Friendcation anyone?!  That is what I had the opportunity to enjoy this past weekend.  In doing so I realized that this is a crucial element to maintaining a healthy marriage.  In this episode, Mi Familia, I will break down three tips to consider when it comes to building a community that supports your military marriage.     Top 3 Takeaways: #1 Hold On To Those Day 1s! #2 Have Real Talk (with one another and your circle) #3 Guard Those Front Row Seats (everyone can't wear a Mi Familia shirt)   Did you miss #MMD2021 ?!  No worries.  Listen in and check out the replays still available on the Military Marriage Day Facebook page.   For more on Military Marriage Day and the Military Marriage Resource Hub visit: https://www.militarymarriageday.com IG https://www.instagram.com/militarymarriageday/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/militarymarriageday   Today's Heart Track DAY ONE'S Song by ABOVE ENVY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UentwUQXka8 Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmisi=7cbbfc02b0484f67   Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

I'm are back!   Tune in for all of the post Military Marriage Day highlights from this years 2021 celebration.  We are discussing the MMD Summit, Proclamations, Week of Countdown Celebration, 2020 Military Marriage Survey Comprehensive Report AND the new hub for #milmarriage resources.  We also discuss what taking pride in your marriage looks like.  Here at Hearts & Stripes podcast we are committed to strengthening military marriages and our amazing 2021 Military Marriage Day celebration really raised the bar on this effort!  Did you miss #MMD2021 ?!  No worries.  Listen in and check out the replays still available on the Military Marriage Day Facebook page.   For more on Military Marriage Day visit: https://www.militarymarriageday.com IG https://www.instagram.com/militarymarriageday/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/militarymarriageday   Today's Heart Track Til Death by Andy Mineo Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmisi=7cbbfc02b0484f67 Military Marriage Day Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3e5fkE2wfGH44pXQyq6TWJsi=ddf6293b6a9d4816 Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

We are taking a little break here at Hearts & Stripes podcast to rest after an amazing 2021 Military Marriage Day celebration! We have you covered with a fun replay series. Today's episode is a replay from our MMD countdown entitled Love Talk! I lead the discussion, but you are my co-host & guest so be sure to answer to yourself or with your spouse some of the questions I ask. Are you ready to be in the hot seat? This episode is brought to you by Military Marriage Day. For more on Military Marriage Day head to: https://www.militarymarriageday.com IG https://www.instagram.com/militarymarriageday/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/militarymarriageday   Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmisi=7cbbfc02b0484f67 Military Marriage Day Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3e5fkE2wfGH44pXQyq6TWJsi=ddf6293b6a9d4816 Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll  

We are taking a little break here at Hearts & Stripes podcast to wrap up some exciting Military Marriage Day planning, but don't worry!  We have you covered with a fun replay series where you can there from me, Bree Carroll as I collaborate on other amazing #milspouse platforms.   Today's replay is from the Spouse Angle.  This interview was done a year ago and focuses on the inaugural celebration of Military Marriage Day. Show Details: Air Force spouse and wedding planner Bree Carroll offers a behind-the-scenes look at starting the new Military Marriage Day and her passion for helping other couples strengthen their relationships. Plus, a look at what the Broadway sensation "Hamilton" can teach us about military marriages. Enjoy this replay of The Spouse Angle's Episode 41 A New Holiday Celebrating Military Marriage  For more on The Spouse Angle head to: https://thespouseangle.com   https://www.instagram.com/spouseanglepodcast/     Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmi Military Marriage Day Summit info here at https://www.militarymarriageday.com   Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com   Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/   Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

We are taking a little break here at Hearts & Stripes podcast to wrap up some exciting Military Marriage Day planning, but don't worry!  We have you covered with a fun replay series where you can there from me, Bree Carroll as I collaborate on other amazing #milspouse platforms.     Today's replay is from Shine Sis Podcast with Candus & Mary. It’s hard trying to find your purpose in life, especially when you are consumed with always putting your family first. Join Military spouses Candus and Mary, as they share life experiences and interview guests who can help you be successful in your journey. If you ever felt like your life was moving without direction or if you felt limited by your circumstances, then their podcast is for you.  Enjoy this episode replay: Add "Ands" to Your Life For more on Shine Sis Podcast head to: htthttps://www.instagram.com/shine_sis_podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3PzpSorGHGy0jw4kscS9KA     Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmi Military Marriage Day Summit info here at https://www.militarymarriageday.com   Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com   Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/   Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

We are taking a little break here at Hearts & Stripes podcast to wrap up some exciting Military Marriage Day planning, but don't worry!  We have you covered with a fun replay series where you can there from me, Bree Carroll as I collaborate on other amazing #milspouse platforms.     Today's replay is from Lifegiver with Corie Weathers.  Corie is a speaker at the MMD Summit and has been an advocate in the military marriage space.  This interview on Lifegiver was one of my firsts so you will hear my raw, untrained responses to what I’d started and why I do what I do.  Here is what I discussed.   Why I started the Hearts & Stripes podcast We underestimate the power of our influence My background as an entrepreneur in wedding and event planning & how skills used in planning a wedding can correlate to building a marriage Marriage is designed to bring out the good and bad so that you can acknowledge and address it, refining On the “other side” of marriage is the opportunity to love, leep over great hurdles and hope for something greater than we could ever be as individuals alone "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." - Maya Angelou Marriage is a team effort Communicate through prayer, communicate your needs and desires with your spouse using good timing and tact, communicate successes and use that to tackle the next thing Take responsibility for what you’d like to see in your marriage  Brining your strengths to your marriage The importance of military marriage resources and the hope them to make them attainable and visible to the service couples who need them  Having a career as a milspo and how your partner can help you protect your time and well-being to make you a better entrepreneur  For more on Corie & Lifegiver head to: https://www.corieweathers.com   https://www.life-giver.org   Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ymOG8ArepaBYgIqCe4vmi Military Marriage Day Summit info here at https://www.militarymarriageday.com   Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsstripes   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://www.breecarroll.com   Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/   Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

