In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey chats with former teacher turned Army MilSO, Taylor Leigh Griffith about vulnerable experiences military life has presented and how facing each challenge has helped them discover they can actually handle this lifestyle better than they previously believed they were capable of.

Connect with Taylor: https://www.growingwithgriffith.com/

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She's baaaa-aack! Lindsey has officially returned from maternity leave to the Brave New MilSO Podcast to share what she learned from her first duty station and go over what you should know before you come on a military base for those who have never been to one before.

Here is the episode breakdown:
00:00 - Introduction

01:45 - First Duty Station: Fort Drum, NY

03:50 - 3 Things to Help Transition to Life in the Military 

04:16 - 1. Practice Gratitude 

05:32 -  2. Tap into Your Moxie

• "The Desire Map" by Danielle LaPorte:  https://www.amazon.com/Desire-Map-Guide-Creating-Goals/dp/1622032519  *Also check your local library or on your preferred digital reading platform*
• "The 5 Love Languages- Military Edition" by Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Military-Secret-Lasts/dp/B089B1BK8P/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+love+languages+military+edition&qid=1680906280&s=books&sprefix=love+languages+mili%2Cstripbooks%2C170&sr=1-1

09:50 - 3. Get Informed

• Military OneSource: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

13:30 - What to Know Before You Come On Base

14:15 - Don't rely on GPS

14:45 - Gate Etiquette

15:33 - Random Vehicle Inspections (RVI)

16:10 - Entry Requirements

17:50 - Bugle Calls

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In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "Women of the Military" podcast host and Space Force MilSO, Amanda Huffman as she helps answer our questions about what the newest branch of our military force.

Connect with Amanda: https://bossladybio.com/amandahuffman/

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