S1 E1 Healthy Communication with Your Sailor: Tips from Dr. Lindsay

10/13/22 • 31 min

Dr. Lindsay Cavanagh is a military spouse and psychologist who serves military families as a Military Marriage Coach. With her podcast, Married to the Military, and her unique coaching platform, she works with spouses and service members to improve communication techniques and takes into account the unique challenges of the military lifestyle. This episode with host Sergio Rodriguez and co-host Christy Thomas dives into healthy communication techniques that can help military members and their spouses thrive.

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Show Takeaways:

Discuss the challenges in the military environment that can be a communication barrier.
Establish communication expectations between the service member and spouse.
Talking about communication doesn’t mean there’s a problem. It sets the military member and spouse up for future success.

Let’s Connect:

Show Links:

Show Takeaways:

Discuss the challenges in the military environment that can be a communication barrier.
Establish communication expectations between the service member and spouse.
Talking about communication doesn’t mean there’s a problem. It sets the military member and spouse up for future success.

Let’s Connect:

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S1 E2 Spouse Interview: Hot Topic: Food Insecurity Among Navy Families

With rising costs of living across the nation and around the world, the challenges of military spouse employment and childcare, and the unanticipated challenges of military life, it’s no surprise that food insecurity is on the rise among Navy families. Join host Sergio Rodriguez, and co-host Ali Maruca, as they chat with Delia Johnson, program director of the Combat Hunger initiative with the Military Family Advisory Network. You’ll also hear from guest Cat Gehry, Navy Veteran and spouse, and mother of four, and her experience to struggle to put food on the table for her family.

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Show Takeaways:

Food insecurity is a growing concern among Navy families
Asking for help/support does not negatively impact a service member’s career
If you think you are experiencing food insecurity, contact your local Fleet and Family Support Center to inquire about assistance programs in your area

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