PS We Have Orders Podcast: Recent Episodes

Perry Hopkins

Two friends living across the world swapping stories of surviving as a military spouse. The good, the bad, the weird and the downright funny moments. Join us as we overcome challenges we never saw coming.

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A found bonus episode from Perry and Shannon! Enjoy as we regale tales from our time living in Europe and traveling to Amsterdam. 

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A few updates and big life changes from Perry and Shannon. 

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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. 

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This week Perry and Shannon discuss their experience with setting boundaries and improving their own mental health and emotional intelligence. 

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This week Perry and Shannon recap their time in Barcelona. Join in to hear some fun stories and our best attempt with pronunciation. 

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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!

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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. 

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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/#:~:text=Type%20of%20Birth&text=It%20also%20depends%20on%20what,ranging%20from%20%247%2C500%20to%20%2414%2C500.

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https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/budgeting-for-baby.asp#:~:text=Diapers%3A%20Diapers%20also%20vary%20in,their%20child's%20first%20year%20alone.

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/19/what-parents-spend-annually-on-child-care-costs-in-2021.html#:~:text=round%20child%20care-,Parents%20spend%20an%20average%20of%20%248%2C355%20per,secure%20year%2Dround%20child%20care&text=Families%20across%20the%20U.S.%20spend,opportunities%20and%20impact%20household%20budgets.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/family/deducting-summer-camps-and-daycare-with-the-child-and-dependent-care-credit/L8aAzvmjB#:~:text=If%20you%20paid%20a%20daycare,(%242%2C100)%20for%20two%20or

https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/938

https://www.parents.com/parenting/money/money-saving-tips-for-parents/

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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/

https://deathpenalty.procon.org/states-with-the-death-penalty-and-states-with-death-penalty-bans/

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As a little St. Patrick's Day day present from Perry and Shannon gift you our run down of our time in Ireland!

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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-deducting-military-moving-expenses/#:~:text=Among%20the%20costs%20you%20can%20deduct%20as%20part%20of%20your%20move%20are%3A&text=Transporting%20pets,your%20furniture%20has%20been%20moved

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This week Shannon and Perry share their experiences visiting Paris and how they REALLY felt about it. 

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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-divorce-rates-00-19.pdf

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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.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1122575/ https://abc13.com/andrea-yates-rusty-george-parnham-clear-lake-texas/10802560/ https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/?fbclid=IwAR2JZVLPGIbiU9tnhYXnK-n5mG1U3L8ox0cH2D-xoZBXb1FweApdViwnDp0 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postpartum-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20376617 https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/postpartum-depression

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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=IwAR33z7NL1EQ55fNz7r5AZq-kiIx_DEnQXpAXn1--A7w27UnjElS8CYxJ4V0 - Artical about the waterbirth

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19830309&id=uEJYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=e_kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5617%2C2692405&hl=en - Article about arrest of GY

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Essential-oils

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/is-ingesting-essential-oils-safe

Iilluminaughtii - https://youtu.be/EOgsFyVtvM8 (Part 1)

Insider News - https://youtu.be/imEG0tS8mn0

Savannah Marie - https://youtu.be/Jm2I1JpfyiQ (Part 1)

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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 - A Dr on the board for Boo.

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-not-use-fulvic-care-powder-and-tablets-black-oxygen-organics-due-elevated

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Oxygen_Organics

https://www.vice.com/en/article/epxz4z/how-wellness-mlm-brand-black-oxygen-organics-spawned-a-parasite-detox-trend

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=IwAR33z7NL1EQ55fNz7r5AZq-kiIx_DEnQXpAXn1--A7w27UnjElS8CYxJ4V0 - Artical about the waterbirth

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19830309&id=uEJYAAAAIBAJ&sjid=e_kDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5617%2C2692405&hl=en - Article about arrest of GY

https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Essential-oils

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/is-ingesting-essential-oils-safe

Iilluminaughtii - https://youtu.be/EOgsFyVtvM8 (Part 1)

Insider News - https://youtu.be/imEG0tS8mn0

Savannah Marie - https://youtu.be/Jm2I1JpfyiQ (Part 1)

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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. 

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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.instagram.com/thatzonalife/

https://www.amazon.com/Ponzinomics-Untold-Story-Multi-Level-Marketing/dp/0578443511/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ponzinomics&qid=1639960456&s=books&sprefix=ponzin%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-28-megan-williams-part-1/id1553784236?i=1000520942019

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-29-megan-williams-part-2/id1553784236?i=1000521105956

https://crownless-princesses.writeas.com/megans-senescam

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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/

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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-related-stress-military-family-survey-shows-you-are-far-from-alone/

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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-cribbs-abad-missing-since-2011/

https://time.com/4668658/violence-women-v-day-domestic-asia-homicide-sexism/

https://www.facingsouth.org/2008/04/is-the-us-army-covering-up-the-rape-and-murder-of-women-soldiers.html

https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP18247

https://open.spotify.com/episode/75ui4u5ckDooE2l9esuA06?si=YqNj0CSmSlKy45NHPs68qA

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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. 

