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Brave New MilSO

Welcome to the Brave New MilSO Podcast with Lindsey McDowell. This platform was created for Military Significant Others (a.k.a. MilSOs) - not exclusively spouses - who are curious to know more about military life, but don’t know where to start. Consider this podcast your ground zero! The military world can be overwhelming, especially if you have little or no military background. Brave New MilSO is here to provide an easy to follow roadmap as you explore the transition from civilian to military life. I've got your six MilSO, lets learn together!

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006| Stronger Than You Realize with Taylor Leigh Griffith
April 18, 2023

006| Stronger Than You Realize with Taylor Leigh Griffith

In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey chats with former teacher turned Army MilSO, Taylor Leigh Griffith about vulnerable experiences military life has presented and how facing each challenge has helped them discover t…
005| First Duty Station & What to Know Before You Come On Base
April 11, 2023

005| First Duty Station & What to Know Before You Come On Base

She's baaaa-aack! Lindsey has officially returned from maternity leave to the Brave New MilSO Podcast to share what she learned from her first duty station and go over what you should know before you come on a military base …
004| Space Force 101 with Amanda Huffman
Dec. 27, 2022

004| Space Force 101 with Amanda Huffman

In this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "Women of the Military" podcast host and Space Force MilSO, Amanda Huffman as she helps answer our questions about what the newest branch of our military force. Connect…
003| Conversation Starters for New Military Couples with Lauren Walker
Dec. 20, 2022

003| Conversation Starters for New Military Couples with Lauren Walker

On this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey dives into conversation starters for new military couples with Air Force MilSO fiancée, Lauren Walker. Lauren shares her recent experience as a military girlfriend and questions sh…
002| Basic Training from the MilSO Perspective with Leila Gillette
Dec. 13, 2022

002| Basic Training from the MilSO Perspective with Leila Gillette

On this episode of Brave New MilSO, Lindsey speaks with "More Than A MilSpouse" blogger Leila Gillette. Leila shares her first military experience from when her U.S. Air Force husband entered basic training and expands on th…
4| Mini Series - Alpha
Dec. 6, 2022

4| Mini Series - Alpha

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into OPSEC (Operational Security) and PERSEC (Personal Security) 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - PERSEC meaning differences 01:20 - Difference between OPSEC + PERSEC 02:05 - Importance 02…
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Reviews

Reduced my stress as a newbie

"This podcast is exactly what I needed! I felt lost a lot of the time and with every #BNM episode I listen to, I feel more empowered as a new military significant other. Thank you for making this mili…"

happymess19 | Dec. 6, 2022

Easy to follow

"Thanks for being easy to understand and follow. Your information is helpful as I know nothing about military life"

Figuringitout | Dec. 6, 2022

Military time

"I think I finally understand military time! Thank you very helpful 👏🏻"

nevada listner | Nov. 23, 2022
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