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Military Family Life

Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre

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Military Family Life does not come with an instruction manual!Each episode we bring you the stories of people who have ‘been there’ – and they are here to share the lessons they have learned along the way … to help you live your BEST military family life
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A show where US and Philippine military families are encouraged & empowered to live their best life as a military family through stories of people who have lived it. Welcome to the Afterthought on the Military Family podcast! I'm your host, Mami Redj. In this show, I'll share, not only my experiences as a military wife but also the stories of military members' spouses, children, and even parents who have faced disappointments and excitements, challenges and celebrations of this chosen lifest ...
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In this month's episode we are speaking with Lt(N) Wendy Duguid, a Regular Force Military Chaplain. Wendy has been serving at Garrison Petawawa since 2019. She was previously the Chaplain for the medical units, and is currently supporting the Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) and 2 Signal Squadron. In this conversation we chat with Wendy about: the day…
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This month we are talking with three former MFRC Executive Directors who have recently retired from their positions in Goose Bay, Greenwood and Shilo. Our co-host Claudia Beswick also added some insight, as she too recently left her position as the ED in Petawawa to take on a different role supporting military families. With all of this experience …
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This month we are talking two members of the Canadian Military Wives Choir in Petawawa. They tell us about how the choir helped them to connect with new friends in the community, their best memories performing with the choir, and their advice for people who are thinking about joining their local choir. About our guests: Melissa Perry-Biezing has be…
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Our Guest this Month Ainsley Christensen is the curator at the Garrison Petawawa Military Museum and has worked at the museum in some capacity or another for the last 20 years. Ainsley was born in Manitoba -moved to Petawawa in 1995 and haw been here ever since - minus a few years to attend post-secondary school in Kingston, ON). Ainsley is a milit…
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About our guest: Andrea Nauta is a military spouse - her wonderful husband Dustin has been serving in the military since 2007. They have two beautiful girls who are 11 and 9. Andrea and her family have moved back and forth between Comox and Petawawa, and they are currently happily settled in Comox where Andrea works as a support worker at a local s…
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In this episode we talk about all things deployment with our guest Sandra Pinard. Topics include: what are the things families can do to prepare for a deployment, some suggestions for items to include in a morale mail package and tips for re-integration. We also have an interesting discussion about the differences between Army and Navy deployments.…
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About our Guest: Denver Hilland grew up in the GTA and was a professional level ballerina until she left for university. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Kinesiology and Physical Education from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a Master of Arts Health Promotion from Dalhousie University. Denver served as the Project coordinator for the Early Childhood C…
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As many of you know April is month of the Military Child. It is an opportunity for our community to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by the children Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans. So this month we wanted to hear from some military kids about their experiences and lessons learned. Our Guests Kim Mills has been a military …
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This month we are speaking with Trisha MacLeod, the Commanding Officer at 2 Field Ambulance in Petawawa and Champion for the Petawawa Defence Visible Minority Awareness Group. Trisha is a lifelong learner whose current pursuits are centred around understanding, acknowledging and deconstructing systemic racism within healthcare settings and CAF over…
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This month we are talking with Crystal Donak about: the importance of being resilient taking risks (including her recommendation that everyone should travel alone at least once in their life); and how her career and education journey lead her to create Kaper Kids. About Crystal: Crystal has been a military partner for 12 years. In that time, she wa…
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This month we are chatting with Laura Frey. Over the years Laura has worn a number of hats including: Military Spouse, Mom, CAF Member, Fitness Competitor and Grandma. Laura is currently posted to Halifax and is serving on the HMCS Charlottetown. As Army Spouses – living on a Garrison that is mostly Army – our hosts had plenty of questions about li…
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How true is this: You can take the Pinoy out of the Philippines but you can't take the Philippines out of the Pinoy? My guest moved to the US when he was two and always wanted to serve in the military since he was five. He served in the US Military and US Foreign Service, yet married a Filipina. Even though he doesn't speak Filipino, he didn't let …
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How do you choose one dream job over the other? Should you really give up one? Or should you do both? Sonny Busa, my guest for this week, pursued both by using one goal as a stepping stone. He may have hated what he had to do to get in and stay at West Point, but he was able to achieve both. How? By having the discipline to finish what he started, …
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This month we are speaking with another couple – Norma and Tom Cartwright - about their lives as a Canadian Military family. Having weathered eight postings and numerous deployments, our guests have some great stories and important lessons to share. About our Guests Norma Cartwright has been a military spouse for almost 35 years. She grew up on a f…
