USNA MidMoms and More Podcast

Finally! Advice for the N*avy Dad Journey | Episode 21

I invite you to join me for a fun podcast with two special guests, USNA and USAFA Dad and author of My Kid the Mid blog, Karl Smith (USNA '20), and my hubby Jeff (USNA'17 & '20), as they discuss their journey from a Dad's point of view and offer advice to USNA Dads on surviving the journey. 
Based on my book, A USNA Mom's Journal available at the MIdstore, on my site: https://usnamidmomsandmore.org/shop-navy and on Kindle and AppleBooks. 

AN’s Commissioning Bootcamp | Episode 22

Join AN for another podcast episode as she gives an overview of Commissioning week - to dos and not to dos, planning tips, and what you need to know to make this a memorable week for you and your Mid!  AN's book, A USNA Mom's Journal, Commissioning Resources, and other invaluable information are available at: https://usnamidmomsandmore.org - under Shop Navy and Resources>When in Annapolis. (Recorded in Dec '21).

Billy and the Plebes: What I Learned from I-Day and Plebe Summer - Part 2 | Episode 20

Join me for Part 2 of a great conversation with my good friend Julie, a 2024 Mom who shares all the lessons learned about navigating I-Day, Plebe Summer, Plebe ACYear, and into Youngster year. Invaluable insight and advice based on my book, "A USNA Mom's Journal: Plebe Summer through Commissioning - What You Need to Know!", available at the USNA Midstore, as an ebook on Kindle and iBooks, and at:  https://usnamidmomsandmore.org/shop-navy.

Billy and the Plebes: What I Learned from I-Day and Plebe Summer - Part 1 | Episode 19

Join me for a great conversation with my good friend Julie, a 2024 Mom who shares all the lessons learned about navigating I-Day, Plebe Summer, Plebe ACYear, and into Youngster year. Invaluable insight and advice based on my book, "A USNA Mom's Journal: Plebe Summer through Commissioning - What you need to know!", available at https://usnamidmomsandmore.org/shop-navy.

A Journey of Finding Purpose | Episode 18

Our Mids are getting ready to Commission or may still be on their journey. Join me for this Episode for fellow N*avy parents about time, finding a new purpose, Tiger Cruises, and More.

Surviving Deployments, Grunts, and Fleet Life | Episode 17

Join me for this podcast episode as I have a candid and enlightening conversation with my dear friend Jess, a 15-year USMC enlisted spouse, who offers her opinion, insights, and a different perspective on military life. She is a wealth of information on leadership, surviving deployments, and life in the Fleet and Marine Corps from the flip side.  
 

Words for the Journey - Interview with Steve Wade | Episode 16

Join me for my interview with fellow Navy parent (USNA '19 & '22), blogger, and now fellow N*avy author Steve Wade. Find out the latest about his latest project, his thoughts on the journey, and what he has discovered as a USNA parent that has inspired his heartfelt and wonderful writing.

Scrambling and Shotgunning - Why do they matter? | Episode 15

So what does the decision to scramble (or shuffle) Plebes (and sometimes Mids) mean for them? Listen to the latest podcast episode based on my blog post "The Deja Vu of Scrambling and Shotgunning... Why do they matter?" available at USNAMidMomsandMore.org/my-blog