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Military Spouse Live

Military Spouse

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We meet with incredibly inspiring, passionate military spouses speaking about their career journey from the dream to the reality and everything in between! Simplify your crazy, wonderful military life. Listen in!
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Solo & So Well - Self-care, Daily Habits, Wellness, Time Management, Solo Parenting, Single Parenting Help, Military Spouse, Find Your Purpose

Heidi Chirkoff - Mindset Coach, Wellness Coach, Life Coach for Women, Stressed Out Mom, Overwhelmed Mom

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Are you a mama that often solo parents while your partner works away? Are you struggling to keep it together, and balancing all the things on your own? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care? Do you wonder if more joy, peace, and fulfillment is possible for you in this season of life? The Solo & So Well podcast is a landing spot for all the mamas out there struggling in their solo parenting roles. If that’s you, I want you to know you are safe, seen, and suppor ...
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Welcome to Mindful Warrior Alliance—the podcast where military strength meets the deeply personal journey of infertility. Hosted by Kerri Bicskei, Air Force military spouse, former professional athlete, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit Mindful Warrior Alliance, this show is a lifeline for service members and spouses navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of fertility and IVF. Each episode features real conversations with reproductive endocrinologists, ferti ...
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We've said it time and time again. "I don't know when we're coming home". "I don't know when we can visit." As military spouses, we navigate this landscape that is everchanging. As a queer Army spouse, I want to share the stories of spouses around me. Season 3- Point of View: Male Military Spouses. After meeting so many amazing men, I discovered the lack of visibility of Male Spouses. So this time I'm sharing their stories. Join me for this refreshed season of Male Spouses. Support this podc ...
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In this eye-opening episode, Kerri talks with Ellen Gustafson, co-founder of the Military Family Building Coalition (MFBC), about the glaring gap in Tricare’s infertility coverage—and what it will actually take to change it. Ellen shares her personal IVF journey, and how she and her co-founders launched MFBC with one bold goal: to solve the problem…
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In this raw and real episode, I’m sharing an honest update from the heart of my IVF journey. From the anxiety leading up to retrieval to the unexpected joy of hearing that 6 out of 7 eggs fertilized, I walk you through what’s been different this round—mentally, emotionally, and physically. I talk about how I'm managing stress through a keto lifesty…
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I’m joined by Amanda, a nurse and the global travel patient coordinator at CNY Fertility. Amanda has been with CNY for over 16 years and has grown from folding towels and scheduling acupuncture to leading remote care for patients traveling from all over the world. We talk about how she found her way in…
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Supporting Military Families Through Infertility and Mental Health Challenges Mindful Warrior Alliance is a nonprofit organization providing free mental health counseling and IVF financial support to military members, veterans, and their spouses. Whether you’re active duty, reserve, National Guard, or a veteran, our mission is to ensure no military…
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Meditation is a powerful tool for reducing stress, enhancing mental wellness, and fostering a sense of calm—especially for military families, spouses, and veterans navigating the emotional challenges of infertility, military transitions, and mental health struggles. In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, we explore 5 different meditation tech…
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n this powerful episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, we’re joined by a Special Operations military member who shares firsthand insights on managing mental health in the high-stress, high-performance world of special operations. Serving in elite roles within the military, these individuals face unparalleled challenges that impact their mental health…
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Perfectionism can be a silent barrier, especially for military families, spouses, and veterans navigating the emotional and physical challenges of infertility and stressful life transitions. In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, host Kerri Bicskei, psychotherapist and Air Force spouse, dives into the complexities of perfectionism, how it man…
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Navigating the challenges of infertility and stress in military life can leave you wondering: Do I need a therapist or a coach? In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, Kerri Bicskei, psychotherapist and Air Force spouse, helps you understand the difference between therapy and coaching, and how to identify which support is best for you. You’ll …
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For military families, spouses, and veterans, navigating infertility and the unique challenges of military life can be emotionally draining. One of the most important tools for managing stress, protecting mental health, and staying grounded during difficult times is learning how to set and maintain boundaries. In this episode of Mindful Warrior All…
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Anxiety can hit hard—especially when you're navigating the emotional toll of infertility, military life, or constant uncertainty. In just 5 minutes, this guided meditation will help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and find a moment of calm in the chaos. Led by Kerri Bicskei, Air Force spouse, psychotherapist, and founder of Mindful Warrior…
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Transitions—whether military or fertility-related—can shake your identity and leave you feeling emotionally exhausted. Whether you're facing a PCS, separation from service, or navigating infertility, IVF cycles, or pregnancy loss, you deserve a moment to breathe. This gentle 5-minute meditation, led by Kerri Bicskei—Air Force spouse, psychotherapis…
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When life gets overwhelming—whether you’re navigating military transitions or facing the emotional rollercoaster of infertility treatments—breathwork can be a game-changer. In this episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, host Kerri Bicskei, Air Force spouse, psychotherapist, and founder of the nonprofit, dives deep into how breathwork can be used to r…
