Pillar Deployment Retreat 2025: Become a Glow-Getter: Taking the Awkwardness Out of Making New Friends IRL

Making friends as a military spouse can feel awkward at the best of times—and even harder during the deployment cycle. In this special episode, recorded for the 2025 PILLAR Deployment Retreat back in October, we’re inviting you to become a Glow-Getter 💛 by taking the pressure, weirdness, and uncertainty out of making new friends IRL. Together, we talk through practical, approachable ways military spouses can spark connection, build trust, and create long-lasting friendships—whether you’re brand new to a duty station, deep in deployment, or simply craving community that feels genuine and supportive. This conversation is all about reminding you that you’re not “bad at making friends”—you’re just navigating a uniquely challenging season. Note: This episode was recorded during the 2025 PILLAR Deployment Retreat and is being shared now—but the insights, encouragement, and connection-building tools are just as relevant whenever (and wherever) you’re listening. Salty Sites Salty Milspouse Site: https://saltymilspouse.com Shop Salty: https: saltymilspouse.myshopify.com/ Salty Milspouse Guest Application: https://forms.gle/Q9YLbYGajVU7u9z48 Dear Salty Submission Form: https://forms.gle/fPdPaPTeCH6Ptp9n8 Thank you so much for listening! Stay salty, Amanda & Bethel