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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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150: "I have a deeper understanding of community now,...

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2022/09/13

150: "I have a deeper understanding of community now, and I really hope that it'll show in our next season." Season 6 Finale with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne StroupHolding Down the Fort by US VetWealth's Season 6 Finale has arrived! Jen and Jenny Lynne acknowledge that this shorter than the normal season has been anticipated for some time, especially as they now focus on other priorities in their lives. Together, they share what they'll be doing in the off-season, reflect on their experiences at Disney

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149: "Telling your story, getting it down on paper,...

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2022/09/06

149: "Telling your story, getting it down on paper, getting it out through art, and getting it out in the world, in some way, is mystically healing." Heart to Script with Amy Uptgraft and Lea JohnsonAt the Veteran's Spouse Project (VSP), Amy Uptgraft and Lea Johnson work very hard to create a safe space for military spouses to share where they are on their life's journey. Amy updates us on the current VSP offerings since she first joined us in February 2021. First time on the show, Lea shares the

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148: "Thank you for being a part of our journey and...

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2022/08/30

148: "Thank you for being a part of our journey and seeing value in our candidness. It's an honor." Checking in with Jen and Jenny LynneJen and Jenny Lynne take a break from interviewing to reconnect! They reflect on how much they enjoy the pace of Season 6, how Jen's priority to feel locally rooted has influenced the format of their show, their pre-recorded thoughts about attending Disney Institute's Veterans Institute Summit, and much more.AnnouncementsJen and Jenny Lynne are going to Disney World

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22:39

147: "We build trust when we can put a face and a...

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2022/08/23

147: "We build trust when we can put a face and a story to an offering." San Diego Military Family Collaborative featuring Jen and Jenny LynneIn late March 2022, San Diego Military Family Collaborative (SDMFC) invited Jen and Jenny Lynne to their first member-only training of the year to share tips and tricks on marketing. Together, they share how the show began, how Jenny Lynne became a co-host, how they foster community, how they maintain and grow the show, and much more.The San Diego Military

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01:07:22

146: "Risking is always better than regretting." 30...

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2022/08/16

146: "Risking is always better than regretting." 30 years of service and paying tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines since 9/11 with Amy ForsytheAmy Forsythe attended an all-girls Catholic high school, wearing a uniform and doing what the nuns told her to do. It turns out that the military is not that much different. Today, Amy is an award-winning military journalist, a Public Affairs Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, and the author of Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11

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01:10:41

145: "I don’t know who she is. But she’s a military...

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2022/08/09

145: "I don’t know who she is. But she’s a military spouse. I have a sister here, and so I’m going to stand next to her." Women Who Do Wonders with Pamela BoladoDespite where we come from, Pamela Bolado believes that, in some capacity, we are all living similar lives. Her worldview - from being raised in Canada to living in Kuwait, to moving to the United States in 2016 - and many life experiences have now led her to advocate for women from all backgrounds through her non-profit, Women Who Do

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01:19:00

144: "With the amount of crap we endure, there's no...

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2022/08/02

144: "With the amount of crap we endure, there's no reason why military marriages should not have the strongest, most sustainable relationships." Military Marriage Day with Bree CarrollBree Carroll believes in strengthening military marriages so much that she founded Military Marriage Day, which takes place annually on August 14th (strategically six months after Valentine's Day). She shares a snapshot of what it's like being a full-time entrepreneur, how the Hearts and Stripes podcast was created

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01:00:41

143: "Changing the language from 'dependent' to...

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2022/07/26

143: "Changing the language from 'dependent' to 'family member' is one easy way to make people feel like they belong." Connection & military spouse advocacy with Jennifer BarnhillIn Jennifer Barnill's research of studying the military spouse community, one theme stands out: the desire to belong. Although she can relate as a military spouse, it has become a sense of responsibility for her to collect data to support, represent and advocate for the military spouse community as a whole. She explores

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49:36

142: "You don’t really see the mental health issues...

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2022/07/19

142: "You don’t really see the mental health issues our servicemembers are facing until it hits close to home." Mental health advocacy with Grant KhanbalinovThe loss of two close friends was the catalyst to Grant Khanbalinov ("Khan") seeking out and creating awareness of mental health resources. The desire to help fellow service members became so important to Grant, he put his military career on the line when he posted an unapproved video about mental health on Reddit. Grant reflects on when he

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43:52

141: "Look for community and resources. The worst...

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2022/07/12

141: "Look for community and resources. The worst thing that you can do is isolate yourself when there's something you're struggling with." Food insecurity advocacy with Heather CampbellFrom a civilian standpoint, one may assume that military families are "taken care of." But PCS moves, spouse unemployment (or under employment), growing families, and unexpected expenses are some of the main factors that can cause food insecurities for military families. Thanks to her background as a registered

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01:27:46

140: "When military spouses come together as a group,...

