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The Unspoken Life of the Military Wife | Building community and connection for military spouses - Podcast

The Unspoken Life of the Military Wife | Building community and connection for military spouses

The military lifestyle is often very lonely and isolating. So let's build a community that moves with you wherever you go!

Bi-weekly,  I will bring you practical tips and tactics to help you navigate this crazy life. 

Like how EXACTLY do I pack out my house? 
What do I say to my kids when they are crying because Daddy is gone again? 
How do I make it though a deployment without losing my mind?! 
And how the heck do I find and keep a job when we move every 2-3 years? 

We are going to get into all the things! We are also going to spotlight mil spouses killing it in their careers and how they did it. 

Your host, Alison, is a 22 year mil spouse veteran and has seen some things! She will share her experiences, the good, bad and ugly. Lets do this!

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2021 - 2024
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Holiday Assistance for Military Families: Top Programs to Know

Holiday Assistance for Military Families: Top Programs to Know

Welcome back to the show! With the holidays fast approaching, we're diving into some amazing organizations that offer financial assistance to military families. 


Discover programs like Operation Ride …

00:21:24  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
10 Marriage Tips for Military Spouses with author and fellow mil spouse Beth Runkle

10 Marriage Tips for Military Spouses with author and fellow mil spouse Beth Runkle

Today we are talking to Beth, a 25-year military spouse, to discuss her journey through military life, her newly published book 'Another Move God,' and marriage tips for military spouses. 


Beth shares…

01:07:15  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
Powers of Attorney: What are they? And when do you need one?

Powers of Attorney: What are they? And when do you need one?

In this episode, Alison discusses everything you need to know about powers of attorney, particularly useful for military families. She covers why you need one, the different types available, and shar…

00:20:03  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
Military Balls: Traditions, Etiquette, and where to find a dress without breaking the bank

Military Balls: Traditions, Etiquette, and where to find a dress without breaking the bank

In this episode, we delve into the world of military balls, exploring their history, significance, and the unique traditions that define these events. 


I attended my first military ball recently and s…

00:30:19  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
PCS Series: When your sight unseen rental lives up to the bad hype

PCS Series: When your sight unseen rental lives up to the bad hype

In this episode, I continue our PCS saga, discussing the exhaustion and stress of moving to a new house in Washington that fell short of expectations. 


We talk about the struggles of renting sight uns…

00:47:13  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
Navigating the Challenges of a Military Move: Lessons from our Cross-Country PCS

Navigating the Challenges of a Military Move: Lessons from our Cross-Country PCS

Here is it, the raw and real of a full DITY PCS in real time. I recorded this episode the day we loaded our truck and started our drive, so you get the true unfiltered version!

In this episode, we sha…

00:36:53  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
To Be Continued.....

To Be Continued.....

I didn't want to leave you hanging....the show will be on hiatus for the summer while we PCS to Washington!

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00:07:27  |   Mon 10 Jun 2024
Navigating PCS Season: Moving Tips and Personal Updates

Navigating PCS Season: Moving Tips and Personal Updates

In this episode, join me as I record from my car during a busy PCS season.

 I provide essential information on military move entitlements like Dislocation Allowance (DLA) and Personally Procured Move …

00:37:07  |   Mon 27 May 2024
Navigating School Transitions & Parenting Tips for Military Families

Navigating School Transitions & Parenting Tips for Military Families

In the latest episode, the focus shifts from a planned book review on Dr. Aliza Pressman's parenting principles to a more relevant discussion for military families moving their kids to new schools.

D…

00:39:28  |   Mon 13 May 2024
Real Talk: Parenting Military Kids Through Deployment and PCS with Ashlee from Woman and Warrior

Real Talk: Parenting Military Kids Through Deployment and PCS with Ashlee from Woman and Warrior

Today we are sitting down with Ashlee from Woman and Warrior to talk all things parenting our military kids through deployments and PCS's.

This is a really fun and personal conversation about the chal…

01:20:16  |   Mon 29 Apr 2024
Military Kids Share Their Experiences and Tips for PCS Moves and School Adjustments

Military Kids Share Their Experiences and Tips for PCS Moves and School Adjustments

The podcast episode features interviews with my military kids discussing their lives, the impact of PCS moves, and tips for adjusting to new schools. 


Sophia, 11, expresses discomfort with constant re…

00:35:54  |   Mon 15 Apr 2024
10 Tips For Parenting Our Military Kids

10 Tips For Parenting Our Military Kids

In this episode, I  share my recent activities, including a leadership course and a family vacation, and announces a temporary shift to a bi-weekly podcast schedule due to an upcoming PCS (Permanent …

00:39:52  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Navigating Military Life Overseas: With Jana from The Organized Military Life

Navigating Military Life Overseas: With Jana from The Organized Military Life

The podcast includes a conversation with Jana, an army spouse currently living in Madrid, Spain. She discusses her experience in navigating military life overseas along with the challenges encountere…

01:07:46  |   Mon 26 Feb 2024
DOD Skillbridge: Preparing for your military separation. What is it? How does it work? Are military spouses eligible?

DOD Skillbridge: Preparing for your military separation. What is it? How does it work? Are military spouses eligible?

DOD Skillbridge  is an internship style program offered to transitioning  service members in their last 180 days of service.

We cover:
- who is eligible
-how it works
-can military spouses use the progr…

00:14:53  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
Do military spouses get TSA PreCheck for free?

Do military spouses get TSA PreCheck for free?

Believe it or not, this is one of the most googled questions for military spouses! And the answer is NO, military spouses do not get TSA PreCheck for free.

We talk about who does get it free, how you …

00:18:06  |   Mon 12 Feb 2024
Military Moving: Full DITY 6 months out, what am I doing to prepare?

Military Moving: Full DITY 6 months out, what am I doing to prepare?

We are about 6 months out from our 9th military move and second full DITY or do it yourself move.

Honestly at this point its the mental load that is killing me. The awful in-between I call it where yo…

00:33:05  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
PCS just around the corner....how do I decide between housing, renting off base or buying?

PCS just around the corner....how do I decide between housing, renting off base or buying?

We are getting into all things housing today. One of the first things we look for when we get new orders is where are we going to live?

We talk about the benefits of living on base but the downsides o…

00:31:12  |   Mon 29 Jan 2024
Mastering Money Mindset: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Insights

Mastering Money Mindset: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Insights

Today we are talking about the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kyosaki. I have to be honest, I thought this was a financial book for guys! But I promise you it isn’t!


I am sharing with you my bigges…

00:30:19  |   Mon 22 Jan 2024
Military Travel Hacking: Taking advantage of waived annual fees and maximizing credit card points

Military Travel Hacking: Taking advantage of waived annual fees and maximizing credit card points

Today we are talking to Chelsey who is a military travel card hacker. She has figured out how to use really high end credit cards, like the American Express Platinum card which has a really high annu…

00:37:56  |   Mon 15 Jan 2024
Talking to Strangers: How we get reading people SO wrong

Talking to Strangers: How we get reading people SO wrong

Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell was a fascinating listen on Audible.


I thought I was going to learn how to talk to new people, which is a great skill to nurture as a military spouse. But what…

00:27:49  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
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