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Military Life
by Beck Rayner
Welcome to the Military Life Podcast- a podcast telling the stories of everyday Australian Military partners.Listen in to hear from others who are living this military life (Defence Life), juggling all the things on the daily, just like you and I. Let's connect and support each other by telling our stories, celebrating our strength, focusing on self-care & lifting each other up.
Episodes
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203.First Interstate Move & Pivoting her Career
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I speak with Siobhan Mullins, Defence Partner and Founder of the Paper Advocate-Simple DIY Divorce Separation Agreements. Siobhan and I speak about; -Her introduction to Defence life, starting a family, and her first interstate move -Learning how to...
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202. DEFGLIS Supporting & Representing Defence Force LGBTI People & Families
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I speak with Racheal Cosgrove-White Veteran and President of DEFGLIS the Defence LGBTI Information Service. Racheal and I speak about; -Who DEFGLIS is and why such an important organisation exists -Who does DEFGLIS support and represent -How DEFGLIS…
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201.A Focus on the Wellbeing of Army Families
On episode 201 of the Military Life Podcast, Chief of Army Australia Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, Regimental Sergeant Major of the Army Kim Felmingham, and I continue our family- focused conversation and speak about; -An update on what Army families have been telling the Chief of Army in…
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200.ADF Grants & Entitlements when Buying a Home
So, you've decided that now is the right time to start saving for or look at buying a house....yay, go you! If you're like me, you have so many questions (so many) and need answers STAT about the potential homebuyer grants, and ADF schemes and entitlements you and your military member may be able...
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199.Overseas Posting Update with Nicole PART TWO
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, Defence Partner Nicole, who is currently posted in the USA with her ADF member and two children, comes back on the podcast (for PART TWO) to give us an update and answer more of our overseas posting questions. Listen in to last week's episode for Part...
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198.Overseas Posting Update with Nicole PART ONE
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, Defence Partner Nicole, who is currently posted in the USA with her ADF member and two children, comes back on the podcast to give us an update and answer more of our overseas posting questions. Stay tuned next week for Part Two of my chat with…
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197.Defence Member Family Support PART TWO
This week on the Military Life Podcast, Part Two of my chat with Director General of Defence Member and Family Support Libby Cremen. We talk all things DMFS, including; -The Partner Employment Assistance Program and the recent changes to PEAP -The ADF Families Survey and how DMFS uses the data to...
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196.Defence Member Family Support PART ONE
This week on the Military Life Podcast, Part One of my chat with Director General of Defence Member and Family Support Libby Cremen. We talk all things DMFS, including; -Who DMFS are and the support and services they provide for Defence Families -Connecting with Defence Families early so that…
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195.Mental & Physical Clutter and Defence Life PART TWO
On this week's Military Life Podcast episode and as the Defence Community start to receive news of postings and possible moves, I re-release PART TWO of my chat with Defence Partner and Declutter Expert Tara Tuttle. Tara knows the challenges of Defence Life and moving and packing and unpacking…
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194.Mental & Physical Clutter and Defence Life PART ONE
On this week's Military Life Podcast episode, and as the Defence Community start to receive news of postings and possible moves, I re-release PART ONE of my chat with Defence Partner and Declutter Expert Tara Tuttle. Tara knows the challenges of Defence Life and moving and packing and unpacking…
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193.Intro to Defence Life for New Spouses PART FOUR
This week on the Military Life Podcast, you've got me, or should I say, I've got you! I thought I would put together another episode for the new Defence Partners. The ones who are trying to get their heads around all things Defence life. The ones who are finding their feet when it comes to…
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192.Intro to Defence Life for New Spouses PART THREE
This week on the Military Life Podcast, you've got me, or should I say, I've got you! I thought I would put together another episode for the new Defence Partners. The ones who are trying to get their heads around all things Defence life. The ones who are finding their feet when it comes to…
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191.Intro to Defence Life for New Spouses PART TWO
This week on the Military Life Podcast, you've got me, or should I say, I've got you! I thought I would put together another episode for the new Defence Partners. The ones who are trying to get their heads around all things Defence life. The ones who are finding their feet when it comes to…
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190.Intro to Defence Life for New Spouses PART ONE
This week on the Military Life Podcast, you've got me or should I say, I've got you! I thought I would put together an episode for the new Defence Partners. The ones who are trying to get their heads around all things Defence life. The ones who are finding their feet when it comes to figuring out...
