S5E10-FamilyinFlight

Supporting Geo-Batching Military Families: Introducing Family and Flight with Chelsea In this episode of Ruck Up Buttercup, the hosts interview Chelsea, the founder of the nonprofit organization Family and Flight. Chelsea discusses the mission of her organization, which aims to provide emotional and financial support to military families who are geo-batching—living in different states due to service commitments. She shares her personal experience of being a geo-batching spouse and the challenges that come with it, emphasizing the importance of intentional communication and therapy. The episode also highlights upcoming initiatives, such as their first virtual 5K fundraiser, and discusses the need for volunteers and corporate sponsors to support their mission. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:27 Chelsea's Story and the Birth of Family and Flight 02:30 Challenges of Geo Batching 03:56 Personal Experiences and Decisions 07:55 Communication and Support Strategies 28:10 Navigating Deployment Communication 28:49 Supporting Your Spouse Through Deployment 29:22 Understanding the Challenges of Military Life 30:41 Introducing Our Nonprofit Journey 31:25 Fundraising and Volunteer Opportunities 32:40 Corporate Sponsorships and Future Plans 33:30 Application Process and Support Details 38:02 Resource Page and Additional Support 41:33 The Importance of Community and Connection 52:18 Final Advice for Military Spouses Reach out to chat: [e-mail] Reach Out to Family in Flight: [e-mail] Facebook