Enlisted Spouse Radio: Recent Episodes
Beth Wilson
Beth Wilson and her team of co-hosts talk about their lives as enlisted spouses. We interview inspiring fellow milspouses, find resources and opportunities. We laugh, cry, ok, we sometimes vent. Mostly we're about embracing our lives as military wives...join us.
This week Beth welcomes back Esmerald and Devon, seasoned Navy wives and Ombudsman to talk about life on the homefront, children, moving, hobbies, cooking and, of course Beth's favorite: COFFEE. Join our conversation as we talk candidly about the good, the bad, the fun, the triumphs and more....
Beth is out of the studio today but had the chance to pre-record an interview with Navy Wife, columnist, speaker and so much more - Jacy Eckhart. Jacey talks about SpouseBuzz, SpouseBuzz live at Miramar this weekend, military spousedom and even gives us the 'inside scoop' on goodies at SpouseBuzz. Don't miss this fun, infectious interview!
Have you ever wondered what it is like to send your own child off to the military, off to war? Can you even imagine? This week I am welcoming two of my dear friends who are not only military wives but military MOMs. Our milmoms, Tracy and Bonnie, have a unique perspective and different challenges. Here from these two savvy spouses and loving moms as they talk about their fears, concerns, triumphs, best practices and more. Join us - you're going to love these two wonderful women from Oklahoma.
Welcome Deborah and Jonathan Flora, director/producers of Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good airing Thursday, 13 SEP on the Documentary Channel. Jonathan Flora is an award-winning producer with Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, directing commercials, music videos, and a series of PSAs addressing Military Suicide Prevention. His Award Winning Documentary, "Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good" featuring Academy Award Nominated Actor Gary Sinise with appearances by Robert Duvall, Jon Voight, and more. In 2011, he received the inaugural Santini Patriot Spirit Award given annually to a filmmaker whose work honors American veterans or their families.
Jonathan is veteran of the U.S. Army's 82d Airborne Division and serving 12 years in the military. He serves on the Advisory Board for the GI Film Festival, formed to honor films that celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the American military. Deborah Flora, co-founder of American Women Media, has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Most recently, she produced the award winning full-length documentary, "Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good" featuring Academy Award® Nominee Gary Sinise, and Academy Award® winners Jon Voight and Robert Duvall. Prior to forming Lamplight Entertainment with her husband Jonathan, Deborah worked in development for production companies that have won Emmy Awards®, Golden Globe Awards® and awards at Sundance. Deborah also has extensive experience as a broadcaster, host and actress. She has appeared in television shows, feature films, commercials and numerous theatre productions.
Beth is back from her long vacation and is armed with stories, resources, information and a few laughs to keep us going. Coming up on today's show is a look at virtual job fairs, social media, suicide awareness and a giveaway. Join our conversation!
Welcome back...tonight the gang is back for a fun evening of catching up, chatting and FUN!
We have three experts on PTSD and Mental Health procedures to help you and your service member get the right support efficiently. Please tell a friend who might need resources and info and join us on Enlisted Spouse Radio.
Hey Everyone we have a great show scheduled for today. We have an interview with filmmaker Jake Rademacher! Then we will discuss moving and PCSing. Whether you have some great moving advice or need some, make sure you join us on Enlisted Spouse Radio.
Tonight we are celebrating Flag Day and the Army's Birthday! Test your knowledge of our Flag and US Army history! Get information on our fundraiser to help the Midwest Tornado Victims!
We have a new format! Tonight we kick off our new time, new format and great info to kick off the summer RIGHT... Tonight's show.... We will be welcoming our new co-host, DanielleDiscussion of cost effective stay-cations and vacationsInformation on counseling services and the best ways to seek help for yourself and your family. FUN - girl chat
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
Happy Anniversary- to ESR! Tonight we look back at the humble beginnings of Enlisted Spouse Radio, check out a few of our special guests, highlights - okay and lowlights of our four years of broadcasting... And we are Celebrating with YOU - we have giveaways so brush up on your Beth Wilson and ESR trivia to win prizes!
Summer camps for your Military Children - Have you heard about Operation Purple? Tune in to learn more about OPC and National Military Family Association, sponsors of OPC. Hey, did you know the Salvation Army hosts summer camps across the globe? Yes they do...learn more today... Then - Deb George and Leanne Kocsis of Military Avenue join us to talk about their Military Child Cake Giveaway. Finally, if you missed Tuesday's show we are rebroadcasting one of the best interviews ever - meet military child, Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year finalist, Mackenzie Pruitt. Your are going to fall in love with her.
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
We're glued to the news to see if we're going to get paid and how much. Beth & the team decided to get ahead of the potential crisis with a plan, resources and ideas to not just survive but thrive through a possible shutdown.
NMCRS, Army Emergency Relief, USA Cares, USAA's JJ Montegnaro, messages from Legal Services, Food Bank and more will arm you with resources, information...and confidence!
We are strong, resourceful and creative military spouses...we can face this armed with a plan, resources and confidence....
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
Have you ever connected with someon on the show, our forum or fan page that you thought, "I'd love to have coffee or lunch with them."? I have...i haven't figured out how to meet you all but how about pouring your favorite evening beverage, grabbing a snack and join us for live chat. Can't wait to spend the hour chatting with you!
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
Do you remember the story of the shark attack on a young, teen girl surfing off the coast of Hawaii? That girl was Bethany Hamilton. Her mother Cheri Hamilton joins us to talk about Bethany, 'that day,' recovery, faith and "Soul Surfer" - the movie about Bethany's life.
Beth and the team have put together another entertaining, informative and encouraging show for us - today's Enlisted Spouse. From our featured guest to our resource of the week, to the conversation in the chat room...you'll connect, laugh and learn as we spend the show together.
In our honoring military children throughout the month we want to introduce you to a young and inspiring military child, Mackenzie Pruitt. She is a top five finalist in Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year...and a delightful young woman. Her mother, a Navy Ombudsman, joins our conversation about raising military children.
Did you know the average military child will attend six schools from K-12? Wow! That presents unique hurdles and challenges to our child's education. Meet your 'connection' at the school: The School Liaison Officer or SLO. The SLO is your advocate and resource to help your student transition and thrive.
John Stoeffler, speaking at a Memorial Day service, told those attending, "those we honor here today are not the only casualties of war..." From that Pillow Project was born to provide military children with custom pillows imprinted with their deployed parent's photo. Then Kris Tsetsi is here to give away a Kindle and jewelry as part of her initiative for Like it for Time - advocating Time's next person of the year to be today's Military Spouse.