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2022/07/05

140: "When military spouses come together as a group, they become powerful." The League of Wives with Heath LeeWhen was the last time you saw a monument to military spouses? Based on Heath Lee's research, there are none. Heath Lee is the author of The League of Wives: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the U.S. Government to Bring Their Husbands Home and the Founding Historian at the League of Wives Memorial Project in Coronado. As an advocate for women's history, Heath tells the true story

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139: "Your resume isn't focused on where you've been....

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2022/06/28

139: "Your resume isn't focused on where you've been. It's focused on where you're going." Reinventing yourself for post-military life with Lori NorrisDid you know that the military experience has many transferable skills to the private sector? Military transition resume expert and host of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast Lori Norris recognizes that service members are rarely taught to market themselves. Since 2005, she has volunteered at the Luke Air Force Base to provide job search education

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138: "With intentionality, it's possible to find joy...

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2022/06/21

138: "With intentionality, it's possible to find joy in the present and to pursue purpose, regardless of what season of life that you're in." Crafting your life with Christine HinrichsIs it possible for spouses to balance their dreams and goals within the military lifestyle? Seasoned spouse, mom of three girls, marketing strategist, and host of the MilSpouse Mastermind Show Christine Hinrichs believes so. Even in the midst of her family's next PCS, she publicly demonstrates how military spouses can

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53:27

137: "You are not alone if you have a child that...

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2022/06/14

137: "You are not alone if you have a child that requires a lot of medical or educational care. We got your back." Children with special needs with Michelle NormanAs the Founder & Executive Director of Partners in PROMISE, Navy spouse of over 25 years, and mother of an 18-year-old daughter with cerebral palsy, Michelle Norman and her team challenge the systematic problems of public education by protecting the rights of military children in special education. She educates on the initiatives of

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136: "Our definition of success is redefined by our...

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2022/06/07

136: "Our definition of success is redefined by our family, not by what is expected of the norm." Transitioning to do something that matters with Genevieve and Chris KrugerIt's an overwhelming and exciting time for Genevieve and Chris Kruger as they are months away from retirement! As a retiring career military family, they share how they strategically planned for their transition - years in advance, their definition of success, how they sustained their marriage with faith and counseling, a glimpse

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01:11:39

135: "When you hurt so bad, you think that people...

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2022/05/31

135: "When you hurt so bad, you think that people don't love you. But the truth is... they do." Healing and advocacy through storytelling with Olivia NunnWhat would you do if you finally said, "I need help," only to be told that the earliest you can be helped is in six months? This was the situation Lt. Col. Olivia Nunn and Soldier for Life Director of Communications found herself in when faced with many challenges around her military transition. Newly retired, Olivia openly shares her story and

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01:06:58

134: "Giving social support has helped increase my...

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2022/05/24

134: "Giving social support has helped increase my mental health and has led to all the success in my life." Healing Thru Service with Sgt QAaron Quinonez, aka Sgt Q, thought that the anxiety, hyper vigilance, and nightmares he experienced as a Marine was just combat. Little did he know that his transition to civilian life was only the start of his troubles. After eight years of military service, Sgt Q suffered from depression, anger, and panic attacks and was diagnosed with PTSD. He nearly ended

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133: "Veterans, especially women, want to continue...

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2022/05/17

133: "Veterans, especially women, want to continue serving outside of the military. It's just finding that thing that ignites you." Today's female veteran with Cat CorchadoIt's been 22 years since Cat Corchado transitioned out of the military as an Air Force veteran that served for 20 years. Although she has enjoyed most of her civilian life as a personal trainer, it's only been in the recent years where she's asked herself, "What's next?" It was during the heart of the pandemic when she realized it

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132: "Sometimes securing that next income source...

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2022/05/10

132: "Sometimes securing that next income source isn't the most important thing in post-military life." Becoming an entrepreneur with Jason MaddenJason Madden went from serving for 15 years to transitioning to a military spouse, Franchise Entrepreneur, Career Ownership Coach, and Co-Host of the Doin’ The Thing Podcast. He shares how becoming medically discharged and his desire to be with his wife were the catalysts for him to reinvent himself as a veteran. Today, Jason educates veterans on the

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131: "Feeding you all with our stories, in turn,...

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2022/05/03

131: "Feeding you all with our stories, in turn, feeds us as well." Season 6 Introduction with Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne StroupJen and Jenny Lynne are excited to be back for season 6 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! They share an overview of what they've been up to in the offseason - including the launch of our sister podcast show, The Spouse Benefit Plan, Jenny Lynne's plans for being awarded the 2022 Naval Station Norfolk Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, what to expect

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