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It’s okay to not be okay. Sometimes one good smile or one ear to listen can make all the difference. The founders of Ohana Homefront Foundation (OHF) wanted to make sure that families were taken care of so that the service members could focus on their job and vice versa.
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This week Amber hosts our Milspouse Empowerment Moment. She gives us advice on what to do when the going gets tough. Amber helps you to create a plan to get into a battle rhythm. Don’t forget to lean on your support systems.
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Milspouses can trick ourselves into feeling we need to take care of everyone else before taking care of ourselves. The InDependent Wellness Summit is here to show you how to flourish.
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Chrissy is hosting this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment. She gives us advice on avoiding the winter blues. When you have passed the fun holiday season, winter can be difficult to keep your spirits up. Chrissy grew up in cold climate, so she’s got tips on how best to find ways to be happy during the cold season – to include getting outside and embracing the cold.
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Imagine moving from California to North Carolina with two kids under two and your spouse gets deployed within 30 days of moving. That’s where Brandi Jones found herself for her very first PCS. And that’s where her idea came from to start bridging the gap between military and civilian communities.
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For this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment, Annie talks to us about managing expectations. It’s easy to be disappointed when your expectations are high. Annie shares tips on how to communication openly to better manage expectations.
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In 2012, Holly Vega’s brother had a heart attack at 40, that’s when she began her heart- healthy advocacy. But it was Gold Star wife Vivianne Wersel’s story of her Marine husband’s heart attack that pushed her to establish Military Hearts Matter (MHM). Holly developed this advocacy group to bring awareness of the stresses of military life for both service members and family and its relation to heart health. In 2020, Holly and Co founder Kaprece James started the non-profit Military Hearts Matter.
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Welcome to this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment with Sharita is about setting goals. Our goals can change with each season that we are in. So start by reflecting on what season you are actually in, coming out of, or heading into.
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As a professional organizer, the first few weeks of January hold a special place in my heart. There is something so wonderfully refreshing about clean new planners, optimistic resolutions on bulletin boards, and packing away the beautiful chaos of the holidays. The reset button is a magical thing and New Year’s is a perfect time to hit it! Your mileage may vary, but these are the things I refresh each January that truly help me step into the new year with confidence, purpose, and a sense of calm.
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