USAA's June Walbert is on the deck and we're talking what most of us wish we learned at a young age - Finances! So how do we teach our kids about money, saving, spending? When do we start? Are there tools? Tune in to learn!
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Spouse Employment. It is the topic of articles, columns, books, seminars and surveys. And, let's face it - it is a challenge! Craig Morey and William Hooper join us to talk about their new initiative as advocate and resource for military spouse employment. From advice and resume insight to job search strategies and career planning, these men have great info for us. Don't miss our 'give-away' and resource of the month, too.
Did you like Fireproof? Then we know you're going to love the Grace Card with Louis Gossett, Jr. Join directer/writer, David Evans as we talk about the movie, the idea, Grace and the premier of the Grace Card!
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Paying for college isn't easy. Did you know your local commissary is a resource? Jim Weiskopf of Fisher House joins us tonight to talk about the Commissary's annual educational scholarship...who is eligible, how to apply and much more. Kris Tsetsi then joins us with an update and an announcement about her LifT project.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Valentine's Day is approaching... I don't know about you but I believed the Hollywood myth that once I walk the aisle to the alter, say my vows with my groom, that I'd ride off into the sunset and live happily ever after. Umm....not exactly. Bob Lepine joins us tonight to talk about the "Art of Marriage." Just in time for our Valentine's Day!
If you are like most of us we're paying off 2010 Christmas in 2011. USAA's Certified Financial Planner, June Walbert, joins us with her insight to shop now...save now! We do not have to pay for Christmas 2011 in 2012 and we're going to learn how!
Enlisted Spouse Radio returns to evening broadcasts with a show dedicated to the entrepreneurial spouse. Do you work from home? Have you launched your own business or are looking to work from home? Christine Durst, the original Virtual Assistant and author of "Work from Home, Now" joins to introduce us to working from home. But we're not done there...Richard Hayes, IT expert joins us to talk about having that imperative website; selecting a webhost, building a website and launching eCommerce. Then a special friend of ESR, Kris Tsetsi returns to ESR with a very special project. Don't miss this show!
Stars and Stripes was first published during the Civil War but continuously since World War II. CONUS spouses may not have heard of S & S but Beth's favorite S&S journalist, Jeff Schogol, joins the show today to talk about S&S, embedding, and Basset Hounds.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Ladies - I am so sorry but I am fighting a migraine. We will not have a show today but will resume with our series on entrepreneurs on Thursday. Please joing us then!
We continue our month of Entrepreneurship with a panel of enlisted spouse entrepreneurs. They are here to answer your questions on getting started, picking one that works for you, lessons learned, bookeeping, marketing and more. If you have ever considered self-employment or entrepreneurship this show is for you!
Military Spouse Employment is a constant challenge. Many of us have turned to home-based businesses, self-employment and entrepreneurship. June Walbert is back, kicking off our month-long focus on entrepreneurship, to talk about the BOOKS! Learn the ins and outs of starting your business and bookkeeping with USAA's CFP and ESC friend.
Robert Davi, veteran of film (Licence to Kill, Die Hard, Goonies), television (Profiler, Criminal Minds) joins ESR today to talk abouthis latest project, "Davi Sings Sinatra" and his gift to the military of Southern California.
Tuesday we took a look back at the year on ESC...this week we are looking forward. Join us as our guests and cohosts talk about moving forward into 2011...our hopes, our dreams, our goals.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Tom Aiello of Sears Heroes at Home Gift Registry stops by to talk about this year's Gift Registry and Sears commitment to military spouses.
The holidays can be so full of emotion...and one of those is the blues. TriCare's Kristin Musch joins us to talk about the blues and how to walk through them to enjoying our holiday season.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
USAA's CFP, June Walbert, is back today to talk about getting ready for taxes for next year as well as small business/home business bookkkeeping and taxes.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
USAA opens its new "Financial Center" in Southern California today and Beth is on hand for the event. We're broadcasting live from the Oceanside location and interviewing USAA Federal Savings Bank President, David Bohne, EVP Wayne Peacock, Branch Manager Jennifer Chavanne and MilSpouse Employee Amanda Arguello.
Beth talks about her trip to NYC with Sears and the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Listen to her interviews with Bob Woodruff and Tom Aiello...and learn about her 'love' of LaGuardia Airport :)
Beth is calling in from New York City where she attended 'Stand up for Heroes,' benefit sponsored by the Bob Woodruff Foundation. She will be joined by Tom Aiello of Sears Holding to talk about the event and Sears Heroes at Home Gift Registry. June Walbert then wraps up the show with the team discussing tax preparation, holiday spending and bookeeping for your home business.
We're welcoming more and more Air Force spouses in the Enlisted Spouse Community and this week we welcome the Air Force's Senior Enlisted, Chief Roy and his lovely wife, Paula to the show. We're eager to hear from Chief and Mrs. Roy; their perspectives, insight and advice for successfully negotiating the changes in not ony the Air Force but in the new joint force environment.
You know him as the lovable mailman, Cliff, from the hit show "Cheers." He's the voice behind some of Pixar's most loveable characters such as "Mac" from Cars, Yeti from "Monsters, Inc", and Hamm from "Toy Story" -- John Ratzenberger joins the ladies of the ESC!
We'll talk abut his advocacy for civil justice, restoring America's manufacturing leadership and his new movie, "What if..."
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Today we introduce the newest member of our team, Abby Webster. You'll enjoy meeting her!
We're also talking about the holidays, depression, deployment and much more. We hope you'll join today's eclectic discussion on our lives.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
The Navy has an Ombudsman and an FFSC, the Air Force a Key Volunteer. Each branch approaches their mission and family support differently and we benefit by learning from each other. Army wife, Janet McIntosh joins us with her creative approach to Army spousedom. And, we resume our Year of the Enlisted Spouse this week! Join our duscussion...
You read that right! At the invitation of USAA and the Miramar Public Affairs Office I will be broadcasting live from the flightline at the Miramar Air Show. Join me as we talk to the Pilots, Support Personel, USAA personalities like Mike Kelly and John Hancock and tour the new USAA Auto and Home Circle traveling display.
If you tuned in to hear John Ratzenberger - sorry but he had a scheduling issue and will be with us in two weeks. In the mean time we're talking EFMP with Gunnery SGT Angela Mink. Angela is the mother of an EFMP child, the EFMP coordinator for her command, a military spouse and active duty military. You will learn so much from this versed and enthusiastic spokesperson for EFMP
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
When Plans Change...I had a show planned for today but my guest had an accident so she cannot be on the show...so we are going to punt! Today's show will be random discussions and we'll tackle suicide prevention another day...
