Dealing Well With Deployment with Jen McDonald | Ep. 582

Calling all military spouses AND frequent travelers: Do not miss this bonus episode! Today we’re thrilled to have Jen McDonald of Milspouse Matters join us on the podcast. Jen is full of wisdom and warmth as well as practical tips and advice on how to weather a marriage separated by distance and the unique challenges of military life. Tune in and be encouraged by her story!  

Episode highlights include: 

• The parts of military life that Jen was NOT prepared for 

• The realities of deployment and reintegration 

• Practical things that helped her marriage stay connected during deployment 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Find Jen on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter (X) 

• Get Jen’s Amazon bestselling book: You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse

• And her new book Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories

• She also has several Military Spouse Resources on her site (including the The 5-Day Deployment Devotional and deployment resources for families and kids). Jen has graciously offered our listeners 10% off when you use the code marriage10 at checkout! (Discount available through 12/31/23.) 

• Resources for kids / families: 

  • The Comfort Crew for Military Kids

  • Military Child Education Coalition

  • Military Kids Connect  

  • Military OneSource (info and support for families)

Military and Family Life Counseling Program (free!)