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Salty MilspouseMilspouse StressiesSurprise change in orders? Check.
Sudden schedule changes? Check.
Two mildly (okay, majorly) stressed co-hosts? DOUBLE CHECK.
In this real-talk episode, we are riding the wave of the ever dreaded and unexpected "I've got news" calls from our spouses—and bringing you along for the emotional loop-de-loop. Our Google calendars are weeping, but we are making the most of it and glad you're coming along this ride with us!
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Salty Milspouse2024 Post-Election ChatWe are unpacking our raw, unfiltered gut reactions to the 2024 election, recorded just one week after the results. This episode dives into what we’re about as a podcast and a community, while staying true to our mission of amplifying the voices of military spouses—especially those who feel unseen or unheard.
This will always be a safe space for military spouses on the fringes: minorities, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and anyone who doesn’t fit the cookie-cutter image of the "perfect" Stars and Stripes American family. This community was created intentionally for those who need a space to vent...2024-12-0425 min
Salty MilspouseProject Sanctuary w/ Patricia SandovalIn this episode, we sit down with Patricia Sandoval with Project Sanctuary, to explore the incredible work the nonprofit is dedicated to in helping military families heal, reconnect, and thrive.
Patty will explain how Project Sanctuary combines therapeutic retreats, supportive community connections, and ongoing resources to address the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their loved ones. From combating isolation to fostering resilience, Project Sanctuary is transforming lives one family at a time.
Visit projectsanctuary.us to learn more about their retreats, volunteer opportunities, and how you can support their mission. If you have specific questions regarding the...2024-12-0334 min
Salty MilspouseOperation Child Care Project w/ Kayla CorbittIn this episode, we’re honored to have Kayla Corbitt, the founder and CEO of Operation Child Care Project™. Kayla shares how being a salty milspouse turned into a movement that supports our military families and their children. Join us as we deep dive into the data, the impact, and solutions related to childcare for the military. You won’t want to miss this episode where you’ll learn how to use OCC Project™, how to get involved, and how to push for better childcare initiatives!
+Operation Child Care Project™: https://www.occproject.org/
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+Salty Milspouse Site: https://saltymilspou...2024-10-2743 min
Salty MilspouseGood Vibes OnlyThis week, Amanda and Bethel are back with life updates and real talk about navigating military spouse life—because sometimes, life is just lifeing. From unexpected curveballs to the everyday hustle, they’re sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. And hang tight for a (literal) surprise (more like interrupting) guest in the middle of the show.
Grab a snack and join us for some laughs, relatable moments, and a whole lot of "you’re not alone" vibes.2024-10-2536 min
Salty MilspouseGlobal MilCom w/ Nicole LongmireNicole Longmire, MPH, MAEd, IBCLC, and Air Force spouse, joins us on today's episode to discuss her milspouse story and how it led to her involvement with Global Military Lactation Community.
Nicole sheds light on the barriers that lactating military spouses and service members face and how Global MilCom aims to reduce those barriers through providing evidence-based information, individual and group support, and training military lactation counselors. We hope you feel inspired with the good work that Nicole and Global MilCom does in the lactation world for our military families. Please see the following websites to see how you can...2024-09-1236 min
Salty MilspouseDear Salty Series (2): Friend AuditDear Salty is going deep with friendships. Amanda and Bethel weigh in on how to handle rocky friendships.
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Thank you so much for listening and stay tuned for the next episode!
XOXO, Amanda & Bethel2024-08-3028 min
Salty MilspouseDepartment of the Air Force Women's Initiatives Team, w/ Sam SlineyWe are honored to have Sam Sliney join us on this episode to talk about the Air Force Women’s Initiatives Team and NDAA season. If you want to feel inspired, this is a great episode to listen to on what it means to be salty about something and finding your way to yes!
As a heads up, we did have some technical difficulties and lost Amanda mid-show, but the episode was still able to highlight some great initiatives, tips for advocacy, and how to make the military world a better place!