We know him as David Rossi on Criminal Minds, Joe Mantegna joins us to talk about Autism and the unique challenges of military families with an autistic family member. Learn about Act Today for Military Families and his support for military. Act Today's Karen Driscoll, military spouse and advocate for EFMP families will join our discussion on autism.
Then Couponing Queen Kelly from CouponingtoDisney.com joins us to talk about her blog, tips for our budget and...couponing to Disney!
DeCA's own dietician, Karen Hawkins, is back! We're going to talk about school lunches, afterschool snacks, helping our hubbies 'make weight' and much more. Tune in for some great ideas that are sure to please!
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Are you retiring soon? Are you concerned about the reduction in Force that is impacting the military? June Walbert, financial planner with USAA joins us to help us walk through a plan to be armed and ready to face the transitions in life with financial security.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
We had such a blast broadcasting during our twitter party last time we had to do it again! Tonight's theme is" What I did on my Summer Vakay. We have prizes and giveaways and a great way to get to know our sister milspouses.
Listen to hear the 'bonus' question for a chance to win a 'Listeners only' gift!
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
It's TaC Tuesday - TriCare and Commissary. Tricare's Margaret Franklin joins us from ALASKA to talk about TriCare for Guard and Reserve. She is a wealth of info!
Sallie Cauthers joins us from DeCA (Commissary). We're talking about Back-to-School and the upcoming World-wide Case Lot Sale. Did I mention I love a sale?
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
We had such a blast broadcasting during our twitter party last time we had to do it again! Tonight's theme is" What I did on my Summer Vakay. We have prizes and giveaways and a great way to get to know our sister milspouses.
Listen to hear the 'bonus' question for a chance to win a 'Listeners only' gift!
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Are you familiar with the Blue Star Banner? Vivian Greentree from Blue Star Families joins us to talk about this advocacy group...and why you should be a join...
I'm out of town today - a guest of USAA where I am hanging our friend June Walbert. We had so many people enjoy our interview with Donna from last week that we decided to have a instant replay. The Team and I will be back on Thursday with some great ideas, resources and a special guest.
Donna M was our co-host a year ago. Then she got a 'real' job. She's back today to talk about career, military spousedom and transition to civilian life after an amazing military career with husband Andy. Join us to learn from an Ombudsman, friend and amazing military spouse...and this week's Y.E.S. recipient.
We're partying! Join our Twitter Party Broadcast tonight. The theme for our Twitter Party is: PCSing - The Good, The Bad, the Memories...
In the wee hours of a July morning in 2002 Bill and Lori Arnold found their quiet farm in western Pennsylvanie that site of a dramatic rescue...the rescue of nine trapped miners. Bill Arnold joins us to talk about that morning, about the amazing rescue team, including the US Navy, and their efforts to honor rescue workers and miners at the site of this miracle.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth is on vacation with her hubby and her twin teenage nieces. We landed in Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday where we met Pittsburgh Steeler Gerome "The Bus" Bettis. We did a whirlwind tour of Pittsburg then started our trip across the State of Pennsylvania...the birth-place of liberty. This abbreviated show will talk abou her travels and experiences thus far...broadcasting live from Hershey Park - the birthplace of the Hershey's Chocolate Kiss.
Hope you had a great Independence Day Weekend. Beth and the team are taking the week off! Beth and her hubby are on leave, visiting family on the east coast. We hope you'll enjoy this replay of a much listened to favorite; our interview with Steven Cabrera, son of co-host Stephanie.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
If you listen to our show you know that the entire team is dog lovers. We all have dogs, some more than others. Recently we looked into the Military Working Dogs and are still amazed at their training, capabilities, rich history and more. We also learned about opportunities to adopt retiring MWD as well as helping to foster puppies destined for the program. Rod Sparkowicz,
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
Beth and the team have planned a great show - entertaining guests, fun discussion and, resource of the week, Subject matter experts and of course we continue our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
It's our monthly Girl Chat broadcast where we chat about our lives, our service member, our family, current events and more. Today's topics include Summer plans, our best summer memories and with YouTube turning 25 - we're talking about how Social Media/New Media has impacted our lives. Join us!
It's TaCT Tuesday and that means TriCare and the Commissary are on the line. Today we have Donna McPherson, Program Manager of the Extended Care Health Option to talk about Autism, resources, care and more. Following TriCare is the Commissary with their very own Home Economist, Kay Blakely. Kay joins us to share ways to turn Commissary items, many found in your pantry, into 'sure-to-please' fun for the kids. From 'clean mud' to coffee can ice cream - don't miss this segment! Finally, as we continue honoring the Year of the Enlisted Spouse this week we honor 'one of our own'. ESR team-member Photina Haumschilt is our award recipient this week and you'll agree she is an inspiration. Join us today!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Enlisted Spouse Radio observes Memorial Day with an audio tour of Arlington National Cemetery. While not the largest nationl cemetery it is the most famous and with great reason. Tom Sherlock, historian of Arlington Cemetery joins us to lead us on the history, traditions and an audio tour of the Tomb of the Unknowns and much more. Join us as we honor our fallen heroes and their families this Memorial Day.
Army widows LaNita and Deb are back to talk about their upcoming show, right here on Blog Talk Radio! What show? Real Widows. LaNita and Deb are here to talk about their experience and their upcoming show for and about today's military widow. Tune in to learn more!
What does Chick-fil-A, the VFW and USAA have in common? How about a military appreciation initiative that you don't want to miss! Mike Kelly of USAA will be with us to talk about Military Appreciation night at Chick-Fil-A along with the VFW...did I mention how much I LOVE Chick-Fil-A? Mmmmmm....Yummy stuff!
Beth and the team welcome military spouse and entrepreneur Andrea Stephens to Enlisted Spouse Radio. Andrea took military life by the storm with a creative idea!
Sara Horn is back to talk about faith and standing strong in our faith in the midst of facing the challenges of deployment, relocation, loneliness, fear and all we face as enlisted spouses. Steph bring us another great recipe for dinner and we continue in our Y.E.S. - Year of the Enlisted Spouse.
The second Tuesday of the month is 'TaCT day - "TriCare and Commissary Tuesday. This week TriCare joins us to talk 'Traveling with Tricare." Have you even been sick on vacation? Has one of your children sustained a 'vacation' injury? How do we get care between duty stations? You'll learn how today! Then we are joined by Maj. Hawkins, the Commissary's resident nutritionist. Now before you think this is going to be boring she is talking about ways to make health, fitness and healthy eating downright fun...and how MWR and the Commissary are partnering for this year's Spring Case Lot Sale!
