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 lifestyle. Excited to explore adventures as a military family? Subscribe now and don‘t miss an episode!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 hours 8 minutes
episode 5: EP 05: A Military Brat’s Journey Back to Civilian Life
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 transitioning from being an active-duty service member to a civilian...
EP 04: From a Proud Military Sister to an Honored Military Mom
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?
In this episode, you’ll hear straight from Mommy Madge her story as a military mom and sister to service members...
episode 3: EP 03: Meet My Military Man - The Sailor
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.
Also, we will give you a glimpse of what we go through as a couple living the military life...
episode 2: EP 02: An Overview of the Military Through the Eyes of a Service Member
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 overview of the military...
episode 1: EP 01: My Own Afterthoughts on the Military Family
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...
EP 00: Navigate Military Life with Mami Redj
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 marriage for years.
Let's dive into the challenges service members and their families face...