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Don't get me wrong. Keeping faith and manifesting work BUT unfortunately it's not enough. With her unwavering faith as her guide, Eloi was able to make one of her dreams a reality simply by not waiting for it to happen. How? By taking action. So listen to this episode to see a different side to Eloi as she bares it, fears and all, to share with us …
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Are you an OFW who's longing to be with your family in the Philippines? Are you tired of doing physical jobs and curious to transition to working from home? Do you want to pursue a career in podcasting but don't know where and how to start? In these changing times, we really need to learn how to adapt; otherwise, we would be left behind. But how do…
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How did Nilyn, a pastoral intern whose parents are both pastors, end up working as an inventory assistant for a US-based retail company? Has she always done things her own way? And what's behind her fearlessness when it comes to switching careers even though it will make her start all over again? In this episode, you'll hear from Nilyn how she uses…
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How did Rowela transition to a white collar job while working as a domestic helper? What is the biggest reason why Rowela renewed her faith in God? How can military spouses, housewives, or mothers take advantage of the internet and work-from-home opportunities despite their hectic schedules? In this episode, Rowela discusses the reasons why she cho…
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How does the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs help U.S. military veterans in the Philippines? What are the benefits available to U.S. military veterans residing in the Philippines or the United States? What are the military values that children learn or adapt from their parents who serve in the military? In this episode, Former U.S. Ambassador H…
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What role does foreign service play in aiding the families of deployed military personnel? What are some of the ways society can assist and support military service members, veterans, and their families? What are the differences between military service and foreign service careers? In this episode, Former US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. discusses ho…
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What do military parents really go through? How did Episode 4 affect me as a mother? When should you stop parenting and simply be a parent? In this episode, I try out a different episode format, where I react to my earlier episodes. So please share your feedback and suggestions with me so I can create better content for you. Why you’ve got to check…
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As military families, we have the opportunity - and the challenge - of moving from community to community. In the process we can make friends with people from across the country. Sometimes when you move somewhere new, you have the good fortune of reconnecting with an old friend - someone you knew years ago in another time in another place - and to …
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How does the boot camp experience in the United States Army compare to other branches of the United States military? How does the US military prepare service members for civilian life once they retire? What are the similarities and differences between military service and foreign service careers? In this episode, listen to Edwin discuss his life, f…
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How does a US Navy service member handle relationships while on ship duty? What can you expect on your first PCS? What are the ways you can take care of yourself and your mental health? In this episode, Cris Balce shares how his relationship with his then fiancée, now wife, was put to the test to the point they almost broke up. Also, you’ll hear ab…
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What are the advantages of learning everything about your assigned duties or tasks as a military service member? What exactly does the US Navy Fleet do when it’s stationed or deployed overseas? What are the advantages and disadvantages of serving aboard a ship or being sent to strategic regions through a US Naval Ship? In this episode, Cris Balce t…
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What can family members do if their military service member is experiencing work-related stress and burnout? What are the advantages of practicing martial arts or maintaining a fitness regimen while serving in the military or being deployed? What are the favorable attitudes and characteristics that propel our guest's military service career to succ…
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What is the benefit of including Filipino values in the boot camp? How did Dada manage to finish college with departmental honors while serving the country? How can military members de-stress? In this episode, Dada, a US Navy service member, tells her journey not just as an active duty member, but also how she overcame obstacles to complete her col…
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About our guest: Tamara Kleinschmidt is the Executive Director of the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre. As a military spouse Tamara experienced the privilege of living across our country and beyond. Over a twenty-six-year span Tamara experienced 11 postings, the final one to Trenton in 2005. During this period, she completed a Bachelor of Ar…
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Why would you choose the Navy over the other branches of the U.S. military? How can a military member deal with homesickness while deployed? How do service members maintain their mental health while deployed? In this episode, we'll learn why Mac chose the Navy over pursuing culinary arts in college, how she dealt with her mental health concerns thr…
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Why would a parent want their children to pursue a career in the military? How do you instill patriotism in children? What are the benefits of including CAT and ROTC training in your school curriculum? In this episode, we’ll hear from Gracey Aleki her take on teaching, serving in the military and the proposed mandatory ROTC, as well as the Five Poi…