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Infertility is already an emotional and physical challenge, and when combined with the unique pressures of military life, it can feel isolating and overwhelming. Whether you're navigating IVF, dealing with pregnancy loss, or facing the many hurdles of infertility treatments as a military spouse or veteran, this episode offers critical insights to h…
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In the midst of military life transitions, deployments, and the emotional rollercoaster of infertility, finding moments of calm and inner peace can seem impossible. This gratitude meditation is specifically designed for military families, spouses, and veterans navigating the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatments and military lif…
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n this special episode of Mindful Warrior Alliance, we’re joined by Bruce Langford, host of Mindfulness Mode, to explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for military families and spouses facing infertility, stress, and the emotional demands of military life. Bruce shares practical techniques for incorporating mindfulness into your daily rout…
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How do we break the silence around mental health in the military—especially in special operations? In this powerful episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, host Kerri Bicskei speaks with Lt Col Rachel Lopez about the unspoken struggles, cultural barriers, and mental load carried by elite service members. Together, they explore: The mindset…
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Feeling mentally overloaded, stuck in perfectionism, or caught in the chaos of military transitions? This short, powerful guided meditation is your invitation to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself—no matter where you are or what you’re facing. In this episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, licensed therapist and military spouse K…
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Can changing your diet really improve your chances of getting pregnant—especially during IVF? In this transformative episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, host Kerri Bicskei sits down with Dr. Robert Kiltz, founder of CNY Fertility, to explore how holistic fertility protocols, mindset, and nutrition can dramatically impact your reproduct…
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Struggling to find peace in the middle of military life, fertility treatments, or IVF stress? This guided body scan meditation is designed to help you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and create a moment of stillness—no matter what you’re facing. In this episode of the Mindful Warrior Alliance Podcast, licensed therapist and mili…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Still feeling like you're in holiday mode? Haven’t quite stepped into the new year groove yet? That’s okay! In this episode, we’re taking a gentle and grounded approach to help you move forward with clarity and purpose. I’ll guide you through anchoring yourself in the intention you set for the year (and if you haven’t done …
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Send us a text Hey Mamas! The holidays are behind us, and it’s time to take a deep breath and check in. How are you feeling, Mama? In this episode, I’m sharing a little about my Christmas—why it felt calmer and more joyful this year, even with sickness, messed up sleep schedules, derailed plans, my husband not getting home until Christmas Eve. I’m …
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Send us a text Hey mama! It's mid-December, and holiday prep is in full swing! How are we doing out there? The holidays can feel overwhelming, but what if you could carve out just 30 minutes to shift from chaos to calm? From overwhelmed to in control? In this episode, I walk you through a simple yet powerful process to reset, refocus, and recharge …
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Send us a text Hey mama! The holiday season is here, and with it comes an abundance of joy, connection—and sometimes stress, overwhelm, and burnout... In this episode, Setting Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Energy and Peace Over the Holidays, we’re diving into practical strategies to help you safeguard your well-being during this busy time. We’…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! The holiday season is here, and while it’s often filled with joy and celebration, it can also be a time of stress, overwhelm, and burnout. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple yet powerful wellness tips to help you prioritize yourself during this busy season. From staying well-hydrated to the importance of quality s…
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Send us a text Hey mama! As we wrap up 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect on some of the most meaningful wins from this year- both personal and professional. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 10 wins, from launching my coaching practice, to making over our bedroom, crossing the finish line of a Spartan Race alongside my family, buying our first…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Are you and your partner often missing the mark on each other’s needs and expectations? And one or both of you is left feeling frustrated or resentful when things don't go accordingly? In today’s episode, we dive into a game-changer for getting on the same page with your partner during his time home—“Toolbox Meetings.” This…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Want to get into better shape, live a healthier lifestyle, or become a more calm, patient, and loving mom? In this episode of Solo & So Well, we’re exploring the transformative power of spending just five minutes a day imagining your ideal self. This simple daily visualization technique is like setting your inner compass—it…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Solo & So Well podcast! I’m your host, Master Life & Wellness Coach for Moms, Heidi Chirkoff. Today, we’re tackling a common struggle that many of us face: anxiety. If you have an on-going, nagging feeling of anxiousness, and you're not really sure where it's coming from... …
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Send us a text Hey mamas! Welcome back to another episode of Solo & So Well. I'm your host and Master Life & Wellness Coach Heidi Chirkoff. Thanks for being here today! I'm really looking forward to diving into todays topic because I know its something a lot of moms struggle with—making real, meaningful connections. As adults, and especially as mom…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Welcome back to the Solo & So Well podcast with your host, Heidi Chirkoff, Master Life & Wellness Coach for Moms. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a thought-provoking topic: "3 Reasons Why Parenting Support Might Not Actually Be What You Need Right Now." Parenting is tough, no question about it. But sometimes, the real…
