Bonus Episode: Amsterdam
A found bonus episode from Perry and Shannon! Enjoy as we regale tales from our time living in Europe and traveling to Amsterdam.
Dec 15, 2022•40 min
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P.S. We Have Orders Updates
A few updates and big life changes from Perry and Shannon.
Sep 14, 2022•40 min•Season 3Ep. 13
12. Travel
In our Season 3 Finale join Shannon and Perry as they discuss some traveling mistakes and horror stories. We'll also share the advice we've gathered along the way.
Jun 08, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
11. Boundaries
This week Perry and Shannon discuss their experience with setting boundaries and improving their own mental health and emotional intelligence.
May 26, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 11
10. Barcelona
This week Perry and Shannon recap their time in Barcelona. Join in to hear some fun stories and our best attempt with pronunciation.
May 12, 2022•45 min
Bonus Episode: Dependents During Deployment
Bonus episode! Perry, Shannon, and Megan accidentally hit on the discussion of moms during deployment last week during our interview. It was such great content that Future Perry decided it needed it's own stand alone episode. Future Perry's editing nightmare is your gain, enjoy this bonus round with Megan Williams!
May 02, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
9. Tiger in the Room
This week Perry and Shannon welcome back Megan Williams. This week she will not be talking about MLMs, but instead a topic unfortunately near and dear to many of our hearts: PTSD. With more than 17 years in the field, Megan gives us some amazing insight on how PTSD works, how it can be displayed, and how we, as military member's support, can help. TW: PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, shootings, assault, trauma.
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 9
8. The Cost of Kids
This week Perry and Shannon re-visit the topic of the childfree minority of military spouses. We also take a deeper look into some key reasons that some are so skeptical, and provide a little insight on ways to mitigate those concerns if wanted. Finally, we have an amazing collection of childless and childfree military spouse testimonies that we can't wait to share with you. Resources: https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/considering-baby/financing-family/what-to-expect-hospital-birth-costs/#:~:tex...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr
7. True Crime Keyes
This week Shannon and Perry revisit the topic of true crime. This week is very graphic and not for young ears. References: Last Podcast on the Left: episode 362 & 364 Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (Israel Keyes) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Keyes American Predator (book) https://www.alaskapublic.org/2012/12/04/police-release-detailed-account-of-koenig-murder/ https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyes https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/solving-israel-keyes-murders/24/ htt...
Mar 31, 2022•58 min
6. Ireland
As a little St. Patrick's Day day present from Perry and Shannon gift you our run down of our time in Ireland!
Mar 16, 2022•50 min
5. Money Money Money
This week Perry and Shannon discuss the ever looming issue of money. As military spouses sometimes we don't get to contribute financially as we like, and it can cause big problems! So lets talk about some ways we've made it work for us! Perry will also include some of her favorite budgeting tips. Resources: https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/common-reasons-marriages-end.html https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/preparing-filing-and-refunds/pcs-and-taxes-deducti...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 5
4. The City of Love (or not)
This week Shannon and Perry share their experiences visiting Paris and how they REALLY felt about it.
Feb 16, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
3. Love Languages
This week Shannon and Perry talk about the infamous 5 long languages and how it translates to military life. Resources: 5 Love Languages, Gary Chapman, 1992 5 Love Languages- Military Edition, Gary Chapman & Jocelyn Greene, 2013 https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/23/divorce-rate-among-active-duty-troops-remains-stable.html https://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/09/23/divorce-rate-among-active-duty-troops-remains-stable.html https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/dvs/national-marriage-divor...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
2. Post Partum Depression
This week Perry and Shannon take a somber look at one of the least talked about mental health struggles new moms face. Join us to hear more about PPD how to spot the warning signs, and what it can look like if it escalates to Post Partum Psychosis. This episode may not be for everyone, listen at your own discretion. TW: familicide, infanticide, homicide, child abuse, child neglect, suicide, depression, hospitalization Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yates https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih...
Jan 19, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
1. Magic Dirt and Oils pt. 2
Perry and Shannon kick off season 3 with some more MLM content! In this two part premier episode part 2 covers the essential oil MLM industry, including the dark beginnings of the YL founder and how their oils came to be. TW : Murder, infanticide Resources Oils: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Gary_Young https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Living https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19821007&id=HUoaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UScEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3433%2C1863297&hl=en&fbclid=...
Jan 05, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
1. Magical Dirt and Oils pt. 1
Perry and Shannon kick off season 3 with some more MLM content! In this two part premier episode part 1 includes our new years resolutions, a recap of what MLMs are and how they work, and the story of the 2021 rise and fall of magical Canadian dirt. Resources BOO: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/magic-dirt-internet-fueled-defeated-pandemics-weirdest-mlm-rcna6950?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR3boJAcwmAOih5QiX5h763-6F9RrVHiY74Pj7ecGrZrfsSoNc69V8bmj30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcsehy8WgH0 -...
Jan 05, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Bonus Episode! It's Actually Just Theories III
This bonus episode is brought to you by Mysteretical! Perry and Shannon join Lynne to discuss some of their favorite unsolved mysteries and wildly speculate as to what may have actually happened.
