a fulltime defence family How COVID played into their decision Why Lauren

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72.Kookaburra Kids Foundation & Support for Defence...

Military Life ·

2020/11/11

This week's podcast episode is all about the Kookaburra Kids Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation supporting children aged 8-18 years, living in families affected by mental illness. I talk to Community Engagement Manager, Sarah Hartley about; Why they introduced a program just for defence kids What the Kookaburra Kids Defence Kids Program is all about Why age-appropriate prevention and early intervention mental health services are important Why support for kids

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71.The first few years of being a Navy spouse

Military Life ·

2020/11/04

This week on the podcast, I talk to Morgan about the ups and downs of her first few years as a Military spouse. Morgan and I talk about; The 18 month wait for her partner to leave for initial training The transition from civilian couple to a military couple Her partner leaving for Cerberus and having no contact Morgan's last-minute decision to move with her partner while he completed IET's Not being able to find work and the impact that had on their relationship Their first posting to Sydney and

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70.OPEN ARMS- When, How & Who can access support...

Military Life ·

2020/10/28

This week's podcast episode is all about Open Arms, a FREE counselling service available to spouses, current ADF members, veterans and their families. I talk to National Manager of Open Arms, Dr Stephanie Hodson about; Who can access support and services through Open Arms Why the service changed its name from VVCS to Open Arms What type of support you can access in-person and over the phone When you should reach out for support & some signs to look out for How to

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69.A British spouse experiencing a posting in Australia

Military Life ·

2020/10/21

This week on the podcast I talk to British spouse Cheryl about her Australian posting experience. Cheryl and I also talk about; Her military member being sent to Iraq in the first year of their relationship Some of the differences between the British and Australian military Why a lot of military families choose MWDU in the UK What it was like to move to Australia and find her feet in Oz How COVID and living in Victoria during lockdown has impacted their Australian Posting

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68. 3-5year old Defence Kids-Research & Support

Military Life ·

2020/10/07

After realising studies about Australian defence kids were rare, this week's podcast guest, Dr Marg Rogers from the University of New England, decided to change that. Dr Rogers focused her recent PhD studies on giving 2-5 year old defence kids a voice by centring her research around deployment, separation, how kids in the 2-5 year old age bracket are affected and how they can be best supported. Dr Rogers and I also talk about; Collecting the data from the defence kids

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