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If you allow it, the military career will take more than it gives. It can challenge the strongest military marriage and seduce military leaders into believing their career is more important than WHO they become. The Lifegiver podcast began as a way to encourage, inspire, and bring hope to leaders and military couples when they feel burned out and they’ve lost their way. For almost 20 years, I have served the military and veteran population as a counselor, speaker, author, and subject matter expert on military culture. Lifegiver offers discussions and interviews on personal and leadership development and ways to breathe life into your military marriage and home. Real stories, expert interviews, and honest conversation.
Episodes
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
In this episode, we are talking about the importance of Timing and Tact with our emotions and words. Whether you are in conflict with you spouse, in a leadership position, or even a public advocate. Especially military spouses feel at times like their voice is limited and that any complaints can come across as being a negative spouse. The truth is, we have a right to our feelings and opinions but have great responsibility in how we express them. Rather than become passive or perhaps worse- aggressive- we can learn to be more assertive in kindness and love. But... also with the right timing and tact. Listen in as I give examples and practical tips on how to be more confident with the amazing influence you have in your marriage, parenting, and in the world.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Season 7 might be over, but we are bringing back the Top 10 most listened-to episodes in Lifegiver Podcast History!
In this episode from Season 4, I'll talk about the results of a spouse survey I created that went viral. Almost 750 spouses told me how they are REALLY doing and it turns out...
We have lots to talk about.
I wasn't surprised that we are struggling as a community. Many of you aren't doing well and you aren't talking about it. In fact, many are burned out, exhausted, and borderline resentful. So in this episode, we are going to get honest about that.
But there are some of you who are really doing great. So what is the difference? Take a listen to find out where you fall with other spouses in the community. Perhaps you need some encouragement from others who are figuring out how to balance it all or maybe you have a lot more to offer than you thought...
It's time to breathe life into our family- the community family as well.
Books mentioned in the podcast: Leading Women Who Wound
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Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Leaving this lifestyle can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For many couples, crossing the finish line can bring conflict as you and your spouse bring different expectations to the transition . In this episode, Corie sits down with Jeff & Lori Hawkins who share how they navigated major decisions about where to live, what to value, and what to do next. Listen as they pass down wisdom they learned from their mentors, how they keep their marriage thriving now that they are together more than they’ve ever been and how they continue to build their identity on what really matters.
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Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Community. We’ve all been hurt by it, longed for it, and struggled in it. In a world that touts itself as connected more than ever, how do we reconcile the ache within us for physical presence and the need to be seen? Sit down and lean in as Corie walks Sarah through a very candid conversation about the need and the pain of community.
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For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and help me with section at www.life-giver.org
We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com
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Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
In 2017 Ken Grubbs was shot on duty responding to a call at an apartment complex. In this episode, Sarah sits down with Ken and Wende Grubbs as they share their journey of walking through a situation many hope to never face. Listen in and be encouraged by the perspective they found along the way and how one of the most difficult incidents in their life would also end up being the catalyst for deeper communication and intimacy in their marriage.
Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement by Kevin M Gilmart PHD
For more info about Bless the Badge: https://blessthebadge.net/
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Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
In this episode, Corie sits down with Special Ops couple Mark and Caroline as they share their journey through the hardships and pain unique to a service marriage. Listen in as they recount how they were able to hold each other's experiences while also working through their own personal struggles. Be inspired as they tell of the deep joy and intimacy that only suffering can produce and find encouragement in knowing that your marriage can flourish as a result of this lifestyle.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast https://adamyoungcounseling.com/podcast/
Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeiro
Check out our Additional Resources for Personal and Marital Growth HERE
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe MARGIN into your life.
For more content and resources be sure to check out our new website layout and "help me with" section at www.life-giver.org
We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com
Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.
Song Credits: “By Your Side” written by Justin Prin
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
What defines a hard choice? While the hard choices in our life may seem subjective to others, the decisions we make reflect what we value. Corie and Sarah explore the process of weighing the costs of the hard choices in our life including the difficulties of the service lifestyle.
Song credits: "By Your Side" written by Justin Prins
Corie's Go To for Hard Choices: Giant Whiteboard
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Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
How do we get to a place where we are living on purpose, for a purpose? Corie sits down with her aunt and mentor, June, to discuss the journey of learning to accept things for what they are, become better for it, and help someone else through it. Listen in as they expound on what it means to realize that you simply cannot manage situations and others into place.
Books recommended by June:
"It's Not Supposed to be This Way" Lisa Terkeurst
"Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You", John Ortberg
"Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" Peter Scazzero
"Art of Survival in an Age of Chaos" Chip Ingram
Song credits: "By Your Side" written by Justin Prins
We are taking a break from social media, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find us!
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to help breathe MARGIN into your life.
For more content and resources visit www.life-giver.org
We want to hear from you! It helps us serve you better! Send us an email at corie@corieweathers.com
Want to work with Corie? Check out https://www.corieweathers.com/ for more info.