USNA MidMoms and More Podcast
Join AN Shine, author of A USNA Mom‘s Journal, and her special guests, as she explores topics of interest to USNA parents at all stages of the journey. Special thanks to Bob Peterson for his beautiful images of the Naval Academy campus. Copyright 2021, MidMoms and More, LLC. All rights reserved. Content of this podcast series - in whole or in part, may not be used, copied, changed, revised, or distributed without the written permission of AN Shine, MidMoms and More, LLC.
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Episodes
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Join AN Shine and her special guest, Karl Smith, Navy Dad - USNA '20, author, and blog writer, as they discuss the Dark Ages, what they mean to our Mids and some strategies to bring some sunshine in!
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
The USNA Journey can be difficult but friendships, courage, and vision help us and our Mids to overcome obstacles and navigate the journey. Join me for my last Episode of 2021: "Together We Are Stronger: On Friendship, Courage, and the USNA Journey | Episode 12", with my three very special guests from the Class of 2022, Heather, Stacy, and Betty.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
What are Service Assignments? How do assignments work? What are the different communities? What happens when the first choice is not an option? Join me and my very special guest MCPO Jeff Kirby, (USN, Ret.) as he shares his opinion and his 30+ years of experience as we talk about: "The Moment They Have been Waiting for - Service Assignments | Episode 13".
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
A candid conversation about being a USNA parent and riding the roller coaster of shifting and evolving relationships and emotions during the four years at USNA and beyond. This episode will tie together various aspects from Episodes 1, 2, 5, 7, and 9, with special guest, my husband Jeff.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Join me for a great conversation with my Dad and his "Band of 11th Co Brothers", the Club Eleven Class of 1959, that include his roommates and BFFs from his time at the Naval Academy. Funny memories, full disclosures, and some advice for today's Plebes and Mids.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
As the Brigade approaches six week exams, join me for a candid conversation with special guest Julie Haller, "Making the Grade and Things to Think about: AC Year Highlights | Episode 9", as we talk about setting the right expectations, AC Year challenges, communication glitches, things to celebrate, and remaining Semper Gumby as CoVid continues, and things to consider while supporting your Plebe, Youngster, 2/C, or Firstie through this N*ot College journey.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Photographer and USNA sponsor Bob Peterson shares his photographic perspectives as he talks about the Yard, Mids, and his breathtaking pictures of USNA.
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Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Join me and my special guest Elaine Brye, one of my biggest mentors during Plebe Year, as we talk about many topics from my book, A USNA Mom's Journal. From Plebe Summer through Commissioning and the Fleet, you will not want to miss Elaine's words of wisdom and her invaluable advice. She is the author of "Be Safe, Love Mom" available at https://besafelovemom.com
Staying on Mission
My goal is to support, equip, and empower USNA parents with strength, knowledge, and wisdom to navigate this unique journey successfully. MidMoms and MidDads are a different breed: we stick together, we are resilient, we are faithful, we are not strangers but are lifelong friends - even if we have never met. We will always share the lifelong bond of our Mid's journey and, of course, like our Mids, we Never Give Up the Ship!