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Send us a text Hey mama! I’m so grateful you're here today! In this episode of The Solo & So Well Podcast, we're diving into a topic that hits home for so many moms: burnout and the challenges of asking for help. If you're feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and totally run down, it’s natural to wonder why asking for help feels so hard. Today, I’m bre…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! I know you have a lot going on, and I’m so grateful you chose to tune in today. If you pressed play on this episode, I truly believe there’s something here meant just for you. Whether it’s a small nugget of wisdom, actional step, or a new perspective, I hope you find comfort and clarity as we explore a topic that so many of…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! In today’s episode, we’re focusing on something that can truly shift your mood, energy, and overall state—daily self-check-ins. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is for you. I’ll be walking you through a simple, three-question check-in practice that takes just a few mi…
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Send us a text Hey Mamas! Feeling a bit tense as we step into the fall season? But also feeling so ready for change? In this episode of the Solo & So Well Podcast, I share three practical tips to help you create a restorative seasonal self-care plan that aligns with the natural rhythm of fall. Fall is the perfect time to reset, recharge, and refocu…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! In this episode of the Solo & So Well podcast, I'm diving deep into the topic of self-confidence and why it’s something you build, not something you simply "get." If you're a mom feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in survival mode—especially if you’re holding down the fort while your partner is away for work—this epis…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! How is the back to school transition going? How are you feeling heading into the last quarter of this year? It's mind blowing to me that summer is already over and 2024 is soon coming to an end! Like, HOW?! Last year, our oldest started kindergarten so it was the first time we were sending our kid "back to school". Needless…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Are you ready to step into your thrive era? Well, you absolutely can! And it starts with you - ALL of you. Join me today for a beautiful conversation with the "hormone queen" Amy Lenius! We chat all about women's health, self-advocacy, loving your body, finding your purpose, and building self-worth. Amy has a truly holistic…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Are bedtimes a struggle for you? Are you finding that you are filled with dread when that time of day is nearing? Are the daily bedtime battles leaving you feeling totally wiped and defeated by the end of the day? Ya, they were for me too. I feel you, Mama! Bedtimes were becoming such a cause of stress and angst for me, and…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Do I have a treat for you today! Have you been a little tense? Are you having a hard time finding yourself and your way in motherhood? Do you feel like you are alone in your struggle? Do you wish you had more tools in your toolbox to help center you, bring your shine back, and bring more calm to your day? Well, I think you …
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Have you been feeling tight, rigid, irritable, and always in your head? Do you often over think things? And are you hard on yourself- when things aren't going the way you think they "should", or you think you should have done better? When is the last time you did something for fun? Just for the pure joy and thrill of it? Ha…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! When is the last time you sat down to think about what you want? What you truly and deeply desire? What does your dream life look like? What if you had a magic wand and literally anything was possible? If you feel like your wheels having been spinning, but you haven't been getting anywhere, it be because you're not even sur…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Are you feeling stuck in a certain area of your life? You don't have a clear vision on your future, aligned goals, or plan to see real change happen? You just KNOW you need change. Join me for todays call where I help you identify which one of three camps you belong to, of you're feeling stuck right now. AND I share with yo…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Todays episode is for you, if you’ve been feeling like a little clean up, or break from social media is needed. Maybe your noticing that I might be a cause of stress for you; its not feeling like a very supportive environment; you’re spending too much time on there, and often not feeling very good afterwards. Or maybe you h…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Last week we ran our 5 Day Summer Sanity Saver challenge, and today I am sharing a tidbit of that with you. Today, we are diving into three daily practices you can (and should) start doing today that will actually invite more joy & peace into your life. I know when I am slacking in one or all of these areas, I am being impa…
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Send us a text Hey mama! Have you been feeling a little defeated and crumby lately? Because the goals/ intentions you set for yourself at the beginning of the year, (or maybe even last month) have kind of fallen off the waste side? Have you been feeling a pull to get back on track, and you just don't know where to start? Start here! In todays episo…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Okay, today is kind of like a part 2 to last weeks episode, where I shared with you the 5 most basics needs humans have in order to just merely survive, and how as busy women and mamas- it is so common for these most basic needs to not be met, and to fall to the waste side. In the literal sense, we can only go so long witho…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Do you think you might be operating from survival mode? And it might be effecting your quality of life; how you parent, the amount of joy and love you experience, your relationships. If you are not sure, here are some questions you can ask yourself: Am I always in flight, flight, or freeze response? Am I easily overwhelmed,…
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Send us a text Hey mama! Have you been hearing about time blocking, but just don't know where to start? Are you wishing you could have better time-management as a stay at home mom? Is routine something you struggle with, but are feeling a pull to start putting more focus there? In this episode we simplify time blocking and give lots of time-managem…
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Are you feeling frustrated with your child's behavior; you're not sure where it comes from, or how to manage it? Does it feeling like you are always throwing out consequences, bribes, and threats but nothing seems to be working? And it doesn't feel very good either. Do you often get activated by your child(ren)'s behavior, …
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Send us a text Hey Mama! Are you always feeling like you just don't have enough time and energy in the day? To do all the things? To stay on top of the house, manage the kids, manage yourself, and not lose your very loving mind in the process? I feel you! And I got you. I want to help you find more time and energy, and increase your capacity, so th…
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