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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.facebook.com/riverbendparanormal/

https://www.instagram.com/riverbendparanormal/?hl=en

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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

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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-do/ending-violence-against-women/faqs/signs-of-abuse?gclid=CjwKCAjw49qKBhAoEiwAHQVTo4aK4JOIiITx0Pd3gIkdS3YP7xa3bt7lNimY8okN6Ahhvdn2IK-71BoCkVQQAvD_BwE

https://pmgt.org.nz/domestic-violence/?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Child+Safety&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3901438876&hsa_cam=14707769460&hsa_grp=128742545978&hsa_ad=546932411176&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=dsa-832611516362&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=CjwKCAjw49qKBhAoEiwAHQVTo5VqhfVQE4obEkcqLVyHaCrlZks8Wv_oAU-L0LW0oZNoDAcSLuAWWxoC8hEQAvD_BwE

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-domestic-abuse-signs

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/family-relationships/family-life/preventing-abuse-neglect/domestic-abuse-military-reporting-options/

Helplines:

1-800-799-7233 (safe) or text “start” to 88788

National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or 800-787-3224 en Español.

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This week Shannon and Perry read out listener submitted paranormal stories in the spirit of the spooky season!

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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_of_u_s_military_academy_at_west_point

https://taskandpurpose.com/mandatory-fun/west-point-ghost-story-room-4714/

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/most-haunted-places-in-america

https://www.westpointaog.org/ghosts

https://www.army.mil/article/13851/neighbors_from_beyond_military_personnel_share_ghostly_encounters_from_hawaiis_installations

https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-culture/milspouse-lists-haunted-military-bases/

https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/here-are-the-11-most-haunted-us-military-bases-around-the-world/

https://www.military.com/undertheradar/2018/10/31/11-scary-ghost-stories-legends-and-haunted-military-bases.html

https://vocal.media/horror/10-terrifying-military-encounters-with-ghosts

Videos:

https://youtu.be/Ho3u_Zj4AmM

https://youtu.be/jwmQH4Ra9MM

https://youtu.be/9S8pAqAWZko - Ghost Gate Video

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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!

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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. 

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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

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Join us this week as Shannon recount everything she has learned about her time living in Japan so far. Lots of laughs at our own expense, and recalling fun memories! But before we get into all that, we do discuss our current lives and the tragedies in it. If you're not in a place to hear about depression, death and suicide, skip ahead about 16 minutes.  

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Shannon and Perry are kicking off season 2 with another, deeper, look into MLMs and how they affect the military spouse community. 

Sources Ethics: https://www.pipedrive.com/en/blog/sales-ethics https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-642-28036-8_598 https://christopherjohnlindsay.com/2015/09/06/mlm/ Vice Doc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU LuLaRoe - Tax issues in Alaska (https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/judge-rules-lularoe-sales-tax-class-action-can-proceed/?fbclid=IwAR2sQwAXdVkCyV2mizahtGljeQdUUNuHwn60srZbTx1hoGTwTFG4EkMuALM) Rodan + Fields - Eyelash serum - Causing harm to users (https://www.mlmnewsreport.com/rodan-fields-class-action-lawsuit-over-eyelash-serum-deception/) LulaRoe Scam- Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-04-27/thousands-of-women-say-lularoe-s-legging-empire-is-a-scam Racked https://www.racked.com/2017/5/22/15640978/lularoes-consultants-unrest Buzzfeed https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/lula-noir-launch Lularoe Class Action Lawsuit https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/lularoe-pay-475-million-resolve-ag-ferguson-s-lawsuit-over-pyramid-scheme

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Fathers Day can either be a time of reflection and appreciation of your dad.. and sometimes it's just another Sunday where you feel disappointed or rejected. Either way, we understand you and are here for you. So join us as we celebrate the father figures we do have in our lives!

(Whoever they may be)

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Wow! We can't believe season 1 has already come to a close. Please join Perry and Shannon as they discuss their lessons learned and take-aways after their first successful season of podcasting. Bonus topics include adorable foster kittens and our inability to understand calendars. 

