The Military Working Mom

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to achieve at the highest level, unless it comes at the expense of your health and harmony.On the surface, Kelly had it all together. She had been running a successful network marketing business for more than a decade and was highly respected in the field. But on the inside, she was struggling. She had become so addicted to achievement that she was neglecting her relationships and her health. And that’s when her body forced her to stop.Today, she is on a mission to help other women pursue their big calling—without losing their peace. Kelly is leading two social movements known as the #anxiousachieverproject and #peacefulperformer. She knows that it is possible to live a life of both peace and profit and she is here to share it with as many women as possible!

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We are not the "Generation of Firsts", we are the "Generation of Next". Do you ever wonder how you are going to pump when you get back off maternity leave? Will your supervisor be supportive? What are the policies to help you review what you need? Well look no further, Jessica Ruttenber currently works on the HHQ Women's Initiative Team at the pentagon where she advocates for women's rights postpartum in the workplace. In this episode she gives you the 50,000 foot view over HHQ leadership's outlook as well as her view as a mom of three children, all of which she breast fed by pumping in-flight as a pilot in both the KC-135 and C-21.All episode notes, links, service pumping policies, and her contact information and blog can be found at www.themilitaryworkingmom.com/episode010

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Thank you for tuning in to the military working mom podcast! I am your host Drea Jones and I hope you are as excited i am to finally have a place to go, that is completely geared towards helping women who live the military lifestyle. To civilians our lives are complete chaos but to us it is the norm to move every 3-5 years, go without seeing our spouse and kids for months at a time, and our families for years. This is the life we are living and we can make it our best life with help and guidance from listening to stories of those who have experience the same hardships and challenges, as well as from professionals who are willing to help along the way.In this episode i am going to give you a quick rundown of what you can expect from this podcast as well as a little bit about meThis podcast is meant to provide help to women in the military of all ranks and services by providing regulations, processes, resources, information, checklists, stories, and tips of the trade for all things related to the 3 core pillars of our life that surrounds and is affected by the military....being a mother, a spouse, and a military member.To do this we have amazing guest speakers to include not only military moms sharing their stories and experiences, but also professional women across the globe who are willing to help military women through pregnancy and into motherhood, assist getting you back into shape after kids so you can take your fitness test, show you how to cope with anxiety and stress with work and relationships, and sooo much more as they understand our unique lifestyle.I do want you to know they each guest speaker was carefully chosen to make sure they are well known in their career field and have a large following, as I want to make sure you are only getting the best advice and information. They are all briefed on what military standards and life is like for us before hand so they can tailor their programs and advice to specifically help you. This is not an off the shelf podcast....it is made to be a platform for you to give and get.Share your experiences so others may learn, and listen to those who may help you know you are not alone.You can look forward to a new podcast episode every Monday and they will alternate between stories, guest speakers, and my own recommendations and funny tid bits from my own life and mom experiences.So who am I?My name is Drea and I am an active duty military officer, I am the spouse to my amazing husband Brad who is also in the military, and I am a mom to an amazing little boy named Tripp, who at the time of this recording is almost 9 months.Im no stranger to the military life as I grew up as a military dependent to two duel military parents, and now living the military life myself, I thought I knew it all. However, once I became a mom, I realized I knew nothing at all and there was not a one stop shop resource for women in the military to help them with life after childbirth. Enter the Military Mom Podcast

All podcast notes can be found at www.themilitaryworkingmom.com/episode003Birth is such an amazing experience. From pregnancy thru labor, every story is unique. Listen in to this episode as I let you in on my birth experience with my son Tripp and how I went from knowing absolutely nothing about pregnancy to exploring all options.3 Keys to a successful pregnancy1. Educate yourselfYou may have a birth plan, but think of it as a birth "wish list." Birth is not something you can control...no matter how much you may want to. It will happen natural, so it is best to take it as it comes. That being said, prepare for all outcomes, that way no matter what life throws at you, you are ready and knowledgeable. Study up on non medicated, medicated and cesarean birth, as any of them can happen without it being in your "plan." Just know that if your birth does not go how you want, you are not a failure, you still gave birth to a tiny human, which is a miracle in itself.2. Don't compare your pregnancy or your body to any one elseEvery pregnancy is different, so inevitably our bodies will all react differently to pregnancy. Some of us may gain 5 pounds, others will gain 100. You may have stretch marks, your friend may not...and the list go on and on. Don't get caught up in comparisons, just enjoy your pregnancy as it will be over soon.3. Share your birth storyThe best way I learned about how to prepare for my birth was through the stories of many many many other women. I asked friends, parents, basically anyone that would tell me their story. Plus I started listening to the Informed Pregnancy Podcast (see below) which has tons of birth stories to prepare me for any type of birth and recovery that I would face. By sharing our stories, we not only remember them, but help others understand they were not alone in their struggles. If you have a story or experience you would like to share with the podcast, email me at [email protected] Recommended Pregnancy Books-Clinical style: The Mayo Clinic's Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy-All the details about pregnancy: Belly Laughs by Jennifer McCarthyRecommended PodcastsInformed Pregnancy PodcastAll About Pregnancy & Birth

