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Where we cover everything you need to know
to thrive in every season of MilSpouse Life
(while keeping your sanity intact)!

Join Host, Grace Barnick-Damazo, as she shares stories of personal experience & expert advice to help you navigate the unique challenges and celebrate the triumphs of military Spouse-hood⎯all with a sense of humor & little doses of tough love, when necessary.

Whether you're headed out on a walk or you're sitting on hold with TriCare🤪, these bite-sized episodes are the perfect length to add to your unpredictable military lifestyle!

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35% of People QUIT Their Fitness Resolutions for THIS Reason… (Don’t Be One of Them)

In this second episode of our New Year Resolutions “Best Practices” for fitness success series, we’re diving into one of the biggest reasons New Year’s resolutions fail.
Today, I’m sharing my second best practice for sustainable fitness goal achievement: why setting realistic goals and action steps is the key to long-term success.

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Best Fitness Practices for 2025: Why Boring Beats Flashy Every Time

Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2025! 🎉 After an adventurous holiday season, I’m back with a fresh perspective on sustainable fitness goals—and trust me, it’s not what you expect. Today, we’re diving into why boring fitness habits are the secret weapon for military spouses and active-duty women who want to crush their health goals this year. Forget flashy routines and unsustainable trends; it’s time to embrace the power of simple, consistent actions that truly get results.

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Your Most Important New Year’s Task (Hint: It’s NOT Setting Goals)

The end of the year is here, and while the world seems to be buzzing about goal-setting for 2025, we’re hitting pause. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the usual New Year’s resolutions and diving into the real first step to building a year you’ll be proud of: reflection.

Military life often feels like a whirlwind, especially during the holidays, but this quiet week between Christmas and New Year’s is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset. Join me as I share practical steps to honor your wins, uncover lessons learned, and celebrate your growth over the past year. These steps will transform your perspective and give you the clarity you need to set intentional, meaningful goals that actually stick.

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From Chaos to Calm: How Gratitude Changes Everything in Military Life

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we dive into the transformative power of gratitude, especially for military spouses and women navigating the unique challenges of military life. As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore how gratitude can help us find peace amidst chaos, build resilience, and strengthen our connections with those around us.

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