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On this episode we are talking about ways to overcome the fear of public speaking.  Featured: Krista's Corner Krista and Wendy highlight the unexpected benefits of joining Toastmasters. It can help you in several areas of your life, from speaking at your next Family Readiness Group meeting, to networking for a new job, preparing for a job interview and even  preparing to give that training session. Toastmasters isn't just for "aspiring public speakers", it is for everyone! Do you feel confident in answering the question: "Tell me a little more about yourself?" Click to listen to this NEW episode of Military Life Radio.

Join us for all new episode of Military Life Radio. Not only are we catching up on what has been going on since our last show we are featuring the following guests: Elizabeth Ruiz, Finalist of Season 10 on The Biggest Loser turned Personal Trainer, Boxing Instructor and Life Coach. Elizabeth joins us to talk about her experience on the ranch, plus a few of her fitness tips. Krista Wells, Ph.D., The Military Spouse Coach is back with 'Krista's Corner' to highlight tops ways we can work out with our kids and more. So pour that iced cold drink and join the conversation. Laugh, Learn, Relate  

Join us for all new episode of Military Life Radio. Not only are we catching up on what has been going on since our last show we are featuring the following guests:   Jim Knotts, CEO of Operation Homefront, shares how the new program Dove Men+Care and non-profit organization Operation Homefront are teaming up to launch the "Mission: Care" campaign, which helps military dads (and moms) make the journey from their base to their families to spend quality time with their children. Three hundred military families will be reunited this Fathers Day. www.dovemencare.com www.operationhomefront.net  JJ Montanaro from USAA joins us to talk about the advantages of 529s and how these plans can help finance your child’s college education. So pour that iced cold drink and join the conversation. Laugh, Learn, Relate

Join us for this episode of Military Life Radio. Not only are we chatting about our weeks and sharing a funny story or two, we welcome the following guests: Certified Nutrition Specialist, Pauline Weissman stops in to talk about "Good Choices Better Life Nutrition Therapy". We are talking about detox diets, are they healthy and how we should do it safely. http://www.goodchoicesbetterlife.com Dr. Steven Lamm You might know Dr. Lamm from reading his articles on The Daily. Dr. Steven Lamm, internist and author of No Guts, No Glory, highlights the importance of going to your doctor and "Telling It Like It Is." He shares with us tips on dietary and lifestyle changes to help relieve recurring chronic symptoms related to bothersome gastointestinal symptoms.  http://www.drstevenlamm.com Your co-hosts for tonight are Wendy, Tara and Krista Wells, The Military Spouse Coach. Marla will be moderating the chat room. Join us for a fun show.

Join us for an all new episode featuring The Military Spouse Coach (TM), Krista Wells, PhD. Do you find yourself needing some thoughtful, timely tips on creating some calm in your crazy schedule? Then this show is for you!! Plus, we are catching up on our week. Join the conversation! Laugh, Learn, Relate

This episode we welcome back Lauren Fix, "The Car Coach", who shares her new car buying tips. Lauren highlights USAA's Best Value list for new cars, plus the Top 10 Vehicles for Teens List.  We also talk about: April - The Month of the Military Child Military.com's recent Spouse Summit Tips for living apart from your loved one if they are "Geo-baching". Join us for this episode of Military Life Radio. Your hosts include Wendy, Tara and long time host Marla even makes a surprise appearance! You don't want to miss this show!! Laugh, Learn, Relate

On this episode meet the voices behind the MyMilitaryLife.com blog! You'll meet Tori and Vanessa who live in the same neighborhood in Virginia, Anna who calls in from Florida, Marla from sunny southern California and we air a prerecorded interview with Tessa calling in from Italy. It's a show full of insights into their military lives, laughs and things you can look forward to in 2013. We invite you to join the conversation and listen in today! Be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts on the show. Laugh, Learn, Relate.

Beware...listening to this radio podcast may make 2013 your best year yet! Have you come up with your motivational theme song for 2013? How about a theme sentence? Perhaps, "Come up with fun ways to become healthier, wealthier, and wiser!" Have you created a vision board with magazine clippings or pinned what inspires you on your Pinterest page? Do you use a daily goal journal to plan and track your progress? Don't worry if you haven't done all of this. You don't want to make your yearly planning so complicated that your blueprint for the ideal life is too hard to build. But we do want you to join us so you can create a plan that works for you.  We are here to give you lots of resources to pick from, help you overcome any limiting beliefs, and encourage you to just "go for it" and decide that, as a community of spouses, we are going to make 2013 our best year yet! From this show, expect to walk away with a simple year plan! Join us as we welcome Krista Wells, PhD, The Military Spouse Coach (TM), as we launch her new Coaching Corner!