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189.Revisiting the FIRST ever episode of the Military Life Podcast!
As part of celebrating 6 years of the Military Life Podcast, let's revisit the first EVER episode with Defence Partner Natalie. Natalie has experienced separation, multiple deployments, surprise pregnancies, mental health struggles, and so much more in the now 20+years (it was 15+ at the time of...
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188.A Focus on the Wellbeing of Navy Families
This week on the Military Life podcast, I continue my Defence Family Focused conversations with the ADF Service Chiefs, prompted by National Families Week, which took place recently. Episode 188 with Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley is a continuation of last year's episode with…
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187.A Focus on the Wellbeing of Army Families
When I got the call that the Chief of Army Australia, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, wanted to come back on the Military Life podcast ahead of National Families Week 2025, I have to admit I was feeling a mix of emotions. The one at the top of the list- PROUD. Proud because it signalled that...
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186.Deployment from the ADF Member's Perspective
RE-RELEASED EPISODE This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with my Husband Scott, who has, just days ago, returned from a 6 month deployment. We speak about; -The ins and outs of deployment from the Defence member's perspective. -What happens when the ship pulls away from the wharf and...
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185.The Australian Military Wives Choir
RE-RELEASED EPISODE This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with the National Music Director of the Australian Military Wives Choir, Cath Parsons, about her journey as a spouse and where the idea for the AMW Choir came from. Cath and I also speak about; -How the Choir went from being a...
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184.The first 12 months of being a Defence Spouse
RE-RELEASED EPISODE This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with Susan, who has just hit the one-year mark of being a Defence spouse. Susan and I speak about; -The huge changes she and her Husband went through during the first 12 months of living Defence Life. -What Susan expected…
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183.Open Arms Community & Peer Program-Celebrating 5 Years
This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with Open Arms Community and Peer workers Jess and Sarah after the program recently celebrated its 5-year anniversary. Jess, Sarah and I speak about; -The Community and Peer program and how it aligns with the mental health supports Open Arms…
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182.An Assistance Dog saved my Veteran
RE-RELEASED EPISODE This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with Army spouse Mel about a service dog called Maxx and how he saved her husband Damien. Mel and I also speak about; -What it's like when your Husband deploys every two years -Her Husband's decision to be proactive in seeking...
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181.A Focus on the Wellbeing of Army Families
This week on the Military Life Podcast, I had the privilege of having an authentic, informative, and real defence family-focused conversation with the Chief of Army Australia, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. I have now met and spoken with Lieutenant General Stuart several times, in various...
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180.PART TWO-Helping Spouses take their Careers to the Next Level!
This week on the Military Life podcast, Veteran Spouse Jo returns for PART TWO of her episode. In episode 179/PART ONE, Jo detailed her 15-year Defence Partner journey over 9 postings across New Zealand and Australia, her husband's transition, and her decision to take her career in a new…
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179.PART ONE-15 year Defence Partner journey over 9 postings
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, Veteran Spouse Jo details her 15 year Defence Partner journey over 9 postings across New Zealand and Australia. In PART ONE, Jo and I speak about; -Embracing support, finding community, and making lifelong friends -Discussing her spouse experience vs...
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178.Let's CELEBRATE 175 Episodes with Words of Wisdom & Real Talk from Defence Partners PART 2
This week on the Military Life Podcast, I have put together a compilation episode with real talk and words of wisdom offered by some of the Defence Partners who have been gracious enough to tell their story on the podcast over the last 5 years! FIVE YEARS…. Can you even believe it? What a huge...
