What if you weren't sure about the world around you? What if you can't trust anyone or anything? If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html https://cmha.ca/ https://cfmws.ca/support-services/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-programs-services https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military/health-support/mental-health/pro...
Aug 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 13
On this episode, I had the pleasure to talk to Amanda. She is originally from Alexandria. She and her husband are posted to Ottawa but her husband makes the hour commute every day there and back so her two children can grow up in their small town alongside their grandparents. They have been married for 9 years and are enjoying every minute of life! ⚫️ SHOW NOTES: · Email: coffeeandcrimewithamilitarywifepod@outlook.com (write your military and/ or true crime stories in, or just say hi) · Find my ...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 12
On this episode, I had the lovely opportunity to speak with Kristina. She is originally from Iowa, USA. Kristina is a mom of 4 children, has been a military spouse for almost 15 years, and admin of The CFB Esquimalt Military Group. We covered a variety of topics from the culture of toxic positivity, lack of support from the MFRC, the importance of trust and vulnerability, and support within the military community, the importance of local military spouse groups, the lack of Canadian armed forced ...
Aug 19, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Emma talks about how she didn't expect to be a military spouse but she would not have it any other way! From a young age, Emma and her partner knew what long distance was like between her completing her studies and her partner working. Doing distance made them appreciate each other more, build resilience, trust, and communication. Emma talks about her struggles during covid with a young baby and how she put herself on "survival mode". At the time, her and other mothers and paren...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Julie talks about her life as a busy mom with three kids under 5 years old, the importance of therapy when you are posted away from your hometown, and trying to settle into a new routine away from your family and friends. Julie mentions how she stays in touch with her close family while being posted in a different province. She also talks about her own small business called Milso Brave Box! Go check it out! (links below in show notes) SHOW NOTES: · Email: coffeeandcrimewithamili...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 9
On this episode, Riley and Emilie talk about what it’s like just starting out in the Canadian military service. Trying to find the right services or be directed in the right place is oftentimes a struggle for new military spouses (we’ve all been there while starting out) but where do we turn? Emily and Riley talk about their experience so far while being a newly-wed couple, and their transgender perspective; all while experiencing the Canadian military lifestyle SHOW NOTES: · Email: coffeeandcri...
May 28, 2023•52 min
On this episode, I had the pleasure talking to Vanessa, who has been a wife for 26 years and counting, mother of two, the founder and owner of her own business called Reset with Vanessa, and in her spare time, her and her husband travel the world in a van with the company of their two small dogs. Her business model is based on one’s life beyond the military, finding your nomadic bestie, and helping you through the relocation assistance process. She guides the Military Veteran community to create...
May 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 6
On this episode, Chantel and I continue our conversation about finances, the MFRC – also known as the Military Family Resource Centre, relationships and how to communicate when your partner goes away on exercise or on tour, priorities within the relationship, personal and professional goals, privacy, and all things military lifestyle related. Enjoy! SOCIAL MEDIA: ✨ https://instagram.com/coffee.crime.militarywife?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ✨ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090142415727&mi...
Apr 02, 2023•22 min•Ep. 4
On this two part episode, I had the lovely opportunity to speak with Chantel. She’s originally from North Bay, Ontario. She is the mother of 6 children and has been married for almost 30 years. We discuss finances, the MFRC – also known as the Military Family Resource Centre, relationships and how to communicate when your partner goes away on exercise or on tour, priorities within the relationship, personal and professional goals, privacy, and all things military lifestyle related. SOCIAL MEDIA:...
Apr 02, 2023•35 min•Ep. 3
⚫️ https://www.pearlsofwisdomcounselling.ca/ ⚫️ On this episode, I had the lovely opportunity to speak with Alysha, who is the owner and operator of Pearls of Wisdom Counselling where she offers confidential mental health counseling and support to people of all ages within the Fredericton area here in New Brunswick, Canada. She specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, General worry, Stress, Low self-worth, Lack of confidence, Shame, Grief, Parenting, Emotional Regulation, Bullying, and A child in yo...
Mar 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
Since February is the month of love - or is supposed to be ... 🤷🏻♀️ This story's unfortunate events did not end up being so lovey-dovey. Join me while I tell the story of Penny Jackson and the Bubble and Squeak murder! ⚫️ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://instagram.com/coffee.crime.militarywife?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090142415727&mibextid=LQQJ4d ✉️ Email: coffeeandcrimewithamilitarywifepod@outlook.com ⚫️ RESOURCES: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/show...
Feb 27, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1
Hello and welcome to Coffee and Crime with a Military Wife pod. The purpose of this podcast is to give individuals in the military know that they are not alone and to share their stories and experiences. I want to hear all of the pros and cons while being part of the military community. I plan on interviewing different people from the military community who want to come on and share their stories - either something that will give us damn good laughs or something heartfelt and personal that they’...
Feb 12, 2023•13 min