Today we launch under our new name, Enlisted Spouse Radio. Why the change? Because we've grown and expanded. We are no longer just Navy wives, we are Navy, yes, but also Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard, Reserves and Army spouses. We are enlisted spouses with our unique giftings, challenges and opportunities. Join us today to see what we have in for May...and the entire year! Y.E.S. is our initiative to honor enlisted spouses. What is Y.E.S.? The Year of the Enlisted Spouse. We will honor you all year...tune in to learn more!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
You know co-host Stephanie, now meet her oldest son, Stephen. Stephen's father deployed as a medic to Iraq in 2006-2007 during his senior year. Have you wondered how your children will reflect on the absence of their service member-parent or their experience. Stephen shares the joys, challenges and the value of his experience. You'll love this young man's insight, humor and talent!
Okay, today's show is a bit eclectic. We start off with a timely segment on the current Wall Street legislation and the impact it may have on our wallets - yes YOUR WALLET! Roger Wildemuth of USAA is on hand to help us understand this legislation, the impact and the action we need to take!
Next we talk to an amazing Military Spouse Bridget. Bridget's story is one of perseverance, strength, hope, giving and infertility. You'll laugh and cry with her as we talk about her journey from infertility to foster parenting to the birth of her first child - with deployment thrown in for good measure!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
TriCare is here to talk about Autism Awareness Month and TriCare's resources for families with autism spectrum children. And DeCA is back in with reports of all that is happening at your local commissary.
Have you noticed the plethora of resources out there? Beth & Steph will talk about their favorite resources, researching resources, connecting with other spouses and other 'milspouse' networking tips.
Beth and the team are never at a loss for things to talk about - today is Girl Chat day. Join our conversation as we talk about life, deployment, careers, children, dogs, current events and more!
USAA's Certified FinancialPlanner, and whom I refer to as my personal CFP, is back for her monthly segment with us! This week we are going to talk about estate planning. Think it is too soon to begin that process? You won't after June opens our eyes! June also takes questions from the phone and chat room. If you have a financial question for June, let us know!
"I don't know how you do it..." How many times have you heard that as a military spouse? Military Spouses are faced with unique opporunities and challenges. And there are those military spouses that seem to make it all look easy...we want to spotlight them starting with our own amazing Donna M. Donna is a Navy Reserve wife, an ombudsman, full time employee and much, much more. Learn why we think this savvy spouse is worth highlighting on today's broadcast!
One thing unites us as military spouses, our shared experience of deployment, relocation and loneliness.
Over a cup of coffee a few years ago four military spouses talked and shared their experiences, challenges, joys, triumphs and more. One of those spouses, Alane Pearce, walked away with a desire to provide a place for spouses to connect, share, encourage and be refreshed. Author, speaker and military spouse, Alane Pearce joins us today to talk about the Wings for Women Military Spouse Conference coming up May 14-15, 2010 in Colorado Springs.
By the way, Navy Homefront Talk will be there -broadcasting from the conference!
Haiti dominated the headlines early last month and the world responded. Though haiti has been replaced in the headlines the US military continues its mission to bring aid, comfort, and restoration to the people and country of Haiti.
SgtMaj Louis Espinal, senior enlisted advisor JTFH, joins js live from JTF-Haiti with an update on the current mission, a review of what has been accomplished, news from the ground and the impact our troops, our husbands, are having in Haiti.
It is amazing what our military can do during a crisis - you'll be inspired hearing from SgtMaj Espinal.
Navy wife and author, Sara Horn will be with us to talk about her new book, God Stron, the Military Wife's Spiritual Survival Guide. Born out her own experience and that of many spouses, Sara leads us to the source of real strength in the midst of deployment and military life: God. Sara is a friend of the broadcast and your heart will be encouraged from this broadcast
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
This month we launched our new format with segments we developed in response to your feedback. The second Tuesday if each month will be TRICARE and Commissary day. We will talk about the opportunities, benefits and resources with TriCare benefit advisors from TriCare. The Commissary brings Kay from "Kay's Kitchen", the dietician, the famous "Meat Man' and more. Don't miss these episodes!
Did you make a conscious decision to choose your bank or did you just go to the one nearest your home or use your parents bank? Does it matter? What should we consider when chosing a financial institution? These and many more questions are answered by June Walbert, USAA's Certified Financial Planner. If you, like me, feel like you need a "banking and finance for dummies' book then this broadcast is for you.
Hollywood put out their version of the war, "The Hurt Locker". Most veterans find that effort falls short. Today we talk to Dave Scantling about his feature film documenting the Marine Corps COIN to bring democracy to Afghanistan.
We're broadcasting live from the Oklahoma National Guard State Volunteer Workshop. We've partnered with the OK National Guard Family Programs office to broadcast with them and their new internet show, "On Guard in Oklahoma" (www.blogtalkradio.com/ogok)
I grew up hearing that there are two taboos in good company; religion and politics. What a lie! If we do not discuss what is perhaps the two most important issues in society, if we are not engaged - others will do it for us. Today I break the silence. I have many questions for you: Are we a Democracy? Are you registered to vote? Join us for an honest look at the real need to talk politics!
Stephanie has been my co-host for some time but how much do you know her? Over the next few weeks we're going to introduce each member of the Homefront in Focus team and we're starting with Stephanie, our National Guard wife. You'll love her as much we do!
Oklahoma, is the Navy in OK? Not really but the National Guard is and wait to you hear what the Family Programs Office of the Oklahoma National Guard is up to...Tracy Poindexter and friends will join us to give us the inside tract!
Stephanie, Suomi, Beth and Photina are having our monthly 'girl chat' show. Today's topics on our minds? The Olympics, Valentine's Day, Snow, Pregnancy - and we're going to test drive some of the upgrades on BlogTalkRadio! Join our conversation!
Back to finish our discussion on miltiary taxes, June Walbert will be here to help us understand the unique issues facing our tax prep as military - and the many opportunities to reduce our tax burden. Don't miss this show!
Do you know about Soldier's Angels? I love them...but do you know about one of their 'sweetest' partners - Wire-a-Cake? Deb from Wire-a-Cake will be joining us today to talk about their partnership with Soldiers Angel and (perhaps most important) how we can send a cake to our service member - no matter where they are deployed!
Tax time is here and June is on-board to give us reliable tax information we can 'take to the bank'. We're covering best practices for this year, the Military Spouse Relocation Relief Act, and how to be set up for 2010's tax returns. June will take your questions so email, join the chat room or call in!
Deb Petty and Lanita Helm lost their soldier husbands in combat. They join us today to talk about 'that day', mourning, rebuilding, friendships and starting a new life. You will be inspired by their very real stories, their strength, their weakness, their laughter... Please join us, meet these two women and learn how they walked through the fear of every military spouse.