Sources

https://mobile.twitter.com/cmsaf_official/status/1397967778309627904?s=21&fbclid=IwAR0T-XQDylPBoF7Lk-ksqOrSPDosuWVRiT6cfg6MsNnYGwkQ8W7uX8CFvIQ

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This week Shannon and Perry vent about the different treatment we, as military spouses without kids, receive. While we may be fully rested, we’re real tired of the lack of support we get. So join us as we discuss the uncomfortable questions, planning discrimination, and hurtful assumptions we face in the military community. Bonus topics foster kittens and dealing with a Karen in the workplace.

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Happy military spouse appreciation month! What better way to appreciate another military spouse than diving deep into the all the hard word we as military spouses have to go through and highlighting their accomplishments? Join Shannon and Perry for an interview with the crazy talented Taylor as we discuss her life of owning & operating a small business while following her husband (literally) around the world. 

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This week Shannon and Perry poll the masses to determine which is best: living on or off base? Bonus topics include scaring small children, how to handle nasty neighbors, and a listener story!

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Join us for our first bonus episode as we celebrate our amazing moms!

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Join the madness this week as Shannon and Perry dive into the details of PCSing with cars and pets. Bonus topics include sketchy middle aged men harassing teenagers and why not to abandon your dog in a foreign country. This episode also contains a brief cameo appearance from Murphy that you wont want to miss!

Sources:

Pet Friendly Hotels

https://www.gopetfriendly.com/blog/nine-pet-friendly-hotel-chains-that-welcome-cats/

Patriots Express

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2018/06/07/military-members-stationed-overseas-fret-as-flying-pets-home-gets-harder/

PCSing with Pets Requirements

https://www.petsforpatriots.org/pcs-cat-dog-part-1/

Military Pet Guidelines

https://www.military.com/money/pcs-dity-move/marine-pets-costs-time-pcs.html

SPCA

https://www.spcai.org/our-work/operation-military-pets?fbclid=IwAR0tCTeRrZuQuITkR-qgvF0p7kXs11CH3tAUeiElEZ6kHekqe25eSdEUybM

Pet Relocator

https://www.petrelocator.com/

Action Pet Express

https://actionpetexpress.com/

Feathers & Fur Express

https://feathersandfurexpress.com/

Island Pet Movers

https://islandpetmovers.com/

Pets with Passports

https://www.petswithpassports.com/

Tailwings

https://tailwingspettravel.com/

Pack Your Pets

http://www.packyourpets.com/

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Did we bite off more than we can chew? In our very first 2 part episode we will talk about all the factors that go into a big PCS! We’ll count down the weeks with you while we share our experiences, lessons learned, and answer some of the questions that come up during this time. Bonus topics include irrational spouse anger, pink eyeshadow and the best way to scare the movers.

Resources:

https://www.military.com/pcs/pcs-checklists.html?fbclid=IwAR2S8fpUtAzoIjP5VGi68D1tDykIiQ9OFMb5xFFA4n4AElHTZZUnQN0U8EY

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This week we take a look back at some toxic relationships. Toxic relationships can be with a spouse, family member or friend. It is something we see A LOT in the small tight knit military community and it is something to be addressed! So listen in while we share about cover up tattoos, shredded photographs, mental vampires, and expired friendships. Bonus topics include our passion for trash TV and how to not be in a wedding.

References:

https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-friendships#moving-forward

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a25939904/signs-of-toxic-friendships/

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This week is Shannon-centric! We’re going to talk about the different stressors we face as military spouses everyday- we all know there are plenty of them. We’re all stressed but there is some help available. Bonus topics include paranormal data gathering, a visit from a new feline cohost, and some shout outs to other amazing spouses! RESOURCES: https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-and-health-3145086 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/stress#:~:text=Stress%20can%20be%20defined%20as,of%20pressures%20that%20are%20unmanageable. https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/16-ways-relieve-stress-anxiety#9.-Learn-to-say-no https://thriveglobal.com/stories/10-most-stressful-life-events/ https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/fight-or-flight-response/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190#:~:text=Your%20reaction%20to%20stress%20may,your%20blood%20vessels%20to%20narrow.

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This week? We’re bad daughters. We talk about the frustration and guilt that comes with the decision to visit loved ones back home. For some it’s an easy choice, but for others the decision is not so easy. We talk about toxic parents and friends, the logistics of travel, and what we are giving up with each pilgrimage.

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Building on last episode’s discussion of education, this week we take a deep dive into work opportunities specifically for military spouses. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of traditional work, virtual jobs, flex jobs and home based businesses. We’ll also provide sources and suggestions as to where to find local jobs both on and off base. Bonus topics include tipping your bagger, working Black Friday retail, and what happens if your spouse’s unit sees your butt.

