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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!

Recent Episodes

004| Space Force 101 with Amanda Huffman

Dec. 27, 2022

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

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…

Guest: Lauren Walker

002| Basic Training from the MilSO Perspective with Leila Gillette

Dec. 13, 2022

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

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…

3| Mini Series - Alpha

Nov. 29, 2022

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into the Military Ranks. 00:00 - Introduction 02:07 - Branches 02:20 - Quick History 04:00 - Rank Hierarchy 04:10 - Side Note 06:45 - Fun Fact 07:50 - Why is this relevant to MilSOs? 0…

2| Mini Series - Alpha

Nov. 23, 2022

In this mini brief, we're going to dive into the Military Time. 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Who Uses Military Time 01:12 - Why MilSOs Will Like It 01:38- How to Tell Military Time 03:45 - Practice Connect with Brave New Mi…