MINIMALISM We’ve heard the word. We’ve seen the books, the Pinterest ideas, the documentaries. We have visions of empty rooms, barren book shelves, sentimental treasures all donated away. If you’ve ever looked around your house or prepared for your next posting and thought, “there has to be a better way”, then you don’t want to miss this conversation with a real life minimalist and tiny house owner! In this episode you'll hear: What minimalism is and what it is NOTThe personalized recommendations of how to begin implementing itHow military families are the perfect candidates for simpler livingYour questions about why anyone would want to live in a tiny house answered! Have you started your own minimalism journey in part of your home? Post a pic on Instagram or Facebook and tag me! If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! To follow along with Natasha and her tiny house, be sure to check out @MyTinyBeachHouse on both Instagram and Facebook. Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

This podcast is great, but who is this girl? After listening to the first five episodes, I thought it was time for you to meet the girl behind the podcast! Learn a little more about my background, what I'm doing, who I serve and how I help. If you're a military wife, a Mom, or just a like-minded individual, you're going to love getting to know me a bit better.  Did you enjoy this episode? Nab a quick selfie of you listening to it and tag me on Instagram and let me know! If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

How much time have you spent trying to convince yourself or others that you believe something you don't, you like or dislike something you don't, you want to do something you don't...?! We've all been there. It's exhausting, isn't it? Let's chat more about getting over that hump and how to hack your mindset to make peace with who you are and how you are right now. In this episode you'll hear: The job I was glad I didn't getThe value of being authentic and showcasing your talentsThe freedom of never convincing anyone of anything Did you enjoy this episode? Nab a quick selfie of you listening to it and tag me on Instagram and let me know! If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/        

If you are anything like me, you have spent a DECENT amount of time comparing yourself to others to see how you measure up. This has never been more true than for those of us military wives. It is so easy to look at another military spouse and think that based on their appearance, their public demeanor, their confidence, and so on - that they have this lifestyle all figured out. We admire them. We strive to be like them. But you can never, ever become the ultimate military wife!     In this episode you'll hear: How comparison is very commonWhy Judy won't talk to you about her problems in the bagel aisle (listen to figure out what the heck I'm talking about!)How to become "perfect" as you are This was originally recorded for my weekly Facebook live series, "Tea Time". If you want to catch these LIVE as they happen, be sure to follow me on Facebook and turn on notifications for live videos.    Did you enjoy this episode? Nab a quick selfie of you listening to it and tag me on Instagram and let me know!    If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/        

Whether you're posted this year or sometime in the distant future, there is always a lot to know or remember. In this episode, I chat with my friend and local realtor, Kevin Cosgrove, as he gives his professional perspective on posting season. In this episode, you will learn: When sellers should start preparing for the market and what they can be doingHow to avoid wasting time and money on home prep that isn't actually going to help sell your homeWhen your realtor wants you to let them know you might be moving (even if you don't have your posting message yet!)When you need to get in touch with your realtor at destination (a.k.a where you're posted to)Mindsets you can (and should) adapt to make both the selling and buying processes smoother Did you enjoy this episode? Nab a quick selfie of you listening to it and tag me on Instagram and let me know!   This winter/spring I'll be sending out some really helpful documents that will help you organize your move. If you aren't receiving my emails, click here to add yourself to the list so you don't miss out!  If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! If you're local to the Ottawa, Ontario market (or posted there in the future) and are looking to connect with Kevin, you can reach him here: [email protected] Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Lonely...I'm so lonely... There are a myriad of reasons why you might be finding yourself super duper lonely right now. Perhaps you've had a baby, or left a job, or been posted across the country. Whatever the reason, your social network isn't what it was and you're missing it. Hard. In this episode you'll hear: How to be alone without feeling lonely (and what the difference is)What you're doing to make this harder for yourselfCommon reasons for feeling lonelyWhat to do to make it through this lonely season Grab a copy of my guide to Thriving Your First Winter in a New City HERE (even if it's not winter, this is going to help you adjust your mindset!) Did you enjoy this episode? Nab a quick selfie of you listening to it and tag me on Instagram and let me know! If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

Ever since I was a teenager I have been asked the same question all the time: "How do you manage to be so happy all the time?" Well, in the spirit in honesty, I'm not happy ALL the time (I am human after all). But I am a self-professed "intentional optimist" and I have become really good and feeling joy consistently almost every single day. In this episode you will learn a quick and simple way to become better able to find your own joy (and yes, it is modeled after the children's game, "I Spy"!). If you are the type of person who feels like life is passing you by and you're missing out on all the good stuff that happens every day, you'll want to tune into this episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Nab a quick selfie of you listening to it and tag me on Instagram and let me know!    If you're looking to get some more specific and personalized advice on coaching, be sure to head over to my website, This Dandelion Life, to learn more about working with me! Mel Perry - Military Lifestyle Mentor CEO of The Dandelion Life Military Wife Mentorship Program [email protected] Facebook & Instagram: @ThisDandelionLife www.thisdandelionlife.com  Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/