🎙️ From Military Bases to Seattle Rain: Secrets of a Military Mom’s Survival! ☔️

In this episode, Liz Mercedes interviews Victoria Masseo, a military wife and mother of two. They discuss various topics, including introductions and nicknames, the ages of Victoria's children, how she and her husband met in high school, their decision to join the military, the challenges of being a military wife, living off-base, and their upcoming move to Seattle. In this part of the conversation, Victoria discusses her upcoming move to Seattle and her concerns about the climate. She also talks about the decision to live on base and the challenges of buying a house in Seattle. Victoria shares her excitement about exploring the area and visiting national parks. She also reflects on the impact of weather on mental health and discusses her husband's long-term military plans. Finally, she talks about her work experience and the decision to transition out of her current job. In this part of the conversation, Victoria and Liz discuss the challenges and experiences of military life, including preparing children for moves and transitions, dealing with anxiety and uncertainty, and appreciating the sacrifices of military families. They also talk about finding more time for family, decluttering and simplifying life, and rediscovering the joy of reading. Victoria shares her experience with medication for anxiety and the positive impact it had on her mental health. They also discuss the importance of seeking help and overcoming stigma. Overall, this part of the conversation highlights the resilience and adaptability of military families and the importance of self-care. In this episode, Victoria shares her experience with genetic heart conditions in her family and the discovery she made during her pregnancy. She discusses the extra precautions taken by her doctors and the additional imaging done on her baby's heart. Victoria also talks about her supportive partner and their love for podcasts. Victoria shares her surprising natural delivery and the quick transition from wanting an epidural to delivering without one. The episode concludes with a discussion on background noise and a farewell.