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PS We Have Orders Podcast
by Perry Hopkins
Two friends living across the world swapping stories of surviving as a military spouse. The good, the bad, the weird and the downright funny moments. Join us as we overcome challenges we never saw coming.
Episodes
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Bonus Episode: Amsterdam
A found bonus episode from Perry and Shannon! Enjoy as we regale tales from our time living in Europe and traveling to Amsterdam.
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P.S. We Have Orders Updates
A few updates and big life changes from Perry and Shannon.
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12. Travel
In our Season 3 Finale join Shannon and Perry as they discuss some traveling mistakes and horror stories. We'll also share the advice we've gathered along the way.
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11. Boundaries
This week Perry and Shannon discuss their experience with setting boundaries and improving their own mental health and emotional intelligence.
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10. Barcelona
This week Perry and Shannon recap their time in Barcelona. Join in to hear some fun stories and our best attempt with pronunciation.
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Bonus Episode: Dependents During Deployment
Bonus episode! Perry, Shannon, and Megan accidentally hit on the discussion of moms during deployment last week during our interview. It was such great content that Future Perry decided it needed it's own stand alone episode. Future Perry's editing nightmare is your gain, enjoy this bonus round...
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9. Tiger in the Room
This week Perry and Shannon welcome back Megan Williams. This week she will not be talking about MLMs, but instead a topic unfortunately near and dear to many of our hearts: PTSD. With more than 17 years in the field, Megan gives us some amazing insight on how PTSD works, how it can be displayed,...
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8. The Cost of Kids
This week Perry and Shannon re-visit the topic of the childfree minority of military spouses. We also take a deeper look into some key reasons that some are so skeptical, and provide a little insight on ways to mitigate those concerns if wanted. Finally, we have an amazing collection of childless...
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7. True Crime Keyes
This week Shannon and Perry revisit the topic of true crime. This week is very graphic and not for young ears. References: Last Podcast on the Left: episode 362 & 364 Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (Israel Keyes) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Keyes American Predator (book)...
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6. Ireland
As a little St. Patrick's Day day present from Perry and Shannon gift you our run down of our time in Ireland!
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5. Money Money Money
This week Perry and Shannon discuss the ever looming issue of money. As military spouses sometimes we don't get to contribute financially as we like, and it can cause big problems! So lets talk about some ways we've made it work for us! Perry will also include some of her favorite budgeting tips....
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4. The City of Love (or not)
This week Shannon and Perry share their experiences visiting Paris and how they REALLY felt about it.
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3. Love Languages
This week Shannon and Perry talk about the infamous 5 long languages and how it translates to military life. Resources: 5 Love Languages, Gary Chapman, 1992 5 Love Languages- Military Edition, Gary Chapman & Jocelyn Greene, 2013...
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2. Post Partum Depression
This week Perry and Shannon take a somber look at one of the least talked about mental health struggles new moms face. Join us to hear more about PPD how to spot the warning signs, and what it can look like if it escalates to Post Partum Psychosis. This episode may not be for everyone, listen at...
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1. Magic Dirt and Oils pt. 2
Perry and Shannon kick off season 3 with some more MLM content! In this two part premier episode part 2 covers the essential oil MLM industry, including the dark beginnings of the YL founder and how their oils came to be. TW: Murder, infanticide Resources Oils:...
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1. Magical Dirt and Oils pt. 1
Perry and Shannon kick off season 3 with some more MLM content! In this two part premier episode part 1 includes our new years resolutions, a recap of what MLMs are and how they work, and the story of the 2021 rise and fall of magical Canadian dirt. Resources BOO:...
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Bonus Episode! It's Actually Just Theories III
This bonus episode is brought to you by Mysteretical! Perry and Shannon join Lynne to discuss some of their favorite unsolved mysteries and wildly speculate as to what may have actually happened.
