최고 Military Lifestyle 팟캐스트 (2024)

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A Mental Health Journey 28:46

3+ y ago28:46

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You never know where life will take you. For Bruno Guevremont, it took him into the Canadian Armed Forces for 15 years, including two tours in Afghanistan. It also took him on a battle with his own mental health, one where he got help, and is now helping others. Special Guest Bruno Guevremont was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 15 years i…

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Healthy Nutrition 26:53

3+ y ago26:53

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Food can do many things, it fuels us up, keeps us going, brings friends and family together. A healthy diet, so many positive effects on our lives. But during times of stress, it can be hard to keep the motivation. Special Guest Alli Jones is a health promotion specialist at CFB Esquimalt. Highlights Canada's new food guide looks way different. Mic…

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Techniques for Relaxation, Productivity and Happiness 20:33

3+ y ago20:33

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Now, some believe if you work harder, you'll be more successful. If you're more successful, then you'll be happier. Maybe not that simple. Living in the military lifestyle can be a handful, but wouldn't it be great to feel more productive living the life. Special Guest Sarah Francescutti is mindset coach with Exhale and Thrive Coaching. A former mi…

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Healthy Relationships 25:39

3+ y ago25:39

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Relationships are great, but they're not always easy. Got to make time for each other, got to communicate. If you're in a relationship with a military member, in the context of the lifestyle, it's just more complex. This episode explores what you need for a healthy relationship and some things to watch out for. Special Guest Holly Flower is a socia…

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Trauma Resilience 31:39

3+ y ago31:39

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Trauma. Postal Traumatic Stress Disorder. Those words might spark a reaction in you. Imagine being able to change the culture around trauma and PTSD. Imagine when people seek treatment, it feels the same way as recovering from any other injury. Special Guest Dr. Tim Black is an Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology at the University of Vict…

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ABC’s of Military Postings 20:03

3+ y ago20:03

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Military postings can be as easy as ABC, but there's still a lot to think about a lot of fine details. So let's explore what to do before you get your posting message, after you receive it, then after your move. Special Guest A former military member, Carole Lajoie is the Director of Education and Collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces Ombuds…

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Mindfulness and the Military 26:31

3+ y ago26:31

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Mindfulness is everywhere nowadays. Schools, companies, smartphone apps, even the military. Mindfulness has gone mainstream. For some it's a buzzword, big business, a product. If you strip away all the packaging, what exactly is it? And how can you apply it to military life? Special Guest Patricia Galaczy is the Founder and Director of The Art of D…

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Preparing Couples for Reunion 29:11

3+ y ago29:11

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For couples experiencing a military deployment, a homecoming isn't always like the movies. Reintegration can be a challenge. Let's take a look at what people are feeling and a few tips to have a smooth reunion. Special Guest Sandra Pinard is the Deployment Coordinator at the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre. She previously appeared on a pr…

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The Military Lifestyle - Returning Soon 1:38

3+ y ago1:38

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Back with more episodes starting Wednesday September 16th, 2020. The military is not just a job, it's a lifestyle. Join Jon Chabun from the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre as he explores the world of deployments, postings and transitions. Each episode will feature interviews with MFRC staff, experts in the community, military members, vet…

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Resilience Through Challenging Times 30:54

4y ago30:54

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Military Families learn to be resilient through living the military lifestyle. A pandemic might be the perfect time to lean in on those skills. Let's examine how life has changed and what can help military families through this experience. Special Guest Pauline Sibbald is a social worker with the Transition Centre at CFB Esquimalt. Highlights 2:28 …

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Promoting Health with Kids 31:04

4y ago31:04

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The military lifestyle can be hard on kids, especially when part of their support system is away. Maintaining good physical and mental health is so important. Let’s examine the factors for good health and some things for you to do to set your military-connected child up for life. Special Guest Maryse Neilson is Health Promotion Manager at CFB Esqui…

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Diversity and the Canadian Military: Part Two 27:05

4y ago27:05

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The Canadian Armed Forces says it must reflect the diversity of the country that we defend, and that we need a military that looks like Canada. Dr. Lisa Gunderson is back for the second part of the discussion on things that military families can do to help embrace diversity and ways to reduce bias. Special Guest Dr. Lisa Gunderson is an award-winni…

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Diversity and the Canadian Military: Part One 31:10