Show Note Links
+WIT Portal: https://www.my.af...2024-08-2240 min
Salty MilspouseEpisode 9: Dear Salty Series (1)Amanda and Bethel are back! And we are diving deep into the tea with our first episode of the Dear Salty series. This episode has us pursuing all the possibilities for this milspouse and hopefully we can shed some light on different ways to take on this extra salty submission.
Salty Sites:
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Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8
Thank you so much for listening and stay tuned for the next episode!
XOXO,
Amanda...2024-08-1524 min
Salty MilspouseEpisode 8: PCS PlanningIt's PCS season. Cue horror now. Listen along for the good, the bad, and the ugly...and maybe some new tips on how to make the process of PCSing a little less painful. Good luck out there friends!
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Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8 .
Stay salty,
Amanda & Bethel2024-05-1641 min
Salty MilspouseEpisode 7: Homecoming PrepAmanda and Bethel tackle homecoming prep and how we deal with reintegration after deployments or extended periods of separation from our service members.
Resources:
- https://www.militaryonesource.mil/relationships/married-domestic-partner/marriage-enrichment-programs/
- https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/legal/managing-the-divorce-process/
- https://projectsanctuary.us/
Find us here:
Salty Milspouse Site: https://saltymilspouse.com
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Salty Milspouse Guest Application: https://forms.gle/Q9YLbYGajVU7u9z48
Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8
Thank you so much for listening!
Stay salty,
Amanda & Bethel2024-05-0139 min
Salty MilspouseEpisode 6: Main Character EnergyAmanda and Bethel talk about how to bring that main character energy to their experiences as military spouses .
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Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8
Thank you so much for listening!
Stay salty,
Amanda & Bethel2024-04-1523 min
Salty MilspouseMilspouse LonelinessAmanda and Bethel get real about milspouse loneliness and how they have worked through it over the years and continue to deal with it.
Resource List:
Bumble BFF: https://bumble.com/en-us/bff
New Parent Support: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/benefits/new-parent-support-program/
Peanut: https://www.peanut-app.io/
Meet Up: https://www.meetup.com/
ITT/MWR Trips: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/mwr/
Military one source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/
Tricare and Therapy: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/IsItCovered
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Salty MilspouseEpisode 4: "Dependa" or "Depended On"Amanda and Bethel dive deep into the term "Dependa".
Join us as we share how we came to know the term, how we break it down, and how we weigh in on dependa culture.
Websites for the articles we used in the show:
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2022/11/08/dod-dependent-military-families.html
https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2024/february/whats-name-talking-about-military-spouses
Salty Sites
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Shop Salty: https://saltymilspouse.myshopify.com/
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Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8
Thank you so much for listening and...2024-03-1527 min
Salty MilspouseEpisode 3: Expectation vs RealityJoin us as we talk through instagram submissions from listeners on milspouse expectations and realities. Follow along as we weigh in on these hot takes and talk about how we not only embrace the suck, but also decrease the suck!
Fact Checking Websites:
Military Medical Malpractice: https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/06/16/troops-can-finally-file-medical-malpractice-claims-against-military-heres-how.html
Unpaid Labor of Milspouse Contributions: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2024/february/whats-name-talking-about-military-spouses
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Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9...2024-03-011h 01
Salty MilspouseEpisode 2: The Salty DuoGet to know us, your hosts, Amanda and Bethel.
We dive deep into the nitty gritty details of who we are, how we came to be, and open up more on that bath salts situation.
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Thank you so much for listening and stay tuned for the next episode where we will share all about us and how this podcast came to be.
Stay salty,
Amanda & Bethel2024-02-1531 min
Salty MilspouseEpisode 1: A Salty StartWelcome to our very fist episode of Salty Milspouse, the podcast. We will dive into some basics of what Salty is all about and what we have planned for this podcast.
Salty Milspouse Guest Application: https://forms.gle/Q9YLbYGajVU7u9z48
Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8
Thank you so much for listening and stay tuned for the next episode where we will share all about us and how this podcast came to be.
Stay salty,
Amanda & Bethel2024-02-0109 min
Salty MilspouseDash of SaltEnjoy this little dash of salt to hear the intro to Salty Milspouse, the podcast.2024-01-2500 min