Life of a Military Wife

Have you ever stopped to consider the question what is the purpose of our military? This is something that is becoming a pivotal point for us as a nation. The Constitution itself addresses the purpose of the military as providing for the common defense. So, what are we trying to defend against? This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a sma...

You may or may not be aware that there are actually multiple types of courage. Oftentimes we may feel that we are lacking in a certain type of courage. There are ways to rebuild and gain it in our lives. Some of these methods are things that you may already be doing. In this week's episode we will dive into all of that and more. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d l...

Even successful people don't always feel that they've earned it. In fact the more successful you are the more likely you are to feel this. This over critical perfectionism is referred to as imposter syndrome. What does it look like exactly and how can we overcome it? Join me to learn more. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, v...

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. That's also how you handle big projects in your life. Between the situation in Taiwan, the energy crisis in Europe as well as global economic issues, it's easy to get overwhelmed. So together let's take it one step at a time. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribu...

This podcast has something new. Maria Strange, a fellow podcaster and life coach, joins me to discuss an upcoming collaborative project we've been working on. Together we are going to be teaching a virtual workshop on time management and goal setting. It's the second workshop we've done listening and find out how you can join us for this free opportunity. This podcast exists to honor service and p...

When work life and home life overlap stress can occur. This happens in military life as well as civilian life. In this episode I discussed different ways and resources for handling those role blurring situations. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/samwoolf  P...

Laughter is the best medicine in a lot of ways. Research shows that it can help improve your health. Putting laughter back into our life can help turn a bad day into a good day, so how do we do it? This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/samwoolf  Podcast Links  S...

Monumental news for all veterans trying to seek healthcare for conditions contracted while exposed to toxic materials during their service. New legislation is going to make their lives a lot easier. H. Rept. 117-249 - HONORING OUR PROMISE TO ADDRESS COMPREHENSIVE TOXICS ACT OF 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to supp...

Nancy Pelosi went to Taiwan. The United States takes out the current leader of al-Qaeda but where he was at when he died will surprise you. An update on burn pits and recruiting. To put it plainly there's been a lot going on. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.co...

Once again Taiwan is making the news. With speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's upcoming trip there have been concerns expressed by both White House and China in regard to her trip to Taiwan. If you've ever owned a cell phone, computer or a car the current situation can and does affect you. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, v...

Have you ever found yourself wanting to make changes in your life but those around you aren't supportive. Sometimes the communities or social groups that we associate with can hold us back from becoming a better version of ourselves. What's holding you back? This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can f...

Overall struggles with recruitment in the armed forces this year has caused policy changes. Many of these policy changes have been viewed with positivity however one is being the subject of controversy. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/samwoolf  Podcast Lin...

This is a spoiler review of Top Gun: Maverick. What are the things they got right? What are some things they got wrong? How was the military involved in the production? What were the best parts? Overall, an amazing movie that was just a joy to watch. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us o...

As part of PTSD awareness month this week's episode is about helping to better explain what is post-traumatic stress. As well as symptoms and how to get help. The more we understand the better we can help. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/samwoolf  Podcast...

Military Balls are a tradition that have lasted over 200 years. There's a lot of fun but a lot of structure that goes along with these. You don't have to break the bank to have a good time. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/samwoolf  Podcast Links  Spotify  ...

“Oh, what do you do in the summertime when all the world is green?” With budgets tight this summer traditional vacation plans might have to be adjusted. Here are some inexpensive fun things to do with your family. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi.com/samwoolf ...

As military family, we've had the unique experience of interacting with different schools in multiple States and districts. This opportunity has afforded us the chance to view the way they approach school security. With everything going on I feel like it's apropos to share the experience I have with the different approaches that are being taken. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve hi...

There's been a little craziness and I know I've missed two weeks. Murphy's law of military life is expecting unexpected. Just wanted to get back with you and share information about the Blue Star Museum program. Hopefully this will help you find some fun things to do this summer. Also, I wanted to give a shout out to my alma mater BYU for taking 5th place in the Sandhurst competition at West Point...

Motherhood is by far the most difficult, exhausting and selfless job I have ever had. On the other hand, it is the most rewarding and fulfilling career I could ever imagine. Why is motherhood the job for which all others exist? This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https://ko-fi....

Groundbreaking development in regards to Army policy for female soldiers who give birth or have miscarriages. This new policy will also impact soldiers seeking fertility treatment and adoption. https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN35255-ARMY_DIR_2022-06-000-WEB-1.pdf https://mtntactical.com/knowledge/why-im-getting-out-an-army-major/?fbclid=IwAR1kxDG61EtUe8THVAbIQtJnmUqmV2ohpTotUs-rgbs5...

How do anxiety and avoidance affect our relationships and what do superheroes have to do with it? The approach we take with relationships is largely impacted by these two variables: find out where you are and what you can do about it. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d like to support that work with a small, voluntary contribution, you can find us on Ko-fi. https:/...

Important update regarding military housing. As of December of last year the DOD is considering reinstating the utilities charges for military housing. This is problematic due to the fact that the fundamental flaws in wiring and other utilities have not been corrected. These flaws were the reason why individual billing on utilities ended in 2019.This is going to make put additional financial press...

The concept of deployments can be confusing for those who are new to the military or trying to explain it to family members outside of the military. Additionally, it is important to understand the different kinds of pay changes that come with deployment. Overall, as a military family it's important to know how these things will affect you. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history....

It is often thought that the United States doesn’t have conscription and that it is an outmoded way of staffing a modern military. However many countries not only have conscription but, construct women as well as men. On a side note, another topic that has been in the news is the Abraham Accords. This monumental agreement has far-reaching effects and significance for the Middle East. https://www.s...

Often we have pressures that build up in our life and make it so it's hard for us to focus on what we need to accomplish in the moment. One of the ways to relieve that pressure is by putting all of those things that are swirling in your head on paper and quantifying them so that they are approachable. This is called a Brain Dump. This podcast exists to honor service and preserve history. If you’d...