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Bonus Episode! Affinity Fraud feat. Megan Williams
On today's episode you will meet Megan Williams. While not our typical guest, she's here to help us learn more about affinity fraud, and the predatory nature of MLMs and how they affect the military spouse community. With more than 16 years of experience in the trauma and recovery field this is…
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Bonus Episode! Frohe Weihnachten und Weihnachtsmarkte
Ending season 2 with a very special holiday episode! Have you ever wanted to visit one of Germany's Christmas Markets or Weihnachtsmarkte? Well grab your Gluhwein and give us a listen as we paint a word picture of our favorite holiday tradition. Resources :...
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12. Community
Perry and Shannon close out season 2 with what it mean to be a community and how our roles within them change as we move and grow. Resources: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2010/06/moving-well-being https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/realestate/28cov.html...
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11. The Disappearance of Kelli Cribbs Abad- Mysteretical Crossover
This week Shannon and Perry are joined by Lynne and JP of Mysteretical. Listen as our two podcasting worlds collide as we dive into the unsolved disappearance of military spouse Kelli Cribbs Abad from Okinawa Japan. Resources ssing-n942441...
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10. Making a House a Home
Full domestication this week. Shannon and Perry swap stories and ideas about how to make new places feel like home. Also Perry accidentally talks about some bad dates from her pre-military wife life.
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Happy Halloween: Interview with the Ghost Hunters
Happy Halloween! After two full months of spooky season we are closing out with a bonus episode to celebrate the holiday. Today Shannon and Perry host Shawna and Josh from Riverbend Paranormal to get a better idea of what it takes to be a ghost hunter. We also swap haunted house stories and…
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9. Listener Tales pt. 2
Shannon and Perry wrap up spooky season by sharing more ghost stories written in by our listeners. References: https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-marital-rape-states-ohio-minnesota.html https://www.vocativ.com/215942/these-13-states-still-make-exceptions-for-marital-rape/index.html
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8. Deeper Dive on DV
TW: Domestic Violence & assault This week Shannon and Perry take a look at the the reality of domestic violence and how it's reflected in the military spouse community. References: https://www.happyscribe.com/public/dateline-nbc/the-prussian-blue-mystery...
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7. Listener Tales pt. 1
This week Shannon and Perry read out listener submitted paranormal stories in the spirit of the spooky season!
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6. Haunted Bases
Shannon and Perry kick off spooky season by covering the tales and sightings of the most haunted US military bases. We'll also discuss some of our own paranormal encounters and ghostly experiences. Sources: https://www.militaryspouse.com/military-life/most-haunted-military-bases/...
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5. Keyed In
This week Perry and Shannon interview with a Key Spouse to learn more about what resources are available to us when we need them most. Everything from recommendations to separation- there is someone there for you!
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4. "We" Made Tech!
Here at P.S. We Have Orders we know us "dependas" come with a stigma, but does it hold up? This week Shannon and Perry discuss their real life encounters with "dependas" out in the wild. Some stories can be funny, but some can be downright harmful. TW: Homophobia.
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3. Schooled With Milspouse Education
This week join Perry, Shannon and guest Jeanette as we hear first hand information of the benefits of MYCAA. For more information on Jeanette, her mission and her resources please see below: www.militaryspouseeducation.com https://militaryspouseeducation.com/mycaa/ Motivated Milspouse Facebook...
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2. Welcome To Japan
Join us this week as Shannon recount everything she has learned about her time living in Japan so far. Lots of laughs at our own expense, and recalling fun memories! But before we get into all that, we do discuss our current lives and the tragedies in it. If you're not in a place to hear about...
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1. Revisiting MLMs
Shannon and Perry are kicking off season 2 with another, deeper, look into MLMs and how they affect the military spouse community. Sources Ethics: https://www.pipedrive.com/en/blog/sales-ethics https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007%2F978-3-642-28036-8_598...
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Bonus Episode! Happy(?) Fathers Day
Fathers Day can either be a time of reflection and appreciation of your dad.. and sometimes it's just another Sunday where you feel disappointed or rejected. Either way, we understand you and are here for you. So join us as we celebrate the father figures we do have in our lives! (Whoever they…
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12. Finale
Wow! We can't believe season 1 has already come to a close. Please join Perry and Shannon as they discuss their lessons learned and take-aways after their first successful season of podcasting. Bonus topics include adorable foster kittens and our inability to understand calendars. Sources...