4y ago31:10

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In Canada's Defence Policy (“Strong, Secure, Engaged”), it says the Canadian Armed Forces must reflect the diversity of the country that we defend, and that we need a military that looks like Canada. You often hear the phrase “stronger together” here in the military family community. If the military wants to reach its goal, families will be a big p…

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Looking for Child Care in Greater Victoria 26:01

4y ago26:01

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It can be a challenge to find child care in Greater Victoria. If you're a military family, you also have to find care that matches the lifestyle requirements. Lisa Yates and Erin Holler from the Child Care Resource and Referral talk about where to start and their perspective on this challenging issue. Special Guests Lisa Yates and Erin Holler work …

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Kim Mills from She is Fierce 24:35

4y ago24:35

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Kim Mills is a writer that has been living the military lifestyle for close to 20 years. Through her writing or storytelling and sharing her personal experiences, military families everywhere have connected to her work at She is Fierce. In this episode of The Military Lifestyle, she speaks about deployments, anxiety and what she has learned from li…

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The Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman 23:37

4+ y ago23:37

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The military is a complex system. There are a lot of policies that govern the way it operates and that system can be complex for even the most experienced person. If you ever feel like the system's failed you, that you've got a complaint and think you've been treated unfairly, there's a formal way to move forward with help from the office of the Ca…

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Preparing Single Military Members for Deployment 31:49

4+ y ago31:49

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If you're a single military member and getting ready to deploy, you might be excited without a care in the world. But there are things for you to think about before you leave. So if you're single, single-ish, a parent of a single military member, or in a position of influence over one, let’s dig into everything you need to take care of before a dep…

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Looking for Work in a New Community 22:00

4+ y ago22:00

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Military families have to recreate community with every posting. For some military spouses or partners that can mean looking for work in a new place and rebuilding from scratch. So, let’s break down how military families can address resumes, references, informational interviews plus a few skills that you can highlight. Special Guest Kim Dillon is t…

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Helping Children with Stress 26:51

4+ y ago26:51

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Stress can impact anyone, including kids of all ages, but it can be managed and you can help your child through the process. Let’s talk about what stress is for a military-connected child, what it might look like and a few strategies to deal with it. Special Guest Dr. Linda Scott is the former Program Manager at the Esquimalt Military Family Resour…

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Military Family Financial Planning 28:59

4+ y ago28:59

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Military life is different and so are your finances. There are deployments, postings, you might not have family close by and you might have businesses willing to give you a “great” deal. Let’s examine financial planning from a military perspective. Special Guest Suzie Fines is a financial planner with SISIP at CFB Esquimalt. She has over 15 years e…

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Parenting From Afar 19:17

4+ y ago19:17

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If you have a child and work takes you halfway across the world, you are parenting from afar. So what can you do before, during and after a deployment to make this whole experience better? Special Guest Tracy Beck has been facilitating workshops for children for over 20 years. These popular workshops for kids ages three to 12 are a great way to kee…

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The Transition Out of the Military 33:11

4+ y ago33:11

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The transition from the military to the civilian world represents a huge cultural shift. Let’s explore why it is such a big adjustment, the different kinds of transition, loss of identity, what the challenges are, and what helps during the process. Special Guests Dr. Anne Irwin served in the Canadian Forces Reserve for 15 years, retiring as a Milit…

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Self-Advocacy and Navigating Systems 24:20

4+ y ago24:20

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If you have a special needs child, a family member with extra needs, or an elderly parent needing care, you might be overwhelmed with information, processes, and where to go first. Navigating Systems looks at the big hurdles that military families face, how to plan and self-advocate, and how to tackle this daunting challenge. Special Guest Colleen …

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Preparing Couples for Deployment 25:13

4+ y ago25:13

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Helping Couples Prepare for Deployment looks at the challenges of a military deployment, a few tools for managing it, coping strategies, goal setting, common errors and the importance of good communication. Special Guest Sandra Pinard has been the deployment coordinator at the CFB Esquimalt's Military Family Resource Centre for over 15 years. Highl…

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The Military Lifestyle - Coming Soon 1:29

4+ y ago1:29

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The military is not just a job, it's a lifestyle. Join Jon Chabun from the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre as he explores the world of deployments, postings and transitions. Each episode will feature interviews with MFRC staff, experts in the community, military members or military-connected family members. The lifestyle can be dynamic an…