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177.Let's CELEBRATE 175 Episodes with Words of Wisdom & Real Talk from Defence Partners PART 1
This week on the Military Life Podcast, I have put together a compilation episode with real talk and words of wisdom offered by some of the Defence Partners who have been gracious enough to tell their story on the podcast over the last 5 years! FIVE YEARS…. Can you even believe it? What a huge...
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176.A Focus on the Wellbeing of Navy Families
This week on the Military Life Podcast, I had the privilege of having a genuine, insightful and defence family-focused conversation with Chief of Navy Australia Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. Throughout my time as not only a Defence Partner but also now through my work in the defence family space, I...
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175.Buying & Selling-Making your Money and Defence Allowances work for YOU!
Posting to a new location is a huge life event. Whether you do it every few years or, like me, have long stretches between moves because you choose to URF (unaccompanied Resident Family), it can be a lot. Throw in selling a property, and the TO DO list can seem overwhelming. It's understandable...
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174.PART 2-Posting Overseas-Spouse Nicole's Experience
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I ask Defence Partner Nicole, who is currently posted in the USA with her ADF member and two children, ALLLL the overseas posting questions you didn't even know you needed answered! In PART TWO, Nicole and I talk about; - The regret Nicole and her...
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173.PART 1-Posting Overseas-Spouse Nicole's Experience
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I ask Defence Partner Nicole, who is currently posted in the USA with her ADF member and two children, ALLLL the overseas posting questions you didn't even know you needed answered! In PART ONE, Nicole and I talk about; -Why the timing was right for...
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172.Shining a Light:Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing
On this week's Military Life Podcast Episode, Dr Peggy Brown, one of the three commissioners tasked with leading the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, speaks about the release of the lived-experience book Shining a Light: Stories of Trauma & Tragedy, Hope & Healing. The...
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171.Female Leadership in a Male Dominated Field
On this week's Military Life Podcast episode, I speak with Acting CEO of Defence Bank Marnie Fletcher about her leadership style and how she aligns her values and purpose while working in the financial services sector. Marnie and I also speak about; -How her parent's past financial difficulties...
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170.Open Arms-All you need to know about the NEW Model of Care & accessing Mental Health support
This week's Military Life podcast episode is about the FREE mental Health service available to Defence Partners, current ADF Members, Veterans, and their immediate Families—OPEN ARMS and the recently introduced Model of Care. This week I caught up with Leonie Nowland, First Assistant Secretary of...
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169.PART 2-Military Life Community Connectors Explained
Re-released Episode- Military Life Community Connectors EXPLAINED PART 2 Maybe you have heard about Military Life Community Connectors, or maybe you want to know more about them. This episode is all about who they are, what they do, and why I felt there was a need for the Military Life Community...
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168.PART 1-Military Life Community Connectors Explained
Re-released Episode- Military Life Community Connectors EXPLAINED PART 1 Maybe you have heard about Military Life Community Connectors, or maybe you want to know more about them. This episode is all about who they are, what they do, and why I felt there was a need for the Military Life Community...
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167.Emma & Elise and their Cowork Coplay Experiences
This week on the Military Life Podcast, I speak with spouses Emma and Elise about their participation in Cowork Coplay, an amazing program that aims to give Defence Partners the time and space to focus on their career goals and projects, be they related to study, business, or job-hunting. Emma…
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PART ONE Navigating our first Defence Move as a Family
This week on the podcast, my Husband Scott and I talk about our current and past experiences with living apart and being MWDU (Member with Dependants Unaccompanied) or URF (Unaccompanied Resident Family) as it is called now. In PART ONE, Scott and I also talk about; • How our 5th MWDU experience...
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PART TWO Navigating our First Defence Move as a Family
This week on the podcast, my Husband Scott and I talk about our current and past experiences with living apart and being MWDU (Member with Dependants Unaccompanied) or URF (Unaccompanied Resident Family) as it is called now. In PART TWO (click through and listen to PART ONE Ep165 first), Scott…
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164.Someone I Love is in Defence-The Spouse business creating resources for ADF Kids
On this week's Military Life *Parents Edition* podcast episode, I speak with Spouse and Defence School Mentor Bianca about her new business, 'Someone I Love is in Defence'. Bianca and I also spoke about; • Her journey from being an ADF member herself, transitioning out & finding her feet as a...