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Was it difficult to date a military service member? What are the ways partners can show their love and support to one another? How do you stay emotionally connected with a service member during LDR? In this episode, you’ll learn from Jessa how she and Travis keep their relationship strong by building a strong foundation based on respect, love, trus…
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Since the launch of our podcast, we have been talking to members of Military families about some of the unique challenges they have face living with a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. But what happens when there are two people in the family that are members of the Canadian Armed Forces? In this episode we are talking to a service couple about h…
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Why is military service a good option when thinking of your future career? What are the pros and cons of deployment? How can serving in the military help you far more as an individual than receiving a paycheck? About the Guest: Travis Darling is the other half of a fast-growing YouTube channel and TikTok tandem, Jessa and Travis. He is an active se…
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How is it like to have a relationship with a service member? What happens during PCS? Should military spouses also pursue their passion or career? In this episode, you’ll learn from Chrish the challenges that come with being a military spouse, all while pursuing her passion/career and being pregnant at the same time. About the Guest: Chrish is a mi…
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How is life out of military service? What is the role of military families and/or spouses to the overall preparedness of the force? How can society help in supporting military families? Do civilian families face the same challenges as military families? Let's hear it straight from Vicky, a brat and a veteran, her difficult yet fun experiences in tr…
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What do military parents or siblings go through emotionally when their kids or siblings enter military boot camp? What noticeable changes do military parents or siblings see when their trainee graduates from the military boot camp? How do military parents or siblings prepare themselves when talking about their kids’ or siblings’ military deployment…
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Episode Description: What does it take to turn a boot camp trainee into a service member? How do the separation and commitment of a military spouse affect their families? How can the community help military families adjust to new assignments? In this episode, you’ll hear it straight from Garry about his personal experience in his military journey. …
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What does it take to serve in the military? Why is it that there are people who are actually thinking of being a part of it? What are the pros and cons of having a family while in the service? If you’re wondering what the military is all about, then this episode is for you. Let’s hear it straight from a service member as he gives us a brief overvie…
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This month we are chatting with Christina McFadden. Christina was born and raised in Germany and was living there when she met her husband, a Canadian Military member. She came to Canada to start a new life with her husband. In this conversation Christina tells us some of the challenges she faced, and what surprised her about living in Canada and l…
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Are you curious about how military families live a life of constant changes and uncertainties? Do all military families face the same challenges? How do they make a house a home only to leave it behind in two to three years? In this episode, I will share with you my very own afterthoughts on the military family. Why You’ve got to Check out today’s …
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What is it like to live the military life? It's like navigating uncharted waters, where changes are both inevitable and frequent. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Let's navigate military life together through Afterthought on the Military Family Podcast. Let me share with you how to be a supportive spouse and how to manage long-distance ma…
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April is Month of the Military Child. This month we speak with Tammy Barclay – mother of 6 military children – about how her children have dealt with challenges such as postings, deployments and the transition to civilian life. In our conversation we talk about how: · to help children stay connected with a deployed parent (00:08:45); · living in an…
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In this month’s episode we speak with Dr. Heidi Cramm about the research that she - and her team at the Families Matter Research Group - are doing about the impact of Military life on the family. Trigger warning: In this discussion we do talk about suicide and suicide ideation as it pertains to CAF Members and their families. This discussion begins…
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Welcome to Military Family Life This month we are speaking with Ariel from PMQ for two. Ariel is the voice behind the blog PMQ for two, where she creates bright, bold, creative interiors, DIY and lifestyle content. Ariel is also the first Home and DIY creator in Pinterest Canada's creator class of 2021-2022, and her work has been featured online an…
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Welcome back to Military Family Life. In this episode, Julie and Claudia discuss: · the inspiration to start a podcast for Military family members (0:01:15) · our hopes for this podcast; · the conversations we would like to have in the coming months (0:18:00); and · our go-to advice for new Military family members (0:09:47) If you have a story or e…
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Welcome to Military Family Life! Since this podcast is about Military family members sharing their experiences and advice, hosts Claudia Beswick and Julie Hollinger kick off this podcast by sharing their own stories. Claudia Beswick is a Military Spouse and Military Child! In this episode she talks about her many postings, her childhood memories an…
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