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Milspouse Matters

By: Jen McDonald
  • Summary

  • Milspouse Matters is the podcast dedicated to encouraging military spouses! I'm your host, Jen McDonald, and I was a military spouse for 30 years until my husband’s retirement. We lived all around the world, raised four kids, and dealt with all the challenges and adventures of military life, just like you! I’m also the author of two books for military spouses. Over the years, I came to believe that we military spouses are tough, but we're only stronger together. Whether you’re a new or more seasoned spouse…Whatever life is throwing your way? Let’s talk about it!
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Episodes
  • It's Not Goodbye - It's See You Later, Ep. 115
    Feb 22 2024

    Tune into this special episode to hear what's going on with Jen, some reflections on the past five years and what's coming for the podcast, and how to stay connected. 

    Mentioned in this episode: 

    Get Jen's new book here! https://books2read.com/MilspouseMatters

    Get Jen's first book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse here: https://amzn.to/3T4zkzY 

    See Jen at the Tucson Book Festival, March 9-10, 2024! Come say hi to me at the W. Brand Publishing booth. Get more info here: https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/

    All Milspouse Matters episodes and military spouse content is here: milspousematters.com

    Jen's writing, updates on book, and her author journey are here: jen-mcdonald.com

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    Socials:

    Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MMPInsta 

    Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MMPodFacebook 

    Follow on TikTok: https://bit.ly/MMPodTikTok 

    Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MMPodTwitter 

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/MMPodYouTube

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    10 mins
  • Learn How to PCS Proof Your Fitness - Ep. 114
    Jan 17 2024

    Some of the most listened-to episodes for this podcast are on the topics of self-care and fitness, and so I’m delighted to bring you today's guest Grace Barnick-Damazo. We're talking all about how to “PCS proof” your fitness routine, along with some practical tips you can start using today. Grace is the Head Coach and Owner of FitPath Coaching, LLC. She’s spent years learning from the best in the fitness industry, so that she can get you the results that you deserve.

    Grace is a Navy spouse, and she understands the unique challenges that military life plays in reaching your health and fitness goals. It’s her mission to provide solutions that work for active duty women and military spouses, including her most recent fitness program, PCS Proof Fitness! 

    Grace was voted the 2018 Personal Trainer of the Year by her peers, and she’s committed to providing the highest level, science-backed, proven programs to women in military life in a supportive, approachable, and affordable way.

    Fitness doesn't have to be complicated, and Grace breaks it all down for us in this episode. As she says, "When in doubt, go for a walk!"

    Grace is generously offering your first month of #PCSProofFitness completely free!

    Use this exclusive promo code on her site when you check out: MSMFREE

    Connect with Grace and her programs at:  

    https://www.fitpathcoaching.com/pcs-proof-fitness

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracebfitness/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracebfitness

    Spouse-ly Store: https://spouse-ly.com/store/fitpath-coaching-llc/

     

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    Connect with Jen:

    Jen’s site: https://bit.ly/jenmcd

    Military spouse resources: https://bit.ly/MMPodresources 

    PCS move resources: https://bit.ly/MMPCS 

    Jen’s blog: https://bit.ly/MMPodblog 

    Digital downloads: https://bit.ly/MMPoddownloads 

    Books: https://bit.ly/MMPodbooks 

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    Socials:

    Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MMPInsta 

    Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MMPodFacebook 

    Follow on TikTok: https://bit.ly/MMPodTikTok 

    Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MMPodTwitter 

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/MMPodYouTube

    Join the Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CMilspouseFB

     

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    37 mins
  • A Talk with the Authors of Unwavering: Taylor Kiland and Judy Gray- Ep. 113
    Dec 13 2023

    On this episode, I'm honored to be speaking to Judy Gray and Taylor Kiland, the authors of the newly released book, Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind.

    About the book: In a time when women faced countless challenges and societal limitations, these military wives dared to defy the status quo. They transformed from bystanders to frontline activists, passionately advocating for the return of their missing and captive husbands during the Vietnam War. Their unwavering determination made the fate of their men—and the others who were POWs and MIA— a national priority, despite the odds stacked against them. "Unwavering" is not just a book; it's a love letter to military spouses everywhere.

    Judy and Taylor, both military veterans themselves, take us on a journey behind the scenes of this incredible project. Discover what inspired them to tell this powerful story and what kept them motivated throughout the writing process. Get a sneak peek into the remarkable tales of perseverance and courage found within the pages of Unwavering. This is the quintessential American narrative of how a group of women, once silenced and sidelined, reshaped the way America fights its wars. 

    Watch the Unwavering book trailer and see this episode's complete show notes here.

    Get the Unwavering book on Amazon here.

    Connect with Unwavering, Judy, and Taylor:

    • Unwavering book website: https://www.unwaveringbook.com
    • X, Facebook, and Instagram as @Unwaveringbook
    • Linked in: Judy Silverstein Gray, Taylor Kiland

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • Military Moves and Deployments During the Holidays
    • Jen’s new book, Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories
    • Get 20% off the 5-Day Deployment Devotional during December with code December23 here

    Connect:

    Jen’s site: https://bit.ly/jenmcd

    Military spouse resources: https://bit.ly/MMPodresources 

    PCS move resources: https://bit.ly/MMPCS 

    Jen’s blog: https://bit.ly/MMPodblog 

    Digital downloads: https://bit.ly/MMPoddownloads 

    Books: https://bit.ly/MMPodbooks 

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    Socials:

    Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/MMPInsta 

    Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/MMPodFacebook 

    Follow on TikTok: https://bit.ly/MMPodTikTok 

    Follow on Twitter: https://bit.ly/MMPodTwitter 

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/MMPodYouTube

    Join the Christian Military Spouse Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/CMilspouseFB

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    43 mins

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