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 40 min
Bonus Episode! Affinity Fraud feat. Megan Williams
On today's episode you will meet Megan Williams. While not our typical guest, she's here to help us learn more about affinity fraud, and the predatory nature of MLMs and how they affect the military spouse community. With more than 16 years of experience in the trauma and recovery field this is not an episode to miss! Resources: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09L9TBZYG/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_g_JV57Z095MYTXJRQPNGKS?fbclid=IwAR1eIGW3sPAs0_8giY7u2w96sIczMi0xkWlOPSgq93xiAXjvTDZsY7c5wVM https://www.instag...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Bonus Episode! Frohe Weihnachten und Weihnachtsmarkte
Ending season 2 with a very special holiday episode! Have you ever wanted to visit one of Germany's Christmas Markets or Weihnachtsmarkte? Well grab your Gluhwein and give us a listen as we paint a word picture of our favorite holiday tradition. Resources : https://www.howtogermany.com/pages/winter.html https://fiveminutehistory.com/a-brief-history-of-christmas-markets/ https://www.blueskytraveler.com/15-drinks-foods-european-christmas-markets/...
Dec 15, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 2
12. Community
Perry and Shannon close out season 2 with what it mean to be a community and how our roles within them change as we move and grow. Resources: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2010/06/moving-well-being https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/realestate/28cov.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thinking-about-kids/201007/moving-is-tough-kids https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/working_papers/WR1100/WR1170/RAND_WR1170.pdf https://www.militarytimes.com/home-hq/2018/01/17/moving-rel...
Dec 01, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 12
11. The Disappearance of Kelli Cribbs Abad- Mysteretical Crossover
This week Shannon and Perry are joined by Lynne and JP of Mysteretical. Listen as our two podcasting worlds collide as we dive into the unsolved disappearance of military spouse Kelli Cribbs Abad from Okinawa Japan. Resources ssing-n942441 http://flightlines.airforcetimes.com/2014/11/03/mother-marks-3-years-since-daughter-disappeared-at-kadena/ https://www.stripes.com/news/kadena-airman-tells-cnn-missing-wife-left-suicide-note-1.162909 https://www.missingpersonsofamerica.com/2017/09/06/kelli-cri...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 11
10. Making a House a Home
Full domestication this week. Shannon and Perry swap stories and ideas about how to make new places feel like home. Also Perry accidentally talks about some bad dates from her pre-military wife life.
Nov 03, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Happy Halloween: Interview with the Ghost Hunters
Happy Halloween! After two full months of spooky season we are closing out with a bonus episode to celebrate the holiday. Today Shannon and Perry host Shawna and Josh from Riverbend Paranormal to get a better idea of what it takes to be a ghost hunter. We also swap haunted house stories and discuss some of the most disturbing investigations they've been on. Resources: https://officialriverbendparanormal.com/?fbclid=IwAR2mC77psTbHwz5khzfWGeLihJLqMZGhAj_KGT0BF86SdX54XNwt0wrhzsQ https://www.faceboo...
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min
9. Listener Tales pt. 2
Shannon and Perry wrap up spooky season by sharing more ghost stories written in by our listeners. References: https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-marital-rape-states-ohio-minnesota.html https://www.vocativ.com/215942/these-13-states-still-make-exceptions-for-marital-rape/index.html
Oct 21, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
8. Deeper Dive on DV
TW: Domestic Violence & assault This week Shannon and Perry take a look at the the reality of domestic violence and how it's reflected in the military spouse community. References: https://www.happyscribe.com/public/dateline-nbc/the-prussian-blue-mystery https://thealpinesun.com/husband-tried-to-poison-wife-to-death/ https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/ https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 8
7. Listener Tales pt. 1
This week Shannon and Perry read out listener submitted paranormal stories in the spirit of the spooky season!
Sep 22, 2021•48 min
6. Haunted Bases
Shannon and Perry kick off spooky season by covering the tales and sightings of the most haunted US military bases. We'll also discuss some of our own paranormal encounters and ghostly experiences. Sources: https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/most-haunted-military-bases/ https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/401012/ghost-hunters-to-track-down-the-unexplained-at-wright-patterson/ https://www.westpointaog.org/ghosts https://www.army.mil/article/229265/the_supernatural_side...
Sep 08, 2021•56 min
5. Keyed In
This week Perry and Shannon interview with a Key Spouse to learn more about what resources are available to us when we need them most. Everything from recommendations to separation- there is someone there for you!
Aug 25, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 5
4. "We" Made Tech!
Here at P.S. We Have Orders we know us "dependas" come with a stigma, but does it hold up? This week Shannon and Perry discuss their real life encounters with "dependas" out in the wild. Some stories can be funny, but some can be downright harmful. TW: Homophobia.
Aug 12, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 4
3. Schooled With Milspouse Education
This week join Perry, Shannon and guest Jeanette as we hear first hand information of the benefits of MYCAA. For more information on Jeanette, her mission and her resources please see below: www.militaryspouseeducation.com https://militaryspouseeducation.com/mycaa/ Motivated Milspouse Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/144521987452073/ Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/milspouse.education Www.Instagram.com/Milspouse.education...
Jul 28, 2021•47 min
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