Join us for an all new show as we ring 2013! Tonight we talk to Beth Chiarelli, wife of retired General Peter Chiarelli, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. She recently co-authored the book Now You Tell Me! 12 Army Wives Give the Best Advice They Never Got. We also are talking about the PBS addictive period drama, Downton Abbey. About Beth Chiarelli: The Army was Beth Chiarelli’s life for over forty years as her husband Peter progressed from second lieutenant to four-star general. Beth and Peter met in 1968 during their freshman year at Seattle University in Washington State. Beth was not from a military family and didn’t know Pete was in ROTC when they started dating. She majored in community services and went on to use those skills on behalf of the Army community as her husband held each level of command from platoon to corps. Peter recently retired, having concluded his career serving four years as the second highest-ranking general in the Army. About the Book Now you tell me! 12 ARMY WIVES Give the Best Advice They Never Got : Army wives face very a very specific set of challenges. Frequent moves, lengthy separations, often being the single parent in the household and no guarantees of a husband’s safe return can make life sometimes seem overwhelming.Some women have found ways to not only survive but thrive in the military environment.  What are their secrets? What in-depth advice can they offer?In this book twelve women who have learned how to enjoy a happy and fulfilling life while married to military men share the keys to their success with the thousands of other spouses who are in the same situation. Laugh, Learn and Relate! Join us!

Tis the season for giving and receiving. Join us for a special Christmas episode as we talk shopping, baking, plans and coping with spending the holidays alone with your spouse deployed. We also welcome two special guests, Anna Post from the Emily Post Insitute and Dr. Susan Rehm, the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Deseases (NFID). As families prepare to gather for the holidays, friends and co-workers interact at parties and social gatherings, proper etiquette is even more important to stay healthy and prevent the spread of flu. Listen in for Anna's top etiquette tips for children and adults, plus how to politely address touchy conversations with those who don't practice proper etiquette. Dr. Rehm shares advice on early indications of the flu that warrant whether you should stay home from work or school. Pour that cup tea or coffee and JOIN US! Laugh, Learn and Relate!

Join us for an all new show featuring 4 Steps for a More Joy Filled and Stress Free Holiday with Krista Wells, Ph.D., The Military Spouse Coach (TM). We are also sharing some our favorite things for the holidays. Plus, Bianca Strzalkowski stops by to give us a back stage pass to the Oprah's Favorite Things episode featuring military spouses in the audience!! Join the Conversation! Laugh, Learn, Relate

Join us for a jam packed show! Craig Newmark, the founder of Craig's List and Craig Connects joins us for a candid interview (minute 23:30) about his passion for supporting military families (http://www.twitter.com/craignewmark ) . We highlight Oprah's 'Favorite Things Show', where she pulled off the BIGGEST surprise for 30 Military Spouses! Editor of Military.com Ward Carroll along with USAA Certified Financial Planner Scott Halliwell stop by to talk about the just released "Sperlings' Best Places" list which ranks the best cities for veterans and explains what makes each of them so friendly to veterans! ( http://www.usaa.com/bestplaces ) We are also talking about Married to the Army: Alaska on OWN. Not to mention we have a big announcement about our Dec 4th show! You don't want to miss this show! Join the conversation! Laugh, Learn, Relate!

"Military spouses now have a new resource for learning how to overcome the challenges of military Service.  Bonnie Amos, spouse of the Commandant of Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos has established “The First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List.” Mrs. Amos joins us to talk about this first of its kind list.   We also welcome USAA financial expert, Greg Blake. He served in the Navy for eight years.  Trained as a combat engineer, he served multiple tours of duty in the Pacific.  When he separated, he worked on off shore oils rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, Greg works in financial services—which, in the wrong hands, can be just as dangerous. Greg’s turn as Sailor and driller, and now as financial advisor, made it abundantly clear to him that life insurance is essential.  “Today, 2 out of 5 families would become destitute—forced out of their home, or made bankrupt—if their primary wage earner were to die.  The cost of overlooking life insurance far exceeds the short-term savings benefits.” We are asking him all kinds of questions about life insurance.    Lastly, we will Introduce you to new co-host Tara, an Army wife from TX!

Join us for all new season of Military Life Radio. On this new episode, we are talking with Natalie Thomas about the Inc. Magazine Military Entrepreneurs Program Mentor Fair. Are you a military veteran or military spouse with your own business? Are you an active duty service member with a business plan - ready to enter entrepreneurship when you get out? Inc. magazine is thrilled to provide a special three-hour mentoring session with Inc. 500|5000 CEO's at its annual conference in Phoenix on October 3. In addition, a special delegation will be invited to attend the full conference over the weekend. If you are a military entrepreneur, or know a military spouse or veteran, apply today! http://www.inc.com/military-entrepreneurs -  Guests on the episode:  Natalie Thomas - www.nataliethomasdc.com Carl Churchill, Co-Founder / President of www.LockNLoadJava.com Jennifer Pilcher, CEO, www.MilitaryONEclick.com Be sure to listen in to this show! Pour that cup of tea and relax, we are in this crazy, amazing military life together!       

Join us for a special episode featuring Scott Waugh, the Producer/Director of the film ACT OF VALOR which releases everywhere on DVD and BluRay on June 5th (interview at minute 61). We are also recapping the Military.com MilBlog conference and highlighting the Military Spouse Employment Partnership so join us!!