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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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124.The INFO new Defence Partners wished they had!

Military Life ·

2022/04/20

There is so much to celebrate this week- 3 years of the Military Life Podcast and hitting the 65,000 download mark but what those two milestones actually mean is that for 3 years and a whopping 65,000 times this Podcast has been supporting me and has been supporting you. It means that we have all listened to over 120 Episodes of Defence Partners telling their stories, being seen and heard, allowing us to share in the ups and downs of Military Life, allowing us to feel that little bit less alone.

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123.Day ONE of Defence Partner Life!

Military Life ·

2022/04/06

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Emily about being new to Defence Life and when I say NEW I mean really new. Emily took the time to chat with me on the day of her partner’s enlistment. DAY 1! Emily and I also talk about; Making the decision, as a family, to join the defence force Patiently waiting for an enlistment date, injury delays and the anticipation Preparing for her partner’s departure and building a support network The enlistment day drop off and the disconnect she felt

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123.Day ONE of Defence Partner Life!

Military Life ·

2022/04/06

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to spouse Emily about being new to Defence Life and when I say NEW I mean really new. Emily took the time to chat with me on the day of her partner’s enlistment. DAY 1! Emily and I also talk about; Making the decision, as a family, to join the defence force Patiently waiting for an enlistment date, injury delays and the anticipation Preparing for her partner’s departure and building a support network The enlistment day drop off and the disconnect she felt

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45:15

122.The long road to becoming a Defence Family,...

Military Life ·

2022/03/23

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to RAAF spouse Hana about the long road to becoming a defence family, mental health challenges and focusing on the good. Hana and I also talk about; Their chance meeting while they were both working overseas How Hana helped uncover her partner’s passion for aircraft Arriving back in Australia and the decision to pursue a career in the RAAF The long 3-year journey just to get into defence and delays due to injury Getting the news her partner finally had a

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51:03

121.Let's Discuss PART 2-The Past Weeks Events, A...

Military Life ·

2022/03/16

This week on the Military Life Podcast Let's Discuss PART TWO! Defence Partners Hayley Boswell from Defence Kidz, Julia Michel from The Home Post and Tania Attley from the Raw Psychologist come on the podcast to discuss the Past Weeks Events, a Damaging and Hurtful Narrative & How to Move Forward Constructively. We also talk about; Dealing with emotions and not repressing our feelings by avoiding them How we often go into planning mode when an unexpected operation occurs Why the brain hates the

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38:48

121.Let's Discuss PART 1-The Past Weeks Events, A...

Military Life ·

2022/03/16

This week on the Military Life Podcast Let's Discuss PART ONE! Defence Partners Hayley Boswell from Defence Kidz, Julia Michel from The Home Post and Tania Attley from the Raw Psychologist come on the podcast to discuss the Past Weeks Events, a Damaging and Hurtful Narrative & How to Move Forward Constructively. We also talk about; Dealing with emotions and not repressing our feelings by avoiding them How we often go into planning mode when an unexpected operation occurs Why the brain hates the

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41:21

120.The First Year of Spouse Life, Long Distance &...

Military Life ·

2022/03/02

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to new spouse Mika about the first year of defence life and making long-distance work. Mika and I also talk about; Starting off as friends and building strong foundations Making the decision to start dating while Alex was away at training Having big discussions about future plans early on Not seeing each other for 7 months due to COVID and border closures How being separated helped with their communication Staying flexible with plans and accepting what you

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49:03

119.RESEARCH:The critical role Partners & Families...

Military Life ·

2022/02/23

In this week's podcast episode, I speak with Professor Sharon Lawn from Flinders University and Research Consultant Tiffany Sharp about their recent research titled Moral Injury and Families' experiences of supporting Veterans and Emergency Service First Responders to seek help for Mental Health Problems. We discuss; Why it was important their research focused on Partners and Families of Veterans What ‘Moral Injury’ means and how it relates to Partners and Families The main findings of their

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43:35

118.Defence Life, Home Schooling & Prioritising your...

Military Life ·

2022/02/09

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to defence partner Fiona about meeting her now-husband, moving interstate together and 12 moves in 15 years. Fiona and I also talk about; Moving in together and their first posting to Toowoomba Getting engaged after living together for 3 months The reality of defence life setting in during their second posting in Wagga Finding meaningful employment and the varied experience gained Feeling unable to progress professionally due to frequent moves The ups and

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117.Defence Chaplains

Military Life ·

2022/02/02

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Navy Chaplain Jenny Schleusener about the role of Chaplains. Jenny and I also talk about; The type of support Chaplains provide to not only the Defence member but also Spouses Why you should think of Chaplains as friends who offer a confidential listening ear Defence members or spouses not needing to be in crisis to be supported by Chaplains Why you don’t need to be religious to receive support from Chaplains Some of the main reasons Defence couples reach

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116.A Dual serving couple, Deployment, Discharge &...