We are taking a little break here at Hearts & Stripes podcast to wrap up some exciting Military Marriage Day planning, but don't worry!  We have you covered with a fun replay series where you can there from me, Bree Carroll as I collaborate on other amazing #milspouse platforms.   Today's replay is from the Pillar Deployment Retreat in 2020.  I had the opportunity to speak on the Power of Relationships during your deployment season.  Here is what I discuss:  - There are 3 relationships you need to be intentional about. #1 Your relationship with yourself. #2 Your marriage relationship. #3 Your relationship with everyone else. - How you handle each relationship will either positively or negatively impact your deployment season. - #1 Your relationship with self: You have power of choice.  Use it to take care of you mental, physical and emotional needs. - #2 Your marriage relationship: Deployments are a great opportunity to build on your relationship by thinking outside the box, using effective communication and bringing new intentionality to how you care for one another. - #3 Your relationship with everyone else: Be cautious of how much power are you giving others in this season.  - The CARE Method for your deployment season:  Carefully Consider if the relationship is charging you up or depleting your energy Asses the Foundation as to if the relationship is mutually beneficial Reinforce the Structure by either building the relationship or creating a boundary for it Engage + Trust the help that is offered to you and listen to yourself     Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify   Military Marriage Day Summit info here at www.militarymarriageday.com ! Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group. We are in the middle of a four week challenge discussing identity.  It's not too late to be a part.   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://breecarroll.com/ Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

Have you been on the fence about attending the Military Marriage Day Summit?  Is this your first time hearing about the newest holiday in the Armed Forces?  No worries!  I've got you covered.  Today we will break down: - What Military Marriage Day (MMD) is and why it was created. - Why MMD could not be a typical holiday. - Details on the two day MMD Summit & tickets. - Overview of our MMD Speakers, which include Courtney Boyer, Maxine & Ken Reyes, Tory Donato, Corie Weathers and your truly, Bree Carroll.   Heart Track: Anyone by Justin Bieber   Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify   Military Marriage Day Summit info here at www.militarymarriageday.com! Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group. We are in the middle of a four week challenge discussing identity.  It's not too late to be a part.   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://breecarroll.com/ Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

Welcome to Hearts & Stripes podcast!  In today's heart to heart we have the opportunity to talk with Bible teacher and military missionary, Megan B. Brown.  Lean in as she shares her military marriage story is one of love and salvation.  When a deployment scare shook her, she learned to rely on the Word of God and started the journey to becoming the Bible teacher she is today.  Now, we get the inside scoop on her latest book, Summoned, and discover a message that is for all. MEGAN B. BROWN is a seasoned military spouse, mother, Bible teacher, and military missionary with Cru Military. She is passionate about sharing the gospel of Jesus to the active-duty military community in hopes of kickstarting restoration and revival. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Ministry Leadership, Megan lives in south Mississippi with her husband, MSgt Keith Brown, U. S. Air Force, and their four energetic children.  Book:  Summoned: Answering a Call to the Impossible: An 8-Week Study of Esther (Moody Publishers) WIN 1 of 5 copies of Summoned by emailing me directly at [email protected]! Heart Track: Build My Life by the Housefires   Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify   Military Marriage Day Summit info here at www.militarymarriageday.com! Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group. We are in the middle of a four week challenge discussing identity.  It's not too late to be a part.   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://breecarroll.com/ Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll

Welcome to Hearts & Stripes podcast!  Today we are thinking through what our marriage lifestyle can be.  With summer vacation and time off with federal holidays, this is an ideal time to think and dream with your spouse.  This episode will help guide you through this conversation of your ideal lifestyle as you consider it individually (your wants, your needs, your day, etc.) and collectively as a service couple.  A lifestyle is simply defined as "the way a person lives their life".  Here are the questions to building up to your ideal lifestyle: 1. What does your ideal day look like? 2. What does your ideal week look like? 3. What does your ideal month look like? 4. How does this inform your ideal lifestyle?  What is your ideal lifestyle?    Heart Track: Golden by Jill Scott   Listen to our Heart Tracks II playlist on Spotify   Military Marriage Day Summit info here at www.militarymarriageday.com! Resource: Join us in the Hearts & Stripes Facebook Group. We are in the middle of a four week challenge discussing identity.  It's not too late to be a part.   To get even more on Hearts & Stripes podcast, resources, coaching and more head to https://breecarroll.com/ Connects with us on IG https://www.instagram.com/itsbreecarroll/ Connect with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsbreecarroll