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Welcome to Milspouse Matters, the podcast dedicated to encouraging military spouses!

I’m your host Jen McDonald, and I was a military spouse for 30 years until my husband’s retirement. We lived all around the world, raised four kids, and dealt with all the challenges and adventures of military life, just like you! I’m also the author of two books for military spouses. Over the years, I came to believe that we military spouses are tough, but we're only stronger together. Whether you’re a new or more seasoned spouse…Whatever life is throwing your way?  Let’s talk about it!

Learn more at Jen McDonald's site

Sep 6, 2018

Lana SimmonsLana Simmons is a retired military spouse now living in Virginia. Through the years of her husband's military career, she grappled with the common questions many milspouses face: How do I keep a career going with constant moves, especially overseas? What if I decide to stay home with my kids? Should I volunteer? Where do I find friends?

Lana came to terms with the best answers for her family, and talks with honesty about choices she made and even where she realizes she went wrong! Learn more about her military spouse journey and hear the advice she would have given her younger self, had she only known better. Maybe you can relate!

A woman of varied talents and interests, her projects include launching and hosting several podasts and starting a family farm! She's working through the process to become a certified Master Gardener and she's also a homeschooling parent, herbalist, Usui Reiki Master Teacher, and yoga instructor. Listen in and be inspired to carve out your own identity, without apology. 

Mentioned in this show: 

wellFULL Podcast

Reinventing Midlife

Blue Star Families Survey

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Learn more about the show, get show notes and more content at jenmcdonald.net.

Get Jen's book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse. 

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