Brave New MilSO Podcast

Brave New MilSO Podcast

Giving military significant others (MilSOs) a comfortable and inclusive space to bridge the gap between civilian and military life at a true beginner level.

Episodes

April 18, 2023 22 mins

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.

Connect with Taylor: https://www.growingwithgriffith.com/

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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...

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December 27, 2022 22 mins

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.

Connect with Amanda: https://bossladybio.com/amandahuffman/

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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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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. 

Connect with Lelia:
https://www.morethanmilspouse.com/

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December 6, 2022 10 mins

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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November 29, 2022 10 mins

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


Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/bravenewmilso/folders/mini-series-alpha/sets

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November 22, 2022 4 mins

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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November 22, 2022 8 mins

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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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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November 16, 2022 1 min

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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