Military Life ·

2022/01/27

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Defence couple Vicki and Jarod about being a dual serving Navy couple, Deployment, Discharge and Defence Life. Vicki, Jarod and I also talk about; How being a dual serving couple works when you both deploy regularly Feeling like ships in the night and working on good communication The juggle of both being defence members and starting a family Jarod stepping into the role of the solo parent when Vicki deployed What it was like for Vicki to deploy when

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115.Defence Partners Navigating the Pandemic

Military Life ·

2021/12/21

Following on from last week's episode, PART 2 of Defence Partners Navigating the Pandemic. Earlier in the year, I caught up with a number of Defence Partners to talk about how they, and their defence member and family, navigated the pandemic, lockdown and COVID restrictions throughout 2020 and more recently 2021. They all had varied experiences. Some had a surprisingly positive story to tell while others were understandably pushed to the absolute brink, for various reasons, like long separations,

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114.Defence Partners Navigating the Pandemic

Military Life ·

2021/12/15

Earlier in the year, I caught up with a number of Defence Partners to talk about how they, and their Defence Member and Family, navigated the pandemic, lockdown and COVID restrictions throughout 2020 and more recently 2021. They all had varied experiences. Some had a surprisingly positive story to tell while others were understandably pushed to the absolute brink, for various reasons, including long separations, uncertainty, isolation and support and services that found it hard to move with the

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43:34

113.Top Priorities when Supporting and Acknowledging...

Military Life ·

2021/12/08

This week on the Podcast, I speak with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs & Minister for Defence Personnel Andrew Gee about his top priorities when it comes to supporting and acknowledging Defence Partners and Families. Minister Gee and I also have an open and real conversation about: His thoughts on partners and families being key contributors to defence capability The impact partners and families have on the well-being of the defence member The value he sees defence partners and families providing

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112.Gender Equality in the Workplace

Military Life ·

2021/12/01

Let’s talk about defence partners and gender equality in the workplace! In this week’s podcast episode, I talk to two amazing women in positions of leadership about why it’s up to all of us, especially employers, to challenge gender bias and inequality. Chair of the Defence Bank Board Fran Raymond and Defence Bank Chief People Officer Kristen Bugeja talk about; - Why it’s important employers talk about gender equality - This year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Choose to Challenge’ - Supporting

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111.Open Communication, Making Friends & Family First

Military Life ·

2021/11/25

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Air Force Spouse Catherine about keeping the lines of communication open with your defence member, making friends and putting family first. Catherine and I also talk about; Meeting her now-husband in an unusual way in an unexpected place Becoming friends and learning that they had so much in common Being upfront and honest about the extra challenges they may face as a defence couple Dating, becoming engaged soon after and just months later getting married

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110.Defence Families of Australia-New Leadership &...

Military Life ·

2021/11/17

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to DFA’s newly appointed Defence Family Advocate of Australia Sandi Laaksonen-Sherrin. Sandi and I talk about; What her vision is when it comes to stepping into the role of Defence Family Advocate of Australia for DFA (Defence Families of Australia) Why it’s important that there is an advocacy group for defence partners and families How DFA remains independent of defence and provides frank advice to the Minister DFA’s advocacy pillars and what DFA will be

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109.Finding Connection, Community & Her mission to...

Military Life ·

2021/11/10

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Air Force Spouse Elise about making defence life work for her, connection, community and her passion to help other defence couples navigate challenges through strong communication. Elise and I also talk about; How she met her Defence Member by chance at the races Forming a great friendship and both getting busy with their careers Losing touch and then eventually reconnecting and deciding to be together Getting engaged, married and having a baby all in a

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108.Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley shares her...

Military Life ·

2021/11/02

This week on the Podcast, Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley shares her Defence Partner journey. After meeting at a function and bonding over our defence life experiences I took a chance and asked Mrs Hurley if she might consider coming on the MWL podcast to tell her story. It was the end of the night and she had mingled and chatted for hours and I was the last in a line of eager people wanting a few minutes of her time. I was bursting to tell Mrs Hurley in person that I admired the way she had

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107.Connecting with the Defence Community

Military Life ·

2021/10/06

In this week's podcast episode, I talk with Navy Spouse Chantelle about making the transition from single and solo to figuring out defence life and finding your community. Chantelle and I also talk about; How a chance meeting would lead to a whirlwind romance that Chantelle tried her best to avoid Why it took her Defence member 6 months to tell her he wasn’t just a “government” employee and was in the Navy Coming to terms with now being in love with a defence member and someone who will go away

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