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
So today's show is open chat...we're talking Football, pregnancy, Haiti and a special announcement from one of our co-hosts.
Today's show is our eclectic monthly 'chatter'. Join the fun!!!!
I awakened this morning really sick...as is my co-host Stephanie. So we're doing a 'Best of Replay...' today. I'm heading back to bed but hope you all will enjoy revisiting the day that Mark Wills stopped by Navy Homefront Talk! Hope you all have a great weekend!
Sara Horn returns to NHT today to talk about Survival Sisters, her soon to be released book; God Strong, and much more. And we're going to meet the volunteers of the Military Welcome Center at the Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City. Your heart will be encouraged by today's broadcast!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
A commercial states the ominous statistic that 1 in 150 children are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Military families are not exempt. Learn more about autism, the symptoms, the resources, TriCare services for Autistic children, and much more to help the autistic child in your life. Dr. Ronit Molko and Dr. Sabrina Daneshvar will join us to lead this important discussion.
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
We hate New Year's Resolutions - BUT, we love the prospect of the New Year. Join the HIF/NHT as we remember highlights of 2009 and look forward to 2010. Laugh with us as we walk through our triumphs and 'moments'. Dream with us as we look forward to the opportunities of 2010.
Navy Safe Harbor Award recipient, Jennifer Schaudt, a Navy wife, mother and amazing 'quiltor' joins us to talk about her work with Quilt of Valor, being a Navy wife, and her recent award. This Navy wife will inspire you!
Jake Rademacher, producer of Brothers at War, is back. Brothers at War is a movie about us, the military family. It chronicles a military family, with two members serving in Iraq. This movie documents that is a 'family' that serves. If there is one DVD to buy this year, this is the one! Join our conversation about "Brothers at War"
I confess...I love baking (and my waistline shows it). Allrecipes.com is a favorite of the NHT family and we have them on the show today! We are going to talk about allrecipes.com, the Christmas Cookie Countdown and their new initiative, Cookie Countdown for the Troops! You love this 'sweet' broadcast!
Scott whisked me away for a wonderful overnighter to Disneyland (my favorite place). From the amazing holiday decorations, as only Disney can do, to the holiday character outfits to the fireworks to the parade...it was a great surprise and really put me in the holiday mood. Join our unscripted show from Disneyland!
Many of us have or know children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Change can be challenging for these special children and the hub-bub, stress and increased activity of the holiday season can be such a challenge. Autism Spectrum experts Dr. Ronit Molko and Dr. Sabrina Daneshvar join us with information, strategies and resources to help our families and special children enjoy the holidays to the fullest.
Our regular feature, "Ask June," with USAA's June Walbert continues our discussion on retirement planning. June joins us the first Thursday of the month with her insight and wisdom for our financial future. Don't miss our month of Holiday resources and opportunities! Today we feature CamoSock (www.camosock.com) with founder Bob Gilead! You will love this gift idea!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
The Homefront in Focus Team is coming together for a special Thanksgiving Day broadcast. We're talking about our favorite recipes, our most memorable Thanksgiving and traditions. This will be a fun show...join us
Award winning actor, producer, musician and supporter of the military, Gary Sinise stops by NHT! to talk about military families, his trips to the war zone, his charity for children of the war zone and much more. Don't miss this interview.
As always, we have a great resource of the week, an opportunity of the week and you don't want to miss 'What's happening around HIF..."
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Our regularly featured guest, Mike Schindler of Operation Military Family. We're talking about the attack at Fort Hood and how this impacts us as military families. Don't miss this heart-felt discussion...
We commemorate Veterans Day with the cast of the documentary, "The Way We Get By...". The account of three senior 'troop greeters' from Maine. Every day these three are at a small airport to greet returning or deploying soldiers. Check out the movie, their story and join us for this show!
NHT! proudly announces an addition to our regular lineup. Today we launch our new monthly segment featuring certified financial planner, servicemember, and friend of our show, USAA's June Walbert. June will join us the first Thursday of each month to lead our discussion on "all things" finances. Our "Ask June" broadcasts will tackle topics and include your questions from the chat room, email and callers.
This month we get to know June and begin a discussion on retirement planning. If you think it is too early to think about your retirement you will enjoy this discussion.
And of course our show is rounded out with our featured resource of the week, opportunity of the week and a review of "What's happening around HIF..."
Country music star, Mark Wills joins the team to talk about his career, his support of the troops, trips to visit the troops and USA Cares. You'll love this show!
Author, columnist and Navy wife, Sara Horn joins us to talk about her soon to be released book, Survival Sisters and, celebrating Halloween when your Sailor is deployed. You MUST hear this woman's efforts to make Halloween fun for her son...and her experience and support of fellow military spouses. You'll be blessed!
Comedian, and host of the Dennis Miller Radio, Dennis Miller stops by NHT to talk about USA Cares. Dennis is national spokesperson for this organization which provides support to military, vets an their families. Dennis has a lot on his mind these days, don't miss this show!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
We are familiar with Sears and their family of stores. Do you know about their Heroes at Home program to support military? Tune in to learn about their initiatives and their Wish Registry!
Let me ask you a question...what do you know about Life Insurance? What is SGLI and TSP...and how much is enough? If you are an insurance lamer like me I have the show for you! USAA's CFP June Walbert joins me, Suomi, Steph and Donna to talk demystify Life Insurance.
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Beth's hubby is having outpatient surgery today so Beth assembled a 'Best of..." show. Listen to Dana Canedy talk about her best-seller, A Journal for Jordan and of course a big favorite is Dennis Miller. Beth will be back live for Thursday's show...Enjoy this 'Best of NHT!
Carrie Carmichael from FFSC-San Diego joins us this morning. This vivacious Navy wife is here to talk about resources, classes and enrichment for your marriage through FFSC.
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
Mike is such a friend of Navy Homefront Talk! Founder of Operation Military Family and a former Sailor, Mike is not only an advocate for military families he brings great insight and advice for building strong military families.
Bill and Pam Farrel have released their new book, The Marriage Code - how to unlock the code to a great marraige - even our military marraige. Pam joins us for an insightful and fun discussion on unlocking 'the marriage code' in our marriages!
This week the nation remembers 9/11. Today we take time to reflect on the events of 9/11 and and the impact on our lives as military spouses. Join us for this tribute to those who were lost on 9/11 as well as those lost in the conflict that ensued.
Join us for our new format! We've added features, we have new guests and timely topics. Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor. And...we're now coming at you twice a week!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
USAA's June Walbert is back in the House! June will be talk about home-buying, mortgages, re-financing. Thinking about buying a repo? June will give us insight before we buy!
