Brave New MilSO Podcast

006| Stronger Than You Realize with Taylor Leigh Griffith

In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey chats with former teacher turned Army MilSO, Taylor Leigh Griffith about vulnerable experiences military life has presented and how facing each challenge has helped them discover they can actually handle this lifestyle better than they previously believed they were capable of.

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005| First Duty Station & What to Know Before You Come On Base

She's baaaa-aack! Lindsey has officially returned from maternity leave to the Brave New MilSO Podcast to share what she learned from her first duty station and go over what you should know before you come on a military base for those who have never been to one before.

Here is the episode breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - First Duty Station: Fort Drum, NY

03:50 - 3 Things to Help Transition to Life in the Military 

04:16 - 1. Practice Gratitude 

05:32 -  2. Tap into Your Moxie

• "The Desire Map" by Danielle LaPorte:  https://www.amazon.com/Desire-Map-Guide-Creating-Goals/dp/1622032519  *Also check your local library or on your preferred digital reading platform*
• "The 5 Love Languages- Military Edition" by Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Military-Secret-Lasts/dp/B089B1BK8P/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+love+languages+military+edition&qid=1680906280&s=books&sprefix=love+languages+mili%2Cstripbooks%2C170&sr=1-1

09:50 - 3. Get Informed

• Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

13:30 - What to Know Before You Come On Base

14:15 - Don't rely on GPS

14:45 - Gate Etiquette

15:33 - Random Vehicle Inspections (RVI)

16:10 - Entry Requirements

17:50 - Bugle Calls

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004| Space Force 101 with Amanda Huffman

In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "Women of the Military" podcast host and Space Force MilSO, Amanda Huffman as she helps answer our questions about what the newest branch of our military force.

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003| Conversation Starters for New Military Couples with Lauren Walker

On this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey dives into conversation starters for new military couples with Air Force MilSO fiancée, Lauren Walker. Lauren shares her recent experience as a military girlfriend and questions she found most  illuminating to discuss with her service member and why it was helpful. 

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002| Basic Training from the MilSO Perspective with Leila Gillette

On this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "More Than A MilSpouse" blogger Leila Gillette. Leila shares her first military experience from when her U.S. Air Force husband entered basic training and expands on the beginning of her life as a MilSO and what she learned from it. 

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4| Mini Series - Alpha

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into OPSEC (Operational Security) and PERSEC (Personal Security)
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - PERSEC meaning differences
01:20 - Difference between OPSEC + PERSEC
02:05 - Importance
02:55 - OPSEC 
03:45 - PERSEC 
04:40 - Best practices
07:00 - What you CAN share
08:20 - Mail 
09:20 - Why this is empowering

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3| Mini Series - Alpha

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into the Military Ranks.

00:00 - Introduction
02:07 - Branches
02:20 - Quick History
04:00 - Rank Hierarchy
04:10 - Side Note
06:45 - Fun Fact
07:50 - Why is this relevant to MilSOs?
08:52 - Practice

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2| Mini Series - Alpha

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into the Military Time.

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Who Uses Military Time

01:12 - Why MilSOs Will Like It 

01:38-  How to Tell Military Time

03:45 - Practice

 

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1| Mini Series - Alpha

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into the Military Alphabet.

00:00 - Introduction

02:28 - Why 

03:06 - History

06:45 - Importance

07:23 -  Special Surprise to help you learn!

  

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001| Introducing the Brave New MilSO Podcast

In this episode, we're going to kick off the Brave New MilSO Podcast. 

00:00 - Introduction

01:58 - What to Expect 

03:10 - Keep in Mind 

04:41 - Goal

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Brave New MilSO Trailer

Welcome to the Brave New MilSO podcast with Lindsey McDowell. This inclusive space is for all U.S. military significant others, in any phase of his or her relationship, seeking a way to learn more about the military world at a true beginner level.  I've got your six MilSO, let’s learn together!

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