In this episode, Maranda Bower, Postpartum Bliss Coach, explains various types of postpartum depression, anxiety feelings and emotions which can occur in women immediately after birth until years into motherhood. She focuses on helping women understand how they can heal in alternative methods rather than through medication, as seeking medication for military women can sometimes mean life long career impact. Listen in to hear Maranda’s personal story, how to identify if you may be suffering from postpartum depression or anxiety, and when to know if you need to seek supportive vs medical assistance. MENTIONED RESOURCES:-Learn more about working with Maranda at: www.MarandaBower.com-Grab a copy of her latest book on Amazon: "Supported in Postpartum"-Download your free guide to your 7 Secrets of Balancing Hormones here: https://marandabower.com/balancehormones ABOUT MARANDA:Maranda Bower is a Postpartum Bliss Coach who's supporting women in experiencing deep authentic healing, while preventing postpartum depression and anxiety. As a bestselling author and international speaker, she's worked with hundreds of mothers, awakening them into the joyful and fulfilling Sacred Window that is postpartum. She lives on her beautiful homestead in Alaska with her husband and 4 children.

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What if….-You could have a healthy pregnancy & a healthy baby with as little pain and discomfort as possible-You felt ready to rock your birth, confident you could handle any curve ball like a boss -You could recover fully in postpartum, get your core and pelvic floor strength back and be STRONGER than before you had kids!In this episode, Kendra Fitzgerald and Nicole Coons instructs you on how to strengthen your core and pelvic floor by using your every days movements as well as guide you through their 4 key techniques to repair your postpartum body, no matter if it has been a few weeks or a few years after giving birth, it is never to late. START YOUR REPAIR NOW!DEVOTED MAMA'S ONLINE- SELF PACED COURSES:Prenatal Yoga Course : Go from overwhelmed and achy to energized, calm and strong by preparing your body and mind for the marathon of birth with easy at-home practices. Get started now for only $49Birth with Confidence Course [Self-Study Course] Overcome fears and anxieties by preparing yourself for your best birth. Feel confident, unapologetically in charge and totally prepared for the wild adventure of childbirth and motherhood. Over 9 weeks, practice the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic work required to be the boss of your own birth. Get started now for only $249Postpartum Repair Course [Lifetime Access!] Bring life back to your core and pelvic floor, safely, with targeted corrective exercises and workouts you can do at home. With lifetime access you can use this now and with any future pregnancies! Get started now for only $249New Virtual Group Classes: these weekly classes are an opportunity for mothers to congregate and practice together with us.LINKS AND RESOURCES IN THIS ARTICLESpecial Military Working Mom Podcast Program- Slide deck with illustrations & linksThe Pelvic Floor: The “Super hero” for full recoveryHow to check yourself for diastasis Recti5 Things you didn’t know about diastasis recti but shouldHow to know you are doing core work correctly and incorrectlyVideo: How to do a proper kegelVideo: Micro Workshop! Your abdominal canister FOLLOW DEVOTED MAMASWebsite | devotedmamas.comInstagram | @devotedmamasFacebook | devotedmamasworldwideQUESTIONS?Send the Devoted Mamas an email at [email protected]@devotedmamas.com

Welcome to the Military Working Mom Podcast, where we believe you can raise your baby, grow your family and build your military career at the same time. I’m your host Drea Jones and every week we are here to support you with great interviews and insight from moms just like you to help us navigate our crazy world of mom, wife, and military life. I mean one of those is busy enough but with all three together life can be chaotic, confusing, challenging, as well as adventurous, surprising, and full of joy. No matter where life is taking you on this wondrous journey, you are not alone. All the podcast notes, handouts, and links from each episode can be found on our website at www.themilitaryworkingmom.com along with other resources for you military lifestyle.