The MCPON (Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy) will join us this week. MCPON West will take our questions and talk about the future of the Navy and our Sailor. Don't miss this opportunity to talk with the MCPON
USAA's financial experts: June Walbert joins us to talk about the changes in credit card laws and how to reduce our credit card debt and strategies to reduce that credit card rate.
Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor.
I want to introduce you to a woman whose friend is a military wife. Her friendship provoked her to put "Support our Troops" into action...with 't-shirts'. Tune in to learn more about Beth Ann's personal story and mission to raise $1 million for USA Cares! Join us as we explore, learn, laugh and talk about our lives, our families, our Sailor.
PCS moves are back on and that means we're on the move. Our experts from Fleet and Family Support Center are on hand with info to make your move a smooth one! Be ready to take notes on their resources, information and best practices! But that is after we launch our new BOOK CLUB! Author and military spouse Kristin Tsetsi joins us as we identify our first official Book Club Book - Kristin's book, "Homefront". You'll love her, you'll love her book and her characters! Join me in welcoming her to the show!
Summer means travel, vacation and for many military families, moving. So what happens if someone is sick or injured while on the road, on vacation or visiting grandma in Iowa? TriWest's Margaret Franklin joins us to make it simple. She is bringing resources, simple instructions and wait till you hear about Tricare2You!
I have a team! I've been overwhelmed trying to do everything by myself...I have a wonderful team of volunteers who have joined me in bringing information and resources - meet them today! We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
I recently read an article that said, "Frugal is the new black." With the rising gas prices, an depressed economy, living on a military pay can be a challenge. Mr. Phillip Sakowitz joins us to talk about the Commissary, key to stretching our military pay
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
Check in for a wrap up of the day's events both on ship and at our new location: Antigua. The humanitarian efforts of the COMFORT begin tomorrow but the work begins today!
I'm an embed, yes - me, a military spouse! Join me each day at 1pm Eastern, 10am, Pacific for the live update of life onboard the USNS Comfort during their amazing deployment as part of Operation Continuing Promise. This is the first of three embed opportunities I have this summer...join me for a 'spouse's view" of life on the Deck.
I am interviewing the ships master, Captain Finger and the crew joins me to give shout outs to loved ones.
I'm an embed, yes - me, a military spouse! Join me each day for the live update of life onboard the USNS Comfort during their amazing deployment as part of Operation Continuing Promise. This is the first of three embed opportunities I have this summer...join me for a 'spouse's view" of life on the Deck.
I'm an embed, yes - me, a military spouse! Join me each day for the live update of life onboard the USNS Comfort during their amazing deployment as part of Operation Continuing Promise. This is the first of three embed opportunities I have this summer...join me for a 'spouse's view" of life on the Deck.
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
How many driver's licenses do you have in your drawer? Where are you registered to vote? yeah, it is a pain...learn about legislation to make our lives better and what you can do to make it happen! Joanna Williamson will be here to talk about the Military SPouse Relocation Relief Act.
What a week! My husband had a death in the family and my dog had surgery on show day - so we're doing a re-broadcast of Dana Canedy's visit to Navy Homefront Talk! We'll be back live next week - till then I hope you enjoy Dana's interview...Beth
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
SSGT Charles King started a journal of his thoughts during his last deployment in Iraq, thoughts for his yet to be born son, Jordan. That journal grew to 200 pages. SSGT King was killed by and IED, but his journal lives. His fiance' and mother of Jordan will be here with his story in honor of the month of the military child. DOn't miss this compelling show...and bring your tissues!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
Dana, Pamela and Michele will join us to talk about Military Saves, a DoD endorsed financial initiative. Our "Year of Give-Aways' continues, listen to win! Our "Show After the Show" continues with girl-talk and special guest, USAA's J.J. Montanaro. Guess what Scott gave Beth for Valentine's Day!
Did you have a role model, a 'hero' if you will? Sometimes we don't recognize the role models in our lives...and sometimes we want to find role models to raise our sights, to envision and encourage our children. My guest, Matt Daniels, talks about his new initiative, Great Americans.
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
The Emotional Side of Deployment. Seasoned Navy wife and FFSC employee Theresa Misenko joins us to talk about the emotional challenge of deployment with insight and tips to face it and our fears headon. You'll love this wise and tender woman!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
Tammie and Beth recap the holidays then we turn our sights to a Personal Mission Statment. Who needs a New Year's Resolution that we're just going to forget by March. Check out our resources and opportunity of the week and build a Personal Mission Statment with us.
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
Tonight's show is a replay of last week's show. Christmas Eve is one of my favorite days. Attending a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is so meaningful to me. I'll be there while you enjoy this re-broadcast. Merry Christmas to you all!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
My Guests: - Natasha Fussell from BuildaSign.com will join me. BuildaSign is still giving away banners and jumbo cards. Hear about the give-away and why they are doing this! - William Fenton will be here to talk about Holiday Stress Management. The season of hope and love is also full of activity that can stress even the strongest Navy wife. Learn how to de-stress, relax and have a peaceful holiday! From the Gals: - Report from our first NHT outing - the Bonnie Hunt Show Tapings...our on-site reporter Katie will give us her account of the day at the studio! - Holiday Shopping Status Update - who is done, who found great steals, deals and awesome gift ideas... New Features: (1) Beverage of the Week...what are we drinking this week? (2) Laughter the Best Medicine...tune in to see what tickled our funny bone! And...will there EVER be new bumper music?
We're talking Navy spousedom...deployment, maraige, children, careers, life, love, friendship...all things Navy spousedom. Okay, Air Force, Army and Marine spousedom, too...join us for tonight's show!
Is the holiday season a welcomed bliss filled time or dreaded evil? Stress mounts during the holidays. My guests will help us plan and prepare for stress-managed, creative and yes, peaceful holiday season.
Are your care packages the talk of the entire command? Yeah, me neither. My guests will give us creative, innovative and fresh approaches to care packages 'to die for'. In addition we'll be armed with packing and shipping info to get our packages there on time and intact. I'm assured we won't break the bank but will be sending real Sailor Pleasers...join us!
Tammie told us about the pitfalls that challenged her marraige during deployment. Now the guys (Four Sailors) will give us their perspective from the sea - what it's like to feel so 'out of pocket', the challenge of communication, the rumor mill and much more. Wanna divorce-proof your marraige - this will be a great show!
Did you charge last year's Christmas? Did you just pay it off? Are things a little tighter in your family budget this year? Looking for creative budget and gift ideas? We have a panel of creative women and financial wizards to get us through the holidays "green" :)
Tammie is back! Calling in from Annapolis, Tammie is here to talk about life, marriage, deployment and the all-to-familiar marital challenges of deployment...don't miss this show!
