Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

Let’s continue our talk on Energy Work with Candice Van Dertholen

In Part 1 of 2 of our conversation, we discussed:

* What is energy work?

* Why are we in the right time and generation to embrace energy work?

* Who can benefit from energy work?

* At what age do we become disconnected from our internal language, and how is military transition an opportunity to reconnect with it?

* How to identify patterns that may be holding us back...

Have you ever been curious about energy work (a.k.a. energy medicine)?

We’re excited to welcome Candice Van Dertholen back to the show to answer your questions!

But first…

Updates!

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* Reason being, I’m expanding my content from podcasting to blog...

Special thanks to Robyn J. Grable, host of the ASCENDing Beyond Barriers podcast, for the opportunity to re-share Jen’s interview on our show!

Robyn’s podcast represents her 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The ASCEND Collective (TAC), which is dedicated to creating career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and underserved talent through a skills-first approach. At the ASCEND Collective, they believe talent is def...

First time here? Welcome!

Please listen to the previous episode 228: Supporting Special Operation Forces (SOF) Spouses During Military Transition with Teresa Shick — Part 1 of 2

Some quick announcements before diving back into our interview:

* Thank you to everyone who attended US VetWealth’s first Post-Military Career Strategy Circle yesterday on January 14th, 2026, 1 PM (ET)!

* More Chapter Releases of Jen’s upcomin...

Happy New Year!

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! Some quick announcements before introducing our guest:

* US VetWealth’s Post-Military Career Strategy Circle takes place on January 14th, 2026, 1 PM (ET) — RSVP Now by clicking HERE.

* More Chapter Releases of Jen’s upcoming book — You’ll get emailed directly if you’ve already subscribed. Otherwise, subscribe now to get your free copy!

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To wrap up our fall season, Jen recaps the following:

* Why she returned to podcasting after her one-year break

* Updates on more chapter releases for her upcoming book: The Military Spouse Benefit Plan

* Shoutouts to this season’s guests:

* Ep. 220 — Stephanie Brown and her SBP Testimonial

* Ep. 222 & 223 — Kris & Larry with PatriotCare

* Ep. 225 & 226 — Keyani with Mrs. P Framework (plus bonus episod...

First time listener?

Please listen to the previous episode 225 for part one of Keyani’s interview!

We’re excited to welcome Keyani Washington back to the show to catch up on the following for Part 2 of 3 of her interview:

* A continuation of how ChatGPT can clarify original thoughts and suggest content ideas.

* A final emphasis on Mindset as the first step in the MRSP Framework

* The next two steps in Keyani’s framewo...

We’re excited to welcome Keyani Washington back to the show to catch up on the following:

* Keyani’s latest involvement with The Rosie Network

* Keyani’s MRSP Framework (a.k.a. “Mrs. P”) for leveling up in your personal or professional life, starting with “Mindset” and how it leads to “Responsibility.”

* How ChatGPT helped clarify Keyani’s “original thought” and c...

Happy end of Military Family Appreciation Month and Happy Thanksgiving!

Jen shares a mix of updates, including:

* The updated objective for the show and the value of seeking a second opinion for military retirement, especially regarding military benefits such as SBP, TSP, and VGLI.

* An update on Jen’s upcoming book, The Military Spouse Benefit Plan.

* How small businesses and entrepreneurs can support military families by hiring...

First-Time Listener?

Be sure to listen to Part One of this interview by clicking HERE.

At US VetWealth, we often talk about exploring alternative solutions to the Survivor Benefit Plan. Today, we’re taking that same mindset and applying it to healthcare.

Meet Kris and Larry, the partners behind PatriotCare — an organization offering an alternative to TRICARE and traditional health insurance.

While PatriotCare’s websi...

At US VetWealth, we often talk about exploring alternative solutions to the Survivor Benefit Plan. Today, we’re taking that same mindset and applying it to healthcare.

Meet Kris and Larry, the partners behind PatriotCare — an organization offering an alternative to TRICARE and traditional health insurance.

While PatriotCare’s website highlights “Healthcare Benefits for Small Businesses & Independent Contr...

Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of The Military Spouse Benefit Plan are now available! Jen introduces the main character of our story: Susan the Seasoned Spouse.

Let me introduce you to the main character of our story. Her name is Susan. She’s not new to military life, nor is she bitter about it. If anything, she’s mastered it—three kids, a system for everything, from packing boxes to organizing the family’s important d...

The Rosie Network’s Founder and CEO, Stephanie Brown, shares her experience with the Survivor Benefit Plan after the passing of her late husband, Tom, who served over 30 years of active duty in the Navy as an officer, retiring as a Rear Admiral.

Check out Stephanie’s last interview, Ep. 200:

About The Rosie Network:

The Rosie Network is a non-profit organization founded by military spouse Stephanie Brown after spending hou...

Jen shares candid updates and reflections since late summer about online networking events, what’s next for the podcast, progress on her upcoming book, and more!

For military-connected online networking events, you can check out Episode 216.

As of now, Jen’s objective for this podcast season is to offer education, resources, and perspectives from the private and nonprofit sectors to encourage our seasoned spouses and reti...

Jen shares a snippet from Scott R. Tucker’s book, Don’t Forget Your War Chest, for military retirees seeking an alternative solution to the Survivor Benefit Plan.

Jen’s upcoming book, The Military Spouse Benefit Plan, addresses the same topic for military spouses seeking a confident and informed decision about the Survivor Benefit Plan.

The Introduction of The Military Spouse Benefit Plan and a free PDF of Don&rsquo...

Free Download to the Introduction to Jen’s upcoming book, The Military Spouse Benefit Plan — https://jenusvetwealth.gumroad.com/l/msbp/SUBSTACK

Whether you're a long-time or first-time listener, this episode brings you up to date on Jen’s journey from a Gold Star daughter to veteran spouse, podcaster, and soon-to-be author of a book about military spouses making a confident and informed decision about the Survivor...

Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth is back, and we answer the big question, “Jen, where have you been???”

This upcoming fall season is dedicated to seasoned spouses preparing for military transition.

Together, we’ll explore what happens when we stop following orders and start choosing what comes next. Because you, too, are retiring — and now, it’s your turn to own what’s next.

The Introduction t...

Welcome to Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

I’m your host, Jen Amos, a Gold Star daughter, veteran spouse, and upcoming author.

This season is dedicated to our seasoned spouses preparing for military transition.

Together, we’ll explore what happens when we stop following orders and start choosing what comes next.

Because you, too, are retiring.

And now… It’s your turn.

Let’s get started.

214: Jen Amos wraps up Season 9 with gratitude

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qeXZu6FrNys

And that's a wrap for Season 9 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! As Jen focuses on other business endeavors, she expresses how she found this short season very gratifying. She reflects on why she started the show in the summer of 2019 and how her motivations have evolved throughout the seasons. She addresses a commonly asked...