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11. Childfree Minority
This week Shannon and Perry vent about the different treatment we, as military spouses without kids, receive. While we may be fully rested, we’re real tired of the lack of support we get. So join us as we discuss the uncomfortable questions, planning discrimination, and hurtful assumptions we…
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Bonus Episode! Interview with Bloodcrosss
Happy military spouse appreciation month! What better way to appreciate another military spouse than diving deep into the all the hard word we as military spouses have to go through and highlighting their accomplishments? Join Shannon and Perry for an interview with the crazy talented Taylor as…
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10. Base Life
This week Shannon and Perry poll the masses to determine which is best: living on or off base? Bonus topics include scaring small children, how to handle nasty neighbors, and a listener story!
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Bonus Episode! Happy Mothers Day
Join us for our first bonus episode as we celebrate our amazing moms!
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9. Permanent Change of Sanity pt. 2
Join the madness this week as Shannon and Perry dive into the details of PCSing with cars and pets. Bonus topics include sketchy middle aged men harassing teenagers and why not to abandon your dog in a foreign country. This episode also contains a brief cameo appearance from Murphy that you wont...
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8. Permanent Change of Sanity pt. 1
Did we bite off more than we can chew? In our very first 2 part episode we will talk about all the factors that go into a big PCS! We’ll count down the weeks with you while we share our experiences, lessons learned, and answer some of the questions that come up during this time. Bonus topics...
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7. Toxic Talks
This week we take a look back at some toxic relationships. Toxic relationships can be with a spouse, family member or friend. It is something we see A LOT in the small tight knit military community and it is something to be addressed! So listen in while we share about cover up tattoos, shredded...
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6. Stressed!
This week is Shannon-centric! We’re going to talk about the different stressors we face as military spouses everyday- we all know there are plenty of them. We’re all stressed but there is some help available. Bonus topics include paranormal data gathering, a visit from a new feline cohost, and…
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5. Bad Daughters
This week? We’re bad daughters. We talk about the frustration and guilt that comes with the decision to visit loved ones back home. For some it’s an easy choice, but for others the decision is not so easy. We talk about toxic parents and friends, the logistics of travel, and what we are giving up...
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4. 9 to 5 Grind
Building on last episode’s discussion of education, this week we take a deep dive into work opportunities specifically for military spouses. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of traditional work, virtual jobs, flex jobs and home based businesses. We’ll also provide sources and suggestions as to…
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3. Back to School Benefits
Today’s topic includes our very different testimonies about our college educations. We’ll also cover the many different educational benefits offered to military spouses. As well as helpful tips on navigating student financial aid, and how to manage current student debt. Lastly we’ll touch on how…
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2. Good Morning & Gute Nacht
The origin story of how two young lost souls met and bonded while stationed in Germany. Topics will include personal struggles, embracing a new culture, lessons learned, and best advice. Bonus Topics include the wrong way to throw away garbage and Perry discovers her passion for Window Meat .
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1. Love and Hate of MLMs
Our pilot episode is all about how integrated MLMs have become in the military spouse community. We'll discuss exactly what an MLM is, our personal encounters with MLMs, lawsuits involved in MLMs, and what to watch out for should you join one. If you want to tell us what you think, please send us...
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P.S. We Have Orders - Trailer
Please join us, Perry & Shannon, every other Wednesday for our Podcast, P.S. We Have Orders. We will be discussing the ins and outs of the life a Military Spouse. If you are a military spouse and want to connect with other people sharing your experience, please subscribe, and tune in every other...
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What is PS We Have Orders Podcast about?
Two friends living across the world swapping stories of surviving as a military spouse. The good, the bad, the weird and the downright funny moments. Join us as we overcome challenges we never saw coming.
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PS We Have Orders Podcast is created and hosted by Perry Hopkins.
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