Domestic Violence happens all around us; our friends, family members, co-workers, perhaps it happens to us. Do you know how to help a friend in need? Do you know how to prevent it? Join us for a very informative special broadcast...Hope and PRevention for DV.
Building a career alongside your Sailor's military career can be a challenge. Career mobility, tuition assistance, self-employment are just a few questions and challenges. Our panel will give you solid info and advice. You'll gain from their personal experience and expertise...join us!
Okay, you've been waiting, hoping, anticipating long enough. Tonight is the night - will you get the phone call????
Winners of Operation Honeymoon will be announced tonight - don't miss it!
Well, we're talking politics...we're talking about voting, voter registration, military issues, family issues and country issues. Did you know that if you vote by absentee ballot (as over 70%of military votes) your vote is not counted? It's true - Join us for the full story!
Every command has one, You have one...but...What is an Ombudsman? We unlock the secrets tonight and introduce you to some wonderful Navy spouse volunteers: Ombudsmen. Don't miss this tribute to Ombudsmen.
Our two largest purchases - car and home - but how savvy are you? Should we lease a car? When is the right time to buy a home? What is the process, how do mortgages work? Our expert panel is back to arm us with sound financial information and strategies.
Join us for another great broadcast about Navy life. Laugh with us, discover new things...
Our two largest purchases - car and home - but how savvy are you? Should we lease a car? When is the right time to buy a home? What is the process, how do mortgages work? Our expert panel is back to arm us with sound financial information and strategies.
Are you in an 'upside-down-mortgage'? Are you concerned about your mortgage rate? Are you facing moving or need to get out of that high-rate mortgage? Are you falling behind in your payments? The panel is back to give you solid insight and strategies for dealing with that mortgage. Don't miss this show!
The panel of experts from FFSC is joined by June Walbert this week as we talk about Debt Reduction, Credit management and living debt free...
Join the panel of experts from FFSC as we talk about why finances are important, how to become a millionaire (yes, a millionaire) on a military salary and much more. Did you know can have a confidential financial advisor - for free? You Can! Tune in to find out how!
Operation Honeymoon - the winners are announced and contacted live on this week's show. Don't miss it!
CNOCM Craig Morey, Master Chief of Navy Region Southwest brings guests and information about the Navy's IA/GSA deployments and the support available for families experiencing this unique deployment.
Flooding and tornados in the heartland, hurricane season upon us and over 100 fires burning in California...are you prepared for emergencies? Join USAA's Bill Chandler and the Navy's Operation Prepare's Jim Guerin as we look at what we need to be prepared to face the future with confidence.
Do you worry about online safety? Should I really shred my mail? What about those unsolicited credit cards? What do we 'really' need to know about our vulnerabilities and how can we protect ourselves and our identity on the internet and beyond. Our experts will offer you great insight and tips for safety and confidence.
Join Tammy, Jen and Suomi as we talk about our best Independence Day traditions, tips and recipes.
Whether you're successfully building your career alongside you're sailor's or raising a family full-time there are things we need to know to be financially savvy women. As military women we may not talk about it - but we wonder how we'll make it 'if...'. June Walbert will be here to offer insight and sound advice for our financial security. This is a show we all need to hear.
Enjoy this replay of Dennis Miller on Navy Homefront Talk! Beth will be back next week with Jen, Tammy, Suomi and more!
Did you catch Teleflora and USAA's contest to find America's Favorite Mom and Favorite Military Mom? Patti Patton-Bader was the winner and she will be with us to talk about being the mom of not one but two soldiers, her foundation Soldier's Angel and more. I think you'll enjoy this lady!
Are you PCSing this year? Co-host Tammie and many listeners are facing a PCS move this year so we brought in the people with the answers and info you need! Audrey Ottaviani of Little Creek FFSC and Andrea Gergen of HHG (personal property) will be here to take your calls, answer questions and more.
Sponsored by Telefora and USAA, this year's Favorite Military Mom will join us to talk about motherhood in the military, facing and triumphing through motherhood, challenges, joys and supporting her service member...This week is all about honoring you - military spouses. We have give aways, prizes and more. Join us this week for fun.
IA's and their families have been across the fleet have sought to connect with other families and find answers, information and support. San Diego has developed a robust program for families. CMC Craig Morey of Naval Region Southwest brings Keith Goosby and Mary Kirby to outline the program in San Diego.
Comedian, Talk-show host and national spokesman for USA Cares, Dennis Miller joins us to talk about USA Cares, supporting the troops and anything else that is on his mind. John Revell, Public Affairs director for USA Cares will be on hand to talk about the resources and support USA Cares makes available to us as military families!
PTSD is affecting our service members, yes, even Navy Sailors. As spouses, we need to know what it is, how to recognize it in our service member, what we can do and what resources are available to for both our service member and ourselves. Dr. Bridget Cantrell, the foremost authority on PTSD and co-author of "Turning Your Heart Toward Home". You need to hear this broadcast - yes, it is that important!
Michelle Joyner willbe here from National Military Family Association to talk about Operation Purple (free summer camp for military kids), their full fellowship for spouses to become Accredited Financial Counselors. And we're not done yet - Nancy O'Nell of DeCA will be here to talk about the commissary's upcoming case lot sale and other commissary happenings!
I am a reformed 'messy'. Ok, I'm not exactly the twin of USA network's OCD Monk, but I now love and value being organized. As military spouses we are so busy! We have careers, jobs, school, children and homes to balance. An organized home is not a pipe-dream, it is essential and ACHIEVABLE!
My special guest, professional organizer Sue McMillin, will help us bring organization to our home - and even our husbands and kids! Don't miss her humorous and successful tips to 'keep it together'!
The Jiminator is back to celebrate the one year anniversary of Navy Homefront Talk! Jim will talk about being the spouse left behind and much more...Jim is always an entertaining guest...join us!
Are you like many of us are looking at PCS moves this summer...spring clean with an eye to that move and organize your home in the process. Meet our special guest, Professional Organizer, Sue McMillin. for all you neeed to know to clear the clutter and keep it clear!
Getting ready for deployment is more than an updated will and power of attorney...learn about the things that can save you money and stress. USAA's deployment specialists are here to tell you how...
Do you understand all the terms your insurance policies? Yeah, me neither! USAA is back this week to decipher all those terms and decode insurance. We'll learn how much is too much or not enough...and we'll talk investing too! This will be great!
USAA will join us this week with valuable informaton on financial planning. We'll learn what we need to know about financial planning, budgeting and investing - yes, even on our military pay! Don't miss this week's show...