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163.Defence Partners Answer the Question-What was it like accessing Defence Family-related Support & Making Spouse Friends?
On this week's Military Life Podcast Episode, enjoy listening to some real talk from a handful of Defence Partners who have previously detailed their spouse journey with us on past episodes. Episode 163 is all about accessing Defence-related Support and making Spouse Friends. As you will hear…
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162.Defence Partners Answer the Question-How do you Support your Mental Health?
On this week's Military Life Podcast Episode, enjoy listening to some real talk from a handful of Defence Partners who have previously detailed their spouse journey with us on past episodes. Episode 162 is all about how Defence Partners support their Mental Health while living Defence Life. As…
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161.Defence Partners Answer the Question-How do you envision your Career working alongside Defence Life?
Defence Partners + Career = Complicated! On this week's Military Life Podcast Episode, enjoy listening to some real talk from a handful of Defence Partners who have previously detailed their spouse journey with us on past episodes. Episode 161 is all about how Defence Partners focus on and…
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160.Defence Partners Answer the Question-How Do you plan for a Family let alone Support Defence Kids
On this week's Military Life *Parents Edition* podcast episode, enjoy listening to some real talk from a handful of Defence Partners who are already Parents or are planning for a family in the future. Arusha, Bianca, Ashley, Anika and Bec have all previously detailed their spouse journey on past...
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159.Defence Partners Answer the Question-What was your Intro to Defence Life really like?
This week on the podcast, enjoy listening to some real talk from a handful of Defence Partners who have previously detailed their spouse journey with us on past episodes. Episode 159 of the Military Life Podcast is all about what it's really like to become a Defence Partner and live Defence Life....
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158.Part 2-Mental & Physical Clutter and Defence Life
On this week's Military Life Podcast episode and as the Defence Community start to receive news of postings and possible moves, I re-release PART TWO of my chat with Defence Partner and Declutter Expert Tara Tuttle. Tara knows the challenges of Defence Life and moving and packing and unpacking…
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157.Part 1-Mental & Physical Clutter and Defence Life
On this week's Military Life Podcast episode and as the Defence Community start to receive news of postings and possible moves, I re-release PART ONE of my chat with Defence Partner and Declutter Expert Tara Tuttle. Tara knows the challenges of Defence Life and moving and packing and unpacking…
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156.No Choice but to Live Apart-Supporting a Child with Additional Needs Vs Defence Life
On this week's Military Life *Parents Edition* podcast episode, I speak with Defence Partner Chrissy who went on a blind date with an ADF member 13 years ago and never looked back. Chrissy and I also talk about; -Why, after backpacking solo for five years, the Defence lifestyle really suited her...
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155.Jeni from ep98-UPDATE on the First Few Years of Defence Life
On this week's Military Life podcast episode, I caught up with Defence Partner Jeni, who was a guest on the podcast on ep98. Back in 2021, Jeni and I spoke about her upcoming move across the country for her husband's first posting, the transition from civilian to defence family life after being...
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154.First Posting, First Deployment and Everything in between!
On this week's Military Life *Parents Edition* podcast episode, I speak with spouse Simone about the first 5 years of Defence Life and supporting her two kids through huge changes. Simone and I also talk about; -Her husband's connection to Defence & how that played into his decision to join -Why...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Military Life Podcast- a podcast telling the stories of everyday Australian Military partners.Listen in to hear from others who are living this military life (Defence Life), juggling all the things on the daily, just like you and I. Let's connect and support each other by telling our stories, celebrating our strength, focusing on self-care & lifting each other up.
HOSTED BY
Beck Rayner
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Welcome to the Military Life Podcast- a podcast telling the stories of everyday Australian Military partners.Listen in to hear from others who are living this military life (Defence Life), juggling all the things on the daily, just like you and I. Let's connect and support each other by telling our...
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