Sources:

NAFJobs

https://www.nafjobs.org/

USA Jobs

https://www.usajobs.gov/

GS Position Paygrade Scale 2021

https://www.federalpay.org/gs/2021

In Home Child Care Provider:

https://www.military.com/spouse/career-advancement/military-spouse-jobs/becoming-child-development-home-provider.html

Instant Teams

https://blog.instantteams.com/instant-teams-awarded-airforce-telehealth-contract?utm_content=151726030&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-253082978414074

VirtForce

https://virtforce.us/?fbclid=IwAR1hn1Kmfi8PQ4YZZm1aqKynZukxbm9O-oIUZSuD6wpDa-ylpMj8snb75-A

Military Spouse Jobs

https://www.militaryspousejobs.org/?fbclid=IwAR3tqYqZBR8OG6oWpdI1Y3rrUHqXf5sn8uVLiJKlJ3T1I1cj6H3_OuEQBMs

On Base Business

https://www.military.com/spouse/career-advancement/military-spouse-jobs/home-based-businesses-in-stateside-military-housing.html?fbclid=IwAR0tKsiDeEo_GkKrOOTKST_kHXlCvIC8S1pQzlVpJfABHvm1jAimwg464CM

https://blog.militarybyowner.com/bid/203629/will-a-home-based-business-get-you-kicked-off-base?fbclid=IwAR1n9fOxdYbln2b_osMG-owkG4D6NHJIWch0Sm5teL3PS1SjTr9ILyiW-eM

https://www.militaryspouse.com/career/guide-to-start-small-business-as-a-military-spouse/?fbclid=IwAR0MUR_sgWxwzFCF_n9RlJqfPVlUz8RFjIhMiH-q5aeM9lirkjkjaFtXJa0

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Today’s topic includes our very different testimonies about our college educations. We’ll also cover the many different educational benefits offered to military spouses. As well as helpful tips on navigating student financial aid, and how to manage current student debt. Lastly we’ll touch on how to spot red flags in the world of higher education.

Source: Refinancing Student Loans

https://www.earnest.com/

Source: MYCAA Information

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/for-spouses/mycaa-scholarship/

Source:Transferring the GI Bill

https://www.military.com/education/gi-bill/post-911-gi-bill-transferability-fact-sheet.html

Source: What is the GI Bill?

https://www.military.com/education/gi-bill/new-post-911-gi-bill-overview.html

Source: Martinsburg College Homepage

https://martinsburgcollege.edu/

Source: DEAC Allegation

https://tcf.org/content/commentary/college-regulator-proves-asleep-wheel/?session=1

Source: Martinsburg College V. Murray Case

https://www.defendstudents.org/cases/martinsburg-college-v-murray

Source: Indeed Reviews for Martinsburg College

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Martinsburg-College/reviews

Source: Pell Grants

https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell

Source: Subsidized & Subsidized Loans

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/unsubsidized-student-loans

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The origin story of how two young lost souls met and bonded while stationed in Germany. Topics will include personal struggles, embracing a new culture, lessons learned, and best advice. Bonus Topics include the wrong way to throw away garbage and Perry discovers her passion for Window Meat .

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Our pilot episode is all about how integrated MLMs have become in the military spouse community. We'll discuss exactly what an MLM is, our personal encounters with MLMs, lawsuits involved in MLMs, and what to watch out for should you join one.

If you want to tell us what you think, please send us an email at pswehaveorderspodcast@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @pswehaveorderspodcast

Sources for Today's episode are listed below.

Source: Federal Trade Commission.gov https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/business-guidance-concerning-multi-level-marketingSource: Evan Tarver Investopedia.com. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/multi-level-marketing.asp#:~:text=Multilevel%20marketing%20(MLM)%20is%20a,sales%20of%20products%20to%20customers.

Source: Howstuffworks.com

https://money.howstuffworks.com/pyramid-scheme2.htm

Source: LuLaRoe - Tax issues in Alaska (https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/money/judge-rules-lularoe-sales-tax-class-action-can-proceed/?fbclid=IwAR2sQwAXdVkCyV2mizahtGljeQdUUNuHwn60srZbTx1hoGTwTFG4EkMuALM)

Source: Rodan + Fields - Eyelash serum - Causing harm to users (https://www.mlmnewsreport.com/rodan-fields-class-action-lawsuit-over-eyelash-serum-deception/)

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Please join us, Perry & Shannon, every other Wednesday for our Podcast, P.S. We Have Orders. We will be discussing the ins and outs of the life a Military Spouse. If you are a military spouse and want to connect with other people sharing your experience, please subscribe, and tune in every other week to hear our thoughts on the whole shenanagin.