Did you get your tax refund yet? Have you filed? Do you know how your credit score affects your service member's career? DO you hope to buy a house? We're talking financial fitness and financial planning...don't miss this series with our experts!
The most popular New Year's Resolution is to lose weight. Many of us forget that resolution by Valentine's Day. BUT Navy Homefront TALK! is launching our own effort to Get Healthy and Fit - and STAY that way! We've assembled a team to help us focus on eating healthy, living healthy, getting fit and losing weight - and living it for life. Tonight we kick off step one to living fit and healthy...join us!
Can I be a millionaire on a military pay? What is TSP? What does my credit score say about me, my service member? How much insurance is enough? Investing? Home buying? Finances...tax returns, stimulus check...how are your finances? Got questions? We have the experts lined up to give you solid answers!
Call in to send your valentine's message to your spouse...deployed, on duty or sitting beside you, call in to leave your love message. Your spouse can download the show to listen to the voice they love the most - YOURS!
Valentine's Day is coming - we'll talk about how to romance your spouse even if he is deployed...call in to give a message to your spouse who can download the show to listen on Valentine's Day
Bill & Pam Farrel return this week to talk about how military waffles and spouse spaghetti can build the best possible marriage. Bill & Pam will keep you laughing while imparting great tips and tools to build the marraige of a lifetime!
Okay, it might be a litte early to be thinking about Valentine's Day but tonight's show is open mike! Call in to record your message to your Valentine (whether deployed or home). Then send the link to your love to hear your special Valentine's message.
Operation Military Family - back by popular demand, Mike Schindler will join us tonight to talk further about preparing and building your military marraige for strength and endurance. Mike will team up with Beth's hubby, Scott, to talk about what your spouse wishes you knew about him.
Does it seem like the military members you know are divorced or getting one? Is the military synonymus with divorce? Mike Schindler says the tide can stop and he has great information, insight and resources to strengthen your military marriage!
Beth is joined by hubby Scott, as they bring in 2008 with laughter and a little fun over New YEar's resolutions. Join us for the laughter
Marraige specialists Bill and Pam Farrel will be here to talk about building the best marraige ever - even through deployments, holidays and other military challenges. You'll love Bill and Pam!
How much do you know about your NEX? Did you know they have a price match guarantee - that's right they'll match Circuit City, and WalMart prices! Jay Schrier will be here to let us know about my number one shopping secret!
What is the difference between TriCare Prime and TriCare Standard? What is a formulary drug? Am I automatically enrolled when I marry my sailor? What about moving...and I have a newborn...
If you have TriCare questions, Pam Eisfeldt of TriWest Healthcare has ANSWERS! You'll love Pam and especially love the way she makes TriCare make sense (even to me!).
Did you know the Exchange is my "Black Friday Secret?" Wait till you hear the best kept secrets about doing your shopping - yes, holiday shopping, and saving money at your NEX! If you still have Christmas shopping to do - don't miss this show!
Join Beth for a special night of Thanks. Sometimes we need to remember all that we have to be thankful for...this show will be devoted to recounting our blessings and looking forward to more.
Have you ever tried to really read and understand the contracts you sign - you know for the gym membership, car insurance, home buying to mention a few...ever wish you had a lawyer to advise you? YOU DO! Navy Legal Services Office is your free legal counsel for many situations. CDR Coyne of NLSO will be here to answer questions and talk about all things legal - don't miss this show!
Holiday spending can kill a budget in - oh, about one hour of shopping. Wanna' avoid paying for Christmas clear into next July? Diana Perkins has a great plan for us - full of creative ideas for gift giving, traveling and creating a wonderful holiday! Join us!
Major Karen Fauber - the commissaries dietitian is with us to talk about nutrition, dieting and staying on track inspite of all the holiday calories!
As I write this the SoCAL fires are raging 25 miles from my home. Many of you as listeners are affected by the fires in San Diego...Chris Johnson from the American Red Cross will be here to talk about being prepared for crisis and disasters. DOn't miss this show!
Regular Panelist and Petco Corp Employee, Tammie Wilborn offers advise, experience and insight on picking the right pet for your family and season of life. From a caged gerbal to german shepherd she'll give advise and insight and what to do if it is just plain a 'bad fit'.
Ever long for 'me time?' Feeling stressed or ovewhelmed, maybe even have the blues? Military brat and wife of a cop, Heather Gibson, Ph.D. will join us to talk about "Self-care" - how to do it, what it looks like and why it is so important...don't miss this great show!
Jim Schmidt hosts the show (Beth is recovering from surgery). Join Jim as he leads you in antics and inspiration!
Jim Schmidt is back by request! If you listened to the "Husbands left behind" show you will remember this amazing hubby. He's back to talk about being the single parent, an ombudsman, supporting his wife and much, much more. You will love this man as much as I do!
Holly Petraeus will join us to talk about the new Military BBB (Better Business Bureau). We'll talk about scams and how to recognize them and how to educate your purchase decisions.
Authors Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer join us to talk about building a fulfilling life as a military spouse. You'll love their enthusiam and insight!
Have you ever considered how much the decisions made in Washington affect your daily life? From pay raise, housing, construction, base services, medical care, BAH to deployments - Washington affects us! So, can we have an impact on THEM? Kristin Henderson will help us learn if and how to have a voice on the hill.
Changes in the make up of the Navy means more men are the spouse left at home. Meet this panel of Guys left Behind!
Family Readiness Groups (formerly called Family Support Groups), some think they are clicks, or gossip groups...do they have a purpose?
Meet Cheryl Caldwell, Navy wife, career professional, mother and breast cancer survivor. Be inspired by her life!
Tammie and Beth talk about deployment, FRG's, Homecoming planning, and Navy wife Friendships...
Join the panel as we talk about deployment, moving, housing, relationships and marraige with my guest panel.
Jacey talks about 20 years of being a military spouse and her new project with Military One Source: These Boots
We're talking deployment, children, half-way parties, FRG's, Finances, Return & reunion
Join the panel as we talk about deployment, and military life. Join us as we take two quizzes "Military Spouse 101 quiz" and "Family Readiness Quiz" You're sure to enjoy this show with Cheryl, Tiana and Tammie
Navy Homefront TALK! moves into its new time slot with gifts and more! Join guest co-host Tiana as we talk to special guest Diana Perkins; Relocation and Financial specialist with FFSC
Navy Homefront TALK! will be joined by Dr. Laura Schlessinger joins us for a special broadcast.
We are joined this week by Chaplain Sharon Wheaton from Naval Base Kitsap. You'll love her enthusiasm, laughter and spirit...listen and be refreshed while learning about the Chaplain's Office!